OFFICIAL MINUTES

USD 341

Board of Education

7:00 pm

April 13, 2009

 

 

 

Members Present:           Roy Artman

                                    Daryl Chess

                                    Herb Dissinger

                                    Tammy Fowler

                                    Jon Henry

                                    Denise Selbee-Koch

                                    Gary Willits 

                                   

 

Also Present:                  Jon Pfau, USD #341 Superintendent

                           Sue Decker, Minutes Clerk

                           Doug Beisel and Darren Shupe, Administration        

                           Rob Miller, Athletic Director

                           Bob Abel, Jefferson County Insurance

                           Debra Tucker, Red Cross

                          

 

1.       Call Meeting to Order – Roy Artman

 

 

2.       Roll Call

         Seven members present.

 

 

3.       Approval of Agenda

Herb Dissinger moved to approve the agenda, as amended. 

(Changes:  (24 – Employment - Kathrine Bogart; 26a – JDLA-van use;

26b – 4H – bus/van use

Jon Henry seconded the motion.  Motion carried. 

Vote:  7-0

 

 

4.       Consent Calendar

Herb Dissinger moved to approve the March 9, 2009 Minutes, Check Journal, PO Journal, Cash Summary, TreasurerÕs Report, Activity Fund Report and Petty Cash Account.

Tammy Fowler seconded the motion.  Motion carried. 

Vote:  7-0

 

 

 

 

5.       Communications

No requests

 

 

6.       Presentation Regarding American Red Cross

Debra Tucker presented information regarding the American Red Cross and the services they provide. Tammy Fowler moved to accept the report.

Denise Selbee-Koch seconded the motion.

Motion carried.  Vote: 7-0.

 

7.       Presentation Regarding District Athletic Programs

Rob Miller presented an analysis of the district athletics. Mr. Miller also reported on the future of hosting high school track meets. Jon Henry moved to accept the report. Herb Dissinger seconded the motion.

Motion carried. Vote: 7-0

 

 

8.       Consideration of FBLA Students Attending the National Leadership      Conference in Anaheim, CA

Julie Adams, FBLA Adviser, requested help with expenses for National qualifiers, Jacob Rhodes and possibly Brian Henry, to attend the National FBLA Conference. Herb Dissinger moved to have the district pay 30% of the hotel and travel cost, plus provide van transportation to the airport.     

Denise Selbee-Koch seconded the motion.

         Motion carried. Vote: 7-0

 

 

9.       125 Plan Resolution for 2009-2010

Herb Dissinger moved to provided faculty with volunteer benefit programs through OFG Financial Services for the 2009-2010 school year. Denise Selbee-Koch seconded the motion.

Motion carried. Vote: 7-0

 

 

 

10.     USD 341 District Insurance Renewal

Bob Abel, JCI, reported on the renewal options for the 2009-2010 school year. Herb Dissinger moved to renew the districtÕs insurance policy with Jefferson County Insurance (JCI) for a premium cost of $70,366.

Daryl Chess seconded the motion.

Motion carried. Vote: 7-0

 

 

 

11.     Pest Control Monthly Service Change

Daryl Chess moved to change pest control service from Terminix to Schendel Pest Control beginning July 1, 2009, for a monthly cost of $98.

Jon Henry seconded the motion.

Motion carried. Vote 7-0

 

12.     Membership for KASB for 2009-2010

Daryl Chess moved to renew our KASB Membership for 2009-2010 at a cost of $7,044.

Tammy Fowler seconded the motion.

Vote carried. Vote: 7-0

 

13.     Membership for KASB Legal Assistance Fund for 2009-2010

Daryl Chess moved to renew our KASB Legal Assistance Fund Membership for 2009-2010 at a cost of $1,100.

Gary Willits seconded the motion.

Vote carried. Vote: 7-0

 

14.     Summer School 2009

Jon Pfau discussed Summer School 2009 expenses.

Tabled.

 

15.     Summer 2009 DriversÕ Education Program

Daryl Chess moved to provide the DriversÕ Education Program this summer for a fee of $146.00 for district students and $210.00 for out-of-district students.

Gary Willits seconded the motion.

Motion carried. Vote: 7-0

 

16.     Calendar for 2009-2010

Jon Henry moved to accept the 2009-2010 Calendar Draft #2, with possible changes regarding Parent-Teacher Conferences and negotiations.

Denise Selbee-Koch seconded the motion.

Motion carried. Vote: 7-0

 

17.     District Lawn Mower

Herb Dissinger moved to approve the purchase of a new mower at a cost of no more than $10,000.

Daryl Chess seconded the motion.

Motion carried. Vote: 7-0

 

18.     KASB District Policy Updates - Discussion

Jon Pfau presented information regarding KASB recommended policy and handbook updates.

Tabled.

 

 

19.     USD 341 Professional Audit Services

Daryl Chess moved to approve the services of Lowenthal Singleton Webb and Wilson for next yearÕs audit of the 2008-2009 school year, at a cost of $6,255.

Jon Henry seconded the motion.

Motion carried. Vote: 7-0

 

20.     Presentation Regarding District Reduction in Spending Plan

Jon Pfau presented information regarding the districtÕs plan to reduce expenditures based on reduced state funding.

Herb Dissinger moved to approve the revised Reduction in Spending Plan.

Tammy Fowler seconded the motion.

Motion carried.  Vote: 7-0

 

21.     District Audit Action Plan Discussion

         Jon Pfau discussed the current district audit action plan.

         Tabled.

 

22.     Executive Session – Personnel and 23. Negotiations

Herb Dissinger moved that the board go into executive session for the purpose of discussing personnel matters for nonelected personnel: to protect the privacy interests of identifiable individuals; and for the purpose of discussing matters relating to employer-employee negotiations whether or not in consultation with the representative or representatives of the body or agency; to protect the districtÕs right to the confidentiality of its negotiating position and the public interest; for twenty (20) minutes, staring at 10:35 pm, and that the board return to the open meeting at 10:55 pm in this room. Gary Willits seconded the motion. Motion carried.

         Vote: 7-0

        

24.     Personnel

         Herb Dissinger moved to approve the following:

 

         Resignations

                  Lori Sieve – 6th grade teacher (effective May 29, 2009)

         Employment

                  Kathrine Bogart – High School Language Arts (Aug. 2009)

                  Scott Whaley & Vinnie Southiere- DriversÕ Education (Summer 09)

 

         Daryl Chess seconded the motion.

         Motion carried. Vote: 7-0

 

Herb Dissinger moved to approve Lynnette AbbottÕs restructured position as Consumer Science Teacher/District Counselor (Aug. 2009)

Jon Henry seconded the motion.

Motion carried. Vote: 7-0

 

25.     Reports

Keystone

Superintendent Report

 

26.     New Business

 

A:  JDLA – Request to Use District Van

Herb Dissinger moved to approve the use of a district van for John Dewey Learning Academy (JDLA) to transport students on Fridays, through May 29, 2009.

Jon Henry seconded the motion.

Motion carried. Vote: 7-0

 

B: 4-H – Request to Use District Buses/Vans for Rockcreek Camp

Daryl Chess moved to approve the use of 2 buses and 2 vans for 4H to transport students to Rockcreek Camp this summer.

Herb Dissinger seconded the motion.

Motion carried. Vote: 6-1 (Willits)

 

27.     Adjourn

 

Jon Henry moved to adjourn the meeting at 11:48 pm.

         Gary Willits seconded the motion.  Motion carried. 

         Vote: 7-0

 

 

 

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Sue Decker, Minutes Clerk

 

 

 

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Patti Boucher, Clerk of the Board

 

 

 

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Roy Artman, President