Board of Education Minutes, August 6, 2007
by Jan Tremblay
USD #224 Board of Education
August 06, 2007
8:00 p.m.
Clifton Clyde Middle School
Members Present
Kenton Brown, Frank Brownell, Paula Kieffer, Jeff Koch, Steve Rogers
Others Present
Superintendent David Roberts, Clerk Jan Tremblay, Principal Brenda Odgers
Patrons: Dan Thalmann
Call to Order
President Brownell called the meeting to order at 8:00 p.m.
Approve the Consent Agenda
Motion made by Rogers, seconded by Kieffer to approve the consent
agenda. Motion carried 5-0
Budget Hearing for the 2007-08 Budget
By keeping the mill levy flat, an additional $3,500 will be generated in the
Supplemental General Fund. Motion made by Koch seconded by Brown to
approve the budget for 2007-2008 as published. Motion carried 5-0.
Approve Bills for Payment
Motion made by Rogers, seconded by Koch to approve the bills for
payment. Motion carried 5-0.
Review Correspondence
A thank you note was received from Irma Blaha for support from the board and
administration for the students attending the National FBLA Conference.
Receive Patron’s Comments
None
Board Member Arrives
Steve Feight arrived at 8:06 p.m.
Hear Board Member Reports
Service Center Report: Brown reported on the meeting of the Smoky Hill
Educational Service Center.
Hear Building Reports
Ms. Odgers: The building is looking great and ready for staff and
students. The gym floor has some finish problems, but nothing that will affect the
performance.
The Accounting, Psychology and Study Skills classes will be held in the south
room of the business rooms.
In-service on the 16th of August will focus on Academic Vocabulary, a Best
Practice.
The administration attended a leadership conference in Kansas City in July.
Mr. Roberts:
The 17th of August will be a workday for staff and the in-service on the 20th will
be training to prepare teachers for teaming. The two-hour late start days are
part of this training to implement collaboration.
The focus this year will be on student achievement.
Six teachers are going to Dodge City for a workshop on Best Practices.
Unfinished Business
GS Teacher Aide Position: Motion made by Brown, seconded by Feight
to approve Chasity Hammond as a teacher aide at the CCGS for 2007-08 at
$7.95 per hour. Motion carried 6-0.
Approve Changes to Policy JGG Addendum: Motion made by Rogers,
seconded by Koch to delete JGG addendum from board policy. Motion carried 6-
0.
First Reading of Change to Policy JGG: Discussion only on transporting
students outside of the city limits of Clifton, Clyde and Vining.
Capital Projects: Discussion only on setting priorities for the classroom needs
at the high school. Enrollment numbers will probably have an impact on the
immediate decisions. The weights on the stage is something that needs to be
done this year. Cost to temporarily put plywood and paint on the stage is
approximately $1,250. Costs to partition the library or cafeteria for classroom
space would be about the same.
The board discussed several long term solutions which will be capital
projects. Mr. Roberts will contact Don Marrs and have him get numbers on
erecting a free standing building west of the high school to house weights,
restroom, concession stand and storage, as another option to those already
submitted to the board.
New & Miscellaneous Business
KASB Board Policy Proposals: This is the first reading of the KASB
recommended policies for approval at the September meeting.
Surplus Equipment: Motion made by Koch, seconded by Rogers to declare
the equipment on the attached list to be surplus for disposal. Motion carried 6-0.
Bus Driver: Discussion only.
Superintendent Goals: Establishing superintendent goals for 2007-2008 will
be done at the September meeting.
Superintendent Remarks:
The first day back for staff is the 16th with a breakfast for everyone at the high
school cafeteria at 7:45 a.m. After that is the Blood Borne Pathogens which is
required attendance.
The “No Handguns” sign at all building entrances is a new federal requirement
Adjourn
The meeting was adjourned at 10:17 p.m.
*This is the unofficial record of the August 6, 2007 meeting of the Board of Education pending board approval at the regular September meeting.
