Board of Education Minutes, November 5, 2007
by Jan Tremblay
USD #224 Board of Education
November 5, 2007
7:30 p.m.
Clifton Clyde High School
Members Present
Renay Branfort, Kenton Brown, Frank Brownell, Steve Feight, Paula Kieffer, Jeff Koch,
Steve Rogers
Others Present
Superintendent David Roberts, Clerk Jan Tremblay, Principal Brenda Odgers, Lana
Moore, Connie Winter
Patrons: Adrianne Sorell
Call to Order
President Brownell called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m.
Approve the Consent Agenda
9d-Friends of Rachel was moved to 5a. Motion made by Branfort, seconded by Koch to
approve the consent agenda amended. Motion carried 7-0.
Approve Bills for Payment
Motion made by Koch, seconded by Brown to approve the bills for payment. Motion
carried 7-0.
Review Correspondence
A thank you was received from the middle school staff for the food tray for assessment
test results and from Cynthia Newell and Gary Begnoche for the eagle bags.
Receive Patron’s Comments
Friends of Rachel: A presentation was heard from Caitlin Brownell on the anti-bullying
organization called “Friends of Rachel”. She thanked the board for their past
support in sending them to workshops and providing transportation. One of the
projects they are considering is purchasing a bulletin board for the cafeteria. They
asked the board for a donation and plan to do some fundraisers in the future. Motion
made by Brown, seconded by Branfort to donate $200 to the Friends of Rachel
organization. Motion carried 6-1. Koch cast the nay vote.
Hear Board Member Reports
Service Center Report: Brown reported on the conference call meeting of the
Smoky Hill ESC. The next meeting is Thursday, November 9, 2007.
KASB Fall Regional Meeting: Brown and Rogers reported on this meeting
on October 16, 2007 at Washington County Schools. Topics discussed were teacher
vacancies, salary scales, bonuses and merit pay.
Hear Building Reports
Mrs. Winter-Testing and Curriculum Updates: Mrs. Winter reported to the board on the scheduling of tests and test scores. Currently grades 3-8 take Reading and Math, 4 & 7 take Science, 6 & 8 take Social Studies, sophomores take Math, juniors take Reading , Math, Life & Physical Science, World and US Government and 5, 8 & all high school grades take Writing. At the present time, only Reading and Math count for AYP (Adequate Yearly Progress), but Science will soon be added to that list.
Ms. Odgers reported from the high school:
• Ayres Insurance Company has inquired about displaying a Clifton Clyde Eagles banner in the
school
• MAP testing is complete
• The football team is the District, Bi-District and Regional champs. They will play the sub-state
game against Hanover at Hanover on November 9th
• The volleyball team ended their season with a 10-20 record, playing Valley Heights in the first
round of sub-state
• Three students qualified for state in cross country
• Basketball practice starts on November 12th
• The FBLA helped with the blood drive in Clyde
• 23 KAYS members participated in the Buddy Walk for Downs Syndrome, the club served
snacks at the blood drive, served pork burgers at the football playoff games, and attended the
Regional Conference at Burlingame
• Seven members of the FFA club attended the national conference in Indianapolis, IN
Mr. Roberts reported from the middle and grade schools:
• Grades PreK-8 had their Halloween Parties on October 31st
• The CPA audit will be Thursday, November 8th
• The kindergarteners have started a keyboarding class. The lab was revamped to accommodate all
classes
• The middle school has their first basketball game this week at Pike Valley
Unfinished Business
Facilities and Capital Projects: Mr. Roberts has not heard from the architect yet on the weight
room and library at the high school.
The board discussed the extent of the renovations needed on the middle school locker room and
restrooms. If the work does not involve the removal of any walls, it can be done without an
architect and the specs can be done in-house. Mr. Roberts and Gary Bouley will get cost estimates
for the work.
Superintendent Evaluation: Superintendent evaluation will be at the December meeting.
Approve Bleacher Bid: Motion made by Rogers, seconded by Brown to accept the bid of $27,026
from DGJD, Inc. for renovation of the high school bleachers, plus $2,100 for painting the structure.
Motion carried 7-0.
New & Miscellaneous Business
Recognition of State Testing Results: Motion made by Branfort, seconded by Koch to designate
Friday, December 21, 2007 as a district holiday in recognition of state assessment achievement.
Motion carried 7-0.
KASB State Convention: The state convention is November 30-December 2, 2007 in Overland
Park.
Surplus Property-Bus 6: Motion made by Koch, seconded by Feight that the district take sealed bids on
bus 6 for the purpose of selling the bus. Motion carried 7-0.
Personnel: Motion made by Branfort, seconded by Koch to enter into executive session for a period of ten minutes to discuss non-elected personnel in order to protect the privacy interests of the individuals to be discussed. Motion carried 7-0.
The board entered into executive session at 9:30 p.m. and reconvened in open session at 9:40 p.m.
Mr. Roberts was invited into the session and Ms. Odgers will be called in if needed.
Motion made by Branfort, seconded by Brownell to extend the executive session for seven minutes.
Motion carried 7-0. The board entered into executive session at 9:48 p.m. and reconvened in open
session at 9:55 p.m. Motion made by Koch, seconded by Brownell to extend the session for five
minutes. Motion carried 7-0. The board entered into executive session at 9:56 p.m. and reconvened
in open session at
10:01 p.m.
Budget Direction: Discussion only on ways to reduce expenses in the district.
Superintendent Remarks
Mr. Roberts suggested starting the December 3rd meeting at 7:00 p.m. for the purpose of completing the superintendent evaluation. The board will go into an executive session for 30 minutes and then go directly into the regular meeting at 7:30 p.m.
Adjourn
The meeting was adjourned at 10:25 p.m.
*This is the unofficial record of the November 5, 2007 meeting of the Board of Education pending board approval at the regular December meeting.
