Board of Education Minutes, February 2, 2009
by Jan Tremblay
Clifton Clyde USD 224
Board of Education Meeting
February 2, 2009, 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, Principal Cheryl Keim, Clerk Jan Tremblay, Gary Bouley
Call to Order
President Brown called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m.
Approve Consent Agenda
Motion made by Rogers, seconded by Brownell to approve the consent agenda. Motion
carried 7-0.
Approve Bills for Payment
Negative balances in activity accounts were discussed. Motion made by Rogers, seconded by
Koch to approve the bills for payment. Motion carried 7-0.
Review Correspondence
None
Receive Patron’s Comments
None
Hear Board Member Reports
Service Center Report: Brown reported that at the last meeting monthly disbursements
and the new Chinese program were discussed.
Hear Building Reports
Report from Mrs. Keim:
• The KAYS service project to collect school supplies for children in Iraq and Afghanistan
was very successful.
• The high school Scholar Bowl team placed second at the Lincoln contest and won the
TVL tournament. They have won two rounds at the Quest competition in Topeka which
entitles them to return to compete again.
• The FBLA went to the district competition in Washington last week and placed very well.
• The girls placed 5th and the boys 6th at the TVL basketball tournament.
• The high school cheerleaders are having a cheerleading clinic for grade and middle school
girls. They will be performing at the February 3rd basketball game.
• The Standard of Excellence awards for the high school will be presented at the February
10th basketball game.
• The Knights of Columbus have been using the high school gym on Sunday afternoons for
the free-throw contest. They will be sponsoring a youth basketball program on Sunday
afternoons from February 15th through March 22nd.
The board requested an update from the Athletic Directors at the March meeting.
They also inquired if the book updates have been completed in the high school library.
Report from Mr. Roberts:
• The grade and middle school grades are preparing for state assessments.
The 4th grade class took the NAEP test.
• The Washington County Spelling Bee will be February 21st at Hanover.
• The middle school basketball tournament will start February 9th.
• February 9th will be a two-hour late start to discuss Wellness.
Unfinished Business
Approve Audit Report: Motion made by Koch, seconded by Feight that the report of
Kickhaefer & Associates, CPA be approved as presented. Motion carried 7-0.
Auditor Contract: The contract for FY 09 was tabled until the March meeting. The clerk
will look into bidding out the new contract.
The board discussed the interest rates on CD’s and the possibility of investing them on a 12-
month basis to ensure a better interest rate.
Capital Projects Update: Gary Bouley reported to the board on cost estimates for the
summer project list. The priority items at the high school are:
-fire alarm replacement
-roof replacement on the art/weight rooms
-gym floor refinish
-tree trimming
-FACS room heating
At the grade school:
-interior lighting
-concrete replacement
The estimated cost for these improvements is $83,000
Also discussed was the bus purchase rotation, the phone system and recrowning the high
school football field.
Budget: The final budget cannot be determined until March or April when the governor,
senate and house complete their recommendations.
LCNCK Board of Superintendents voted to suspend the monthly assessment payments after
six have been made. This decision will save the district approximately $56,000.
In addition, the coop’s carryover will be examined later in the spring to determine if
further adjustments to dues should be made.
Personnel: Motion made by Branfort, seconded by Brownell to enter into executive session
for a period of fifteen minutes to discuss non-elected personnel matters in order to protect the
privacy interests of the individuals to be discussed. Motion carried 7-0.
The board entered into the session at 9:08 p.m. and reconvened in open session at 9:23 p.m.
Mr. Roberts and Mrs. Keim were invited into the session.
Motion made by Feight, seconded by Brownell to accept the resignation of Marcia Ryan with
regret and thank her for her 32 years of service to the district. Motion carried 7-0.
Lights MS FB Field: Discussion only on the football field lights at the middle school.
Superintendent Contract: Motion made by Koch, seconded by Branfort to enter into
executive session for a period of fifteen minutes to discuss non-elected personnel matters in
order to protect the privacy interests of the individuals to be discussed. Motion carried 7-0.
The board entered into the session at 9:27 p.m. and reconvened in open session at 9:42 p.m.
Clerk Tremblay was invited into the session.
Motion made by Koch, seconded by Brownell that Brian Pekarek be awarded a two-year
contract at a salary of $85,000 as superintendent of schools, USD 224. Motion carried 7-0.
Motion made by Rogers, seconded by Kieffer that $1,000 be paid to Brian Pekarek for the
purpose of moving expenses. Motion carried 5-2. Branfort and Feight cast the nay votes.
New & Miscellaneous Business
Principal Contract: Motion made by Branfort, seconded by Rogers that Cheryl Keim be
awarded a two-year contract as high school principal through the 2009-10 and 2010-11
school years. Motion carried 7-0.
Negotiations: Discussion only on negotiations with the Clifton Clyde Teachers Association.
Branfort and Koch will be on the negotiating team with Feight as the alternate.
Approve Calendar: Motion made by Branfort, seconded by Brownell that the
recommended calendar for the 2009-2010 school year be adopted as amended. Motion
carried 7-0.
KSDE Audit: The KSDE auditor was in the district on January 12th. He made minor
adjustments on 4-Year Old at Risk, vocational contact hours, At Risk headcount,
transportation and enrollment weighting.
Superintendent Remarks
Mr. Roberts and Mrs. Keim reported to the board on the lockdowns at the high
school. Law enforcement was contacted and they were at the school within 15 minutes.
They administration felt that the crisis plan was very effective and the situation was quickly
diffused
Everything is being legally done to prevent another incident.
The use of mirrors and cameras was discussed.
Adjourn
The meeting was adjourned at 10:23 p.m.
*This is the unofficial record of the February 2, 2009 Board of Education meeting pending board approval at the regular February meeting.
