Board of Education Minutes, April 6, 2009
by Jan Tremblay
Clifton Clyde USD 224
Board of Education Meeting
April 6, 2009, 8:00 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,
Lana Moore, Kaysie Francis, Trudy Reed
Patrons: Brian Pekarek, Deb Ohlde, Veronica Barrington, Laura Rogers, Dylan Koch,
Ashley Moore, Alex Price, Trevor Barnes, Stephanie Brownell, Laura Condray, Megan
Blackwood, Irma Blaha
Call to Order
President Brown called the meeting to order at 8:00 p.m.
Approve Consent Agenda
8g-Summer Projects Update and 9g-FBLA were added to the agenda. Motion made by
Koch, seconded by Brownell to approve the consent agenda as amended. Motion carried 7-
0.
Approve Bills for Payment
Motion made by Feight, seconded by Branfort 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 on the Smoky Hill Educational Service Center
monthly meeting. The Chinese teacher was at the meeting and gave an overview of the
program. They are trying to get an online adult program started. Clifton Clyde High School
will also offer this to upper lever students next year.
Hear Building Reports
Report from Mrs. Keim:
- The basketball season has concluded very successfully. The girl’s team advanced to state and performed very well. They were awarded a sportsmanship award that was based on the behavior of the athletes, coaches and fans.
- The FBLA students went to the state competition in Topeka. They exhibited exemplary conduct and five students, and possibly three more, qualified for nationals.
- Dr. Pat Bosco from Kansas State University addressed the students in an assembly on career paths and goals.
- The art classes attended an art show at CCCC. They earned 19 awards for their work. They will attend a show in Hays next week and stop at an art gallery in Lindsborg on their way home.
- Mrs. Keim, Barb Hubert and Cynthia Newell are busy with pre-enrollment.
- Funding applications for vocationally approved classes havd been put off for a year.
- Students are busy with math assessments.
- The track meet scheduled for March 31st was postponed to April 7th. There are 45+ kids out for track at the high school.
- April 18th is prom at the high school.
- Plans for graduation have been started.
- The board expresses their congratulation to all of the students for their accomplishments
Report from Mr. Roberts:
- Mrs. Robinson held a driver education parent meeting and enrollment. Classes and driving will start in June.
- The Book Fair was a success with the $3,000 goal met. The schools will receive more than $1,800 of that. The board expresses their thanks to Deb Ohlde for her work with the fair.
- There are 45 students out for middle school track. They had their first meet last Friday at Washington and did very well.
- April 7th will be Family Fun Night at the middle school. This is being funded with grants written by Jane Meyer and Connie Winter.
- April 6th was a late start day. PreK-12th grade teachers worked on a reflections project on what they have gained through Best Practices and technology.
- Congratulation to Mrs. Keim for receiving her Quality Data Certification.
Unfinished Business
Summer School Contracts: Lana Moore, Trudy Reed and Kaysie Francis reported to the
board on the summer school program. They explained how students are selected for the
program and how their progress is measured during the term. They presented data indicating
that these students retain information and perform better in the classroom.
The board requested comparative data entering and exiting the program and possible
numbers for the program this summer. Approving contracts was moved to the May meeting.
FBLA: This item was moved ahead from New Business.
The FBLA national convention is in Anaheim, California this summer. The students gave
an overview on what they have qualified in and their travel plans. They requested financial
assistance from the board and also explained that they all have employment and will help
fund their trip. Motion made by Branfort, seconded by Rogers to approve $400 per student
for eight students and full funding for the sponsor to attend the National FBLA Convention in
Anaheim, California this summer. Motion carried 6-1. Brownell cast the nay vote.
Bus Replacement: Gary Bouley reported to the board on bus needs and deadlines for
emission controls that will soon be mandated. The bus specs would be the same as the last
bus purchased with the possible addition of LED lights. It was the consensus of the board to
let bids out for a bus to be purchased in 09-10.
Summer Projects Update: The fire alarm specs have been verbally approved by the fire
marshal, but will wait for written approval to approve a bid. This will be done at the May
meeting.
Roof bids were opened with the following:
Roofmasters Roofing & Sheet Metal Co., Inc. $19,415
J. B. Turner & Sons Roofing & Sheet Metal $16,798
Geisler Roofing, Inc. $15,620
Motion made by Rogers, seconded by Branfort to accept the bid of $15, 620 from Geisler
Roofing, Inc. to replace the roof on the art room according to the specs. Motion carried 7-0.
The board expresses their thanks to Norman Francis for his help in putting together the specs
for this project.
No quotes have been received yet for the heating system in the FACS room.
Other items to be priced out are the fascia at the grade school, water heaters, concrete work
and possibly more new lighting.
Interest on Idle Funds Update: Discussion only on investing idle funds and interest
rates. These funds are being invested in district banks where the best rates can be offered
and will be set up so one will mature every 30-60 days.
Electronic Banking: Discussion only on adding the treasurer signature on the ACH
Authorized Signature Form.
Personnel Update: The board has received letters of intent to retire at the end of the 2010
school year from Nick Adkins, MaryLynn DeLude and Jean Sorell.
Approve Teaching Contract: Motion made by Brownell, seconded by Rogers to approve
a teaching contract for Eric Germann for 2009-2010. Motion carried 7-0.
New & Miscellaneous Business
KASB Membership and Legal Assistance Fund Membership: Motion made by Koch,
seconded by Brownell to approve the KASB membership and legal assistance fund
membership for 2009-2010. Motion carried 6-1. Branfort case the nay vote.
Supplemental Contracts: Discussion only on various supplemental contracts and Rule 10
coaches. Ken McClanahan will be present at the May meeting to address the board.
2009-2010 Fee Increases: No increases are proposed, except that minimum wage goes
up in July and that will affect the substitute cook, librarian and secretary pay rate. Motion
made by Brownell, seconded by Rogers that the fees for 2009-2010 be adopted as
presented. Motion carried 7-0.
PDP Toolbox Approval: Motion made by Branfort, seconded by Kieffer that the contract
with SE Kansas Educational Service Center for professional development management be
renewed for 2009-2010. Motion carried 7-0.
Republish Budget: Discussion only. The budget will be republished and the budget
hearing will be at the May meeting.
Student Handbook Approval: Proposed changes to the student handbooks were
discussed. Motion made by Rogers, seconded by Brownell that the changes to the student
handbooks for USD 224 be adopted as presented. Motion carried 4-3. Branfort, Feight and
Koch cast the nay votes.
Superintendent Remarks
The district will soon be upgrading the band width for internet services with Twin Valley
Telephone. This will be funded with money from KAN-ED. The current server for the
community will continue to be housed at the high school.
Negotiations will probably not start until the legislature has made final approval of the 2009-
2010 budget.
Additional funds may be available next year for Title I through the American Recovery
and Reinvestment Act. Restrictions will be placed on how these funds can be used.
A tech meeting is scheduled for 4/15.
Adjourn
The meeting was adjourned at 11:00 p.m.
*This is the unofficial record of the April 6, 2009 Board of Education meeting pending board approval at the regular May meeting.
