Board of Education Minutes, November 2, 2009
by Jan Tremblay
Clifton Clyde USD 224
Board of Education Meeting
November 2, 2009, 7:00 p.m.
Clifton Clyde Middle School
Members Present
Renay Branfort, Frank Brownell, Steve Feight, Paula Kieffer, Deb Ohlde, Scott Seifert
Others Present
Superintendent Brian Pekarek, Principal Cheryl Keim, Clerk Jan Tremblay, Dave Merica,
Gary Begnoche
Patrons: Laura Rogers, Keven Ward, Bill Peterson, Lucas Chavey, Scott Brantley, Cami
Resco
Call to Order
President Brownell called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
Evaluation of USD 224 Superintendent
Motion made by Branfort, seconded by Feight to enter into executive session for a period of
twenty minutes to discuss non-elected personnel in order to protect the privacy interests of
the individual(s) to be discussed, inviting Mr. Pekarek in for the last few minutes. Motion
carried 6-0.
The board entered into the session at 7:02 p.m. and reconvened in open session at 7:22 p.m.
Motion made by Branfort, seconded by Seifert to reenter into executive session for a period
of five minutes. Motion carried 6-0.
The board entered into the session at 7:23 p.m. and reconvened in open session at 7:28 p.m.
Mr. Pekarek was invited into the session.
Approve Consent Agenda
8d-Lucas Chavey will present this item instead of Mr. Pekarek, 9d-Evaluation of USD 224
Superintendent was eliminated from the agenda and 9e-Executive Session to discuss student
issue was added to the agenda. Motion made by Seifert, seconded by Ohlde to approve the
consent agenda as amended. Motion carried 6-0.
The consent agenda included accepting the KS Coordinated Health Grant of $3,000, the
Home Depot Grant of 20 wood kits and donations of $100 from the Clifton Lions Club, $400
from the Clyde Chamber of Commerce, $600 from the City of Clifton and $100 from
Sunflower Insurance for the USD 224 signs.
Approve Bills for Payment
Motion made by Branfort, seconded by Feight to approve the bills for payment. Motion
carried 6-0.
Review Correspondence
Thank You Notes: Thank you notes were received from the USD 224 transportation
department for the appreciation meal, the 5th grade Vikings Salvation Army team for use of
facilities, the high school staff for furnishing pizza before the Parent Teacher Conference and
KSHAA for hosting the regional volleyball tournament.
Receive Patron’s Comments
None
Hear Board Member Reports
Smoky Hill Educational Service Center: The meeting of the service center will be next
week.
Cloud County Neighborhood Revitalization Plan: Ohlde handed out copies of “Talking
Points” prepared by Mari Detrixhe. It details the purpose of the Neighborhood Revitalization
Plan and gives some background into its creation.
Hear Administrator/Student Council Reports
Student Council Report: President Laura Rogers
- All three schools received the Governors Achievement Award. The high school ranked 14th out of 323 high schools, the middle school ranked 2nd out of 228 middle schools and the grade school ranked 1st out 842 grade schools.
- The student council continues to give wind turbine presentations.
- The high school will host a wind energy day on November 10th. The governor may visit in December.
- The student council is having a canned goods drive from November 9-20.
- The student council sold 175 dozen Krispy Kreme doughnuts.
- On the issue of homecoming candidates, the student council voted that the whole student body should be able to choose the candidates and vote for them.
High School Report: Mrs. Keim
- The FBLA and National Honor Society landscaped the area around the wind turbine and solar water pump.
- A new refrigerator was ordered for the faculty room.
- MAP testing is complete.
- The October late start focused on SWPRSC’s observation of class instruction, the USD 224 school signs and grant research.
- Mrs. Keim is working on securing funding for a LED school sign.
- A security system is still being looked into.
- The library would like to donate 2 books to the public library. Mrs. Benteman feels that the content is inappropriate for the high school.
- Mrs. Keim asked for guidance on the facility usage fee.
- Student Council voted to have the entire student body nominate and vote for homecoming candidates.
- Student Council will have a canned food drive the week of 11/09-20.
- The volleyball team placed 2nd in the regional tournament.
- Cross country team is sending 8 athletes to state.
District Report: Mr. Pekarek:
- All three schools received the Governors Achievement Award. The high school ranked 14th out of 323 high schools, the middle school ranked 2nd out of 228 middle schools and the grade school ranked 1st out 842 grade schools. KCLY radio station will do some announcements on this.
- Computer Solutions will demonstrate an indoor/outdoor security system in December.
- MAP testing is complete and went very well. The late start on November 9th will focus on this.
Board Member Arrives
Michaud arrived at 7:53 p.m.
New & Miscellaneous Business
Linn Jr. High/CCMS Football Agreement for 2010: Mr. Gary Begnoche: Motion
made by Branfort, seconded by Feight to accept the Clifton Clyde-Linn Middle School
Football Agreement for the 2010 school year as presented, if they so choose. Motion carried
7-0.
Linn High School/CCHS Cross Country Agreement: Mr. Gary Begnoche: Motion
made by Branfort, seconded by Michaud to allow Linn High School students the ability to
participate in the Clifton Clyde Cross Country Team if they so choose. Motion carried 7-0.
QZAB (Qualified Zone Academy Bonds) Funding through KSDE: These are no-
interest federal bonds that are available to finance our energy projects. Motion made by
Branfort, seconded by Seifert to apply for $1.3 million in QZAB bonds for the purpose of
securing enough money for our possible energy improvements in USD 224. Motion carried 7-
0.
Wind Energy Resource Analysis For Clifton Clyde: Lucas Chavey: This was an
informational item only. Mr. Chavey presented to the board on different sizes of wind
turbines, best placement in the district for optimal wind yield and the cost effectiveness of
operating a turbine. He relayed his experiences with working with the wind turbines at Cloud
County Community College and Meridian Way Wind Farm.
West Wind Presentation on Wind Energy: Mr. Scott Brantley: This was an
informational item only. Mr. Brantley proposed putting a larger wind turbine at the high school
on the north side of the evergreen windbreak and one at the middle school near the old
railroad bed. He gave price quotes for the sizes that he felt would be appropriate for the
areas and prepared charts showing monthly payments and savings over a thirty year period.
Trane Energy Audit: Mr. Keven Ward: This was an informational item only. The
preliminary analysis has been conducted and Mr. Ward reported on the energy efficiency at
the buildings. The next step is to do the investment grade audit. This will be on the agenda
for the November 16th adjourned meeting.
USD 224 Technology Report: Mr. David Merica: This was an informational item only. Mr.
Merica reported on the internal and external technology audits that the district conducted.
USD 224 District Signs: Mr. Brian Pekarek: Donations of $100 from the Clifton Lions
Club, $400 from the Clyde Chamber of Commerce, $600 from the City of Clifton and $100
from Sunflower Insurance have been received for the USD 224 signs. Cami Resco showed
the board different designs, colors and letter sizes that she can use for her signs. It was the
consensus of the board to use the signs with the white background and a final decision on the
designs will be made at the November 16th meeting.
Unfinished Business
USD 224 Grant Writing Policy Format: Motion made by Ohlde, seconded by Feight to
approve the grant writing requests as presented. Motion carried 7-0.
Motion made by Branfort, seconded by Ohlde to add “and/or the superintendent” to the last
sentence of the DFAA board policy. Motion carried 7-0.
CCHS Homecoming Voting Format: It was the consensus of the board to leave the
homecoming voting format as is currently stated in the student handbook.
CCHS Handbook Attendance Policy Format; This item was tabled until next summer.
Executive Session to Discuss Student Issue: Motion made by Feight, seconded by
Brownell to enter into executive session for a period of five minutes to discuss matters
affecting a student(s) in order to protect the privacy interests of the individual(s) to be
discussed. Motion carried 7-0.
The board entered into the session at 10:50 p.m. and reconvened in open session at 10:55 p.
m.
Mr. Pekarek and Mrs. Keim were invited into the session.
Superintendent Remarks
Clifton Clyde will be featured on KCLY radio station spots on November 6th and 7th.
November 10th is Wind Energy Day at the high school.
The governor is planning a visit to the district sometime in December.
Motion made by Seifert, seconded by Feight to appove the contract for Barbara Bielser as
high school secretary for the 2009-10 school year. Motion carried 7-0.
Adjourn
The meeting was adjourned at 11:00 p.m. to November 16th at 6:00 p.m. at the Clifton Clyde
High School.
*This is the unofficial record of the November 2, 2009 Board of Education meeting pending board approval at the regular December meeting.
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