Board of Education Minutes, March 1, 2010
by Jan Tremblay
Clifton Clyde USD 224
Board of Education Meeting
March 1, 2010, 7:30 p.m.
Clifton Clyde Middle School
Members Present
Renay Branfort, Frank Brownell, Steve Feight, Paula Kieffer, Dean Michaud, Deb Ohlde,
Scott Seifert
Others Present
Superintendent Brian Pekarek, Principal Cheryl Keim, Clerk Jan Tremblay, Gary Bouley,
Dave Merica, Keri Feight, Ken McClanahan
Patrons: Laura Rogers, Vic Koch, Tom Koch, Russ Steinbrock, Kieran Wurtz, Christi
Rogers, Jay Connolly, Shannon Rothchild, Katarah Terry, Jody Sipe
Call to Order
President Brownell called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m.
Approve Consent Agenda
8i-Neighborhood Revitalization Agreement was added to the agenda. Motion made by
Branfort, seconded by Feight to approve the consent agenda as amended. Motion carried 7- 0.
The consent agenda included accepting a $500 grant from Cloud County Tourism for the KS Green Schools Conference.
Approve Bills for Payment
Motion made by Michaud, seconded by Feight to approve the bills for payment. Motion
carried 7-0.
Review Correspondence
None
Receive Patron’s Comments
None
Hear Board Member Reports
Requests for Next Month’s Agenda: None
Service Center Report: Brownell reported that Larry Patrick has been named the new
director at Smoky Hill Service Center.
Hear Building Reports
CCHS Student Council: Laura Rogers:
-The homecoming game was cancelled, but the ceremonies and dance were held and went well.
-The Pennies for Patients project raised $300 at the high school.
-Trevor Barnes, Dylan Koch and Laura Rogers accompanied Mr. Pekarek to the Green Schools Summit in Salina.
Report from Mrs. Keim:
-No questions or comments from the board on the submitted report.
Report from Mr. Pekarek:
-No questions or comments from the board on the submitted report.
New & Miscellaneous Business
CCHS Video Surveillance Options: Shannon Rothchild of Computer Solutions presented on a surveillance system that could be used at the high school. He demonstrated a system that they have installed in a school and showed the different options available for observing hallways and entrances.
This was a discussion item only.
Possible Clifton/Clyde Commercial: Dave Merica gave the board information on a
possible video to promote the Clifton Clyde school system and towns. This would be put on the school website and hopefully the Twin Valley free access channel.
This was a discussion item only.
Possible “USD 224 Wall of Honor”: Ken McClanahan discussed different ways to honor patrons and teachers who have contributed to the school district in some significant way.
After looking at ways that other schools do this, he will develop criteria for the board to
approve.
It was the consensus of the board to proceed with this item.
He also reported that the district made approximately $1,100 from the regional basketball
tournament.
ARRA Stimulus Energy Manager Position: Mr. Pekarek explained that this is a non-
competitive federal grant that is available for two years. It would create a job position for an energy manager for the two towns and the school district. The job has certain background requirements and could bring a new family to the area or employ someone local. The City of Clifton has agreed to be the lead organization and the funds will be channeled through them.
FACS Project Presentation: Keri Feight/CCHS Students: Mrs. Feight and Katarah Terry demonstrated the real-care babies that were purchased last year with Duclos and
Clyde Area Foundation grants and district funds. This project is part of the Parenting and
Relationships class that she teaches at the high school. She thanked the board for their
continuing support in this project.
Executive Session: Motion made by Branfort, seconded by Michaud to enter into
executive session for a period of twenty minutes to discuss non-elected personnel matters in order to protect the privacy interests of the individuals to be discussed, inviting Tom and Vic Koch in for the last five minutes. Motion carried 7-0.
The board entered into the session at 9:15 p.m. and reconvened in open session at 9:35 p.m.
Mr. Pekarek, Mrs. Keim and Jan Tremblay were invited into the session.
Motion made by Branfort, seconded by Kieffer to extend the session for ten minutes. Motion carried 7-0.
The board entered into the session at 9:36 p.m. and reconvened in open session at 9:46 p.m.
Mr. Pekarek, Mrs. Keim and Jan Tremblay were invited into the session.
CCHS HVAC Discussion: Jay Connelly and Gary Bouley: Mr. Connelly is an engineer from Connelly & Associates, LLC in Hays. He toured the high school in order to develop a plan for the school to update and improve the HVAC system. He reported several problems that the school has in the boilers, air handlers and fresh air systems. He developed a plan to do the projects in two phases, the first being the south classrooms. The cost of Phase I is
approximately $180-$228,000. Phase II would be considerably less as it would tie into the
first.
It was the consensus of the board to get a “bare bones” quote from Mr. Connelly to update the facilities until state finances improve.
Driver’s Education Class: The board discussed the driver education schedule and it was the consensus to leave it the same as last year.
Unfinished Business
Spring 2010 Schedule: This item was removed from the agenda.
Neighborhood Revitalization Agreement: It was the consensus of the board to sign a
letter of support for the Neighborhood Revitalization Plan.
Superintendent Remarks
Mr. Pekarek reported on the Green Schools Summit that he and students attended and the
Green Schools Conference to be held at the high school this summer.
State assessments start Tuesday, March 2nd.
The board will send a thank you to the Barnes Board of Education, thanking them for
allowing their band to at the regional basketball tournaments.
Adjourn
The meeting was adjourned at 11:26 p.m.
*This is the unofficial record of the March 1, 2010 meeting of the Board of Education pending board approval at the regular April meeting.
