Board of Education Minutes, June 4, 2012
Clifton Clyde USD 224
Board of Education Meeting
June 4, 2012, 8:00 p.m.
Clifton Clyde High School
Members Present
Steve Feight, Jeff Koch, Curtis Long, Dean Michaud, Deb Ohlde, Scott Seifert, Justin Steinbrock
Others Present
Superintendent Cheryl Keim, Assistant Principal Eric Sacco, Clerk Jan Tremblay, Gary Bouley
Patrons: Josh Hambleton, Ryan Baxter, Jody Sipe, Tom Hamel, Steve George, Ken
McClanahan, Connie Winter
Call to Order
President Feight called the meeting to order at 8:00 p.m.
Approve Consent Agenda
8e-Supplemental Contracts, 8f-Summer Projects Update, 8g-Salary/Wage Equalization and
9j- Approve Classified Resignations were added to the agenda.
Motion made by Seifert, seconded by Koch to approve the consent agenda as amended. Motion
carried 7-0.
The consent agenda includes the donations from the 2012 senior class and Lance Koch Memorial
for the sideline chairs for the high school gym.
Approve Bills for Payment
Motion made by Koch, seconded by Long to approve the bills for payment. Motion carried 7-0.
Review Correspondence
Thank yous were received from the Clifton Alumni Association for the use of the middle school
for their annual banquet, Ashley Peterson for the boards support of the FBLA National
Conference, the middle school staff for the iPads, and the Randolph Decker Library Board,
Community Care Board of Directors and the City of Clyde for the work done in the communities
by high school students through the Humana Project.
Receive Patron’s Comments
None
Hear Board Member Reports
Seifert reported that the last meeting of the Smoky Hill ESC was a conference call.
Hear Administration Reports
Tom Hamel, Energy Manager:
-The lighting project in the high school gym is complete
-The clock on the middle school football field has been installed
-The lighting in the bus barn will be redone
-The city building in Clay Center is scheduled to be redone
Mr. Sacco: From the middle and grade schools:
-The 8th grade girls won the league track meet and two BVL and school records were set
by the CCMS girls
-The 8th had the high school orientation on May 2nd
-5th grade DARE commencement was on May 2nd
-The middle school AR club went bowling in Clay Center
-Middle school awards banquet was on May 11th
-8th grade promotion was held on May 15th
-The grade school completed all MAP testing
-The grade school students shopped at the AR store on May 16th
-The grade school annual track and field event was on the last day of school
Mrs. Keim: From the high school:
-The community service day through the Numana Project was a huge success
-Graduation was held on May 13th
-State track was May 25th and 26th
-The gym lighting project is complete
Unfinished Business
Curriculum Director Report-Mrs. Connie Winter: Scores for the Explore tests were lower
this year as expected but still very good. The 7th grade English, Math, Reading, Science were
above the national mean. The 8th grade Math, Reading and Science were above or equal to the
national mean scores.
ACT results will come out later this summer. Scores overall are lower but will be good baseline
data.
New Employees: Mrs. Keim introduced Josh Hambleton and Ryan Baxter and welcomed
them to the district. Josh will be the band and vocal teacher K-12 and is a recent graduate of
KU. Ryan is the Technology Coordinator for the district and is a graduate of FHSU.
Board Policy Revision 2nd Reading: This is the 2nd reading for policies AF-School Day, DA-
Business Office and IE-Instructional Arrangements. Motion made by Steinbrock, seconded by
Ohlde to approve board policy revisions as presented. Motion carried 7-0.
Supplemental Contracts: Motion made by Michaud, seconded by Koch to enter into executive
session for a period of fifteen minutes to discuss nonelected 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 8:44 p.m. and reconvened in open session at 8:59 p.m.
Mrs. Keim, Mr. Sacco and Mr. McClanahan were invited into the session.
Motion made by Seifert, seconded by Michaud to extend the session for ten minutes. Motion
carried 7-0.
The board entered into the session at 9:00 p.m. and reconvened in open session at 9:10 p.m.
Mrs. Keim, Mr. Sacco and Mr. McClanahan were invited into the session
Motion made by Long, seconded by Michaud to extend the session for five minutes. Motion
carried 7-0.
The board entered into the session at 9:11 p.m. and reconvened in open session at 9:16 p.m.
Mrs. Keim, Mr. Sacco and Mr. McClanahan were invited into the session
Motion made by Steinbrock, seconded by Seifert to extend the session ten minutes. Motion
carried 7-0.
The board entered into the session at 9:23 p.m. and reconvened in open session at 9:33 p.m.
Mrs. Keim was invited into the session and Mr. McClanahan was invited into the session for the
first two minutes.
Motion made by Steinbrock, seconded by Ohlde to extend the session for five minutes. Motion
carried 7-0.
The board entered into the session at 9:35 p.m. and reconvened in open session at 9:40 p.m.
Mrs. Keim was invited into the session.
Motion made by Steinbrock, seconded by Ohlde to approve the supplemental contract list for
2012-2013 as presented. Motion carried 7-0.
Summer Projects Update: Motion made by Steinbrock, seconded by Ohlde to enter into
executive session for a period of ten minutes to discuss nonelected 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 9:45 p.m. and reconvened in open session at 9:55 p.m.
Mrs. Keim and Gary Bouley were invited into the session.
Approve USD 224 Prek-8 Principal Contract for 2012-2013: Motion made by Steinbrock,
seconded by Michaud to enter into executive session for a period of ten minutes to discuss
nonelected 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 10:00 p.m. and reconvened in open session at 10:10 p.m.
Mrs. Keim was invited into the session and Mr. Sacco was invited into the session the last five
minutes.
Motion made by Steinbrock, seconded by Koch to approve a two-year contract with Eric Sacco
as the PreK-8Principal/Middle School Athletic Director with a salary of $61,000 plus fringe
benefit. Motion carried 7-0.
USD 224 Negotiations 2012-2013: Motion made by Michaud, seconded by Steinbrock to
enter into executive session for ten minutes to discuss negotiations in order to protect the public
interest in negotiating a fair and equitable contract. Motion carried 7-0.
The board entered into the session at 10:14 p.m. and reconvened in open session at 10:24 p.m.
Mrs. Keim and Mrs. Tremblay were invited into the session.
Salary/Wage Equalization: It was the consensus of the board to set up a committee in the fall
of board members and administration to work on this item. It will be placed on the August
agenda.
New Business
Approve Certified Contract and Resignation: Motion made by Long, seconded by Michaud
to approve the contract with Alisha Goeckel as the first grade teacher for the 2012-2013 school
year. Motion carried 7-0.
Motion made by Steinbrock, seconded by Long to accept the resignation of Barb Hubert, CCHS
Spanish Teacher/Student Support Specialist, effective May 18, 2012. Motion carried 7-0.
Motion made by Steinbrock, seconded by Koch to enter into executive session for a period of
five minutes to discuss nonelected 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 10:37 p.m. and reconvened in open session at 10:42 p.m.
Mrs. Keim was invited into the session.
Motion made by Koch, seconded by Seifert to accept the resignation of Irma Blaha, CCHS
Business/Computer Application teacher effective May 18, 2012 and waive the notification
requirement for severance pay as stated in the Negotiated Agreement, Article XV and pay out
the remaining sick leave stated in Article VIII. Motion carried 7-0.
Approve Classified Contract for 2012-2013: Motion made by Ohlde, seconded by
Steinbrock to approve the Employment Confirmation hire of Marti Newton as cafeteria worker
for the 2012-2013 school Motion carried 7-0.
Approve USD 224 Summer School Teacher Contracts for 2012: Motion made by
Steinbrock, seconded by Long to approve Lana Moore and Trudy Reed as Summer School
Teachers for the 2012 Summer School session. Motion carried 7-0.
Set Meal Prices for 2012-2013: This item was tabled until July for further information.
Approve 2012-2013 Membership Dues for KASB: Motion made by Koch, seconded by
Long to approve KASB membership dues for 2012-2013. Motion carried 7-0.
USD 224 Swim Lesson Support: Discussion item only.
LCNCK Year-End Fiscal Report: Informational item.
End of Fiscal Year Meeting Date: The end of the fiscal year meeting to approve transfers
will be June 25th, 7:00 a.m. at the board office.
KASB 2012 Summer Advocacy Meeting: Information only-Ohlde will be attending the
meeting in Concordia on June 27th.
Approve Classified Resignations: Motion made by Ohlde, seconded by Long to accept the
resignation of MaryLynn DeLude as food service employee effective immediately. Motion
carried 7-0.
Motion made by Seifert, seconded by Steinbrock to accept the resignation of MaryMar
Stolzenburg as Bus Driver effective immediately. Motion carried 7-0.
Superintendent Remarks
None
Adjourn
The meeting was adjourned at 11:03 a.m.
*This is the unofficial record of the June 4, 2012 meeting of the Board of Education pending board approval at the regular July meeting.
