MINUTES-REGULAR MEETING-BOARD OF EDUCATION-CENTRAL HEIGHTS USD #288-RICHMOND, KS- FRANKLIN COUNTY-MARCH 14, 2018; 7:00 P.M. Members Present: Shawn Cardin, Lorri Cotter, Keith Brock, Kevin Tooley, Jack Davis, Billy Johnson, Vance Johnson. Employees Present: Brian Spencer, Terrie Titus, Dawn Burns, Kyle Matile, Karrie Matile, Linda Thurston, Dan Lyman, Kenny Teter, Doug North, Ann Collins, Buddy Welch and Tom Horstick. Call to order: President Shawn Cardin called the meeting to order. 7:00 p.m. Approval of Agenda: A motion by Keith Brock 2 nd Kevin Tooley to approve the regular agenda as amended. Passed 7-0. 7:00 p.m. Executive Session: A motion by Shawn Cardin, 2nd Keith Brock to meet in executive session to protect the security of a public body or agency pursuant to KSA 75-4319 to include the BOE, Mr. Spencer, Mr. Horstick, Mr. Welch, and Mrs. Collins. Passed 7-0. 7:01 p.m. ***Open session resumes*** 7:16 p.m. ***Location change*** Board meeting was relocated to the high school lunch room. Board meeting continues. 7:23 p.m. Public Comments: none Board Comments: Kevin Tooley wanted to thank Mr. Spencer for all his professionalism and dedication.
Reports From Directors and Administrators: Treasurer's Report: A motion by Keith Brock, 2nd by Jack Davis to approve the February treasurer's report as presented. Passed 7-0. 7:28 p.m Technology: Karrie Matile presented the technology report. Testing will begin after Spring Break. 7:28 p.m. Facilities: Nothing added to the written report. Transportation: Kyle Matile added to his report. The new van has been ordered. Delivery will be approximately 6-12 weeks. Also, we are currently one driver short. 7:28 p.m. Curriculum and Accreditation Report: Mrs. Thurston reported that the Accreditation Team would be here on March 16th for the first review. She also added that Social Studies curriculum will be reviewed. 7:29 p.m. Activity Director: Mr. North reminded everyone of the track meet on March 29th. 7:32 p.m. Elementary: Mrs. Collins added to her report. Kindergarten roundup will be different this year. There will be an information meeting for parents on may 10th at 6:00. 7:32 p.m. Middle School: Mr. Welch reminded the board concerning 8th grade promotion, which is, May 23rd. Shawn Cardin will be handing out diplomas. 7:33 p.m. High School: Mr. Horstick reminded the board of commencement, which will be May 12th. Shawn Cardin will be handing out diplomas. The Central Heights band and Choir participated in a pre-state competition. Also the High School Robotics Team has made great improvement and placing well in the meets. 7:33 p.m. Superintendent: Nothing to add to his report. 7:3
Donations: A motion by Shawn Cardin, 2nd Kevin Tooley to accept the donation of 2 cases of water from John & Stephanie Jumet. Passed 7-0. 7:36 p.m. Crisis Team Report: Dan Lyman and Lt. Curtis Hall of the Franklin County Sherriff's Department gave the board an update on the Crisis Plan Team. All school staff participated in ALICE training recently. Our Crisis Team and Lt Hall feel it's important to educate all students with ALICE training. All training will be appropriate for the age group. Lt Hall will present more info at the May board meeting. Water Situation Update: Mr. Spencer updated the board on the water situation. Testing will be done on Monday and Tuesday of Spring Break. The root cause still has not been found. Filters will be put on within the next couple of weeks. Central Heights received a grant to cover the cost of the filters. A motion by Lorri Cotter, 2nd Vance Johnson to accept the grant of $20,000.00 from Blue Cross Blue Shield to be used to install water filters in designated areas. Passed 7-0. 7:57 p.m. School Calendar Mr. Spencer provided information to the board concerning how many days/hours would be needed to be made up because of snow days and the water situation. This also includes what the seniors would need to make up. KSDE has granted the school 3 days of forgiveness A motion by Keith Brock, 2nd Kevin Tooley to use April 2nd as the day all school would need to attend. Also the seniors will need to go to school May 7,8,9,10 rather than get out early as scheduled. Passed 7-0. 7:57 p.m. 2018-2019 School Calendar A motion by Kevin Tooley, 2nd Jack Davis to accept the 2018-2019 calendar as presented. Passed 7-0. 8:03 p.m. League Affiliation Mr. Spencer, Mr. North & Mr. Horstick spoke to the board concerning league affiliation and the possibility of leaving Flint Hills and joining a different league. Mr. Spencer was asked to gather additional information and get back with the board. 8:03 p.m.
Due to a medical emergency, the board meeting was in recessed from 8:18 p.m. to 8:48 p.m. 5 minutes break 8:18 p.m. **Extended 5 minutes** **Extend 15 minutes more. 8:23 p.m. 8:28 p.m. **Billy Johnson leaves meeting. 8:36 p.m. Open session resumes. 8:48p.m. Wellness Policy: A motion by Shawn Cardin, 2nd Jack Davis to accept the Wellness Policy as amended. Passed 6-0. 8:48 p.m. Negotiations: A motion by Shawn Cardin, 2nd Jack Davis to meet in execution for 10 minutes to discuss negotiations to included the BOE and Mr. Spencer. Passed 6-0. 8:50 p.m. Billy Johnson enters executive session 8:53 p.m. Open session resumes 9:00 p.m. Personnel: **Executive Session** A motion by Keith Brock, 2nd Jack Davis to meet in executive session for 20 minutes for personal to include the Board, Mr. Spencer and Mr. Horstick. Passed 7-0. 9:04 p.m. Ann Collins enters executive session 9:28 p.m. Parents that were previously approved to attend executive session enter executive session. 9:40 p.m. A motion by Keith Brock, 2nd Jack Davis to meet in executive session for 10 minutes for personal to include the Board, Mr. Spencer, Mr. Horstick, Mrs. Collins and parents. Passed 7-0. 9:44 p.m.
A motion by Keith Brock, 2nd Jack Davis to meet in executive session for 10 minutes for personal to include the Board, Mr. Spencer, Mr. Horstick, Mrs. Collins and parents. Passed 7-0. 9:54 p.m. Parents leave executive session. 10:03 p.m. A motion by Keith Brock, 2nd Jack Davis to meet in executive session for 5minutes for personal to include the Board, Mr. Spencer, Mr. Horstick, and Mrs. Collins. Passed 7-0. 10:04 p.m. A motion by Keith Brock, 2nd Jack Davis to meet in executive session for 2minutes for personal to include the Board, Mr. Spencer, Mr. Horstick, and Mrs. Collins. Passed 7-0. 10:09 p.m. ***Open session resumes*** 10:11 p.m. Personnel: **Executive Session** A motion by Lorri Cotter, 2nd Jack Davis to meet in executive session for 10 minutes for personal to include the Board and Mr. Spencer. Passed 7-0. 9:14 p.m. ***Open session resumes. *** 9:24 p.m. Resignations: A motion by Keith Brock, 2nd Lorri Cotter to accept the resignation of: Jessica Gilliam, Kindergarten teacher. (Last day March 29th.) Jenna Rubick, para and bus driver. Passes 7-0. 10:27 p.m. Hires: A motion by Keith Brock, 2nd Kevin Tooley to hire Katie Riemer, Cheerleading Sponsor and Pep Sponsor and Traci Roehl, dance sponsor. 10:27 p.m. Contracts: A motion by Keith Brock, 2nd Kevin Tooley to extend Ann Collins contract 1 year through the 2019-2020 school year. Passed 7-0. 10:27 p.m.
Consent Agenda: Minutes: A motion by Shawn Cardin, 2nd Vance Johnson to approve the minutes from the February 2018 meeting as presented. Passed 7-0. 10:27 p.m. Expenditures: A motion by Shawn Cardin, 2nd Vance Johnson to approve the March 2018 expenditures as presented. Passed 7-0. 10:27 p.m. Adjournment: A motion by Shawn Cardin, 2nd Vance Johnson to adjourn the regular meeting. Passed 7-0. 10:27p.m. Shawn Cardin, President Dawn Burns, Clerk