MINUTES-REGULAR MEETING-BOARD OF EDUCATION-CENTRAL HEIGHTS USD #288-RICHMOND, KS- FRANKLIN COUNTY-MAY 9, 2018; 7:00 P.M. Members Present: Shawn Cardin, Kevin Tooley, Jack Davis, Billy Johnson, Keith Brock, Vance Johnson. Absent: Lorri Cotter Employees Present: Brian Spencer, Dawn Burns, Kyle Matile, Karrie Matile, Linda Thurston, Kenny Teter, Doug North, Ann Collins, Buddy Welch and Tom Horstick. Absent: Terrie Titus was absent. Call to order: President Shawn Cardin called the meeting to order. 7:00 p.m. Approval of Agenda: A motion by Vance Johnson 2 nd Kevin Tooley to approve the regular agenda as presented. Passed 6-0. 7:00 p.m. Public Comments: Aaron Clifton addressed the board to support ALICE training for students at Central Heights. 7:00 p.m. Board Comments: none Reports From Directors and Administrators: Treasurer's Report: A motion by Jack Davis, 2nd by Kevin Tooley to approve the April treasurer's report as presented. Passed 6-0. 7:02 p.m Technology: Mrs. Matile reviewed the list of equipment for next year with the board. 7:02 p.m. Facilities: Mr. Teter reported that his department will be getting the school ready for graduation. 7:03 p.m.
Transportation: Mr. Matile reported that individuals wanting to renew their CDL license will now be required to attend "Human Trafficking" training. Mr. Matile will be providing details of the training for those who want to renew. In addition, First Aid classes will be available to renew. 7:03 p.m. Curriculum and Accreditation Report: Mrs. Thurston reported that Central Heights received word that the school district was approved for accreditation, pending the approval of Kansas State Board of Education. Social Studies curriculum review is almost complete. Secondary Math, Science & ELA have been completed. 7:05 p.m. Activity Director: Mr. North reported that the brackets for Regional baseball & Softball have been posted. 7:08 p.m. Elementary: Mrs. Collins presented statistics from Elementary testing. 7:09 p.m. Middle School: Mr. Welch reported the last challenge awards of the year have been awarded. 8th grade promotion will be May 23rd @ 1:30 p.m. Mr. Cardin will be presenting diplomas. 7:06 p.m. High School: High School graduation will be May 19th @ 2:00 p.m. Mr. Cardin and Ms. Cotter will be handing out diplomas. 7:11 p.m. Superintendent: Mr. Spencer announced that the administration team will be attending the USA Conference in Wichita May 30 through June 1. Also, this board meeting will be the last for Mr. Horstick, Mr. Welch, and Mrs. Thurston as they are retiring. Thank you all for the commitment and leadership you have shown our school and community. 7:11 p.m.
Visiting Students: 3 Kindergarten students read to the school board to demonstrate the Phonics they had used to assist them in reading. Those students were: Breck Watson, Adilyn Ogle, and Vivica Arthur. 2 Middle School students demonstrated their STEM pathway from Mr. Winkleman's STEM classes. This introduces engineering to students and helps them with problem solving and following directions. The Middle School students were Nash Cardell and Lillie Johnson. 7:13 p.m. Donations: Mrs. Collins was given permission to pursue grants and donations for a bench to be placed outside the elementary. Mrs. Collins will provide updates throughout the project. A motion by Shawn Cardin, 2nd Keith Brock to accept the following donations for High School Cheer: Dr Dulos $50.00 Dale Pearson $50.00 Hawkins $50.00 Guy & Maes $250.00 Bienies Body Shop $50.00 Seven Cedars, LLC $250.00 Reece/Nichols $100.00 Passed 6-0. 7:36 p.m. A motion by Shawn Cardin, 2nd Keith Brock to accept the donation of $2000.00 from Associated Drywall/John Coffman for High School Basketball. A motion by Keith Brock, 2nd Kevin Tooley to accept the donation of 6 mowers from Sears in Lawrence for Mr. Cubit's small engine repair class. Passed 6-0. 7:37 p.m. Water Situation Update: Mr. Spencer reported that the water filters and bottle filling stations have all be installed. 7:37 p.m. League Affiliation Mr. Spencer updated the board concerning league affiliation. Mr. Horstick and Mr. North had attended the recent Flint Hills league meeting. Central Heights will be begin the 1st year of a 2 year contract with the Flint Hills League. The board agreed that Central Heights should honor our commitment with the
Flint Hills League. The 2018-2019 school year will be with the Flint Hills League. This subject will be addressed in 1 year. 7:39 p.m. Crisis Plan: Curtis Hall, Franklin County Sherriff Dept, addressed the board concerning further training of the ALICE program with students. A motion by Shawn Cardin, 2nd Kevin Tooley, for Curtis Hall to prepare a schedule for upcoming ALICE training. The training will be designed for different age groups. Passed 6-0. 7:46 p.m. Technology Device Replacement: A motion by Shawn Cardin, 2nd Kevin Tooley to purchase 140 Chromebooks from SHI for $32,900.00. These will be for grades 2nd, 5th, and 9th. Passed 6-0. 8:04 p.m. School Finance & Legislative Update: Mr. Spencer updated the board concerning school finance. 8:05 p.m. Negotiations: Shawn Cardin updated the board on negotiations. The teams are waiting to see what guidance the Kansas Legislature gives schools. 8:06 p.m. Personnel: **Executive Session** A motion by Shawn Cardin, 2nd Jack Davis to meet in executive session for 30 minutes for personnel to include the Board and Mr. Spencer. Passed 6-0. 8:09p.m. **Executive Session continued** A motion by Shawn Cardin, 2nd Jack Davis to meet in executive session for 10 minutes for personnel to include the Board and Mr. Spencer. Passed 6-0. 8:39 p.m. **Mr. North enters executive session. 8:48 p.m. **Executive Session continued** A motion by Shawn Cardin, 2nd Jack Davis to meet in executive session for 10 minutes for personnel to include the Board, Mr. Spencer and Doug North. Passed 6-0. 8:49 p.m.
**Executive Session continued** A motion by Shawn Cardin, 2nd Jack Davis to meet in executive session for 10 minutes for personnel to include the Board, Mr. Spencer and Mr. North. Passed 6-0. 8:59 p.m. **Mr. North leave executive session. 9:03 p.m. **Executive Session continued** A motion by Shawn Cardin, 2nd Jack Davis to meet in executive session for 5minutes for personnel to include the Board, Mr. Spencer, Mr. Horstick, and Mr. Welch. Passed 6-0. 9:09 p.m. p.m. ***Open session resumes*** 9:14 p.m. Personnel: Resignations: A motion by Shawn Cardin, 2nd Vance Johnson to accept the resignation of: Stacy Siegle, Middle School English. Ashley Rowan, Middle School Social Studies. Alisha Dunn, Middle School Cheer coach/sponsor. Lea Stegner, Jr Class Sponsor Stacey Hunter, Maintenance Dept. Passes 5-1. (Kevin Tooley voted no) 8:27 p.m. Hires: A motion by Shawn Cardin, 2nd Kevin Tooley to hire the following individuals for the positions listed: Brenda Fredricks, Food Service Passes 6-0. 9:16 p.m.
Supplemental Contracts: A motion by Shawn Cardin, 2nd Jack Davis to extend supplemental contracts for the 2018-2019 school year to the following: Doug North Head HS Football Asst HS Football Head HS Volleyball Asst HS Volleyball Head Cross Country Asst Cross Country Head MS Football Asst MS Football Athletic Director Bob Risch Brad Huber Kelli Brown Jinny Schweiger Troy Prosser Tommi Compton Jeff Meyer Kent Schulte Passed 6-0. 9:16 p.m. Consent Agenda: Minutes: A motion by Shawn Cardin 2nd Vance Johnson to approve the minutes from the April 2018 meeting as presented. Passed 6-0. 9:16 p.m. p.m. Expenditures: A motion by Keith Brock, 2nd Jack Davis to approve the May2018 expenditures as presented. Passed 6-0. 9:16 p.m. Adjournment: A motion by Keith Brock, 2nd Shawn Cardin to adjourn the regular meeting. Passed 6-0. 9:17p.m. Shawn Cardin, President Dawn Burns, Clerk