June 12, 2006...
...Board meeting notes
by Randy Rivers
June 15, 2006
AMENDED BUDGET HEARING
The Board convened a Budget Hearing to amend the General Fund and KPERS Contributions Fund at 6:45 PM. The hearing was adjourned at 7:00 PM.
REGULAR MEETING
The Board approved its CONSENT AGENDA which included:
- approval of Minutes for the May 8th and May 17th meetings
- approval of the Treasurer’s Report
- payment of bills
- adoption of the Budget Amendments
- accepted the NES Site Council Report
- adopted an updated Crisis Plan
- adopted a waiver of Generally Accepted Accounting Principals for 2005-2006
- authorized the administration to pay bills to close out the 2005-2006 fiscal year
- approved 2006-2007 lunch and breakfast prices
INFORMATION ITEM
Linda Broyles, SEK-CAP Head Start representative, shared Head Start program data with the Board and also made suggestions to improve the program’s performance.
DISCUSSION ITEM
The Board discussed STUDENT HANDBOOKS at length. Most of the discussion centered on student dress codes. It was the consensus of the Board to have the administration develop a dress code that emphasizes modesty and the importance of dressing appropriately for a rigorous educational environment. Handbooks will receive final approval at the July Board meeting.
ACTION ITEMS
1. The Board approved an agreement with Craw-Kan Telephone Cooperative to install fiber optic cable to connect both schools beginning in July, 2007. The new network will be leased from Craw-Kan.
2. Due to summer scheduling conflicts, the Board rescheduled the regular July meeting for Monday, July 17th at 7:00 PM in the District Office.
3. The Board authorized the Superintendent to enter a contract with Home Center Construction in the amount of $38,383 to remodel the junior high technology building. Walls and necessary mechanical alterations will be added to create 3 separate classroom spaces and a corridor in the building.
4. The Board took the following actions on personnel:
- Accepted the resignation of Kelly Hampton from the position of teacher aide.
- Accepted the resignation of Doug Pittman as NHS Business Teacher.
- Approved administrative recommendations for Supplemental Duty assignments.
- Employed Brian Smith as NHS English Teacher.
- Employed Laurence Smerchek as a part-time maintenance helper.
