District Leadership: Meeting Notes

July 9, 2007...

...Board Meeting Notes

by Randy Rivers

July 10, 2007

New members Joe Broyles, Ann Miss, Jackie Sisk and Larry Yartz assumed their seats.

The Board elected Joe Broyles president and Larry Yartz vice president for the 2007-2008 School Year.

The Board approved the CONSENT AGENDA that included:

Minutes of the Regular Meeting of June 11, 2007
Treasurer's Report
Bills submitted for payment
NES & NHS Activity Fund Reports
U.S.D. 246 Petty Cash Fund Report
Personnel Appointments for 2007-2008
Dates for the Regular 2007-2008 Meetings (2nd Monday of each month)
School Fees for the 2007-2008 School Year
Adoption of the 1,116 Hour Calendar for the 2007-2008 School Year
Authorization to Destroy Financial Records for 2001-2002
Approval of Petty Cash Fund Limits
Approval of a GAAP Waiver for Fiscal Audits for the 2006-2007 School Year
Approval of Membership in the Kansas Association of School Boards and the KASB Legal Assistance Fund

INFORMATION ITEMS

1. The Board received a letter from Mr. Roberts awarding North Central Association (NCA) accreditation to the high school.

2. The Board received a report from the Superintendent regarding the recent Standard and Poor's report rating Northeast at 97.88% efficient in the use of funds; an update on construction progress at Northeast Elementary; a review of the District's organizational structure and personnel; preliminary information about paperless board meetings; preliminary information about a potentially successful grant application and the recommended budget publication document.

DISCUSSION ITEMS

1. The Board discussed the pros and cons of applying to the State Department of Education for separate building numbers for the K-5 elementary and the 6-8 junior high schools. Action on this item was postponed to collect additional information.

2. The Board reviewed a suggested schedule of items for 2007-2008 Board Meetings and directed the Board President and Superintendent to develop a plan and process to collect information from stakeholders to inform the establishment of new board goals. Part of the process will be a series of special meetings beginning in August for the Board to focus on Strategic Planning.

ACTION ITEMS

1. The Board approved the redefinition of the elementary receptionist / secretary position. Beginning in 2007-2008, there will be a full secretarial position for the K-5 building and the current secretary will serve the 6-8 building.

2. A motion to implement late start professional development time in the District in 2007-2008 failed.

3. The Board set the date and time for the BUDGET HEARING as Monday, August 13, 2007 at 6:45 PM.

4. The Board employed:
Amy Amershek as Northeast High School Secretary
Tammy Warford as Northeast High School Cheerleading Co-Sponsor
Russ Cramer as Northeast High School Asst. Track Coach
Dawnas Gorentz as a food service employee

5. The Board approved adjusting the wage of the elementary school head cook to be commensurate with that of the high school head cook.