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Anyone in the world UNOFFICIAL MINUTES Unified School District #447 Cherryvale, Kansas December 8, 2008
The regular meeting of the Cherryvale Unified School District #447 Board of Education was called to order by President Lance Carter at 7:00 p.m. at the Central Office. Present were Lance Carter, Gina Booe, Sharon Wadman, Tina Cunningham, Michelle Loganbill and Bruce Thornton. Cody Smith was absent. Bruce Thornton left the meeting at 7:10 p.m.
Others present were George Owens, Scott Lambdin, Tonya Smedley, Craig Bagshaw, Marvin Hestand, Steve Pefley, Cindy Pefley, Craig Elliott, Bill Ott, Superintendent Randy Wagoner and Board Clerk Karen Conner.
Motion was made by Sharon Wadman, seconded by Bruce Thornton to approve the agenda as presented. Motion carried 6-0.
Motion was made by Michelle Loganbill, seconded by Gina Booe to approve the minutes of the November 10, 2008 regular meeting. Motion carried 6-0.
The open forum was not signed.
Motion was made by Sharon Wadman, seconded by Tina Cunningham to approve payment of bills and accept the Treasurer’s Report. Motion carried 5-0.
There was no Tri-County report. Tina Cunningham reported on the KASB annual convention held in Wichita, Kansas.
George Owens addressed the board regarding the results of the Kansas Assessment reading tests taken by the junior class. Out of the 50 students taking the test, 3 scored academic warning, 7 approaching standards, 13 meeting standards, 16 exceeding standards, and 11 exemplary. Mr. Owens also spoke about the difficulty in locating a qualified teacher for the 2009-2010 mathematics position and the possible necessity of offering a signing bonus. The board was amenable to this suggestion. Superintendent Randy Wagoner reported on the following: Ø Enrollment numbers were updated. Ø The Multi-Jurisdiction Hazard Mitigation Planning executive summary was discussed. We have fulfilled our obligations to be included in the plan, which is required by FEMA for any entity wishing to apply for emergency grant funding. Ø Coach Hester has requested that the football program be allowed to utilize silver as a limited accent color for piping on football jerseys. It was the consensus of the board to allow neutral colors as accent as long as they were in limited amounts subject to the approval of the administrators and the athletic director. Ø We have received notice from KSDE that our district is compliant on Indicator 12 of the State Performance Plan for special education. Ø Mr. Hestand and his staff have completed the lighting project in the CHMS gymnasium. Lumens in the center have increased from 22.6 to 62 and from 14-17 to 43-44 under the baskets. Lights for the south parking lot are expected to arrive December 10 and will be mounted on the building. Ø Michelle Loganbill proposed several funding options as alternatives to some of the various fund raisers throughout the district.
Principals’ reports were reviewed and questions answered.
BUSINESS: 1. Motion was made by Tina Cunningham, seconded by Sharon Wadman to enter Executive Session from 8:02 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. to discuss non-elected personnel and student issues in order to protect the privacy interests of the individual(s) to be discussed with the Board of Education and Superintendent Randy Wagoner present and the administrators on call. Motion carried 5-0. George Owens entered Executive Session at 8:02 and exited at 8:14 p.m. Executive Session ended at 8:30 p.m. 2. Dr. Craig Elliott will coordinate with Mr. Wagoner to schedule a Long Range Planning meeting with the Board of Education in January.
CONSENT AGENDA:
Motion was made by Tina Cunningham, seconded by Sharon Wadman to approve the following Board Consent Items 1-3: 1. Approve the employment of David Smedley as Freshmen Boys Basketball Coach and Mark Shields and Mike Lyons as maintenance workers. 2. Approve “USD 447 Building the Future – Bigger, Better, Brighter” as the Long Range Plan name. 3. Approve a special meeting for Superintendent’s evaluation on Wednesday, January 7, 2009 at 6:00 p.m. Motion carried 5-0.
Board President Lance Carter adjourned the meeting at 8:44 p.m.
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Anyone in the world UNOFFICIAL MINUTES Unified School District #447 Cherryvale, Kansas November 10, 2008
The regular meeting of the Cherryvale Unified School District #447 Board of Education was called to order by President Lance Carter at 7:00 p.m. at the Central Office. Present were Lance Carter, Gina Booe, Sharon Wadman, Cody Smith, Michelle Loganbill and Bruce Thornton. Tina Cunningham was absent.
Others present were George Owens, Scott Lambdin, Tonya Smedley, Craig Bagshaw, Marvin Hestand, Bob Blackard, Jo Neuburger, Superintendent Randy Wagoner and Board Clerk Karen Conner.
Superintendent Randy Wagoner recommended the following changes to the agenda: Ø Addition to Consent Agenda #2 – Leigh Ann Griffin and Casi Addis as cheerleading co-sponsors, and Ø Add Consent Agenda #8 – Approve Lincoln Central after school handbook Motion was made by Sharon Wadman, seconded by Gina Booe to approve the amended agenda. Motion carried 6-0.
Motion was made by Michelle Loganbill, seconded by Sharon Wadman to approve the minutes of the October 13, 2008 regular meeting and the October 22, 2008 special meeting. Motion carried 6-0.
The open forum was not signed.
Motion was made by Sharon Wadman, seconded by Bruce Thornton to approve payment of bills and accept the Treasurer’s Report. Motion carried 6-0.
There was no Tri-County report as the meeting has not yet been held. Sharon Wadman reported on the legislative forum attended by herself, Gina Booe and Randy Wagoner. Superintendent Wagoner presented a program on No Child Left Behind at the forum.
Superintendent Randy Wagoner reported on the following: Ø With the downturn in the economy and the shortfall in the state budget, there is the possibility that we might see a 2-3% decrease in funds for this fiscal year. In addition, we may not receive the increase in state funding per pupil for the 2009-2010 fiscal year. Board members were urged to keep this in mind. Ø Standard of Excellence awards received by our district were reviewed. Ø The board discussed the superintendent evaluation process. Ø Start and ending times for each of the district’s 5 bus routes were discussed. There is not a significant difference between the times on the Thayer routes and the times on the Cherryvale routes. Mr. Wagoner has also spoken with surrounding districts and our times are similar to theirs. An additional route bus would cost in the area of $40,000 per year to operate. The consensus of the board was to not add an additional bus route. Options on where students could be housed and how supervised between the times they get off the bus and school starts were discussed. Ø Congratulations were given to Bob Blackard for completing state certification activities for Enrollment and Transportation data. Ø Superintendent Wagoner reported that our mill rate dropped from 42.014 to 41.482. Ø Information on the Multi-Jurisdiction Hazard Mitigation Planning for both Neosho and Montgomery Counties was shared. Ø Mr. Wagoner presented a letter he has written in support for the funding opportunities WATCO is pursuing to construct a switching yard outside the city limits of Cherryvale.
Principals’ reports were reviewed and questions answered.
BUSINESS: 1. Motion was made by Gina Booe, seconded by Bruce Thornton to enter Executive Session from 7:40 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. to discuss non-elected personnel and student issues in order to protect the privacy interests of the individual(s) to be discussed with the Board of Education and Superintendent Randy Wagoner present and the administrators on call. Motion carried 6-0. Executive Session ended at 8:00 p.m. 2. Dr. Craig Elliott has been assigned by Greenbush to be our facilitator for the long range planning process. Sharon Wadman agreed to serve as a representative from the Board of Education on the Task Force to develop a name for our plan.
CONSENT AGENDA:
Motion was made by Sharon Wadman, seconded by Bruce Thornton to approve the following Board Consent Items 1-8: 1. Approve the staff resignations of Kris Reister, HS Cheer Sponsor (immediately); Kim Martin, LC Math Club (retroactive to August); and Andy Barron, LC Maintenance. 2. Approve the employment of Leigh Griffin and Casi Addis as HS Cheerleader Co-Sponsors for the remainder of the 08-09 school year and the employment of Lisa Wieland as LC Library Aide. 3. Approve the establishment of a Long Range Plan Naming Task Force 4. Approve Diploma Center waivers 5. Approve the letter of support for WATCO funding sources 6. Approve the presented requirements for diploma center students 7. Approve donations from Tank Connections in the amount of $500.00 and Thayer PTO for $958.00 for the Thayer Schools activities. 8. Approve the Lincoln Central After School Handbook. Motion carried 6-0.
Board President Lance Carter adjourned the meeting at 8:13 p.m.
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Anyone in the world UNOFFICIAL MINUTES Unified School District #447 Cherryvale, Kansas Special meeting of October 22, 2008
The special meeting of the Cherryvale Unified School District #447 Board of Education was called to order by President Lance Carter at 6:30 p.m. at the Central Office. Present were Gina Booe, Sharon Wadman, Lance Carter, Michelle Loganbill, Tina Cunningham, Cody Smith and Bruce Thornton.
Others present were Andy Taylor, Jo Neuburger, Sharon Shoop, Daniel Humaciu, Misty Humaciu, Tracy Wenino, Wanda Cunningham, Harry Cunningham, Tonda Blaes, Jordan Rinck, Mr. and Mrs. Bill Toothman, Jeff Cunningham, Steve Loganbill, Austin Smith, Superintendent Randy Wagoner and Board Clerk Karen Conner
Motion was made by Sharon Wadman, seconded by Michelle Loganbill to approve the agenda. Motion carried 7-0.
BUSINESS:
A. Motion was made by Gina Booe, seconded by Tina Cunningham, to accept the resignation of Nicole Hankins effective the end of the 2008-2009 school year. Motion carried 7-0. B. Motion was made by Tina Cunningham, seconded by Bruce Thornton, to adopt the following resolution: WHEREAS Board of Education of U.S.D. No. 447 board member Lance A. Carter has made public statements regarding board issues; and WHEREAS these statements do not reflect the opinion of the Board of Education of U.S.D. No. 447 or its other members; and WHEREAS the Board of Education of U.S.D. No. 447 has not authorized Lance A. Carter to speak on behalf of the Board of Education or other members in their individual capacity on these issues or any future issues; NOW THEREFORE, the Board of Education specifically disclaims the statements made by Lance A. Carter regarding all board decisions and board relationships. Motion carried 5-2 with Sharon Wadman dissenting and Lance Carter abstaining.
Board President Lance Carter declared the meeting adjourned at 7:15 p.m.
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Anyone in the world UNOFFICIAL MINUTES Unified School District #447 Cherryvale, Kansas October 13, 2008
The regular meeting of the Cherryvale Unified School District #447 Board of Education was called to order by President Lance Carter at 7:00 p.m. at the Central Office. Present were Lance Carter, Tina Cunningham, Gina Booe, Sharon Wadman, Cody Smith, Michelle Loganbill and Bruce Thornton.
Others present were George Owens, Scott Lambdin, Steve Pefley, Cindy Pefley, Tonya Smedley, Austin Smith, Nick Loganbill, Robert John, Superintendent Randy Wagoner and Board Clerk Karen Conner.
Superintendent Randy Wagoner recommended the following changes to the agenda: Ø Add Consent Agenda #8, Public Library Bricks to Read project. Motion was made by Gina Booe, seconded by Sharon Wadman to approve the amended agenda. Motion carried 7-0.
Motion was made by Michelle Loganbill, seconded by Sharon Wadman to approve the minutes of the September 8, 2008 regular meeting and the September 23, 2008 special meeting. Motion carried 7-0.
The open forum was signed by Nick Loganbill and Robert John Ø Nick Loganbill addressed the board regarding his wish to renovate the bathrooms at the baseball/softball fields for his Eagle Scout project. The Cherryvale Recreation Commission has agreed to help pay for materials needed. Motion was made by Tina Cunningham, seconded by Sharon Wadman to approve a cooperative effort with the Cherryvale Recreation Commission to evenly split the cost of materials for the renovation with Nick Loganbill providing/organizing the labor. Motion carried 7-0. Ø Robert John from Thayer addressed his concerns regarding bus routes at Thayer. Thayer residents are concerned that combining the high school and the elementary routes creates a very long day for the younger students. Superintendent Randy Wagoner will investigate options available.
Motion was made by Sharon Wadman, seconded by Gina Booe to approve payment of bills and accept the Treasurer’s Report. Motion carried 7-0.
Gina Booe gave a report on Tri County Special Education September and October meetings. Tina Cunningham distributed handouts printed from the Michigan Association of School Boards website to board of education members..
Superintendent Randy Wagoner reported on the following: Ø Enrollment numbers from the district were given to the board. Unaudited numbers show a drop of approximately 25 students. For 2008-2009 budget purposes, we will be able to use last year’s enrollment figures. Ø Staff development agendas and evaluations were discussed. Ø The 2007-2008 KSBE Goals and Objectives were read and compared to our district mission statement and building goals. Ø NCA standards and the process for district accreditation for QPA were reviewed.
Principals’ reports were reviewed and questions answered.
Board President Lance Carter declared a break from 8:10 p.m. to 8:15 p.m. Meeting reconvened at 8:15 p.m.
BUSINESS: 1. Motion was made by Gina Booe, seconded by Sharon Wadman to enter Executive Session from 8:17 p.m. to 8:40 p.m. to discuss non-elected personnel and student issues in order to protect the privacy interests of the individual(s) to be discussed with the Board of Education and Superintendent Randy Wagoner present and the administrators on call. Motion carried 7-0. Executive Session ended at 8:40 p.m. o Motion was made by Michelle Loganbill, seconded by Sharon Wadman to enter Executive Session from 8:41 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. to discuss non-elected personnel and student issues in order to protect the privacy interests of the individual(s) to be discussed with the Board of Education and Superintendent Randy Wagoner present and the administrators on call. Motion carried 7-0. Executive Session ended at 9:00 p.m. 2. One bid was received for the greenhouse at the Thayer location. Motion was made by Tina Cunningham, seconded by Sharon Wadman, to accept the bid from Kenith Butts in the amount of $55.00, with the provision that the building be moved within 14 days. If the building is not moved at the end of the 14 days, the bid will be rejected. Motion carried 7-0. 3. Motion was made by Sharon Wadman, seconded by Cody Smith, to approve the use of Greenbush (Southeast Kansas Education Service Center) to assist our district in long range planning. Motion carried 6-1 with Bruce Thornton abstaining as he was not present for presentations.
CONSENT AGENDA:
Motion was made by Tina Cunningham, seconded by Gina Booe to approve the following Board Consent Items 1-8: 1. Approve USD 447 support for the City of Cherryvale grant application on “Brown Field” mitigation. 2. Approve the authorization of Kathy Read’s signature on all bank signature cards for the district general account, the middle/high school activity account and the central office petty cash account. 3. Approve district support of the “Grow Your Own Soup” program. 4. Approve Diploma Center waivers as presented. 5. Approve the following MS/HS after school workers: MS: Leigh Griffin, Angela Hugo, Sharon Thompson, Jo Neuburger; HS: Jeannette Shields, Philip Swindler, Vince Heit, Nancy Lackey, Casi Addis, Randy Kirkpatrick, Melissa Tyler, Linda Strickland and Emily Dean. 6. Approve acceptance of a donation to FACS from the Kansas Beef Council 7. Approve the disposal of an inadequate salad bar and acceptance of a replacement from a local food vendor. 8. Approve the purchase of six bricks at a cost of $35 each for the Cherryvale Public Library “Bricks to Read” program. The bricks will be representative of the Board of Education, the Middle/High School, Lincoln Central, Thayer Schools, Diploma Center, and Central Office. Motion carried 7-0.
Board President Lance Carter adjourned the meeting at 9:12 p.m.
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Unified School District #447 Cherryvale, Kansas Special meeting of September 23, 2008
The special meeting of the Cherryvale Unified School District #447 Board of Education was called to order by President Lance Carter at 7:30 p.m. at the Central Office. Present were Gina Booe, Sharon Wadman, Lance Carter, Michelle Loganbill, Tina Cunningham, Cody Smith and Bruce Thornton.
Others present were George Owens, Scott Lambdin, Tim Emert, Austin Smith, Greg Lower, Andy Taylor, Superintendent Randy Wagoner and Board Clerk Karen Conner
Motion was made by Tina Cunningham, seconded by Sharon Wadman to approve the agenda. Motion carried 7-0.
BUSINESS:
A. Discussion was held regarding the proposal from TruTV, Leftfield Productions, to film an episode of “The Principal’s Office” at Cherryvale Middle/High School. Motion was made by Tina Cunningham, seconded by Michelle Loganbill, to pursue the TruTV contract with Superintendent Randy Wagoner and Board Attorney Tim Emert submitting contract amendments to Leftfield Productions. Motion carried 4-3 with Gina Booe, Sharon Wadman and Lance Carter dissenting. B. Motion was made by Tina Cunningham, seconded by Sharon Wadman to accept the COPS, Secure Our Schools grant award and instruct Superintendent Randy Wagoner and Maintenance Supervisor Marvin Hestand to begin the process of defining appropriate replacement, upgrade and new installation of security measures involving camera and door access locks. Motion carried 7-0.
Board President Lance Carter declared the meeting adjourned at 8:29 p.m.
Clerk, Board of Education [ Modified: Tuesday, 6 January 2009, 08:12 AM ] |
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Anyone in the world UNOFFICIAL MINUTES Unified School District #447 Cherryvale, Kansas September 8, 2008
The regular meeting of the Cherryvale Unified School District #447 Board of Education was called to order by President Lance Carter at 7:00 p.m. at the Central Office. Present were Lance Carter, Tina Cunningham, Gina Booe, Sharon Wadman, Cody Smith and Michelle Loganbill. Bruce Thornton was absent.
Others present were George Owens, Scott Lambdin, Steve Pefley, Cindy Pefley, Tonya Smedley, Ethelmae Tucker, Doug Moeckel, Superintendent Randy Wagoner and Board Clerk Karen Conner.
Superintendent Randy Wagoner recommended the following changes to the agenda: Ø Add Business Item 4 – TruTV opportunity. Motion was made by Tina Cunningham, seconded by Gina Booe to approve the amended agenda. Motion carried 6-0.
Motion was made by Michelle Loganbill, seconded by Tina Cunningham to approve the minutes of the August 11, 2008 regular meeting. Motion carried 6-0
The open forum was signed by Ethelmae Tucker, who addressed the board regarding her request to transfer her elementary school student from Thayer to Cherryvale due to day care situation. Her day care has closed and she is unable to locate another. She has a day care provider for her non-school age child in Cherryvale and can bring the student to Cherryvale on her way to work in Independence. Ø Motion was made by Tina Cunningham, seconded by Sharon Wadman to allow the student to attend the Cherryvale building for the 2008-2009 year due to the situation. Mrs. Tucker will need to reapply for the 2009-2010 school year should the student need to continue to attend in Cherryvale. This does not create a policy, and the board will make any other decisions on a case by case basis. Motion carried 6-0.
Motion was made by Sharon Wadman, seconded by Michelle Loganbill to approve payment of bills and accept the Treasurer’s Report. Motion carried 6-0.
Gina Booe gave a report on Tri County Special Education.
Doug Moeckel presented a Long-Range Comprehensive Planning Proposal from KASB. Greenbush has also submitted a planning proposal, but their representative was unable to attend. It was the consensus of the board to postpone a decision until the October 13 meeting, when a representative from Greenbush will be present to answer questions.
Superintendent Randy Wagoner reported on the following: Ø Due to a date conflict with some state competitions, the high school would like to move the date for the prom to April 25, 2009. They are also requesting that the April release day be changed to Friday, April 24, to allow students to decorate for prom. Ø We have received a letter of thanks from the American Heart Association for our “Jump Rope for Heart” program. Ø Preliminary enrollment numbers were discussed. Ø Mr. Wagoner reminded Board Members of upcoming KASB conferences. The 2008 Fall Regional meeting will be held October 21 and the Annual KASB Convention will be December 5 and 6, 2008. Ø Letters of congratulation were recognized for the following individuals: Justin Lour, Lincoln Central Elementary Student won 1st place in his division in the School Bus Safety Poster contest sponsored by KS State Pupil Transportation Association. Marla Sterling has been elected Assistant District Advisor for Kansas State FCCLA. James Renfro has been selected to attend the USA Wrestling’s 6th Annual Fall Coaches Seminar for Wrestling.
Principals’ reports were reviewed and questions answered.
BUSINESS: 1. Motion was made by Tina Cunningham, seconded by Sharon Wadman to enter Executive Session from 8:27 p.m. to 8:45 p.m. to discuss non-elected personnel and student issues in order to protect the privacy interests of the individual(s) to be discussed with the Board of Education and Superintendent Randy Wagoner present and the administrators on call. Motion carried 6-0. Executive Session ended at 8:45 p.m. 2. Motion was made by Sharon Wadman, seconded by Tina Cunningham, to approve the employment of Kathy Read as Board Treasurer intern beginning October 1, 2008 through January 9, 2009; and as Treasurer on January 10, 2009, at the time of Phyllis Blake’s retirement. Motion carried 6-0. 3. A decision on choosing a third party long range planning proposal is being postponed until the October 13, 2008 meeting. 4. Discussion was held regarding a proposal from Left Field Productions to tape our Middle/High School for their Tru-TV show “The Principal’s Office”. Motion was made by Tina Cunningham to accept the proposal. The motion died for lack of a second. Some board members requested that Mr. Wagoner contact other schools that have participated for their feedback and report to the Board.
CONSENT AGENDA:
Motion was made by Tina Cunningham, seconded by Sharon Wadman to approve the following Board Consent Items 1-6: 1. Approve student credit waivers for the Diploma Center. 2. Approve the move of the HS Prom to April 25, 2009 and the April release day to April 24, 2009. 3. Approve the sale of the greenhouse at Thayer schools. 4. Approve the following supplemental additions: Stan Wheeler- Assistant FB coach at Thayer; Luz Cruz- Boys Basketball Coach at Thayer; Jena Wheeler- Girls Basketball Coach at Thayer; Andy Turner- Asst. MS Boys Basketball Coach, Cherryvale; Jackson Putman- Asst. HS Boys Basketball Coach, Cherryvale; Ashely Arensdorf- Asst. HS Girls Basketball Coach, Cherryvale; Calen Beeman-Asst CM/HS Wrestling Coach; and Resignation: Nancy Lackey, HS Scholars Bowl Sponsor (due to lack of participants). 5. Approve the employment of: Darren Carrico - TS Aide; Heather Raida - TS Aide; Amy Corle – TS Cook; Candace Wagoner, part time LC Children’s Choir Accompanist; and Donna Frazier – part time secretary at Thayer Schools. 6. Approve the following for after school workers: LC After School: Kelli McMillan, Francee Lickteig, Diane Mahaffey, Deanna Owens, Janet Bernd, Becky VanRoyen, Mary Bertrand, Taniena Whittley, Carrie Sack and Jo Boggs. MS Plus Workers: Sharon Thompson, Angie Hugo, Leigh Griffin and Jo Neuburger. There will be others that will substitute from time to time as needed. Motion carried 6-0.
Board President Lance Carter adjourned the meeting at 9:11 p.m.
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