Unified School District #377 Board of Education
USD 377 Administrative Building, 306 Main Street, Effingham, KS 66023
(913) 833-5050 / FAX (913) 833-5210 / www.usd377.org
Wednesday, April 10, 2019
REGULAR SESSION – 6:30 P.M.
(A) – Action Item(s) (D) – Discussion Item
1.0 MEETING OPENING
1.01 Call the meeting to order
1.02 Approval of the agenda
Recommendation: To approve the agenda as presented
2.0 HEARING OF THE AUDIENCE (A)
Speakers are encouraged to register by calling the Clerk of the Board at (913) 833‐5050 by 2:00 PM on the day of the meeting. Speakers may also register at the BOE meeting site, prior to the beginning of the meeting.
Hearing of Audience Rules:
Other Notes
The Board President shall be responsible for recognizing any speaker, maintaining proper order, and adhering to the set time limit. The President may interrupt or terminate an individual’s statement if it is disruptive, not germane to the business or activities of the Board, or in violation of Kansas Statutes regarding meetings or activities of the Board.
The Board President may deny any individual speaking privileges if previous conduct of the individual has indicated that the orderly conduct of a meeting may be threatened by that person’s appearance. The President has the option to stop the proceedings and poll the Board to determine if a speaker may continue.
During an open session, the Board shall not hear personal attacks, or rude or defamatory remarks of any kind about any employee or student of the School District or any person connected with the School District. The Board will also not accept public comments containing vulgar or obscene language. Any individual wishing to make a complaint about school personnel shall submit the complaint in writing to the Superintendent. If the complaint involves the Superintendent it shall be submitted in writing to the President of the Board.
3.0 RECOGNITIONS/PRESENTATIONS
Presentations: Rep. Dr. John Eplee -- Legislative Update
Recognitions:
Nathan Palmer - 1st Place Division 3: Microbiology at State Science & Engineering Fair
Forensics:
State Qualifiers
Job Olympics Participants:
State Music Qualifiers
Vocal:
Instrumental:
4.0 CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS (A)
4.01 Approval of Minutes from March 13, 2019
4.02 Approval of Financials
4.0201 Activity Reports, Bills & Claims
4.0202 Treasurer's Report
4.03 Acceptance of Gifts & Grants
4.04 Acceptance of Keystone Correspondences
4.0401 Keystone BOD Minutes from 03/20/2019 (Unofficial)
4.0402 Keystone Superintendent Council Agenda 04/09/2019
4.05 Acceptance of the Greenbush Virtual Partnership MOU
4.06 KSDE FY 19 Weighted Enrollment Summary – Audited
4.07 FSMC Advisory Committee Review
4.08 Acceptance of the District Site Council Agenda from 04/03/2019
4.09 Acceptance of Approved Fundraisers
4.10 Acceptance of Approved Field Trips
Recommendation: To approve the consent agenda as presented
5.0 LEADERSHIP REPORTS
5.01 Mrs. Gracey, Board Clerk
5.02 Administrative Reports
5.03 Superintendent’s Report
5.04 Keystone Report, Ms. Chapman
5.05 Transportation Update
6.0 OLD BUSINESS
6.01 Facility Master Plan (A)
Strategic Plan: Stable, Efficient & Safe Learning Environment
Purpose: Adopt the USD 377 Long Term Facilities plan
Supporting Document: USD 377 Facility Master Plan
Recommendation: To adopt the USD 377 Long Term Facility Plan
7.0 NEW BUSINESS
7.01 English Language Arts Textbook Adoption
Strategic Plan: Educational Opportunities: well rounded comprehensive curriculum.
Purpose: This year we are scheduled to adopt English Language Arts Textbooks
Supporting Documents:
Recommendation: To accept the English Language Arts Textbook Proposal as presented.
7.02 FSMC Contract Renewal (A)
Strategic Plan: Stable, Efficient & Safe Learning Environment
Purpose: To renew the contract with OPAA! for the 2019-20 school year.
Background: We utilize a Food Service Management Company to provide our breakfast and lunches at our schools. The request for proposal (RFP) is good for 4 years but must be renewed or terminated each year. Each year, if renewed, an addendum must be completed noting any change from the original bid.
Supporting Documents: Renewal Addendum
Recommendation: To approve the FSMC Renewal Addendum for 2019-20.
7.03 KASB Renewals (A)
Strategic Plan: Stable, Efficient & Safe Learning Environment
Purpose: To renew our membership to KASB and the Legal Assistance Fund.
Background: USD 377 is a member of the Kansas Association of School Boards and has participated in the Legal Assistance fund in the past. This provides us with updated policies and advice on their governance. The legal assistance fund provides us unlimited access to their attorneys for one fee.
Supporting Documents:
Recommendation: To renew our memberships to KASB (Option 1) and the legal assistance fund.
8.0 EXECUTIVE SESSION
8.01 EXECUTIVE SESSION – PERSONNEL (A)
Recommendation (15 minutes): Move to go into executive session to discuss non-elected personnel matters pursuant to the non-elected personnel exception under KOMA, and the open meeting will resume in the boardroom at_______. Dr Andrew Gaddis will be joining as needed.
8.02 EXECUTIVE SESSION – NEGOTIATIONS (A)
Recommendation (15 minutes): Move to go into executive session to discuss negotiations pursuant to the exception for employer-employee negotiations under KOMA, and the open meeting will resume in the boardroom at_______. Dr Gaddis will be joining.
9.0 Action Following Executive Session
9.01 Personnel Report
Recommendation: To accept the personnel report as presented.
9.02 Adjourn