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May 8, 2019 - Regular Session

Unified School District #377 Board of Education

ACCJSH Library, 908 Tiger Rd,  Effingham, KS 66023

(913) 833-5050 / FAX (913) 833-5210 / www.usd377.org

Wednesday, May 08, 2019


REGULAR SESSION – 6:00 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

ACTION NEEDED:  MOTION TO APPROVE THE AGENDA



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:

  • Presentations shall not exceed 5 minutes.
  • Subjects, other than policy issues, will generally be referred to the administration.
  • Comments shall be limited to issues and not refer to personalities.
  • Presentations must be in good taste befitting the occasion and the dignity of the board meeting.
  • When addressing the board, please be reminded that +matters of a personal nature which, by their nature, identify an individual are prohibited by federal law in public discussion. Please assist us in protecting the privacy rights of students and staff.

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



Recognitions:

Extra Yard Teacher -- Mrs Angie Kimmi

State Science and Engineering Fair -- Addison Schletzbaum - First Place

State Music

  • Austin Acheson - Vocal Solo
  • Soundmasters – Boys Ensemble

State Forensics:

  • Victoria Caplinger – 12th in State – Impromptu Speaking

Kansas Governor’s Scholar-- Jaycee Ernzen

Capital Journal All-State Academic Team: Honorable Mention – Sarah Johnson



4.0 CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS (A)



4.01     Approval of Minutes from April 10, 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 Correspondences/Reports

4.0401   Keystone Superintendent’s Meeting Minutes from April 9, 2019

4.0402   Keystone Board of Directors’ Agenda from April 17, 2019

4.0403    Keystone BOD Minutes from April 17, 2019 (unofficial)

4.0404    Keystone Superintendent’s Meeting Agenda for May 7, 2019

4.05      Approval of the Property, Casualty and Workman Comp renewal from CBIZ

4.06    Acceptance of Quarterly QZAB Statement

4.07    Accept the E-Rate Funding Commitment Letter

4.08    Acceptance of the Personnel Report

4.09    Acceptance of the Summer Personnel Report

4.10    Acceptance of the Greenbush Perkins forms

4.11  Acceptance of approved fundraisers 

RECOMMENDATION:   To approve the consent agenda as presented.



5.0    LEADERSHIP REPORTS



5.01      Mrs. Gracey, Board Clerk

5.02      Principals’ Reports

5.03     Superintendent’s Report

5.04     Keystone Report

5.05     Transportation Report



6.0 OLD BUSINESS



6.01 PAT Unit Request adjustment

Purpose:  To evaluate the number of units requested for PAT services for 2019-2020

Background: In March, the board approved 2 units to serve 16 families for the 2019-2020 school year.  The 3rd quarter report has PAT services being provided to 15 families and a couple more that will be joining.  We can add ½ a unit which will allow for 4 additional spots for $2000.

Supporting Document:  Quarter 3 Report

Recommendation:  To contract with Keystone for 2.5 units of PAT Services.



7.0 NEW BUSINESS



7.01  June Meeting Date & Time

Purpose:  To discuss potential conflicts with the current date & time for the June Meeting

Recommendation:  
 



8.0 EXECUTIVE SESSION



8.01 EXECUTIVE SESSION – PERSONNEL (A)

Recommendation (10 minutes): Move to go into executive session to discuss personnel matters of non-elected personnel in order to protect the privacy interests of the individual/s to be discussed, and that the board returns to open session in this room at_______.  


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 OTHER


9.02   ADJOURN