Roll Call: Craig Sloan, Mark Kuhlman, Todd Selzer, Stephanie Johnson, Ross Cox, Camron Funk (6:58), Brad Chubb, Christy Hammer, Matt Brown, Val Poe, Beverly Keller
Approval Of Agenda:
Ross Cox moved, seconded by Craig Sloan to approve the agenda, as amended. Motion carried 6 yea.
Consent items:
Minutes of March 6, 2023 regular meeting; special board meeting March 30, 2023
Approval of warrants: general fund
Approval of financial reports
1. Treasurer’s report
2. Clerk’s cash summary
3. Revenue / expenditure report
4. Activity fund report
5. Financial spreadsheet
Approval of consent items:
Todd Selzer moved, seconded by Stephanie Johnson to approve the consent items, as presented. Motion carried 6 yea.
Citizen’s comments:
Linda Tittle read a thank you to the board and administration and handed out “stop trafficking” project information. She then said a prayer.
Wanda Funk encouraged implementing Robo phone messaging.
Curriculum presentation: district leadership team
An extensive review of professional areas and student areas was presented to the board by Mrs. Hammer, Marsha Klinge and Matt Brown. We have met all areas for accreditation. The next steps will be the second KESA cycle.
Athletic/activities director: Drew Korte
Mr. Korte reported:
Most track students lettered in their first track meet;
1st JH track meet is April 11th;
We have 6 students going to state forensics in Hutchinson, May 6th;
2 students going to state music;
2 house bills 2139 and 2238 were overrode by the senate and house and passed.
Administrative reports:
A. NWKSC - Stephanie Johnson
Stephanie Johnson gave a short report
B. NWKTC - Bruce Bolen
Not in attendance
C. Principal - Matt Brown
2023 prom is Saturday; senior trip will be April 29th to May 3rd; the seniors last day will be May 5th; and, April 26th students will be doing community work
D. Superintendent - Christy Hammer
The JH gym will be finished on April 18th; met with NWTC offering classes; all schools are now using I-excel for math; purchased a new suburban; state assessments are now half-way finished; field trips will start after state assessments are completed; and, FastBridge assessments are coming up.
Executive session: non-elected personnel
Stephanie Johnson moved, seconded by Craig Sloan to go into executive session for ten (10) minutes, for the purpose of discussing non-elected personnel, to protect the privacy rights of said person(s) and return to this room at 8:20 p.m. Mrs. Hammer and Mr. Brown are invited in. Motion carried 7 yea.
Stephanie Johnson moved, seconded by Camron Funk to go into executive session for ten (10) minutes, for the purpose of discussing non-elected personnel, to protect the privacy rights of said persons and return to this room at 8:31 p.m. Mrs. Hammer and Mr. Brown are invited in. Motion carried 7 yea.
Craig Sloan moved, seconded by Ross Cox to go into executive session for five (5) minutes, for the purpose of discussing non-elected personnel, to protect the privacy rights of said person(s) and return to this room at 8:37 p.m. Mrs. Hammer and Mr. Brown are invited in. Motion carried 7 yea.
Camron Funk moved, seconded by Craig Sloan to go into executive session for five (5) minutes, for the purpose of discussing non-elected personnel, to protect the privacy rights of said persons and return to this room at 8:43 p.m. Mrs. Hammer and Mr. Brown are invited in. Motion carried 7 yea.
Discussion/action items:
1. Approve new treasurer - Chris Baehler
Todd Selzer moved, seconded by Stephanie Johnson to approve Chris Baehler as the new treasurer. Motion carried 7 yea.
2. Discuss/approve sports medicine services
Stephanie Johnson moved, seconded by Ross Cox to approve the services of the St. Catherine Hospital, for sports medicine, for $3,895. Motion carried 7 yea.
3. KASB membership approval
Craig Sloan moved, seconded by Ross Cox to approve KASB membership for the 2023-2024 school year, in the amount of $4,276.76. Motion carried 7 yea.
Craig Sloan moved, seconded by Todd Selzer to approve KASB legal services for the 2023-2024 school year, in the amount of $2,750.00. Motion carried 7 yea.
4. Approve resignations
Ross Cox moved, seconded by Camron Funk to approve the resignation of Cassie Carman. Motion carried 7 yea.
5. Renewal of classified and certified staff for 2023-2024
The board reviewed the list of classified and certified staff for the 2023-2024 school year. Ross Cox moved, seconded by Todd Selzer to approve the list, as presented, for the 2023-2024 school year. Motion carried 7 yea.
6. Approval of coaches and sponsors for 2023-2024
Camron Funk moved, seconded by Craig Sloan to approve the coaches and sponsors for 2023-2024 school year, as amended. Motion carried 6 yea, 1 nay (Chubb).
7. Discuss vehicle replacement
The board discussed getting rid of #4 (expedition). Craig Sloan moved, seconded by Ross Cox to allow administration to get bid quotes for the vehicle. Motion carried 7 yea.
8. Approval of teaching contracts
Stephanie Johnson moved, seconded by Todd Selzer to approve the high school science contract, for the 2023-2024 school year, to Gabrielle Hammer. Motion carried 7 yea.
9. Discuss FB field reseeding and new sprinkler installation
The board discussed this and approved going ahead with the reseeding and new sprinkler.
10. New track/FB field update
Kim Dansel requested direction for fundraising. Since the board approved reseeding and new sprinkler system for the football field they would like for Kim to concentrate on just the new track at this time.
11. Policy review
The board discussed movies being shown in the classroom. These need to be approved by the administration. The board requested that the administrators check on the necessity for policy change and report back in May
12. Playday participation
the board chose to allow outside of school participants, to again participate in the grade school playday.
13. School vehicles for summer sports
The board discussed the question of allowing summer sports teams to use the district vehicles. KASB was contacted. They said it would be a possibility, but the board must make sure that insurance coverage was from the district.
The board chose not to allow usage of school vehicles for sports events in the summer.
14. Approve golf assistant coach
Brad Chubb moved, seconded by Ross Cox to approve Dennis Sharp as assistant golf coach. Motion carried 7 yea.
Adjournment:
Mark Kuhlman moved to adjourn at 9:33 p.m.
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