USD 242 Board Meeting - August 2024

September 21, 2024

REGULAR MEETING:
CALL TO ORDER
The Board of Education of Unified School District 242, Wallace County, Kansas, met in regular session at 7:00 pm in the Board Room on August 12th, 2024 with Mr. Eric Purvis presiding. 
ROLL CALL
MEMBERS PRESENT:  Mr. Aaron Aldridge, Mr. Nolan Cox, Mr. Eric Purvis, Mr. Kyle Riedel, Mr. Macy Sexson, Mrs. Christine Smith 
MEMBERS ABSENT: Mr. Gabe Cox
OTHERS PRESENT: Mr. John Cox (Superintendent/Principal), Mrs. Heavenly McQuillan (Clerk), Mrs. Laura Sexson (Asst. Principal), Mrs. Julie Aldridge, Mr. Greg Robinson, Mr. Danny Welsh, Mr. John Welsh, Mr. Darrell Welsh, Ms. Kaitlyn Murphy, Mrs. Kenli Shaw, Ms. Justice Still, Mr. Yancy Still, Mrs. Traci Still
MOMENT OF REFLECTION
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Mr. Sexson (Mr. Nolan Cox) moved to approve the agenda as presented. Motion carried 6-0.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES 
Mr. Sexson (Mr. Riedel) moved to approve the minutes of the August meeting as presented. Motion carried 6-0.
HEARING OF INDIVIDUALS IN THE AUDIENCE
Ms. Murphy talked about allowing her son into Weskan School for an out of district student.  Mr. Yancy Still talked about allowing his daughter in Weskan as an out of district student. Mr. Danny Welsh and Mr. Darrell Welsh voiced their concerns about policy updates.
COMMUNICATIONS TO AND FROM THE BOARD 
Teacher’s Report: Mrs. Julie Aldridge spoke about how the teachers and leadership are excited for a new school year. K-6 Brain Builder field trip will be Thursday, August 15, at the Cheyenne Wells swimming pool. She also spoke about a new science curriculum.
Athletic Director’s Report: Mr. Cox reported for Mr. Clow: fall coaching positions filled, per approval, still searching for HS Asst Basketball Coach; Facility improvements and additions to the football field, along with more coming; Booster Club projects; schedules for each of the teams; KSHSAA AD meeting updates. 
Superintendent’s Report: Mr. Cox reported about the positions being filled and still needing; projected enrollment; In-Service; new staff In-Service; first day of school; ECB CD interest rates, needs assessment; budget code 99 and revenue neutral rate; training dates KOMA board governance; principal office ceiling repair and reminders for next board meeting. 
Assistant Principal Report: Mrs. Sexson reported about In-Service days went great so far, new hires are excited about the new school year, Chrysanne Grund was at an in-service to talk about a grant for educational material, Charla Cox and Laura presented gifts for teachers and staff on in-service day, Monday. It was greatly appreciated by all. 
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Mr. Sexson (Mrs. Smith) moved to enter into executive session at 7:33pm.  He further moved to return to the open session at 7:48pm.  The justification for the executive session is to discuss matters relating to student matters.  The purpose for the executive session is to protect the privacy rights of an identifiable individual, under KOMA. Mr. John Cox and Mrs. Laura Sexson were invited to attend. Motion carried 6-0. The meeting reconvened at 7:48 pm. 
Mr. Sexson (Mr. Riedel) moved to enter into executive session at 7:50pm.  He further moved to return to the open session at 8:20pm.  The justification for the executive session is to discuss matters relating to student matters.  The purpose for the executive session is to protect the privacy rights of an identifiable individual, under KOMA. Mr. John Cox and Mrs. Laura Sexson were invited to attend. Motion carried 6-0. The meeting reconvened at 8:20pm. 
Mr. Nolan Cox (Mrs. Smith) moved to enter into executive session at 8:20 pm.  He further moved to return to the open session at 8:35pm.  The justification for the executive session is to discuss matters relating to student matters.  The purpose for the executive session is to protect the privacy rights of an identifiable individual, under KOMA. Mr. John Cox and Mrs. Laura Sexson were invited to attend. Motion carried 6-0. The meeting reconvened at 8:35pm.
Mr. Sexson (Mr. Riedel) moved to enter into executive session at 8:37pm to discuss performance and perspective employment, and to return to the open session at 8:52pm. The justification for the executive session is non-elected personnel exception under KOMA. Mr. John Cox was invited to attend.  The purpose for the executive session is to protect the privacy rights of an identifiable individual. Motion carried 6-0. Meeting reconvened at 8:52pm.
Mr. Aaron Aldridge, Mr. Sexson, Mr. Riedel, Mr. John Cox left the meeting at 8:54pm, returned at 8:57pm. 
CONSENT AGENDA
PERSONNEL
Mr. Sexson (Mr. Nolan Cox) moved to accept the resignation of Mr. John Cox as the Junior High assistant football coach, Motion carried 6-0.
Mrs. Smith (Mr. Aaron Aldridge) moved to accept the hiring of following individuals: Jace Mackley for HS assistant football coach, Nick Billion for Junior High assistant football coach, Christy Musil as assistant cook, and Anay Madrid for ESOL Para. Motion carried 6-0.
OLD BUSINESS: 
Mr. Sexson (Mrs. Smith) moved to approve the amended June minutes for clarification. Motion carried 6-0. 
Mr. Nolan Cox (Mr. Sexson) moved to approve the two students for the out-of-district student applications. Motion carried 6-0. 
Mr. Riedel (Mr. Aaron Aldridge) moved to approve the criteria for being a USD 242 foreign exchange student as created and adopt the policy as written to take effect for the 24-26 school year. Motion carried 6-0. 
Mr. Robinson presented the board with an update on the sports improvement project. 
Mr. Nolan Cox (no 2nd) made a motion to approve the use of porta potties during football games. Motion is no longer before the board with no second. 
NEW BUSINESS:
Mrs. Smith (Mr. Riedel) moved to approve the bid for the carpet in the band/vocal room. Motion carried 6-0.
Mr. Aaron Aldridge (Mrs. Smith) moved to approve the student handbook updates with changes presented. Motion carried 6-0.
Mrs. McQuillan left the meeting at 9:43, returned at 9:46. 
APPROVAL OF BILLS
Mr. Aldridge (Mr. Nolan Cox)) moved to approve the bills as submitted. Motion carried 6-0.
ADJOURNMENT
Mr. Purvis declared the meeting adjourned at 9:49 pm.    
Heavenly McQuillan, Clerk
Board of Education