BOE Minutes - 10/12/2015
REGULAR MEETING – October 12, 2015
Minutes of the board meeting are not official until after approval at the next regularly scheduled board
meeting.
The Board of Education of USD #511 met in regular session on Monday October 12th, 2015 and was
called to order by President Lynda Newberry at 6:00pm. Members present included Jolene Peterson,
Tye McDaniel, Eric Dark, Brett Traffas, and Roger Goodman. Guests present were Phillip Sill, Kate
Hankins, Barbara Sneary, Rachel Matthews, Cindy Warren, and Kyle Weaver. Also present was
Superintendent Dale Adams, Principal Josh Lanning, and Clerk of the Board Amie Loreg.
The Pledge of Allegiance was recited by all in attendance.
Mr. Lanning led the board members on a tour of the junior high and high school classrooms.
Eric Dark moved and Jolene Peterson seconded to approve the amended agenda to include Stage
Curtains as item D. under New Business (action item). 6-0, motion carried.
Eric Dark moved and Roger Goodman seconded to approve the consent agenda which included the
supplemental duty of STUCO sponsor to be Josh Lanning. 6-0, motion carried.
Special Education: It was reported that a paraeducator was hired within the building and that one was
no longer in attendance.
Curriculum: Mr. Adams spoke about new curriculum guidelines to be looking for in the future of
education. He presented the board with papers on the “Dr. Watson Reunion Tour” and discussed the
Rose Standards. Both are curriculum based on “real world learning”. Last year’s ACT scores were
presented. Mr. Adams assured the board he is working to raise them. Also presented were last year’s
State Assessment scores in comparison with the state average, Mr. Adams commented that overall the
students preformed well.
Technology: It was reported that with SCTelcom’s help the new site is ready to go live.
Summer Rec: Nothing at this time.
Unfinished Business: Early Resignation Bonus – Tye McDaniel moved and Eric Dark seconded to approve
an early resignation bonus for any staff member who is planning to resign at the end of the school term
of $500 if the resignation is turned in by January 31st, and $250 if the resignation is turned in by February
28th. 6-0, motion carried.
Late Start: Mr. Adams asked the board to table this item until the March meeting. Item tabled.
Licensure Testing: Eric Dark moved and Roger Goodman seconded to pay for up to 3 licensure tests per
subject being tested for. 6-0, motion carried.
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Food Service OOPA: A discussion was held about giving our new kitchen staff time to adjust and learn
before moving forward with such a change. It was also discussed that KSDE can provide future
assistance, if needed, in expanding menus, new recipes, operations, etc.
New Business: Attica Community Foundation: Roger Goodman nominated Eric Dark to act as a
representative of the school board on the foundation with the school being responsible to cover any
possible dues owed, Brett Traffas seconded. 6-0, motion carried.
EMC Audit: Amie Loreg reported on a workman’s comp audit that took place on October 1st. It was
found in the audit that some of the staff was coded wrong in the system and by changing their
workman’s comp code it will save the school some money.
Harper County Task Force: Mr. Adams explained to the board the objective of the Harper County Task
Force and asked for a member to volunteer to join him at their next meeting, November 12th. Brett
Traffas agreed tentatively but if he is unable to make it Tye McDaniel was mentioned as a reserve.
Stage Curtains: Mr. Adams showed the board the fabric swatches and discussed pricing for new curtains
(front and back stage both), he also presented an issue discovered by the rep with the current tracking
system to run/hold the curtains being outdated with limited availability for parts. Eric Dark moved and
Brett Traffas seconded to accept the bid of $8126.00 as presented by Allied Theater Crafts to replace all
curtains and tracking with installation for a black front curtain and a beige back curtain. 6-0, motion
carried.
Board Members: Lynda Newberry asked about if a high school football playoff schedule of where
potential games would be played had been discussed. There was discussion of possibly one game being
played but nothing has been made official at this time, Mr. Adams will look into it. Lynda also gave an
update of the progress being made at the Wellness Center of painting and HOPL signs being hung. The
banners are on order. The goal is to have them hung up by the Sub State Volleyball tournament.
Administration: Mr. Adams reported that the Attica Wellness Center proposal had been sent back into
KASB for proofing, the football schedule had been decided for the next two years.
Mr. Adams asked the boards opinion of the location for the upcoming football homecoming pep rally.
After discussion about that day being a half day of school they decided to have the pep rally in front of
the school.
Mr. Adams also asked their opinion about the volleyball team, if the girls were to make it to the state
tournament, how would they feel about letting school out on Friday Oct 30? The board stated that that
has been past practice and are okay with it continuing.
He also asked the board the history of a pep bus for such events. The discussion was that having a bus
was less the issue then having an adult to supervise. The board is okay with a pep bus for events so long
as there is a responsible adult to supervise the students at the event.
Mr. Lanning reported that spirit week is underway and seems to be going well so far and that there is a
dance slated for after the football game Friday night. He questioned moving the Homecoming
ceremony to ½ time of the game instead of before; the board stated that would be fine.
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Mr. Lanning also reported that bars were being installed in the handicapped restroom stalls at the
Wellness Center before the Sub-State Tournament.
He also commented on letters that have to be sent home to parents this year of each student’s State
Assessment scores from last year.
Mr. Adams added that Jay Adams, Head of Transportation & Maintenance has created a maintenance
request for staff to being using.
Eric Dark moved and Tye McDaniel seconded to go into executive session to discuss negotiations to
protect the district’s right to the confidentiality of its negotiating position and the public interest for 20
minutes with the board and Mr. Adams, to return to regular session at 7:43pm. 6-0, motion carried
Tye McDaniel moved and Roger Goodman seconded to go into executive session to discuss non elected
personnel to protect the privacy interests of an identifiable individual for 15 minutes to be discussed
with the board, Mr. Adams, and Mr. Lanning, to return to regular session at 8:03pm. 6-0, motion
carried. Tye McDaniel moved and Jolene Peterson seconded to extend executive session for 5 minutes,
to return to regular session at 8:09pm. 6-0, motion carried.
Eric Dark moved and Roger Goodman seconded to go into executive session to discuss non elected
personnel to protect the privacy interests of an identifiable individual for 5 minutes to be discussed with
the board and Mr. Adams to return to regular session at 8:15pm. 6-0, motion carried.
Eric Dark moved and Brett Traffas seconded to adjourn the meeting at 8:16pm. 6-0, motion carried.
Meeting adjourned,
Amie Loreg, Clerk of the Board
