November 2018 BOE Minutes
December 18, 2018
REGULAR MEETING – November 12, 2018
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 November 12 th and was called to
order by President Lynda Newberry at 6:00pm. Members present included Jolene Peterson, Tye
McDaniel, Brett Traffas, and Roger Goodman. Guests present were Danton Hilton, Cindy Warren and
Mike Campbell. Also present was Superintendent Mike Sanders and Clerk of the Board Amie Loreg.
The Pledge of Allegiance was recited by all in attendance.
President Lynda Newberry recognized guests.
Danton Hilton met with the board to discuss a proposal for internet hosting due to SC Telcom
no longer providing hosting services. Ray Howell and Danton Hilton will be in charge of keeping
the system up and running after its updated. A proposal was presented from Jerry Butler, with
DBA Jerry the Tech Guy. Danton left the meeting at 6:17 p.m.
Goodman moved and McDaniel seconded to approve the agenda. 5-0, motion carried.
Traffas moved and McDaniel seconded to approve the consent agenda items a,b, and c but
table item d. Personnel. 5-0, motion carried.
Rogena Grigsby entered the meeting at 6:21 p.m.
Special Education - table
Curriculum - Mr Sanders handed out a document describing the poverty training that will be
taking place at the school November 19th and 20th involving Districts 511 and 361.
Professional Development Committee - Mr Sanders reported that the professional
development committee went to training and they are currently working on a plan for the
school. The members are Mike Campbell and Sheryl Grigsby.
Technology - Traffas moved and Goodman seconded to approve the proposal from Jerry Butler
to help with the internet redesign. 6-0, motion carried.
Summer Recreation - It was reported that rec basketball ball will be starting soon.
Transportation - Mr Sanders reported that one of the buses had been taken to Wichita for
repair.
Budget summary - was reviewed
Wellness Center - Mr Sanders reported on plumbing issues after the school had hosted league
volleyball and rec volleyball back to back. The issue was found and cleaned out and is currently
working correctly again. Mr Sanders reported that he asked John Blick to present a bid to do
some repairs to the entrance way of the wellness center.
Unfinished business
Early Graduation - Mr Sanders presented a board policy on early graduation and explained the
criteria in the policy just needs to be met by any student seeking early graduation.
After School Programs - Starting second semester Janice Troyer will host a Spanish program for
anyone interested in. Mr Campbell will be doing Art Club again for junior high and high school
students.
Breathalyzers - Mr Sanders presented a form from the state showing breathalyzers can be done
at school functions but students should be made aware that that is going to happen prior to.
New business
McDaniel moved and Goodman seconded to go into executive session for 15 minutes to discuss
specific non elected persons pursuant to the non elected personnel matter exception, to
protect the privacy interests of an identifiable individual with Mr. Sanders and the board. 6-0,
motion carried.
Culture Audit - Mr Sanders supplied board members with the results from the culture audit he
reported that the consultants will be back to do necessary coaching based on the results.
Board Goals - Mr Sanders reviewed with the board, KSDE and Kansas Can’s Board Vision for
Kansas Education. He discussed redesign principles and how they play into the T2C program
and Independent Plans of Study. Mr Sanders ask the board their ideas of progression as well as
stated a discussion needed to be had about setting goals for faculty and students. Mr Sanders
presented a board policy on superintendent evaluations and the board discussed the template
that they'll be using.
Football Cooperative - tabled
DCS information - Mr Sanders presented a bid for new windows. The bid was presented with a
payment plan as the amount to update exceeds the schools ability to pay in one lump sum. Mr
Sanders recommended not entering into the agreement at this time.
Administration
Mr Sanders passed along to the board gratitude he has received from staff members
concerning raises that were recently given. He also discussed KASB data showing Attica being
on the low side in the state, a calendar committee, shop heaters not working, a battery issue
that happened with SC Telcom equipment, and he commented on successful fall athletic
seasons by all participants.
Goodman moved and Peterson seconded to go into executive session with the board and Mr
Sanders to discuss negotiations for 10 minutes to discuss negotiations pursuant to the
negotiations matter exception, to protect the district’s right to the confidentially of its
negotiation position and the public interest to return to regular session at 7:41pm. 6-0, motion
carried.
McDaniel moved and Peterson seconded to go into executive session for non-elected personnel
with the board and Mr Sanders for 20 minutes to discuss specific non-elected persons pursuant
to the non elected personnel matter exception, to protect the privacy interests of an
identifiable individual to return to regular session at 8:03pm. 6-0, motion carried. McDaniel
moved and Grigsby seconded to extend the session for 20 minutes to return to regular session
at 8:23. 6-0, motion carried. McDaniel moved and Traffas second to extend the session for 15
minutes to return to regular session at 8:43pm. 6-0, motion carried. Goodman moved and
Peterson seconded to extend the session for 15 minutes to return to regular session at 8:58pm.
6-0, motion carried.
Traffas moved and Grigsby be seconded to approve items listed under 6d. Personnel to include
the resignation of Kate Hankins as business teacher and new hires: Tyler Riffel, Music/Band
teacher at second semester and new hires Brandi Waldschmidt and Bobby Waldschmidt as staff
for next school year. 6-0, motion carried.
McDaniel moved and Goodman seconded to adjourn the board meeting. 6-0, motion carried.
Meeting adjourned, 9:02pm
Amie Loreg
Clerk of the Board of Education 511
