Recognitions & Presentations

KASB Boardsmanship

Certificates were presented on behalf of the Kansas Association of School Boards (KASB) who participated in KASB (Kansas Association of School Boards) academy training last school year. Those receiving certificates were: William Hall, superintendent, received an Honor Roll Level I certificate; Johnna Vosseller, board president, received an Honor Roll Level I certificate; Mary Anne Trickle, board member, received an Honor Roll Level I certificate; Nedra Elbl, board member, received an Honor Roll Level I certificate; and Dr. Phil Black, board member, received an Honor Roll Level I certificate.

2014 Summer School/Extended School Year Report

Curtis Stevens, South High School principal and USD 305 summer school principal, presented a summary report on 2014 summer/extended school programs.

Bond Projects Update

Kris Upson, director of bond projects, updated the board about the 2014 bond projects.

Personnel Report

Classified Appointments for 2014-2015

Allen, Melanie, ISS supervisor, Central High School
Arias, Alexandra, paraeducator III, Coronado Elementary/CKCIE
Augustine, Kesa, food service worker I, South Middle School
Boyd, Pam, lunchroom assistant, Meadowlark Elementary
Coberly, Roger, theatre assistant, South High School
Davis, Linda, food service worker I, Lakewood Middle School
Einhaus, JoDee, health aid, South High School
Hughes, Audra, paraeducator I, CKCIE/Ell-Saline High School
Krause, Tierra, paraeducator I, CKCIE/White City
Murphy, Ashley, paraeducator I, CKCIE/Minneapolis High School
Plummer, Amie, cook, South High School
Weaver, Megan, teacher assistant III, Heartland Programs
Zamecnik, Monty, paraeducator III, Coronado Elementary/CKCIE

Classified Resignation(s) for 2014-2015

Fuller, Shilo, paraeducator II, CKCIE/Ottawa County Preschool

Classified Transfer(s) for 2014-2015

Spickler, Shelley, teacher assistant III/Heartland Programs, kitchen assistant/Heartland Programs

Certified Appointment(s) for 2014-2015

Craig, Sharon, Title I, Sunset Elementary

Appointment of Supplemental Contract(s) for 2014-2015

Allen, Zach, assistant middle school cross country, South Middle School
Stueve, David, assistant boys basketball grade 7, South Middle School

Copy Paper Bid

The board of education approved the bid of $39,681.60 from Contract Paper Group for 16,800 reams of white paper.

Encumbrance Listing

The board of education approved $64,955.61 to Kansas Contract and Design for 73 cafeteria tables for Lakewood and South Middle schools.

School Board Committee Reports

Mary Anne Trickle, board member, attended the Smoky Hill Education Service Center Executive Cabinet meeting along with Nedra Elbl.
Nedra Elbl, board member, attended the Career and Technical Education Task Force meeting.
Dr. Phil Black, board member, attended the Career and Technical Education Task Force site visit to Garden City.

Upcoming Dates of Importance

Tuesday, October 28, Board Retreat, District Office, 5:00 p.m.
Thursday, November 13, SHESC Legislative Luncheon, 10:00 a.m.
December 5-7, KASB Annual Convention, Overland Park

Superintendent’s Report

Mr. William Hall, superintendent of schools, informed the board the annual Parent Survey is open until November 3 and can be completed at the District’s website. School personnel value parent input and want to know how parents feel about issues. Mr. Hall reminded everyone that the General Election is November 4 and that voter registration is open until October 14 in order to participate in that important election. Advance voting begins October 15. Mr. Hall shared that the Career and Technical Education (CTE) Task Force is underway. Twenty-one individuals are involved and during September six site visits have been planned in order to learn from new and updated CTE facilities.

Executive Session

The board of education recessed into executive session for personnel.

Worksession

The board of education recessed for review of bond projects.