November 8, 2016 Board of Education Summary

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 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; and Ann Zimmerman, board member, received an Honor Roll Level I certificate.

You Make A Difference
The You Make A Difference Award is presented to staff members whose exemplary actions support students, colleagues and the mission of Salina Public Schools. Recipients of these awards receive a lapel pin and a handwritten note personally delivered by a board of education member.

Tammy Gibson
Meadowlark Elementary Paraeducator
Greeting each student by name and welcoming them with high-fives, Tammy Gibson makes sure Meadowlark students feel welcome at school. She holds students she works with to high standards while providing encouragement. Her patience and kindness toward students makes a difference every day. Thank you Tammy!

Carie VanDeCreek
South High School Special Education Teacher
A parent brought Carie’s exemplary support and compassion to the attention of Principal Stevens. During the family’s personal hardships, Carie was a critical source of normalcy for the student. The parent shared, “There are no words to express how reassuring it was to know that our student was being loved and cared for during this difficult time.” Thank you Carie!

Heather Jamison
CKCIE Psychometrician
Heather consistently provides high quality support for school psychologists working with many schools. She approaches challenging tasks without hesitation, facilitating evaluations and social skills training with much care and compassion. Thank you Heather for making a difference!

Bond Projects Update
Jamie Scheck, deputy director of bond projects and Kris Upson, executive director of operations, updated the board about the 2014 bond projects.

Personnel Report
Certified Retirement(s) for 2016-2017
McCumber, Reeta, grade 2, Sunset Elementary

Classified Appointment(s) for 2016-2017
Almeda, Rebecca, human resources assistant, District Office
Anschutz, Christina, teacher assistant II, Heartland Programs
Bartholomew, Megan, Title I instructional assistant, Cottonwood Elementary
Caffey, Georgina, paraeducator, Coronado Elementary/CKCIE
Campion, Jim, head grade 8 girls basketball coach, Lakewood Middle School
Christopherson, Breanna, paraeducator, Coronado Elementary/CKCIE
Cotten, Penny, bookkeeper II, Central High School
Donatell, Marci, Title I instructional assistant II, Oakdale Elementary
Fox, Jennifer, family consultant, Heartland Programs
Hooks, Sara, paraeducator, Meadowlark Elementary/CKCIE
Kiser, Allison, paraeducator, Meadowlark Elementary/CKCIE
Maestas, Allyson, paraeducator, CKCIE/Chapman Elementary
Marshall, Miranda, adult education instructor, Salina Adult Education
Mattison, Kelly, night custodian, Central High School
McAfee, Sara, paraeducator, South High School/CKCIE
Merkle, Janice, lunchroom aide, Cottonwood Elementary
Roberts, Kelsi, paraeducator, Meadowlark Elementary/CKCIE
Rojas, Amelia, laundry/day custodian, Operations Center
Tryon, Brittany, teacher assistant II, Heartland Programs

Classified Resignation(s) for 2016-2017
Bonilla-Acheson, Julie, food service worker I, Central High School
Conklin, Bianca, teacher assistant II, Heartland Programs
Cossaart, Linda, paraeducator, Meadowlark Elementary/CKCIE
Elasser, Isaac, night custodian, Lakewood Middle School
Gastador, Jason, night custodian, Central High School
Hoover, Chelsey, physical therapy assistant, CKCIE
Post, Breanna, Title I instructional assistant II, Cottonwood Elementary
Wilson, Alexis, teacher assistant II, Heartland Programs

Classified Retirement(s) for 2016-2017
Leahy, Cheryl, human resources assistant, District Office

Classified Transfer(s) for 2016-2017
Crosby-Hastings, Kandy, paraeducator/Coronado Elementary/CKCIE, instructional assistant II/Coronado Elementary

Appointment of Certified Contract(s) for 2016-2017
Owens, Jessica, school nurse, Coronado Elementary

Transfer of Supplemental Contract(s) for 2016-2017
Fenn, Lexi, basketball assistant girls middle school grade 7/Lakewood Middle School, basketball assistant girls middle school grade 8/Lakewood Middle School

Appointment of Supplemental Contract(s) for 2016-2017
Soldan, Colby, Scholars Bowl Middle School, Lakewood Middle School
White, Seth, bowling head high school, South High School

Resignation of Supplemental Contract(s) for 2016-2017
Finch, Doug, volleyball assistant high school, Central High School
Pfeifer, Traci, volleyball head high school, Central High School

Professional Development
The board of education approved individual development plans, college credit, and district staff development plans.

Approve HVAC Repair with Building Controls and Services
The board of education approved the operations department the authority to issue an open purchase order to Building Controls and Services in the amount of $80,000 to be used to debit the ongoing FY17 charges for the company’s service of the HVAC.

Out-of-State Field Trip
The board of education approved the South High Robotics out-of-state trip to Fort Smith, AR on December 2-3, 2016.

Policy Review
The board of education approved on second reading the following policies: AEB-School Year and Learning Opportunities, DJEF-Requisitions, EBC-Security and Safety, GAAA-Equal Employment Opportunity and Nondiscrimination, GAAE-Bullying, GAAF-Emergency Safety Intervention, GAF-Staff-Student Relations, GAOC-Use of Tobacco Products and Nicotine-Delivery Devices on District Property, GARI-Family and Medical Leave, GBRE-Additional Duty, GBRF-Student and Parent Conferences, IDAF-Student Privacy Policy, IHF-Graduation Requirements, JA-Goals and Objectives, JB-Attendance Records, JBC-School Admissions, JBE-Truancy, JCABB-Searches of Students, JCDAA-Use of Tobacco Products and Nicotine-Delivery Devices, JCDB-Dress Code, JCDBB-Weapons, JDD-Suspension and Expulsion Procedures, JDDB-Reporting Crimes to Law Enforcement, JDDC-Bullying, JFAB-Conferences (remove), JFB-Acceleration, Promotion and Retention, JFCA-Early Graduation, JGA-Student Insurance Program, JGC-Health Assessments and Physicals, JGCA-Wellness Policy, JGCB-Inoculations, JGCBA-Automated External Defibrillators, JGCC-Communicable Diseases, JGD-Student Psychological Services, JGFB-Supervision of Students, JGFG-Student Accidents, JGFGB-Supervision of Medications, JGG-Transportation, JH-Student Activities, JHC-Student Organizations, JHCA-Student Publications, JHCAA-Gang Activity, JI-Student Volunteers, JJ-Employment of Students, JQA-Temporarily Disabled Students, JQE-Alternative Arrangements, JQKA-Foreign Exchange Students, JQL-Hearing Procedures for Exceptional Students, JS-Student Fees and Charges, KGB-Concealed Observations (new), and KGE-Bullying by Parents.

Board Team for Negotiations
The board of education appointed Johnna Vosseller, board president, and Nedra Elbl, board vice president, to the board team for negotiations with NEA-Salina. Members include executive director of human resources, executive director of business, and general counsel.

Board Team for Meet & Confer
The board of education appointed Ann Zimmerman and Brett Cooper, board members, to the board team for the meet and confer process with representatives of the classified staff. Members include executive director of human resources, executive director of business, and manager of human resources.

Restructuring of Pay for Certified Substitutes
Nancy Kiltz, executive director of human resources, Steve Dorzweiler, manager of human resources, and Shane Hall, coordinator of human resources, presented the recommended changes for certified substitutes.

Course Proposals
Linn Exline, executive director of school improvement, presented summaries for twelve courses to be added to the high school enrollment books.

School Board Committee Reports
Mary Anne Trickle, board member, attended the ribbon cutting at Heusner Elementary along with other board members, and the Smoky Hill Education Service Center Executive Cabinet meeting.
Ann Zimmerman, board member, attended the Head Start Policy Council meeting.
Nedra Elbl, vice president, attended the Kansas Association of School Boards Legislative Committee meetings.
Carol Brandert, board member, attended the Central Kansas Cooperative in Education Board of Control meeting.

Upcoming Dates of Importance
Wednesday, November 9, SHESC Legislative Luncheon, 10:00 a.m.
December 2-4, KASB Annual Convention, Wichita
Thursday, December 8, DCP Graduation, Salina West, 4:00 p.m.
Wednesday, December 14, Opportunity Now Ribbon Cutting, Noon

Superintendent’s Report
Mr. William Hall, superintendent of schools, acknowledged the valuable contributions of school volunteers and reported that Spotlight letters were sent to sewing volunteers Andra Hancock, Terry Brightbill, Linda McClaskey, Fran Swisher and Connie Ward. Mr. Hall attended the Heusner Elementary Ribbon Cutting and announced that the next is scheduled at Opportunity Now on December 14 at 12:00 p.m. Mr. Hall thanked Mr. Nicholas Owen, speech/theatre teacher at Central High School, for promoting Central High School as host to the National Individual Events Tournament of Champions on May 11-13, 2018. Hosting this event is quite an honor and will benefit the city of Salina as it will bring in 150-175 schools from across the country with 650-800 students participating. Mr. Hall distributed a copy of the new publication, Pylon, produced by the Central High School journalism class and complimented their work on the project.

Executive Session
The board of education recessed into executive session for personnel.