USD 428 Board of Education meeting
Jan. 9 - 5 p.m.
District Education Center, 201 S. Patton Road, Great Bend
Agenda
1. CALL TO ORDER
1.1 Roll Call
1.2 Adoption of Agenda
1.3 Recognition of Visitors
1.4 Request to Speak Reminder
• Persons may present ideas or concerns regarding USD 428. The Board will take no action at this meeting. Such items will be referred to the appropriate administrator(s) for future information and researched and reported back to the Board at a later meeting. Personalities and behavior of employees are not to be presented during this period but are to be reported to the employee’s immediate supervisor. The president shall determine the amount of time spent on citizen participation.
1.5 Citizen’s Open Forum
2. RECOGNITIONS / ACHIEVEMENTS
• School Board Recognition
USD 428 Administration recognizes board members for an elected official's crucial role in our community and schools. These extraordinary people voluntarily tackle the enormous job of governing the district. Their actions and decisions affect the present and future lives of our children. Thank you, USD 428 Board of Education, for your time and commitment to our schools!
• USD 428 CPR Training
GBHS Activities Director Matt Westerhaus will discuss CPR training provided at Great Bend High School by Head Athletic Trainer Ryan Zink. Students in Mr. Zink’s medical pathway classes, Sports Medicine 1 and Sport Medicine 2, receive CPR certification. In addition, at the beginning of each school year, Ryan also provides CPR training to GBHS club sponsors and athletic coaches. Ryan’s CPR Training licensure is through the American Heart Association.
3. COMMUNICATIONS
• Board Members’ Comments
• USD 428 Education Foundation
• Written Communications / Correspondence
4. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
A. Second Reading of BOE Policy
At the meeting of 12/12/2022, BOE members heard the first reading of KASB-recommended new and revised policies. At this second reading, the administration recommends approval.
B. Approval of Gym Floor Refinish
Bids for refinishing the Panther Athletic gymnasium floors are available for board member review. The administration will discuss the bids and make a recommendation to board members.
C. Energy Efficiency Study Update
In November, The Board approved Willdan Performance Engineers to conduct an energy efficiency study to investigate savings of various identified energy conservation measures (ECMs), district-wide operations, and comprehensive connect solutions. The energy efficiency audit is complete with recommendations for improvement. As a result, USD 428 may apply for a federal grant to address some of these areas. The administration recommends approval to apply for this grant.
5. NEW BUSINESS
A. Presentation of 2021-2022 Business Audit
The 2021-2022 business audit report and governance letter of Adams Brown, LLC, have been prepared. Danielle Hollingshead, CPA, will present the report and answer related questions. Board approval of the audit will be recommended. Board members may seek additional information prior to the meeting by contacting Khris Thexton at the DEC or Danielle Hollingshead at the office of Adams Brown, LLC.
B. Enterprise Fleet Management
Enterprise Fleet Management will present a potential change in strategy for district fleet vehicles, particularly those used for student transport. USD 428 currently has vehicles up to 19 years old at various stages of disrepair. Mr. Popp will explain the Enterprise Fleet Management program.
C. Approval to Extend Officer Term to July
The S.B. 130 law passed in April 2019 changed the month that school boards elect the board president and vice-president to January instead of July. With the adoption of this resolution, USD 428 wishes to extend the term of the current president and vice-president for the remainder of the current school year, and elect new officers at the July organizational meeting. Furthermore, reaffirming the meeting dates and times for the remainder of the current school year is requested.
D. Fundraiser Requests for 2023-2024
To fulfill plans for organization fundraising during the 2023-2024 year, the administration has received specific requests (timing and types of fundraisers) from school parent-organization representatives for BOE consideration. The administration recommends approval.
E. Approval to Request 2023-2024 E-Rate Funding
Administration requests BOE approval for 2023-2024 E-rate funding requests. E-Rate funds do not pay for cellular, local, and long-distance phone charges.
F. GBMS Computer Lab
The GBMS computer lab is due for an upgrade to current technology standards. Ryan Axman, Director of IT, has solicited quotes from vendors. The administration will discuss proposals and make a recommendation.
G. Fixed Asset Inventory Contract
The district must maintain an accurate inventory of all assets in every building, which is done annually during the summer months by an internal inventory team. USD 428 has an opportunity to partner with a company specializing in asset inventory that would provide a complete inventory list for insurance coverage in the event of significant loss or disaster. The contract cost would be $23,400 and would be updated and completed every three years.
6. ASSISTANT SUPERINTENDENT / CURRICULUM REPORT
A. ESSER III Application Information
Mrs. Reiser will update the district’s process regarding ESSER III application form for USD 428.
B. PAPER Update
PAPER, an online tutoring platform, provides 24/7 homework help, writing feedback, and study support using a Socratic approach for USD 428 students. Mrs. Reiser will provide an overview of the effectiveness and utilization of this program. ESSER funds specifically intended to help with pandemic loss of learning setbacks funds the program.
C. Personnel Report
Finding teachers continues to be challenging; however, recruiting efforts to hire and retain quality teachers are in place.
D. Curriculum Meeting Minutes
▪ Curriculum Steering Committee: 1/3/23 minutes, next meeting 3/7/23
▪ Professional Development Council (PDC), 1/2/23 minutes, next meeting 2/6/23
7. SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT
A. USD 428 Education Foundation Mini-grants
B. IBB Meeting
Members representing GB-NEA and the Board of Education will tentatively meet for Interest-Based Bargaining (IBB) on April 27, 2023, at the District Education Center. The meeting will begin at 8:00 a.m. John Rasmussen from the Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service will provide IBB training to participants.
C. Facility Building Update
D. Project Updates
E. Approval of Grants / Contributions
8. FINANCIAL PRESENTATION
9. CONSENT AGENDA
A. Approval of BOE Meeting Minutes (December 12, 2022)
B. Acceptance of Bills and Financial Reports
C. Personnel Report
10. UPCOMING DATES
• BOE Luncheon Meeting: Thursday, January 26, 2023, GB High School
• BOE Regular Meeting: The next BOE regular monthly meeting is scheduled for February 13, 2023, at the District Education Center.
• IBB Negotiation Meeting: 8:00 a.m., on Wednesday, April 27, 2023, at the District Education Center.
11. ADJOURNMENT