USD 428 Board of Education meeting
Monday, June 13 -- 5 p.m.
District Education Center - 201 South Patton Road
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 to be spent on citizen participation.
1.5 Citizen’s Open Forum
2. RECOGNITIONS / PRESENTATIONS
• Perfect Attendance Bike Give-Away Program
A special note of appreciation is extended to Karen Shaner, Jane Isern, and several local donors and volunteers for providing forty-five bikes to the Perfect Attendance Bike Give-Away program. Over the past ten years, the group has organized and contributed dozens of bicycles given away as perfect attendance incentives to USD 428 elementary students. Thank you to all participants who make this program possible!
• Introduction of Eisenhower Elementary Therapy Dog
Eisenhower Elementary has received a very generous contribution, a Sheepadoodle puppy named Bailey, who will serve as the Eisenhower Therapy dog. Bailey will live with Mr. Adam Cline, Eisenhower Technology Coach, and his wife, Mrs.Tammy Cline, Special Education Teacher. Bailey will receive the proper training and attend school daily to support all students and staff at Eisenhower who are in need.
3. COMMUNICATIONS
• Board Member Comments
• USD 428 Education Foundation
• Written Communications / Correspondence
4. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
5. NEW BUSINESS
A. Approval of 2022-2023 Choir Travel
GBHS Vocal Director Susan Stambaugh will present the plans and request approval to resume the High School A Cappella trip to Washington, D.C. for this upcoming school year during Spring Break in March 2023. While in DC, students will have multiple performances and visit educational sites.
B. Approval of 2022-2023 KASB Risk Management
The contract premium for KASB Risk Management Workers Compensation premium for the 2022-2023 year is $99,886, the same guaranteed cost as last year that includes a 10% loyalty credit of $11,098 for a three-year agreement. The administration recommends approval of $99,886 for the 2022-2023 school year.
C. First Reading of BOE Policy
BOE members are receiving copies of the following 36 policies, which are being presented as first readings. The policy will be returned to the BOE at a subsequent meeting for action.
Revision BBE Attorney
Revision/TC BDA Developing, Adopting, Amending, Repealing Policy
Revision BG Membership
Revision CEC Superintendent Recruitment
Revision CM Policy Implementation (replaces CMA, (No change)
Deletion CMA Administrative Rules and Regulations
Revision DB Budget Planning
Revision DC Annual Operating Budget
Revision DFAB Standard of Conduct
Revision DFAC Federal Fiscal Compliance (replaces CMA)
Revision DJFAB Administrative Leeway (replaces CMA)
Revision EBA Insurance Program
N/A ED Student Transportation Management (not applicable)
Revision/TC EDAA School Buses and Vehicles (opt. 2)
Refer KGAB FC Memorials, Funerals, and Naming of District Facilities
(FC not adopted, refer to KGAB for Memorial policy)
Revision GAA Goals and Objectives (replaces CMA)
Revision GBRJ Substitute Teaching
Revision GCIA Evaluation of Coaches and Sponsors (new to USD 428)
Title Change GCRG Leaves
Revision IB School Site Councils
Revision IDEA Student Privacy Policy
Revision IF Textbooks Instructional Materials and Media Centers
N/A IIA Performance-Based Credits (not applicable)
N/A IIBGB Online Learning Opportunities (not applicable)
Revision ING Animals and Plants in the School
Revision JA Goals and Objectives
Revision JBC Enrollment
Revision JBE Truancy
Revision JCAC Interrogation and Investigations
Revision JGCD Health Screenings
Revision/TC JGFF Student Transportation
Revision JGG Transportation (not applicable)
Revision JHC Student Organization
Revision KB Public Information Programs
Revision KBA District or School Websites
Revision KGA Use of District Personal Property and Equipment
Revision KGC Bullying by Parents
Form Revision GAAF ESI Documentation Form
D. ESSER II Retention Bonus
Elementary and Secondary School Emergency (ESSER II) federal funds issued to school districts are specifically to be used to address pandemic-related situations. The Board of Education appreciates all additional efforts of certified and classified staff for the extra measures throughout the pandemic. The administration will discuss stipends for employees and request approval.
E. Transportation Vehicle Update
Director of Transportation Cody Schmidt will update the Board on the district vehicles that transport students. The following topics will be discussed.
• Vehicle Inventory
• Vehicle Status
• Vehicle Rotation Schedule
• Vehicle Purchasing options
o Passenger vehicles
o Buses
Approval of 2022-2023 Fees
F. Approval of Elementary, Middle School, and High School Fees for 2022-2023. The administration recommends no increase from last year’s fees.
G. Approval of 2022-2023 Meal Prices
H. Approval of 2021-2022 Mileage Reimbursement Rate for district parents USD 428 pays mileage reimbursement to qualified parents/guardians for transporting students to and from their assigned attendance center. Eligibility is based on the completion of the application of students residing 2.5 miles or more from the designated attendance center and living outside the city limits of Great Bend but within the district’s bounderies. 104 families participated, transporting 176 students a total of 176,680.80 miles. The administration recommends a per-mile reimbursement rate of 50 cents.
6. ASSISTANT SUPERINTENDENT / CURRICULUM
A. 2022 Summer School: Summer School is from 8:30 to 11:30 each day June 6 through June 30 and is for select students who have finished kindergarten through 12th grade. The district offers a complimentary breakfast and lunch for the students.
B. Student Withdrawal Report: Mrs. Reiser will present data and discuss trends of students who have dropped out or withdrawn from GBHS this past school year.
C. Personnel Report: Below is a summary of personnel details.
• 51 position changes
• 6 Retirements
• 22 Resignations
• 23 Transfers
• 22 new-to-district hires
• 0 position reductions
• 0 positions added
• 9 positions yet to be hired: GBHS: English, Instructional Coach, Agriculture/Welding; GBMS: English, Instructional Coach; Lincoln: Instructional Coach; Park: Instructional Coach; Riley: Special Education; Special Services: Occupational Therapist.
D. Beginning of 2022-2023 School Year Calendar
• August 3-4 – Enrollment
• August 9 – Helping Hands Enrollment
• August 5, 8-11 – New Teacher Orientation (5 Days)
• August 12, 15 – Teacher Inservice
• August 15 – Business Showcase/Teacher Inservice
• August 16, 17 – Teacher Workday
• August 18 – First Day of Classes – K-6, 7, 9
• August 19 – First Day of Classes – Grades 8, 10-12
E. Outside Validation Team Report
The final OVT report contains recommendations and suggestions for the district to focus on for the upcoming year. Mrs. Reiser will share report details with the Board.
F. Curriculum Meetings
▪ Curriculum Steering Committee
▪ Professional Development Council (PDC): minutes 6/6/22, next meeting 8/15/22
7. SUPERINTENDENT REPORT
A. Budget Update
B. Student Meal Update
C. Insurance Update
➢ KERMP - District Insurance
➢ FEMA – Windstorm update
➢ Student Accident Insurance
D. Project Updates
➢ Summer Projects
➢ Support Services building
E. Approval of Contributions
8. FINANCIAL PRESENTATION
9. EXECUTIVE SESSION
The Board of Education will go into executive session. “Mr. President, I move that the Board go into executive session to discuss the latest proposal for increasing the base pay rate for staff pursuant to the exception for employer-employee negotiations under KOMA. The open meeting will resume in this Board room at : P.M.”
10. CONSENT AGENDA
A. Approval of BOE Meeting Minutes (May 9, 2022)
B. Acceptance of Bills and Financial Reports
C. Personnel Report
D. 2022-2023 Fees (5.G through 5.H)
E. Acceptance of Negotiated Agreement
F. Classified Pay Adjustment
G. Director Contracts
H. Administrative Contracts
11. UPCOMING MEETING DATES
•BOE Special Meeting: 7:30 a.m., at the end of June at the District Education Center. Potential dates are June 28, or June 29, 2022
• BOE Regular Meeting: The next BOE regular monthly meeting is scheduled for July 11, 2022, at the District Education Center
12. ADJOURNMENT