USD 428 Board of Education meeting
Monday, June 12 - 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, 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 for citizen participation.
1.5 Citizen’s Open Forum
2. RECOGNITIONS / PRESENTATIONS
· R.O.S.E Award
The Board of Education’s continuing efforts to recognize individuals or groups for their services to the school district, the R.O.S.E. (Recognizing Outstanding Support of Education) Award was created. The most current recipient of a R.O.S.E. award will be introduced.
GBHS teacher Bill Maddy and GBHS school nurse Emily Young are both nominated for the R.O.S.E. award for working together to save a life. Mr. Maddy identified an emergency student health situation quickly and effectively. He calmly notified Emily Young, RN, who immediately administered the appropriate medication and performed CPR. The teamwork of these two individuals saved the life of a student in need, and they are both acknowledged for their acts of service to our students and community.
· 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 twenty-nine bikes to the Perfect Attendance Bike Give-Away program. Over the past eleven 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!
3. COMMUNICATIONS
· Board Member Comments
· USD 428 Education Foundation
· Written Communications / Correspondence
4. UNFINISHED BUSINESS - None
5. NEW BUSINESS
A. Approval of Student Travel
Band Director Grant Mathews, sponsors, and approximately 60 GBHS Band students and 8 sponsors request Board approval to travel to Orlando, Florida, during the 2023-2024 Spring Break. The group will visit Disney World, Universal Studios, and the Kennedy Space Center. They will also do a marching performance at the Magic Kingdom. The rotation of music groups to travel is every 3 years.
B. Approval of 2023-2024 KASB Risk Management
The contract premium for KASB Risk Management Workers Compensation for 2023-2024 is $113,819. We are entering the third year of the Loyalty Credit Program; this year’s credit is 3%, $3,520. The cost from last year was $99,886, an increase of $13,933. The administration recommends approval of $113,819 for this upcoming school year.
C. First Reading of BOE Policy
BOE members are receiving copies of the following 12 policies, which are being presented as first readings. The policies will be returned to the BOE at a subsequent meeting for action.
Revision AG Closing of School Buildings
Revision GAAF Emergency Safety Interventions
Revision GAOA Drug-Free Workplace
Revision GARID Military Leave
Revision GBQA Reduction of Teaching Staff
New IFCC Overnight Accommodations
Revision JBC Enrollment
New JBCC Enrollment of Nonresident Students
New Policy JGFGA Administration of Emergency Opioid Antagonists
New Form JGFGA Administration of Emergency Opioid Antagonists
Revision JH Student Activities
Revision/TC KK Disposal of District Property
Revision KN Complaints
Approval of 2023-2024 Fees
D. Approval of Elementary, Middle School, and High School
Fees for 2023-2024
Please note the proposed schedule of enrollment fees for students in grades K-12. The administration recommends no increase from last year’s fees with the exception of the Activity Pass, which will increase from $25 to $30.
E. Approval of 2023-2024 Meal Prices
There are proposed school meal prices for the 2023-2024 school year, indicating three price increases. The administration recommends approval.
F. Approval of 2022-2023 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 boundaries. 112 families participated, transporting 198 students, a total of 208,029 miles. The administration recommends a per-mile reimbursement rate of 50 cents.
6. ASSISTANT SUPERINTENDENT / CURRICULUM REPORT
A. KESA OVT Report Review
The Outside Validation Team (OVT) has completed the report in regard to their recent OVT visit. The goals discussed included increasing classroom rigor, focusing on relationships through a trauma-sensitive approach, and building interaction with stakeholders.
B. District Inventory
In January, the Board approved a contract with Asset Services, Inc. to provide a complete asset inventory for every building in the district. The process will begin June 12 and be done in approximately two weeks. Mr. Popp will give an update on this process.
C. 2023 Summer School
Summer School is in full swing from 8:30 to 11:30 each day June 5 through June 30, for select students who have finished kindergarten through 12th grade. The district offers a complimentary breakfast and lunch for the students.
D. Student Withdrawal Report
Mr. Popp will present data and discuss trends of students who have dropped out or withdrawn from GBHS this past school year.
E. 2023 – 2028 Professional Development Plan
The proposed 2023 – 2028 Professional Development Plan outlines the updated goals for the next five years of professional development. This First Reading is an update to the district’s overall PDC plan that has been reviewed and approved by the Professional Development Committee. An assurance document will be sent to the state for review once approved.
F. Professional Development: National Conferences
G. Personnel Report: Below is a summary of personnel details.
· 63 position changes
· 4 Retirements
· 29 Resignations
· 30 Transfers
· 17 new-to-district hires
· 0 position reductions
· 1 position added
· 6 positions yet to be hired: Lincoln – Grade K, Riley – Grade 6, GBMS – 7th Social Science, Vocal Music, GBHS – Library, Ind. Arts/Drafting. In addition, eight long-term subs and one student teacher will fill open positions, and 11 Instructional Positions are unfilled.
H. Beginning of 2023-2024 School Year Calendar
· August 2-3 – Enrollment
· August 3 – Helping Hands Enrollment
· August 10-11, 14-16–New Teacher Orientation (5 Days)
· August 17, 18 – Teacher Inservice
· August 17 – Business Showcase/Teacher Inservice
· August 21, 22 – Teacher Workday
· August 23 – First Day of Classes – K-6, 7, 9
· August 24 – First Day of Classes – Grades 8, 10-12
I. Curriculum Meetings
§ Curriculum Steering Committee Next meeting 9/5/23
§ Professional Development Council (PDC): minutes 6/5/23, next meeting 8/21/23
7. SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT
A. Budget Update
B. Student Meal Update
C. Insurance Update
· KERMP - District Insurance
D. Project Updates
· Summer Projects
· Support Services Building
· Preschool / District Building
E. Approval of Contributions
F. Schedule Special BOE Meeting
Mr. Thexton requests that the BOE will set a brief special meeting at the District Education Center in late June. At this time, the administration will propose expenditures, transfers, and closing balances for the 2022-2023 budget.
8. FINANCIAL PRESENTATION
9. CONSENT AGENDA
A. Approval of BOE Meeting Minutes (May 8, and May 16, 2023)
B. Acceptance of Bills and Financial Reports
C. Personnel Report
D. 2023-2024 Fees
10. UPCOMING MEETING DATES
•IBB Meeting The continuation of IBB negotiations is scheduled for June 14, 2023.
•BOE Special Meeting 7:30 a.m., at the end of June, at the District Education Center.
•BOE Regular Meeting The next BOE regular monthly meeting is scheduled for July 10, 2023, at the District Education Center.
11. ADJOURNMENT