USD 428 Board of Education meeting
July 11 -- 5 p.m.
District Education Center, 201 S. Patton Road
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 to be spent for citizen participation.
1.5 Citizen’s Open Forum
2. ELECTION OF OFFICERS
A. President
B. Vice-President
Nominations are now in order for the office of president and vice-president. The Board will elect a president and a vice-president by vote.
3. STUDENT / STAFF PRESENTATIONS
• Orchestra Trip Presentation
Orchestra instructors Isaac Enochs and Aubrey Maneth will present information regarding a 4-5 day trip to Colorado Springs, CO, during the 2023 summer break. The group intends to use a travel agency to handle the arrangements. Travel plans and related expenditures will be presented for board consideration.
4. RECOGNITIONS / ACHIEVEMENTS
5. COMMUNICATIONS
• Board Members’ Comments
• Citizens Open Forum
• USD 428 Education Foundation
• Written Communications / Correspondence
ORGANIZATION OF THE 2022-2023 BOARD OF EDUCATION
ACTION ITEMS 6,A THROUGH 6,V BY CONSENT AGENDA
6. APPOINTMENTS / DESIGNATIONS
A. Board Clerk Recommendation: John Popp
B. Assistant Clerk Recommendation: Cathie McManaman
C. Treasurer Recommendation: Kathy Roberts
D. Assistant Treasurer Recommendation: Jolene Kirmer
E. Truancy Officers Recommendation: All Learning Center Principals and Assistant Principals
F. Hearing Officer for Free and Reduced Recommendation: Khris Thexton
G. Food Service Representative Recommendation: Kristy Alvord
H. KPERS Representative Recommendation: Kathy Roberts
I. Federal / State Grant Representatives Recommendations: Traci Burns, Tricia Reiser, and Christie Gerdes
J. USD 428 Education Foundation Representative Recommendation: TBA
K. Title VI, Title VII, Title IX, and Section 504 Representatives Recommendations: John Popp and Christie Gerdes
L. KASB Governmental Relations Network Representative Recommendation: Susan Young
M. Freedom of Information Officer Recommendation: Andrea Bauer
N. Records Custodian Recommendation: John Popp
O. Name Depository for District Funds Recommendation: The administration recommends that the Board will continue with the accounts continue to be used.
Active Accounts (Operating Account):
July, 2022 First Kansas Bank
Direct Deposit (Payroll):
July, 2022 Farmers Bank and Trust
Direct Deposit (from State of Kansas):
July, 2022 Farmers Bank and Trust
Idle Funds:
The district will invest idle funds with bank(s) within the district that will pay the public fund rate. Depository banks will have a Kansas charter.
P. Selection of Official District Newspaper Recommendation: Great Bend Tribune
Q. Selection of District Insurance Committee Members Recommendation: Jacquie Disque, 4 Teachers* (selected by GB-NEA), 3 Principals* (selected by DEC Administrators), 1 Classified: Custodial/Maintenance/Transportation/Grounds* (selected by Directors of Maintenance and Transportation/Grounds), 1 Classified: Food Service* (selected by Director of Nutrition Services), 1 Classified: Other—Not Custodial/Maint/Trans/Grounds/Food Service* (selected by Assistant Superintendent), 1 Director* (selected by DEC Administration), 1 GB-NEA President, 1 DEC Administrator (Assistant Superintendent John Popp) *Three-year term, with a maximum of two terms.
R. Homeless Coordinator Recommendation: Tricia Reiser
S. Selection of BOE Members to 2023 IBB Team Recommendation: Deanna Essmiller, Susan Young
T. Attorney Services Recommendation: Watkins Calcara, Chtd.
U. BOE Representative to the GBHS Hall of Fame Committee Recommendation: Aaron Emerson
V. BOE Representative to the Supplemental Salary Committee Recommendation: Lori Reneau
ACTION ITEMS 7,A THROUGH 7,R BY CONSENT AGENDA
7. ORGANIZATIONAL PROCEDURES
A. Recommendation for Early Payment of Claims
B. Adoption of 1,116-Hour Calendar for 2022-2023
C. Approval of Mileage Rate for Approved Travel for District Employees
The Licensed Employees’ Agreement stipulates that the annual mileage rate for reimbursement to employees for approved miles traveled is established each July, according to the Kansas state rate. The current state rate is 58.5 cents.
D. Rescind Previous Policy and Adopt BOE Policy Manual for the 2022-2023 Year
E. Authorization of Certificates for Manual Signature
F. Approval of 2022-2023 Petty Cash Resolution
G. Approval of Resolution to Maintain Activity Funds
H. Approval of Resolution to Waive Annual Requirements of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles and Fixed Assets Accounting for 2022-2023
I. Resolution to Establish Home Rule by Board of Education
J. Approval to Publish Notifications
K. Resolution to Authorize Bank Signature Card Designees
L. Freedom of Information Copy Costs
M. Disposition of Property
N. Destruction of Records
O. 2022-2023 Substitute Teacher Pay
The USD 428 substitute teacher per-day pay is $105 per day. The half day substitute rate is $52.50.
P. Internet Filtering
Q. Travel Expenses: Meal Rate
R. Fees: Application for Use of School
8. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
A. Second Reading of BOE Policy
At the meeting of 6/13/2022, BOE members heard the first reading of KASBrecommended new and revised policies. At this second reading, the administration recommends approval.
9. NEW BUSINESS
A. Approval of 2022-2023 Activities and Athletics Handbooks
B. First Reading of 2022-2023 LPP Family Handbook
C. Resolution: Revenue Neutral
D. Review of USD 428 Health Insurance
10. ASSISTANT SUPERINTENDENT / CURRICULUM REPORT
A. Summer School finality: Mrs. Reiser will provide an update on the 2022 Summer School program and the impact it had on USD 428 students.
B. LETRS Training:(Language Essentials for Teachers of Reading and Spelling):
USD 428 is partnering with KSDE and TASN to provide LETRS training to Pre K12 teachers for the 2022-23 and 2023-24 school years. Forty-six USD 428 teachers are signed up to participate in this unique opportunity. LETRS is a professional learning course for instructors of reading, spelling, and related skills to provide teachers with in-depth knowledge and tools to use with any reading program. Mrs. Reiser will share more about the initiative and the requirements to participate.
B. 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.
C. Summary of 2021-2022 Professional Development Council (PDC):
The USD 428 Professional Development Council (PDC) is a representative group of teachers and administrators who, by law, must meet regularly, develop a 5-year plan, count points, approve Individual Development plans, establish and evaluate professional development opportunities. Mrs. Reiser will provide details of the report.
D. Beginning of Year Schedule:
• August 3-4 – Enrollment (Online options, payments, forms, etc.)
• 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. Personnel Information (Licensed)
▪ 0 new Licensed positions
▪ 6 Positions unable to be filled (Instructional Coaches)
▪ 8 positions filled with long-term substitute teachers (most in various stages of acquiring licensure)
▪ 5 Positions filled with people with provisional licensure (licensed but completing teacher programs)
▪ 16 Fully licensed people hired, new to the district
▪ 22 total teachers hired
▪ 23 resignations
F. Curriculum Meetings
▪ Curriculum Steering Committee: Next meeting is 9/6/22
▪ Professional Development Council (PDC): Next meeting is on 8/15/22
11. SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT
A. Budget Update
B. Summer Meal Program
C. Project Updates
D. Approval of Grant Applications / Contributions
12. FINANCIAL PRESENTATION
13. EXECUTIVE SESSION
The Board of Education will go into executive session.
14. CONSENT AGENDA
A. Approval of BOE Meeting Minutes [June 13, and June 28, 2022]
B. Bills and Financial Reports
C. Personnel Report
15. UPCOMING MEETING DATES
•BOE Regular Meeting: The next BOE regular monthly meeting is scheduled for August 8, 2022, at the District Education Center
16. ADJOURNMENT