Argonia USD 359 June Board Meeting Minutes
June 9, 2008
June 17, 2008
Minutes of the Board of Education
ARGONIA USD #359
504 N. Pine
Argonia, Kansas 67004
June 9, 2008
Call the Meeting to Order: President Joe Allen called the meeting to order at 8:00 p.m. with six members present. Those members present were Joe Allen, Ron Work, Rick Nafziger, Randy Simon, Lana Parks, and Robert Pike. Also present were Superintendent Julie Dolley, High School Principal Jon Mages, Orrin Pankratz, and Clerk Linda White. Scott Greenwood was absent.
- Audience: None.
- Approve Agenda: Motion by Randy Simon, seconded by Robert Pike to approve the agenda as presented. Motion carried 6-0.
- Football Field Presentation: Orrin Pankratz gave a presentation on the maintenance of the football field. Orrin Pankratz left at 8:10 p.m.
- Consent Items:
A. Approve the Minutes: Motion by Ron Work, seconded by Lana Parks to approve the May 12th minutes, and June 2nd special meeting minutes as presented. Motion carried 6-0.
B. Approval of Warrants: Motion by Joe Allen, seconded by Lana Parks to approve the warrants as presented. Motion carried 6-0.
- Reports
A. Elementary Principal: Dr. Dolley reported to the board in Mr. Murray’s absence. Elementary handbook changes were presented to the board.
B. High School Principal: Mr. Mages informed the board of the scheduling and handbook changes for 2008-2009 school year.
Pat Conklin arrived at 9:05 p.m.
C. Sumner County Interlocal 619: No report given.
D. SCKESC: Lana Parks reported to the board on the meeting held in
Clearwater.
E. Superintendent: Dr. Dolley informed the board of the response to the pre-paid legal presentation and the meeting held at the Service Center with Dale Dennis.
7. Discussion and/or Appropriate Action
A. High School and Elementary Handbook Changes: A motion was made by Randy Simon, and seconded Joe Allen to approve the high school and elementary handbook changes for the 2008-2009 school year as discussed. Motion carried 6-0.
B. Social Studies Textbooks Orders: Motion by Rick Nafziger and seconded by Lana Parks to approve the K-12 Social Studies Textbook order as presented. Motion carried 6-0.
C. Approve Summer Contracts: Motion by Lana Park and seconded by Robert Pike to approve the contracts of Keri Dickerson, Bonnie Dunn, and Terry Lawrence for elementary summer school teachers, Dennis Dickerson as Drivers Education teacher and Jared Allen as Weight lifting coach. The motion carried 6-0.
D. New Library System Proposal: Motion by Lana Parks, seconded by Randy Simon to approve option #2 of the Alexandria proposal with Lexile add-on. Motion carried 6-0.
Jon Mages left the meeting at 10:25 p.m. Pat Conklin left the meeting at 10:30 p.m.
E. Meal and Textbook Fees: Motion by Joe Allen, seconded by Rick Nafziger to adopt the meal and textbook fees as proposed. Motion carried 6-0.
F. Elementary Roof Repairs: Motion Ron Work, seconded by Robert Pike to authorize the Superintendent to accept the bid from Mahanney Roofing to repair the elementary roof as discussed. Motion carried 6-0.
G. Approve Long-Range Staff Development Plan: Motion by Ron Work and seconded by Lana Parks to approve the Long-Range Staff Development Plan as presented. Motion carried 6-0.
Ron Work left the meeting at 10:50 p.m.
H. Disposal of Equipment: Motion by Randy Simon and seconded by Joe Allen to accept the bid of Norwich High School for the old Principals of Technology equipment as discussed. Motion carried 5-0.
Ron Work returned to the meeting at 10:55 p.m.
I. Evaluation of District Vehicles: Discussion. No action taken.
J. Certified/Classified Salaries: Motion by Joe Allen and seconded by Randy Simon to approve 2.5 % raise for certified employees and a 25 cent raise to the classified employees. Motion carried 6-0.
K. Approval to close out 2007-2008 Budget: Motion by Rick Nafziger and seconded by Robert Pike to give the superintendent authority to close the 2007-2008 budget as discussed. Motion carried 6-0.
L. Supplemental Positions: Discussion. No action taken.
M. Bus Driver Cell Phone Use: Discussion. No action taken.
N. HS Principal Applicants: Discussion No action taken.
Adjournment: Motion by Ron Work, seconded by Robert Pike to adjourn the meeting at 1:18 a.m. Motion carried 6-0.
