February 2010 Board Meeting Minutes
February 16, 2010
Argonia Public Schools
Unified School District 359
504 N. Pine
Argonia, KS 67004
A Collaborative Family Creating a Legacy of Pride through Uncompromising Excellence
Minutes
February 8, 2010
The February meeting of the board of education was called to order by Vice-President Randy Simon at 7:00 p.m. with six members present. Those members present were Randy Simon, Sarah Vineyard, Ron Work, Robert Pike, Scott Greenwood, and Joe Allen. Also present were High School Principal Travis Riebel, Elementary Principal Dennis Murray, Superintendent Dr. Julie Dolley, and Clerk Linda White. Rick Nafziger was absent.
Approve Agenda: Motion by Scott Greenwood, seconded by Joe Allen to approve the agenda as presented. Motion carried 6-0.
Audience: High School Teacher Joan Hemberger was in attendance.
Consent Items
Approval of Minutes of Previous Mtgs.-Jan. 11th & 16th, 2010: Motion by Scott Greenwood, seconded by Joe Allen to approve the minutes of the January 11th and 16th meetings as presented. Motion carried 6-0.
Approval of Warrants: Motion by Joe Allen, seconded by Sarah Vineyard to approve payment of the warrants as presented. Motion carried 6-0.
Reports
Elementary Principal: Mr. Murray reported to the board on Family Reading Night and the PTO meeting held January25th, the Valentine Parties and class picture day to be held Thursday February 11th. , and the Little Cheerleader performance to be held February 12th during half time of the Boy’s High School basketball game.
HS Principal: Mr. Riebel advised the board of the Lion’s Club donation for Lion’s Quest, Project Based Learning/Internship, the High School Girls being SCBL Tournament Champions, and the hosting of the League Scholars Bowl.
Rick Nafziger arrived at 7:25 p.m.
Sumner County Interlocal 619: Rick Nafziger gave a report of the meeting held in Wellington January 25th.
SCKESC: Joe Allen gave a report of the meeting held at the Service Center in Clearwater February 3rd.
Superintendent: Dr. Dolley apprised the board of the Sprint Grant the district applied for, the request by the family of Dennis Rhodes to establish a scholarship fund in his name with first priority given to students who wish to go to a vocational school, the Town Hall Meeting planned for Saturday, February 20th with our legislators, and the Legislative Post Audit Consolidation report.
A motion was made by Scott Greenwood, seconded by Rick Nafziger to approve the Dennis Rhodes Memorial Scholarship. Motion carried 7-0.
Dennis Murray left the meeting at 8:15 p.m.
Discussion and/or Appropriate Action
Budget Update: Motion by Scott Greenwood, seconded by Joe Allen to discontinue the vocal music contract with Conway Springs for the 2010-2011 school year. Motion carried 7-0.
Gym Banners: Discussion.
Transportation Request: Motion by Joe Allen, seconded by Sarah Vineyard to approve the request by After Prom as discussed. Motion carried 7-0.
Driver’s Ed Program: Discussion.
Joan Hemberger left at 9:05 p.m.
2010-2011 Calendar: Discussion.
Administrator Contract: Motion by Ron Work, seconded by Sarah Vineyard to extend Dr. Dolley’s contract to June 30th, 2012.
KASB Executive Director Leadership Profile Assessment: Discussion.
Travis Riebel left at 9:25 p.m.
Auditor Contract: Motion by Ron Work, seconded by Scott Greenwood to extend a contract to Busby, Ford, & Riemer, LLC. For the 2011-2012 year. Motion carried 7-0.
Adjournment: Motion by Ron Work, seconded by Scott Greenwood to adjourn the meeting at 9:30 p.m. Motion carried 7-0.
