September 2017 BOE Meeting Minutes
Argonia Public Schools
Unified
202 E. Allen
A Collaborative Family Creating a Legacy of Pride through Uncompromising Excellence
UNAPPROVED MINUTES
September 11, 2017
Call to Order: President Brian Fitch called the September 11, 2017, meeting to order at 8:00 pm with five members present. Those members were Rick Nafziger, Joe Allen, Brian Fitch, Shane Morrison, and Scott Greenwood. Also present were Superintendent Julie McPherron, Clerk Sue Randall and Randy Ford, Auditor from Busby Ford & Reimer.
Approve Agenda: Rick Nafziger made a motion to approve the amended agenda. Shane Morrison seconded the motion. Motion carried 5-0.
Mr. Dewlen arrived at the meeting at 8:04 from the football game.
Audit Report: Randy Ford presented the 2016-2017 audit results to the board.
Executive Session: Scott Greenwood made a motion at 8:10 pm to go into executive session for 15 minutes to talk about banking business pursuant to matters relating to financial affairs or trade secrets of corporations, partnerships, trusts, and individual proprietorships under the Kansas Open Meeting Act. Rick Nafziger seconded the motion. Motion carried 5-0. Julie McPherron, Randy Ford, and Sue Randall were invited to stay.
The board returned to regular session at 8:25 pm. Randy Ford left the meeting at this time.
Audience: None
Consent Items:
Approval of Minutes: Scott Greenwood moved to approve the minutes of the regular meeting held on August 14, 2017, and the special meeting held on August 22, 2017. Joe Allen seconded the motion. Motion carried 5-0.
Approval of Warrants: A motion was made by Shane Morrison to approve the warrants. Brian Fitch seconded the motion. Motion carried 5-0.
Reports:
Rick Nafziger gave his report of the August regular monthly meeting of the Sumner County Interlocal 619 held on August 28, 2017.
Sarah Vineyard arrived at the meeting at 8:40 pm.
Mr. Dewlen gave the JH/HS report. The football cooperative agreement with Attica will be continued. KU is making changes to the Honor Programs. Mr. Dewlen gave the current enrollment numbers for his building and shared prom plans for this year.
Joe Allen gave his report of the SCKESC meeting held on September 6, 2017.
Dr. McPherron gave the Supt/Elem. Principal report to the board. She reported on the enrollment numbers, the official count day on September 20th, and gave the board a KESA update.
Discussion and/or Appropriate Action:
Contract Approval: Scott Greenwood made a motion to accept Teresa Blake’s resignation as cook. Sarah Vineyard seconded the motion. Motion carried 6-0.
Joe Allen made a motion to approve the contract of Misty Lintecum as cook. The second was made by Shane Morrison. Motion carried 6-0.
14-Passenger Mini-bus: Discussion, no action taken.
Board Policy Review: 1st reading of GBAH. A motion was made by Rick Nafziger to delete policy GAC. Sarah Vineyard seconded the motion. Motion carried 6-0.
Disposal of Property: A motion was made by Sarah Vineyard to dispose of school property as discussed. Scott Greenwood seconded the motion. Motion carried 6-0.
Executive Session: Brian Fitch made a motion at 9:35 pm to go into executive session for 25 minutes to discuss confidential student information pursuant to actions adversely or favorably affecting a student under the Kansas Open Meeting Act. Joe Allen seconded the motion. Motion carried 6-0. Julie McPherron and Aaron Dewlen were invited to remain.
The board returned to regular session at 10:00 pm.
Brian Fitch made a motion at 10:00 pm to go into executive session for 25 minutes to discuss confidential student information pursuant to actions adversely or favorably affecting a student under the Kansas Open Meeting Act. Joe Allen seconded the motion. Motion carried 6-0. Julie McPherron and Aaron Dewlen were invited to remain.
The board returned to regular session at 10:25 pm.
Adjournment: The meeting adjourned at 10:25 pm.