October 2017 BOE Meeting Minutes
Argonia Public Schools
Unified
UNAPPROVED MINUTES
October 9, 2017
Call to Order: President Brian Fitch called the October 9, 2017, meeting to order at 7:00 pm with six members present. Those members were Rick Nafziger, Joe Allen, Brian Fitch, Shane Morrison, Sarah Vineyard, and Scott Greenwood. Also present were Superintendent Julie McPherron and Clerk Sue Randall. Mr. Dewlen was unable to attend because of the JV football game. Dave Gaddie was also not in attendance.
Approve Agenda: Rick Nafziger made a motion to approve the agenda. Joe Allen seconded the motion. Motion carried 6-0.
Audience: None
Consent Items:
Approval of Minutes: Sarah Vineyard moved to approve the minutes of the meeting held on September 11, 2017. Shane Morrison seconded the motion. Motion carried 6-0.
Approval of Warrants: A motion was made by Scott Greenwood to approve the warrants. Sarah Vineyard seconded the motion. Motion carried 6-0.
Reports:
Dr. McPherron gave the HS Principal report for Mr. Dewlen which included an attendance issue, JH football with Attica, the 2018 HS football schedule, the HS volleyball team winning the league tournament, and the HS STUCO planning a Homecoming dance. Also, the JH/HS students will be leading their own conferences with their parents and teachers.
Rick Nafziger gave his report of the September regular monthly meeting of the Sumner County Interlocal 619 held on September 25, 2017.
Joe Allen gave his report of the SCKESC meeting held on October 4, 2017. The Service Center is changing its name to Orion Education and Training.
Dr. McPherron gave the Supt/Elem. Principal report to the board. She reported on several grants that she applied for, the Kansas Supreme Court ruling on school funding, and our official headcount for the year.
Discussion and/or Appropriate Action:
Contract Approval: Scott Greenwood made a motion to approve the contract for Devan Ball for assistant cook. Rick Nafziger seconded the motion. Motion carried 6-0.
Energy Project Resolution: A motion was made by Sarah Vineyard to approve the finance resolution for the energy project. Shane Morrison seconded the motion. Motion carried 6-0.
Clean Diesel 2017 Grant: Discussion, no action taken.
Disposal of Equipment: Shane Morrison made a motion to give Dr. McPherron the authority to dispose of items as discussed. Sarah Vineyard seconded the motion. Motion carried 6-0.
Executive Session: Brian Fitch made a motion at 8:05 pm to go into executive session for 20 minutes to discuss confidential student information pursuant to actions adversely or favorably affecting a student under the Kansas Open Meeting Act. Rick Nafziger seconded the motion. Motion carried 6-0. Julie McPherron was invited to remain.
The board returned to regular session at 8:25 pm.
Adjournment: The meeting adjourned at 8:25 pm.
