March 2018 BOE Meeting Minutes
Argonia Public Schools
Unified
UNAPPROVED MINUTES
March 12, 2018
Call to Order: President Brian Fitch called the February 12, 2018, 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, Principal Aaron Dewlen, Clerk Sue Randall, and Jon Mead. Board Member Dave Gaddie was absent.
Approve Agenda: Rick Nafziger made a motion to approve the agenda. Sarah Vineyard seconded the motion. Motion carried 6-0.
Audience: Jon Mead addressed the board regarding Cross Country. He left the meeting at 7:07 pm.
Consent Items:
Approval of Minutes: Joe Allen moved to approve the minutes of the meeting held on February 12, 2018. Shane Morrison seconded the motion. Motion carried 6-0.
Approval of Warrants: A motion was made by Sarah Vineyard to approve the warrants. Scott Greenwood seconded the motion. Motion carried 6-0.
Reports:
HS Principal: Mr. Dewlen gave the HS Principal report. There are no attendance issues at this time. There was 88% participation for the spring conferences, this is an increase from last year. The Argonaires sang the National Anthem at the Wichita Thunder hockey game. They did a great job and the school even got a letter from another singing group’s sponsor thanking our group for their kind treatment of their elementary students. The boys and girls basketball teams both won their first round Sub-State games, but lost their second ones. On March 6th we had 40 students attend the League Music Festival, 11 of our 14 entries received 1 ratings. A few sophomore students went to Topeka to be Pages, they met our legislators and sat in on a special taxation hearing.
Sumner County Interlocal 619: Rick Nafziger gave a report of the February regular monthly meeting of the Sumner County Interlocal 619 held on February 26, 2018.
SCKESC: Joe Allen gave a report on the SCKESC meeting held on March 7, 2018.
Supt/Elem. Principal: Dr. McPherron gave the Supt/Elem. Principal report to the board.
There was a 85% parent participation for the spring conferences, which is a decline from last year. We had a good report from our Fire Marshal inspection. Our KESA OVT Visit is scheduled for March 26th and the Commissioner of Education, Randy Watson, will be visiting our school district on March 29th.
Discussion and/or Appropriate Action:
Executive Session: Scott Greenwood made a motion to go in Executive Session for 20 minutes at 8:00 pm to discuss confidential student information relating to actions adversely or favorably affecting a student under KOMA. Rick Nafziger seconded the motion. Motion carried 6-0. Dr. McPherron and Mr. Dewlen were invited to stay.
The board returned to regular session at 8:20 pm. Mr. Dewlen left the meeting at this time.
Executive Session: Scott Greenwood made a motion to go into Executive Session for 40 minutes at 8:20 pm for the purpose of an individual employee’s performance as a non-elected personnel exception under KOMA. Rick Nafziger seconded the motion. Motion carried 6-0. Dr. McPherron was invited to stay.
The board returned to regular session at 9:10 pm.
The board took a five minute break and resumed at 9:15 pm.
Senior Trip: Sarah Vineyard made a motion to approve the Senior Class trip to Oklahoma City on Friday, May 4th. Shane Morrison seconded the motion. Motion carried 6-0.
2018-19 Calendar: A motion was made by Joe Allen to approve the proposed 2018-2019 calendar. Brian Fitch seconded the motion. Motion carried 6-0.
Elementary Programs: Shane Morrison made a motion to add K-5 Art and 5th grade Exploration Place Science programs for the coming school year, as discussed. Sarah Vineyard seconded the motion. Motion carried 6-0.
Board Policy: Discussion, no action taken.
Board Workday: The board will have a Workday on Saturday, March 17th, beginning at 9:00 am.
KESA Update: Discussion, no action taken.
Supt Contract: A motion was made by Scott Greenwood to roll the Superintendent’s contract over to 6/30/2020. Joe Allen seconded the motion. Motion carried 6-0.
Resignations/Retirements:
Rick Nafziger made a motion to accept the resignation of Bonnie Dunn as 1st grade teacher with great appreciation for her 29 years of service. Sarah Vineyard seconded the motion. Motion carried 6-0.
Brian Fitch made a motion to accept the resignation of Terry Lawrence as the Title 1 Teacher with many thanks for her 20 years of service. Shane Morrison seconded the motion. Motion carried 6-0.
A motion was made by Sarah Vineyard to accept Hannah Hemberger’s resignation as HS Cheer Sponsor. Rick Nafziger seconded the motion. Motion carried 6-0.
Shane Morrison made a motion to accept the resignation of Aaron Dewlen as the JH/HS Principal. Sarah Vineyard seconded the motion. Motion carried 6-0.
Brian Fitch made a motion to approve the resignation of Luke Greenwood as the Assistant Boy’s Basketball Coach. Joe Allen seconded the motion. Motion carried 6-0.
Adjournment: The meeting adjourned at 10:08 pm.
