June 2018 BOE Meeting Minutes
Argonia Public Schools
Unified
UNAPPROVED MINUTES
June 11, 2018
Call to Order: President Brian Fitch called the June 11, 2018, meeting to order at 9:02 pm with four members present. Those members were Brian Fitch, Shane Morrison, Sarah Vineyard, and Dave Gaddie. Also present were Superintendent Julie McPherron and Clerk Sue Randall.
Rick Nafziger and Joe Allen were not able to attend.
Approve Agenda: Dave Gaddie made a motion to approve the agenda. Shane Morrison seconded the motion. Motion carried 4-0.
Audience: None.
Consent Items:
Approval of Minutes: Sarah Vineyard moved to approve the regular meeting minutes held on May 14, 2018. Dave Gaddie seconded the motion. Motion carried 4-0.
Approval of Warrants: A motion was made by Shane Morrison to approve the warrants as presented. Brian Fitch seconded the motion. Motion carried 4-0.
Reports:
Sumner County Interlocal 619: No report was given.
SCKESC: No report was given.
Supt/Elem. Principal: Dr. McPherron gave the Supt/Elem Principal report to the board.
There will be a “Bring Your Family to School Night” on Monday, August 27th at the Elementary School. She shared information regarding At-Risk Funds for the 2017-2018 year. She also gave a Legislative update.
Discussion and/or Appropriate Action:
Contract Approvals: Shane Morrison made a motion to approve the summer contracts for Cora Vineyard and Bob Almanza and the Driver’s Ed contract for Dennis Dickerson. Sarah Vineyard seconded the motion. Motion carried 4-0.
Perkins Reserve Fund Grant Approval: A motion was made by Brian Fitch to accept the Perkins Reserve Grant monies. Shane Morrison seconded the motion. Motion carried 4-0.
6-12 Technology: A motion was made by Dave Gaddie approve the 6-12 Technology as discussed, including selling the existing iPads. Brian Fitch seconded the motion. Motion carried 4-0.
Social Studies Textbook Adoption: A motion was made by Sarah Vineyard to approve the Pearson curriculum for K-12 Social Studies. Shane Morrison seconded the motion. Motion carried 4-0.
Finals Policy: Discussion, no action taken.
Attendance Policies: Discussion, no action taken.
2018-2019 Salaries: Discussion, no action taken.
School Safety and Security Grant: Shane Morrison made a motion to approve the application of the KSDE Safe and Secure Schools matching grant for security improvements in the schools. Brian Fitch seconded the motion. Motion carried 4-0.
Approval to Close out 2017-2018 School Year: A motion was made by Brian Fitch to give Dr. McPherron the authority to close out the fiscal 2017-2018 school year. Sarah Vineyard seconded the motion. Motion carried 4-0.
Open Board Position: Discussion, no action taken.
Adjournment: The meeting adjourned at 10:45 pm.