2008-01-10
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR BOARD MEETING––JANUARY 10, 2008
The meeting was called to order at 7:35 p.m. by President John Knodel in the St. Francis High School library on the above date with all members present except Mary Beth Miller. St. Francis Herald reporter Karen Krien was also present to observe and take notes.
Bonnie Zweygardt moved to approve the agenda as proposed; the motion was seconded by Sherry Weeks and carried.
The Board reviewed and discussed the items on the consent calendar. A motion was then made by Bonnie Zweygardt, seconded by Kelly Gienger, and carried to approve the consent calendar, including the following items: 1) The minutes of the regular Board meeting on December 12, 2007. 2) The list of bills being paid on checks numbering 7690-7786 on BankWest and numbering 4919-4975 on First National Bank for a total of $242,523.83. 3) The Cash Summary Report (including three transfers––$5,370.87 from the Supplemental General Fund to the Vocational Education Fund, $6,438.01 from the General Fund to the At-Risk Fund, and $39,879.00 from the General Fund to the Special Education Fund), the Grade School Activity Fund Report, and the High School Activity Fund Report––all as of December 31, 2007. 4) In accordance with Board Policy 1313--“Gifts,” acceptance of a gift-offer from the Cheyenne County Knight’s of Columbus to be used in the school’s special education department. 5) Renewal of 2007-2008 membership in the Kansas Education Coalition--annual dues of $300.
There were no audiences.
The Board Meet-and-Confer Committee has scheduled a meeting with the Teacher Meet-and-Confer members on Wednesday, February 6, 2008, at 4:00 p.m. to discuss the proposed school calendar and any other items of interest.
Under Old Business, Superintendent Schiltz reported that a proposal for access control had been received from Access Control Systems, Salina, Kansas. Mr. Schiltz presented drawings of both the elementary school and the junior-senior high school buildings showing the various points where access control would provide the best security measures. He also reported on the estimated costs associated with this project. Following discussion, it was Board consensus that Mr. Schiltz visit further with Perry George, Sales Manager for Access Control Systems, concerning a couple items of interest and then continue to proceed with this project, starting with the elementary school.
Superintendent Schiltz reviewed the status of his research into replacing the intercom system in the junior-senior high school.
Two estimates had been received for suspended ceilings in the upper and lower hallways of the old part of the high school building. Mr. Schiltz reviewed the estimates with Board members and explained that there would be additional costs, mainly lighting and electrical needs, also involved with this project. He will continue his investigation.
In New Business, the Board and administration briefly reviewed and discussed the Audit Report for FY 2007 (and the accompanying management letter) that had been completed by Adams, Brown, Beran & Ball. Following review, including a suggestion made by one of the auditor’s that the Board formally agree to allow certain bills be paid prior to the regularly scheduled Board meeting in order to avoid finance charges, Bruce Feikert moved to accept the Audit Report as presented and to grant approval for “pre-paying” applicable bills; the motion was seconded by Sherry Weeks and carried.
A few other miscellaneous items were presented for information and discussion, but no action was taken.
No report on the school improvement process and no review of Board Policy were scheduled for this meeting.
At 9:00 p.m., Kelly Gienger moved that the meeting adjourn; the motion was seconded by Pete Raile and carried.
