2009-06-11
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR BOARD MEETING––JUNE 11, 2009
The meeting was called to order at 8:00 p.m. by Vice-President
Kelly Gienger in the high school library on the above date with all
members present except Bruce Feikert and Bonnie Zweygardt. St.
Francis Herald reporter Karen Krien was also present to observe and
take notes. Also present to observe was newly-elected board member
Ed Marin.
John Knodel moved to approve the agenda as proposed; the motion was
seconded by Pete Raile and carried.
The Board reviewed and discussed the items on the consent calendar.
A motion was then made by Sherry Weeks, seconded by John Knodel,
and carried to approve the consent calendar, including the
following items: 1) The minutes of the regular meeting on May 14,
2009. 2) The list of bills being paid on deposit slips numbering
0519001-0519079 and checks numbering 9191-9209 on BankWest, and
checks numbering 6045-6112 on First National Bank for a total of
$265,458.69. 3) The Cash Summary Report (including two transfers:
$3,454.46 from the Supplemental General Fund to the Vocational
Education Fund, and $7,242.29 from the General Fund to the At-Risk
Fund), and the Grade School and High School Activity Fund
Reports––all as of May 31, 2009.
There were no audiences, no committee reports, and no old business to discuss.
Four 2009 summer contracts were presented for Board consideration and approval. Proposed contracts for Tammy Grice and Shirley Swihart to teach summer school at the elementary/junior high school level were reviewed. The salaries for these two 110-hour contracts were calculated at the same hourly rate as their regular school year instruction. In addition, contracts for the summer weightlifting program were reviewed for Scott Carmichael and Nathan Smith, with the total supplementary pay for this program being split 33%--67%, respectively, between these two coaches. Superintendent Schiltz indicated that the Recreation Commission Board has agreed to pay one-half of the pay for the two weightlifting positions. Sherry Weeks moved to approve these four 2009 summer contracts as presented; the motion was seconded by John Knodel and carried.
The Board was informed that 2009-2010 contracts from 2 additional licensed employees, and 24 non-licensed employees had been signed and returned for the Board’s signature. John Knodel moved, Pete Raile seconded, and it carried to approve these contracts for signature.
The Board was advised that an appointment to the Northwest
Kansas Technical College (NKTC) Board in Goodland needed to be made
so that NKTC can plan their July organizational meeting; this
appointee must be a current or former member of the USD 297 Board
of Education. Following brief discussion, John Knodel moved, Sherry
Weeks seconded, and it carried to reäppoint Myra Douthit, who has
been actively serving in this position for several years.
Superintendent Schiltz indicated that a special meeting of the
Board near the end of June will be necessary in order to approve
the final business transactions of this fiscal year. Sherry Weeks
moved to schedule a special meeting at 7:30 a.m. on Tuesday, June
30, 2009, in the high school library. The motion was seconded by
John Knodel and carried.
Mr. Schiltz reported on various work-projects that are in progress
in the schools. Principal Carmichael reported on various activities
that are taking place in the buildings.
The Board received and read nine thank-you notes from graduating seniors expressing appreciation for the scholarships awarded.
No reviews of school-improvement process and of board policy were scheduled for this meeting.
At 8:30 p.m., Mary Beth Miller moved to adjourn the meeting; the motion was seconded by John Knodel and carried.
