MINUTES-REGULAR MEETING-BOARD OF EDUCATION-CENTRAL HEIGHTS USD #288-RICHMOND, KS- FRANKLIN COUNTY-APRIL 11, 2018; 7:00 P.M. Members Present: Shawn Cardin, Lorri Cotter, Kevin Tooley, Jack Davis, Billy Johnson. (Keith Brock and Vance Johnson were absent.) Employees Present: Brian Spencer, Terrie Titus, Dawn Burns, Kyle Matile, Karrie Matile, Linda Thurston, Kenny Teter, Doug North, Ann Collins, Buddy Welch and Tom Horstick. Call to order: President Shawn Cardin called the meeting to order. 7:00 p.m. Approval of Agenda: A motion by Shawn Cardin 2 nd Lorri Cotter to approve the regular agenda as presented. Passed 5-0. 7:00 p.m. Public Comments: none Board Comments: none Reports From Directors and Administrators: Treasurer's Report: A motion by Jack Davis, 2nd by Kevin Tooley to approve the March treasurer's report as presented. Passed 5-0. 7:00 p.m Technology: Nothing to add to the written report. 7:01 Facilities: Kenny Teter reported that the facility had been switched to air conditioning. 7:02 p.m. Transportation: Kyle Matile reported that the new mini-van should be delivered by mid-summer. 7:02 p.m.
Curriculum and Accreditation Report: Mrs. Thurston reported that the accreditation visit had been successful. The summery report has been submitted to state. Testing has started and is going very well. 7:03 p.m. Activity Director: Mr. North reported that the majority of the track meets, baseball and softball games have been rescheduled. 7:04 p.m. Elementary: Mrs. Collins added to her report. Elementary students are participating in a creative writing contest in Garnett. 7:05 p.m. Middle School: Mr. Welch reported that Luke Burkdoll had participated in the state Geography meet. 7:06 p.m. High School: Mr. Horstick reported that Damon Higbie had qualified for the National FBLA competition in Baltimore Maryland. A motion by Lorri Cotter, 2nd Jack Davis to approve Mr. Huber and Damon Higbie to attend the National FBLA competition in Baltimore, MS. Passed 5-0. 7:06p.m. Superintendent: Mr. Spencer added to his report. Filters for the water system will be installed April 19 & 20. Mr. Spencer reminded the board of the Vikings Banquet on May 16th. It will be held at the school. 7:09 p.m. Donations: A motion by Shawn Cardin, 2nd Kevin Tooley to approve the following donations to Central Heights School: *Supplies from the Class of 1994 in remembrance of Rex Pryor. *2 cases of water from Jillian Ledford *$100 to Central Heights Elementary from the Ottawa Optimist Club. Passed 5-0. 7:10 p.m.
Water Situation Update: Mr. Spencer updated the board on the water situation. As earlier stated, the filters will be installed on April 19 & 20. Additional testing of the water will continue. 7:11 p.m. League Affiliation Mr. Spencer, Mr. North & Mr. Horstick spoke to the board concerning league affiliation. Three Rivers League already has 12 teams. The Pioneer League was also discussed. The Flint Hills League, which we are currently a member of, requires 1 year notice before leaving that league. Central Heights Schools currently has signed 2 year contracts with the Flint Hill League which is good through the year 2019-2020. 7:17 p.m. Technology Device Replacement: Mrs. Matile presented information to the board concerning the rotation of chrome books. Pre-K through 1st grade will have 2 carts with 25 IPads in each. The new chrome books will be for 2nd, 5th, and 9th grade. The school will be purchasing ASUS chrome books, which could cost approximately $34,000.00. Mrs. Matile will be gathering bids for purchasing the units and licenses. These quotes will be presented in May. 7:36 p.m. HVAC Preventative Maintenance Agreement: Mr. Teter reviewed the maintenance agreement from Lippert Mechanical for the HVAC units. A motion by Jack Davis, 2nd Kevin Tooley to accept the contract from Lippert Mechanical at a cost of $16,500.00. Passed 5-0. 7:43 School Finance and Legislative Update: Mr. Spencer reviewed information he had collected from his meetings in Topeka. Many meetings and hearings have taken place. Mr. Spencer will continue to gather information to keep the board informed of school finance information coming out of Topeka. 7:44 p.m. Negotiations: A motion by Shawn Cardin, 2nd Jack Davis to meet in execution for 5minutes to discuss negotiations to included the BOE and Mr. Spencer. Passed 5-0. 7:53 p.m. **Negotiations continued** A motion by Shawn Cardin, 2nd Jack Davis to meet in execution for 5minutes to discuss negotiations to included the BOE and Mr. Spencer. Passed 5-0. 7:58 p.m. Open session resumes 8:03 p.m.
Personnel: **Executive Session** A motion by Shawn Cardin, 2nd Jack Davis to meet in executive session for 10 minutes for personal to include the Board and Mr. Spencer. Passed 5-0. 8:05 p.m. include the Board and Mr. Spencer. Passed 5-0. 8:15 p.m. include the Board and Mr. Spencer. Passed 5-0. 8:20 p.m. include the Board and Mr. Spencer. Passed 5-0. 8:25 p.m. ***Open session resumes*** 8:26 p.m. Personnel: Resignations: A motion by Jack Davis, 2nd Lorrie Cotter to accept the resignation of: Tara Peters, 4th grade elementary teacher and curriculum. Alisha Dunn, middle School Cheer coach/sponsor. Passes 5-0. 8:27 p.m.
Hires: A motion by Jack Davis, 2nd Kevin Tooley to hire the following individuals for the positions listed: *Lucas Matile, Lead Principal *Robert Risch, Assistant Principal and Head High School Football Coach and Summer Weights. *Melissa Oram, High School Counselor *Willie Malone, food service/maintenance Passes 5-0. 8:27 p.m. Consent Agenda: Minutes: A motion by Jack Davis, 2nd Kevin Tooley to approve the minutes from the March 2018 meeting as presented. Passed 5-0. 8:28 p.m. Expenditures: A motion by Lorri Cotter, 2nd Jack Davis to approve the April 2018 expenditures as presented. Passed 5-0. 8:28 p.m. Adjournment: A motion by Lorri Cotter, 2nd Kevin Tooley to adjourn the regular meeting. Passed 5-0. 8:28.m. Shawn Cardin, President Dawn Burns, Clerk