Board Minutes April 2008
May 20, 2008
UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 240
The Hearing on Amending the 2007-2008 Budget was held on April 21, 2008 at 7:00 p.m. at the Unified District Office. Those present were Board of Education members Phil Aumick, Bernie Regnier, Don Weiland, Mark Whitesell, Rick Bremerman, Matt Ehrhart and Kelli Webb; Administrators Richard D. Harlan, Bill Edwards, Craig Gantenbein and Becky Cheney; Clerk Cindy Regnier and 3 visitors.
President Bernie Regnier called the hearing to order at 7:00 p.m.
It was moved by Don Weiland and seconded by Rick Bremerman to amend the 2007-08 General Fund budget to the Published State audited figures. The motion was carried 7-0.
Mark Whitesell moved that the budget hearing be adjourned. Matt Ehrhart seconded the motion and it carried. 7-0.
President Bernie Regnier adjourned the meeting.
Cindy Regnier
Clerk
UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 240
Minutes of the meeting of the Board of Education held on April 21, 2008 at the Unified District Office. Those present were Board Members Bernie Regnier, Phil Aumick, Don Weiland, Mark Whitesell, Rick Bremerman, Matt Ehrhart and Kelli Webb; Administrators Richard D. Harlan, Bill Edwards, Craig Gantenbein and Becky Cheney; Clerk Cindy Regnier and 3 visitors.
President Bernie Regnier called the meeting to order at 7:05 p.m.
The agenda for the meeting was adopted with 1 change in order of items. Motion by Don Weiland, seconded by Kelli Webb. Carried with 7-0 vote.
The consent agenda (March 10, 2008 minutes and checks 42125 through 42356 in the amount of $840,015.99) for the meeting was adopted with no changes or additions. Motion by Phil Aumick, seconded by Don Weiland. Carried with 7-0 vote.
Jo Walker and Kendra Neuschafer gave a presentation on the Travel Buddies program at Tescott Grade School.
Terry Lambert of MKC presented information on fuel contracting.
Motion by Kelli Webb to pay annual membership dues and Annual Legal Assistance fund service fee for the period 7/1/2008 through 6/30/2009 to the Kansas Association of School Boards. Seconded by Don Weiland. Carried with 7-0 vote.
Motion by Mark Whitesell to enter into a cooperative agreement between Bennington High School and Minneapolis High School for 2008-2009 wrestling. Seconded by Matt Ehrhart. Carried with 7-0 vote.
Motion by Phil Aumick to begin a Random Drug Testing Program for all 7th through 12th grade students participating in school activities for the 2008-09 school year. Seconded by Don Weiland. Carried with 7-0 vote.
Motion by Don Weiland to hire two part time school nurses beginning with the 2008-09 school year. Seconded by Mark Whitesell. Carried with 7-0 vote.
Motion by Matt Ehrhart to accept the low bid of Kansas Contract Design for Secondary Gym Bleachers at Bennington. Seconded by Phil Aumick. Carried 7-0.
Motion by Kelli Webb to approve the board policy for EDDA Special Use of School Buses. Seconded by Rick Bremerman. Carried 7-0.
Motion by Rick Bremerman to approve the building change order proposal for the addition of humidity sensors in the buildings. Seconded by Kelli Webb. Carried 7-0.
Motion by Phil Aumick to approve the building change order proposal for the addition of wiring and concrete bases for Bennington Parking Lighting. Seconded by Mark Whitesell. Carried 7-0.
Motion by Matt Ehrhart to approve the leasing of 100 Laptops, software and miscellaneous accessories for a term of four years. Seconded by Rick Bremerman. Carried 7-0.
Motion by Rick Bremerman that the board go into executive session for 30 minutes to discuss personnel. Seconded by Mark Whitesell. Carried 7-0. The board went into executive session at 10:20 p.m.
The Board reconvened at 10:50 p.m.
Motion by Kelli Webb to begin all-day Kindergarten at Tescott with the 2008-09 school year and to hire a half time preschool teacher at Bennington. Seconded by Phil Aumick. Carried 7-0.
Motion by Don Weiland to accept with regret the resignation of Kendra Neuschafer as 3rd grade teacher at Tescott Schools. Seconded by Kelli Webb. Carried 7-0.
Motion by Rick Bremerman that the Board go into executive session for 15 minutes to discuss negotiations. Seconded by Matt Ehrhart. Carried 7-0. The Board went into executive session at 10:55 p.m.
The Board reconvened at 11:10 p.m.
Motion by Mark Whitesell to accept the 2008-09 negotiated agreement as presented. Seconded by Rick Bremerman. Carried 7-0.
Motion by Rick Bremerman that the board go into executive session for 20 minutes to discuss personnel. Seconded by Don Weiland. Carried 7-0. The board went into executive session at 11:15 p.m.
The Board reconvened at 11:35 p.m.
Motion by Don Weiland to hire Cary Wilson as Bennington Elementary Teacher and Head BHS Volleyball and Girls Basketball Coach for the 2008-09 school year. Seconded by Rick Bremerman. Carried 5-2.
President Bernie Regnier adjourned the meeting.
Cindy Regnier
Clerk
