Board of Education Minutes May 2010
June 22, 2010
UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 240
Minutes of the meeting of the Board of Education held on May 17, 2010 at the Unified District Office. Those present were Board Members Phil Aumick, Bernie Regnier, Mark Whitesell, Rick Bremerman, Kelli Webb, and Matt Ehrhart; Administrators Becky Cheney, Brent Mumford, Bill Edwards and Craig Gantenbein; Superintendent Richard Harlan, Clerk Cindy Regnier.
President Mark Whitesell called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
The agenda for the meeting was adopted with one addition. Motion by Rick Bremerman, seconded by Matt Ehrhart. Carried with 6-0 vote.
The consent agenda (April 19, 2010 minutes and checks 45777 through 45898 in the amount of $385,235.22) for the meeting was approved. Motion by Phil Aumick, seconded by Rick Bremerman. Carried with 6-0 vote.
Motion by Matt Ehrhart to allow Cloud County Community College to offer a class during school hours at Bennington High School do be taught by adjunct teachers for college credit, students to pay the tuition fees. Seconded by Kelli Webb. Carried with 6-0 vote.
Motion by Rick Bremerman to approve the 2010-2011 district calendar as proposed by administration. Seconded by Bernie Regnier. Carried with 6-0 vote.
Motion by Rick Bremerman to approve the 2010-2011 attendance of 2 out-of-district students at Bennington Grade School and one at Tescott Grade School and to deny attendance to one out of district applicant at Bennington Grade School. Seconded by Phil Aumick. Carried with 6-0 vote.
Motion by Rick Bremerman that the board go into executive session for 15 minutes to discuss personnel. Seconded by Matt Ehrhart. Carried 6-0. The board went into executive session at 8:35 pm.
The Board reconvened at 8:50 p.m.
Motion by Rick Bremerman that the board extend the executive session for 45 minutes to discuss personnel. Seconded by Phil Aumick. Carried 6-0. The board went into executive session at 8:50 pm.
The Board reconvened at 9:35 pm.
Motion by Bernie Regnier to adopt the following resolution:
WHEREAS, on the 19th day of April, 2010, the Board of Education of Unified School District No. 240, Ottawa County, Kansas, by resolution duly adopted, took action to notify Connie Cannon of the Board’s intent to nonrenew her contract as teacher for this district for the 2010-2011 school year; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to that resolution, the clerk of the board of education gave written notice to Connie Cannon on or before May 21, 2010, that it was the intent of the board of education to nonrenew her contract for the 2010-2011 school year and that she was entitled to a hearing before a hearing officer if she so requested in writing to the clerk of the board of education within fifteen (15) days after the date of the notice; and
WHEREAS, no request for a hearing was received from Connie Cannon by the clerk of the board of education within fifteen (15) days following delivery of the notice to Connie Cannon; and
WHEREAS, after extensive consideration and thorough discussion, the board has determined that the matter should be resolved as indicated below;
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF EDUCATION OF UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 240, OTTAWA COUNTY, KANSAS;
- That the contract of Connie Cannon be nonrenewed for the 2010-2011 school year;
- That the clerk of the board of education give Connie Cannon a signed copy of this resolution in person or by United States mail.
Seconded by Kelli Webb. Carried with 6-0 vote.
Motion by Rick Bremerman to accept the resignations of Brandi McClure as THS Head Volleyball Coach, Jenny Abell as TJH Assistant Volleyball Coach and Cary Wilson as BHS Head Girls Basketball Coach. Seconded by Matt Ehrhart. Carried with 6-0 vote.
Motion by Phil Aumick to approve the hiring of Vicki Aufdemberge as District Technology Assistant, Rachel Ehlers as TGS 1st Grade Teacher, Terri McDougal as Bennington Schools Cook, Jennifer Riley as Bennington School Vocal Music Instructor, Aimee Trout as BHS Assistant Volleyball Coach, James Spani as BHS Assistant Football Coach, Nick Johnson as BHS Head Wrestling Coach, Eric Stewart as BHS Assistant Wrestling Coach and BJH Head Wrestling Coach and Marci Kieborz as BHS Dance Team Sponsor.. Seconded by Matt Ehrhart. Carried with 6-0 vote.
Motion by Bernie Regnier to approve the following changes for 2010-2011 school year:
- $10 activity fee for junior high students and $20 activity fee for high school students with a maximum charge of $40 per family
- Increase meal lunch price by $.10 per meal and breakfast prices by $.05 per meal
- $10 Technology fee for students in grades 5 though 8.
- Eliminate sponsor positions for 9th, 10th and one sponsor position for 12th grades
- Eliminate Math Relay stipends
Seconded by Rick Bremerman. Motion carried 6-0.
President Mark Whitesell adjourned the meeting.
Cindy Regnier
Clerk
