September 21, 2015
MINUTES OF THE SEPTEMBER 21, 2015 REGULAR MEETING OF RENWICK USD #267 BOARD OF EDUCATION The regular monthly board meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m. Andale High School by Board President Greg Tice. President Tice asked for a moment of silence. Board members present were Joe Camp, Brent Dome, Joanna Fair, Chris Heimerman and Rick Heimerman. Also present was Superintendent Tracy Bourne, Assistant Superintendent Mindy Bruce, Director of Finance Pam Kelly, Director of Technology Ted Orth, Principals Tad Hatfield, Matt Hoffman, Stan May, Tige Stone, REA Representatives Becky Strunk and Eric Rockers. Board member Bill Brand was absent. Recognitions of Achievement: Andale High School Greg Smarsh US Track and Field Boys Coach of the Year for Kansas Gary O’Hair Kansas Coaches Association 11-Man Coach of the Year Garden Plain High School Girls Volleyball Team: 1st Place at Haven Tournament (5-0) Patrons/Staff Who Requested Permission to Address the Board: None this evening. District Office Reports to the Board: Merritt Brooks presented a demonstration on Board Docs via a webinar. Superintendent Tracy Bourne reported on the following: bond refunding; soon to be released College and Career Ready Assessment Scores; inquiry to lease two acres of land at St. Mark’s; update on AHS track condition; and gave the date of the next BOE meeting. Bret Shogren, George K. Baum & Company, presented information regarding the general obligation bond refunding. Director of Finance Pam Kelly presented the district’s internal budget for 2015-2016. Assistant Superintendent Mindy Bruce presented the district’s Professional Development Plan and also student ACT/Aspire scores. Adopt Agenda: Motion was made by Brent Dome to adopt the Agenda with the addition of Topic #4. Rick Heimerman seconded the motion. Motion passed 6-0. 1
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Adopt Consent Agenda: Motion was made by Chris Heimerman to adopt the Consent Agenda with the addition of Out-ofState Travel, Board Policy JGC and Board Policy JGCA. Brent Dome seconded the motion. Motion passed 6-0. The Consent Agenda consists of the Warrant Register for August 2015; Minutes for the regular meeting on August 17, 2015; Minutes for the special meeting on August 17, 2015; Personnel as follows: Employments: Peggy Powell, .3 FTE Pre-School Teacher/CES Emily Strunk, At-Risk Paraprofessional/SMES Derek Stoll, PT Groundskeeper/DO Cyndi Dooley, Library Paraprofessional/GPHS Denise Lefevre, Title I Paraprofessional/CES Diane Winter, At-Risk Paraprofessional/AES Phil Montgomery, Custodian/GPES Transfer: Sharon Hoheisel, Tier Paraprofessional/AES Resignations: Annette Hennes, Paraprofessional/AES Tami Tully, Paraprofessional/CES Connie Kane, Paraprofessional/AES Charlotte Nuessen, Paraprofessional/GPHS Bill Cawood, Bus Driver Abby Ungles, Girls Basketball Coach/CES Diane Stolz, Track Coach/CES Supplemental Contracts; Out-of-District Students; Out-of-State Travel; Board Policy: Student Health Services; Board Policy: JGCA – Local Wellness.
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Topic #1 – Bond Issuance Resolution: Motion was made by Brent Dome to approve the following: A resolution authorizing and directing the issuance, sale and delivery of general obligation refunding bonds, series 2015, of Unified School District No. 267, Sedgwick County, Kansas (Renwick); providing for the levy and collection of an annual tax for the purpose of paying the principal of and interest on said bonds as they become due; making certain covenants and agreements to provide for the payment and security thereof; and authorizing certain other documents and actions connected therewith. Chris Heimerman seconded the motion. Motion passed 6-0. 2
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At 8:25 p.m., President Tice asked for a motion to enter into executive session for five (5) minutes to discuss personnel matters for non-elected personnel. Motion was made by Rick Heimerman. Brent Dome seconded the motion. Motion passed 6-0. A five (5) minute break was taken. Executive session began at 8:30 p.m. Superintendent Tracy Bourne was invited into executive session. Open session resumed at 8:35 p.m. Topic #2 – Basketball Goals at SMES: Motion was made by Brent Dome to approve the bid of $1587.00 from Kansas Contract Design to purchase two (2) Performance Sports Systems HD Outdoor basketball backboards and breakaway goals with nets for St. Mark’s Elementary School. Rick Heimerman seconded the motion. Motion passed 6-0. Topic #3 – Bus Driver Continued Employment: Motion was made by Chris Heimerman to approve the continued employment of Ron Seay as a substitute bus driver for Renwick USD 267. Brent Dome seconded the motion. Motion passed 6-0. Topic #4 – Resolution to Adopt the 2015-2016 Budget: Motion was made by Rick Heimerman to adopt the 2015-2016 budget by a resolution expressing the property taxation policy of Renwick USD 267 with respect to financing the annual budget for 2015-2016. Whereas, K.S.A.79-2925b, as amended, provides that a levy of property taxes to finance the 201516 budget of USD 267 exceeding the amount levied to finance the 2014-15 budget of USD 267, as adjusted to reflect changes in the Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers for calendar year 2014, be authorized by a resolution. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by USD 267 that the 2015-16 budget with a ley of property taxes exceeding the amount levied in 2014-15, as adjusted pursuant to K.S.A. 70-2925b, as amended, is hereby adopted. Brent Dome seconded the motion. Motion passed 6-0. Topic #5 – Board Information Requests: No requests this evening. The meeting adjourned at 8:45 p.m.
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Janna Theis Clerk of the Board
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Adopt Consent Agenda: Motion was made by Chris Heimerman to adopt the Consent Agenda with the addition of Out-ofState Travel, Board Policy JGC and Board Policy JGCA. Brent Dome seconded the motion. Motion passed 6-0. The Consent Agenda consists of the Warrant Register for August 2015; Minutes for the regular meeting on August 17, 2015; Minutes for the special meeting on August 17, 2015; Personnel as follows: Employments: Peggy Powell, .3 FTE Pre-School Teacher/CES Emily Strunk, At-Risk Paraprofessional/SMES Derek Stoll, PT Groundskeeper/DO Cyndi Dooley, Library Paraprofessional/GPHS Denise Lefevre, Title I Paraprofessional/CES Diane Winter, At-Risk Paraprofessional/AES Phil Montgomery, Custodian/GPES Transfer: Sharon Hoheisel, Tier Paraprofessional/AES Resignations: Annette Hennes, Paraprofessional/AES Tami Tully, Paraprofessional/CES Connie Kane, Paraprofessional/AES Charlotte Nuessen, Paraprofessional/GPHS Bill Cawood, Bus Driver Abby Ungles, Girls Basketball Coach/CES Diane Stolz, Track Coach/CES Supplemental Contracts; Out-of-District Students; Out-of-State Travel; Board Policy: Student Health Services; Board Policy: JGCA – Local Wellness.
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Topic #1 – Bond Issuance Resolution: Motion was made by Brent Dome to approve the following: A resolution authorizing and directing the issuance, sale and delivery of general obligation refunding bonds, series 2015, of Unified School District No. 267, Sedgwick County, Kansas (Renwick); providing for the levy and collection of an annual tax for the purpose of paying the principal of and interest on said bonds as they become due; making certain covenants and agreements to provide for the payment and security thereof; and authorizing certain other documents and actions connected therewith. Chris Heimerman seconded the motion. Motion passed 6-0. 2
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At 8:25 p.m., President Tice asked for a motion to enter into executive session for five (5) minutes to discuss personnel matters for non-elected personnel. Motion was made by Rick Heimerman. Brent Dome seconded the motion. Motion passed 6-0. A five (5) minute break was taken. Executive session began at 8:30 p.m. Superintendent Tracy Bourne was invited into executive session. Open session resumed at 8:35 p.m. Topic #2 – Basketball Goals at SMES: Motion was made by Brent Dome to approve the bid of $1587.00 from Kansas Contract Design to purchase two (2) Performance Sports Systems HD Outdoor basketball backboards and breakaway goals with nets for St. Mark’s Elementary School. Rick Heimerman seconded the motion. Motion passed 6-0. Topic #3 – Bus Driver Continued Employment: Motion was made by Chris Heimerman to approve the continued employment of Ron Seay as a substitute bus driver for Renwick USD 267. Brent Dome seconded the motion. Motion passed 6-0. Topic #4 – Resolution to Adopt the 2015-2016 Budget: Motion was made by Rick Heimerman to adopt the 2015-2016 budget by a resolution expressing the property taxation policy of Renwick USD 267 with respect to financing the annual budget for 2015-2016. Whereas, K.S.A.79-2925b, as amended, provides that a levy of property taxes to finance the 201516 budget of USD 267 exceeding the amount levied to finance the 2014-15 budget of USD 267, as adjusted to reflect changes in the Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers for calendar year 2014, be authorized by a resolution. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by USD 267 that the 2015-16 budget with a ley of property taxes exceeding the amount levied in 2014-15, as adjusted pursuant to K.S.A. 70-2925b, as amended, is hereby adopted. Brent Dome seconded the motion. Motion passed 6-0. Topic #5 – Board Information Requests: No requests this evening. The meeting adjourned at 8:45 p.m.
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Janna Theis Clerk of the Board
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