USD 337 School Board
Minutes of the Last Meeting
Position #7 Rusty Douglas, Vice President
Position #2 Boone Smith
Position #3 Pat Tuck
Position #6 Cindy Broxterman, President
Position #5 Chuck Connell
Position #1 Jim O'Toole
Position #4 Linda Hegemann
OFFICIAL MINUTES
May 14, 2012
A regular meeting of the Board of Education, Unified School District No. 337, Jackson County, Kansas was held on Monday, May 14, 2012 at the Royal Valley Administrative Office in Mayetta, Kansas at 7:30 PM.
The meeting was called to order by President Cindy Broxterman. Other members present were Chuck Connell, Rusty Douglas, Linda Hegemann, Jim O’Toole, and Pat Tuck. Boone Smith was absent.
Others present were John Rundle, Superintendent, Jeff Gustin, RV Athletic Director, and Ali Holcomb, Reporter, Holton Recorder.
Ms. Tuck moved, seconded by Ms. Hegemann, to approve the consent items. Motion carried 6-0.
Mr. Rundle shared with the Board the draft agenda for the May 30 BOE/Administrator retreat.
Mr. Smith arrived at 7:35 PM.
Mr. Rundle shared with the Board current developments in education legislation.
Mr. O’Toole moved, seconded by Ms. Tuck, to approve to pay up to $1,055.00 (one thousand, fifty-five dollars) for the FCCLA school sponsor’s expenses to the national convention in Orlando, FL. Motion carried 7-0.
Mr. O’Toole moved, seconded by Ms. Hegemann, to accept the low bid of $114,881.00 (one hundred fourteen thousand, eight hundred eighty-one dollars) from Shirley Construction for the RVHS/RVMS renovations projects. Motion carried 7-0.
Mr. Gustin reported on discussion that took place at the Big 7 League meeting where Horton, ACCHS and Riverside High Schools petitioned to become members of the Big 7 League in the 2014-15 school year.
Mr. O’Toole moved, seconded by Mr. Douglas, to approve offering the Delta Dental Plan as presented. Motion carried 7-0.
Mr. Douglas moved, seconded by Mr. Smith, to approve the purchase of E2020 Online Curriculum for the 2012-13 school year for an initial cost of $11,900.00 (eleven thousand, nine hundred dollars). This curriculum will replace our current A+ Learning online curriculum. Motion carried 7-0.
Mr. Douglas moved, seconded by Ms. Tuck, to approve spending $33,877.67 (thirty three thousand, eight hundred seventy-seven and sixty-seven cents) out of Capital Outlay for district computer equipment and furniture for the renovated FACS classroom. Motion carried 7-0.
Mr. Douglas moved, seconded by Ms. Hegemann, to approve the 2012-13 property, casualty, liability and workers compensation insurance rate as presented. Motion carried 7-0.
Ms. Tuck moved, seconded by Mr. Douglas, to approve the premium cost of $16,332.50 (sixteen thousand, three hundred thirty-two dollars and fifty cents) for student insurance from Student Assurance Services, Inc. for the 2012-13 school year. Motion carried 7-0.
Mr. O’Toole moved, seconded by Ms. Hegemann, to accept the resignation of Gary Sorensen, RVHS assistant softball coach. Motion carried 7-0.
At 7:55 PM, Ms. Tuck moved, seconded by Mr. Douglas, to go in to executive session for 15 minutes to discuss non-elected personnel with Mr. Rundle present. Motion carried 7-0.
The Board returned to regular session at 8:10 PM.
At 8:10 PM, Ms. Tuck moved, seconded by Ms. Hegemann, to extend executive session for 20 minutes.
The Board returned to regular session at 8:30 PM.
Ms. Tuck moved, seconded by Mr. Douglas, to renew the Rule 10 assistant boys’ basketball coaching contract, with stipulations as recommended, of Shawn Link for the 2012-13 school year. Motion carried 7-0.
Ms. Smith moved, seconded by Ms. Tuck, to renew all supplemental coaching contracts, not previously acted on, for the 2012-13 school year. Motion carried 7-0.
The meeting adjourned at 8:32 PM.
