Onaga-Havensville-Wheaton
BOARD OF EDUCATION
UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 322
Pottawatomie County, Kansas
MINUTES OF THE DECEMBER 8, 2014 REGULAR MEETING
I. CALL TO ORDER
Mike Handley, Board President, called the December 8th regular meeting to order at 7:00PM in the
district office.
ROLL CALL
Board Members Present:
Nueva Bean-Smith
Mike Handley
Dennis Hermreck
Others Present:
Mark Kopp
Randy Kufahl
Darlene Niehues
Paul Zidek
Superintendent Adam McDaniel, Clerk Janell Schmidt, Principal Linda
Roggenkamp, Darrin Reith, Greg Schmelzle, Keith Figge, Shay Duer, Mitchell
Duer, Jesse Uhlmann
II. ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA
Zidek moved to approve the agenda as presented. Kufahl seconded. Motion carried 7-0.
III. BILLS AND TREASURER’S REPORT
Zidek moved to approve the bills and November 2014 Treasurer’s Report as presented. Niehues
seconded. Motion carried 7-0.
IV. PATRON INPUT
1. Jeff Hutfles of SBS Insurance Agency provided a meat/cheese tray for the Dec. board meeting
in appreciation of the district’s business.
2. Mike Handley relayed Rex Green’s appreciation to the school for hosting the Veterans Day
Program.
V. STAFF INPUT
1. None
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VI. BOARD REPORTS
1. National FFA Convention Report; Sponsor Keith Figge, FFA President Mitchell Duer, FFA
Vice President Shay Duer, FFA Treasurer Jesse Uhlmann
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Twenty two attended the National FFA Convention in Louisville KY. The group presented a
PowerPoint on the Convention highlights. The students made great connections with colleges and
businesses. They thanked the Board for providing this educational opportunity.
2. Superintendent/Onaga High Principal Report; Adam McDaniel
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Bus 97-8 sold at the December 2nd Purple Wave auction for $2,310.
Preschool Update – 30 parents attended the Preschool information meeting. They represented 27
preschool age children. The 1st parent survey will be mailed this week. The Board needs to decide
who will administer the Preschool Program; USD322 or Holton Special Education Cooperative.
Sr. Citizen Christmas Dinner – 147 meals were served to area Sr. Citizens on Dec. 3rd. The meal
was served by the HS STUCO, board members and district office staff; holiday placements were
made by the art classes, and entertainment was provided by the school vocal and instrumental
programs. Mr. McDaniel thanked Farmers State Bank for their partnership in providing this public
relations event.
Technology Update – 10 iPads have been purchased for use by the Reading Roadmap Program and
district classrooms.
Gym Floor – VonLintel Refinishing & Flooring Inc. has provided a base quote of $18,740 to sand
and refinish the north gym floor. In addition is a quote for a center court “O” logo of $1,250. The
company has us booked for early June if the Board decides to pursue this project. The gym is 21
years old and it is recommended that the floors be refinished every 10 years. It was the consensus
of the Board to request additional quotes.
Budget Update – Mr. McDaniel reviewed fund balances.
Tire Program – The district will purchase retread tires for route buses at a savings of $150 per tire
from Goodyear. Bob’s Service will install the tires.
Track Update – United Sport Systems is continuing to monitor weather forecasts. The track will be
resurfaced in time for track season.
HS Schedule Update – Mr. McDaniel has met with all teachers regarding next year’s change to a 7period day, Gr. 6-12. Discussion will be held on shifting personnel. The first draft of the schedule
has been created. A finalized schedule will be available in January so pre-enrollment can begin in
late January.
3. Onaga Elementary School Principal’s Report; Linda Roggenkamp
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You-Tube Video “How math instruction has changed”
An informational meeting on the new Go Math curriculum will be held for parents 12/9, 6:30pm.
Written Report
4. Technology Report; Darrin Reith
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Written Report
5. MaintenanceReport; Greg Schmelzle
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Written Report
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VII. OLD BUSINESS
1. Audit Contract 2014-2015
Kufahl moved to approve the audit engagement letter with Karlin & Long LLC to audit
USD322’s 2014-2015 financials at a cost not to exceed $4,800. Zidek seconded. Motion
carried 7-0.
VIII. NEW BUSINESS
1. Approve Minutes
Kopp moved to approve the minutes of the November 10th regular board meeting as presented.
Niehues seconded. Motion carried 7-0.
2. Student Matter(s); Executive Session
Niehues moved to enter executive session for 40 minutes to discuss student matter(s) to protect
the privacy rights of a student(s) who is identifiable. Kopp seconded. Motion carried 7-0. The
board was in closed session with Mrs. Roggenkamp (8:05-8:15) and Mr. McDaniel from 8:058:45pm. No action was taken.
3. Personnel; Executive Session
Handley moved to enter executive session for 35 minutes to discuss nonelected personnel
matters to protect the privacy interests of the individual(s) to be discussed. Niehues seconded.
Motion carried 7-0. The board was in closed session from 8:45-9:20pm with Mr. McDaniel.
No action was taken.
4. Negotiations
N/A
5. Financial Contingency
Bean-Smith declared a financial contingency exists for the purpose of paying the wages and
benefits for a fifth grade Para-educator position from the contingency reserve budget during the
2014-2015 fiscal year. Hermreck seconded. Motion carried 7-0.
6. Personnel; Classified
Kufahl moved to approve the following classified contracts:
Chadwick Carter as OGS Para-educator ($11.04/hour)
Jack Bernritter as Special Education Route Driver ($16.39/hour)
Dennis Kathke as Alternative School Route Driver ($14.75/hour)
Bean-Smith seconded. Motion carried 7-0
7. Personnel; Resignation/Retirement
Niehues moved to approve the following resignation/retirement requests and to thank them for
their service:
Harold F. Jeanneret – Resignation effective December 31, 2014
Tim Kite – Retirement as OHS English Teacher effective at the close of 14-15 school year.
Zidek seconded. Motion carried 7-0.
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8. Exempt Fundraiser(s)
Policy set by the Kansas State Board of Education regarding exempt fundraisers allows for one
exempt fundraiser per school organization per semester that does not meet the nutrition
standards for all foods sold in school during the school day on the school campus.
Niehues moved to approve the OHS Publications Krispy Kreme Fundraiser held on
November 24th and the OHS FBLA Cookie Tray Fundraiser to be held December 19th. Zidek
seconded. Motion carried 7-0.
9. Out-Of-State Travel Request; HS Girls Basketball
Niehues moved to approve the use of two school vehicles for out-of-state travel for the HS
girls’ basketball team to go ice skating at Crown Center in KCMO on 12/20/14. The group will
cover the cost of the fuel. Kopp seconded. Motion carried 6-1 (Handley).
10. Preschool Handbook Draft
Mr. McDaniel reviewed the first draft of the proposed handbook for the 2015-2016 preschool
program. No action was taken.
IX.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, President Handley adjourned the meeting at 9:30PM.
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Board President
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Date Approved
December 8, 2014
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Clerk of the Board
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