September 09 BOE Minutes
September 24, 2009
The board met in regular session on September 14, 2009 at the Axtell High School in Axtell, KS.
The meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by President Brian Deters. The agenda was approved.
Ken Kickhaefer of Kickhaefer and Associate, P.A. gave the annual audit report to the board.
Administrative Reports:
Supt. Bartkoski gave an update on the H1N1 school procedures being followed; presented an ACT Summary, showing that USD 488 meet or exceeded the state average in all areas (English, Math, Reading, Science and Composite Scores); shared the energy conservation update and proposed Board of Regents Curriculum requirement changes for Seniors.
Principal Brian Rottinghaus gave a report on extra curricular activities participants; homecoming schedule; Power School update and shared that the Pep Grant will purchase additional exercise and fitness equipment again this year, and shared updated enrollment by class period.
Principal Rick Schnacker gave a report on the number of students participating in extra curricular activities; homecoming schedule; updated the board on the food service and migrant Education programs; shared Site Council plans and shared enrollment by classes on the schedule.
Principal Bob Bartkoski shared that Butch Renz, Summerfield Custodian attended the Asbestos training class; updated the board with current enrollment numbers at Summerfield School and that the building is running smoothly.
Consent Agenda:
- Vocational program quality assurances were approved for Axtell and Bern.
- An early dismissal at Bern School was approved for Sept. 25 due to a 4 pm football game in Lincoln.
- Gave approval to Supt. Bartkoski to talk to the Bern Community Building Board about leasing a room for exercise equipment purchased through the Pep Grant.
- The September warrants were approved.
- The August Board of Education minutes were approved.
- Supplemental
duties approved were:
- Paige Young as the AHS girl’s assistant basketball coach
- Trent Platt as the BHS assistant football coach
Old Business:
- A discussion was held concerning district restructuring options. Items reviewed were:
- Review of the public meetings and comments from communities concerning the meetings.
- 4-day week IDL meeting held with Ashland, Kansas.
- Reviewed projected budget for the next 6 years and the effect that declining enrollment and reduced state aid will have on the budget.
- Reviewed expenses by building for the 08-09 school year.
- Development of a patron survey.
- Future board meetings with B&B, Nemaha Valley and Sabetha.
New Business:
- A proposal from Bern Scholar’s Bowl sponsors to host a JV scholar’s bowl and use the proceeds from that event to pay all the expenses to attend 2 more JV competitions was approved.
- KASB board policy recommended updates were approved.
The board authorized Supt. Bartkoski to assess the district needs in regards to the number of spare buses needed and selling buses that are not needed.
The Axtell At-Risk program was approved as presented.
Executive Session:
Executive sessions were held concerning matters of non-elected personnel and student issues.
The meeting was adjourned at 9:59 p.m. The next regular meeting of the board will be on October 12, 2009 at the District Office.
