Meeting Minutes. 1. Call to Order BOE President Kevin McWhorter called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. 1.1 Flag Salute

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1 Goddard USD No. 265 Board of Education Administration Center Board of Education Room 201 S. Main Street Goddard, Kansas Monday, August 17, :00 pm Meeting Minutes The Board of Education of Unified School District No. 265, Sedgwick County, Goddard, Kansas, met at 7:00 p.m., on Monday, August 17, 2015, for a budget hearing meeting in the Board of Education Room of the USD 265 Administration Center. BOE members present in the Board of Education Room: President Kevin McWhorter, Vice-President Ms. Ruth Wood, Ms. Sara McDonald, Mrs. Nicole Hawkins, Mr. Jamey Blubaugh, Mr. Bob Merritt, and Mr. Mark Richards. Also present in the Board of Education Room: Dr. Justin Henry, superintendent; Mr. Jeff Hersh, assistant superintendent; Dr. Julie Cannizzo, assistant superintendent; Mr. Doug Maxwell, finance director; Mr. John Robb, board attorney; and Mr. Dane Baxa, clerk of the board. 1. Call to Order BOE President Kevin McWhorter called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. 1.1 Flag Salute Bentley Blubaugh, 7 th grade student at EMS, led the flag salute. 1.2 The Mission of USD 265 President McWhorter read the mission statement of USD 265 the mission of Goddard School District, USD 265 is to educate all students for lifelong success. 1.3 Attitude Awards Dr. Julie Cannizzo presented an attitude award to Mitch Krueger, director of technology. Dr. Cannizzo received an from a teacher who wanted to recognize Mr. Krueger for his service and commitment to making sure teachers in the district were provided the appropriate technology services in a timely fashion and with a positive attitude, prior to the start of the school year. Mr. Jeff Hersh presented an attitude award to Tammy Craytor, assistant to the director of transportation. Mr. Hersh stated that Mrs. Craytor had a great attitude and demonstrated tremendous leadership during the transition of a new director of transportation, and made sure day to day operations were completed successfully. Mr. Hersh presented an attitude award to Ann Sears, human resources assistant and secretary to the superintendent of schools. Mrs. Sears worked diligently to implement a new HR program and has spent several hours beyond her normal work schedule to ensure the successful integration of the new system.

2 Mr. Hersh presented an attitude award to Craig Phelps, director of facilities. Mr. Phelps researched, collaborated with other districts, and developed a new system that would save Goddard Public Schools money, and still provide a level of service that ensures the district facilities are maintained at a high level of excellence. Craig s attitude, vision, and communication with the administrative team throughout the process was instrumental in ensuring a successful transition to a new team approach of providing services in the district. 1.4 Adopt Agenda A motion was made by Mr. Mark Richards, second by Mr. Bob Merritt to adopt the agenda as presented. The motion carried Information from the Superintendent Dr. Henry provided an update on the extraordinary need fund application for Goddard Public Schools, for an expected 175 student enrollment growth for the school year. Dr. Henry presented the draft superintendent goals for for BOE members to review and provide feedback. The goals will be approved at the next BOE meeting in September. Area legislators will be invited to the next BOE meeting in September. There will be a meeting with legislators at 5:30 p.m. prior to the BOE meeting. A Schools for Fair Funding lawsuit update was provided by Mr. John Robb. 3. Approval of Minutes A motion was made by Mr. Bob Merritt, second by Mrs. Nicole Hawkins, to approve the July 27 th, 2015 BOE Budget Publishing Meeting Minutes; July 30 th, 2015 Community Education Retreat Minutes; and July 31 st, 2015 BOE Retreat minutes as presented. The motion carried Information, Reports, and Presentations 4.1 KASB Policy Review Update Dr. Henry discussed that the USD 265 BOE policies were reviewed by KASB, who then provided the administrative team recommended updates. The administrative team will review the updates from KASB, and will provide the BOE specific recommendations, a few sections at a time, to review and approve the final recommendations of BOE policies. 4.2 Wellness Plan Updates Mrs. Eileen Blick provided an overview of the Wellness Impact Tool, and asked for approval of the tool by the BOE. A motion was made by Ms. Ruth Wood, second by Mr. Bob Merritt to approve the recommended wellness plan as presented. The motion carried Budget Hearing

3 Director Maxwell provided information on how the budget was prepared, timeline of the budget publishing, and how the prior year s state school funding formula was different the new funding system. President Kevin McWhorter opened the meeting for comments from the public. No comments were made during open forum. 4.4 FY 16 Budget Approval A motion was made by Ms. Ruth Wood, second by Mr. Bob Merritt, to approve the FY 16 USD 265 budget and resolution No as presented. After discussion, Ms. Ruth Wood amended her motion, and second by Bob Merritt to approve the FY 16 USD 265 budget and resolution No as presented and authorize Director Maxwell to publish the notice pursuant to K.S.A b. The motion carried Action Items 5.1 Ratification of the Negotiated Agreement The BOE was presented the 2015 Negotiations Final Summary and proposed Negotiated Agreement. The salary portion of the package equals a raise of 1.18%; additionally the IBB team agreed to increase the monthly board paid health benefit by $5 per month to $330 per month. The total package increase, including the board paid health benefit, equals 1.25%. The GEA vote on ratification is due on Friday, August 14th. Dr. Henry and Director Maxwell recommend ratification of the new agreement by the BOE. A motion was made by Ms. Sara McDonald, second by Mrs. Nicole Hawkins, to ratify the negotiated agreement as presented. The motion carried Recommendations for Classified and Administrative Compensations Dr. Henry and Director Maxwell recommend a 1.18% raise based on total cost (i.e. includes payroll taxes) basis to all administrators, directors, counselors and classified staff (all staff not covered by the negotiated agreement). This raise package equals the cost of the pay increase called for in the IBB agreement to be ratified. The $5 per month increase to board paid health insurance to $330 per month for full time employees will also be extended to all staff not covered in the agreement. For classified staff the pay raise would take effect for the pay period beginning with time worked August 30 and paid September 12. For central office administrators and directors the raise would be effective July 1; for building administrators and counselors August 1 and for nurses September 1 (as related to annual contract start dates for each group). A motion was made by Ms. Sara McDonald, second by Ms. Ruth Wood, to approve the recommendations for classified and administrative compensations for The motion carried Consent Agenda

4 6.1 Terminations, Resignations, and Retirements The following terminations are recommended for acceptance: Erin Fagan, marketing/communication specialist. The following resignations have been received and are recommended for acceptance: Desiree Moore, GHS library media specialist; Jo Skidmore, APO QPA co-chair; Travis Lies, GHS assistant football; Brian Means, EMS head wrestling; Kim Jones, OAK 3rd grade department head; Julie Smith, EAR library clerk; Jared Williams, transportation The following retirements have been received and are recommended for acceptance: Kenneth Heithaus and Kathy McGuire, maintenance. 6.2 Contracts and Letters of Employment Contracts will be presented for the following: Shawn Stewart, EHS science; Tiffany Freund, OAK kindergarten; James Zimmer, GHS pep club sponsor; Debra Funke, GHS color guard; Harriet Hickman,.5 GHS choir accompanist; Andrea Douglass, OAK 3rd grade department head; Brian Means, GHS assistant wrestling; Lorenzo Cerna, EHS assistant football; Seth Klausmeyer, GHS assistant football; Emmanuel Aceves, GMS assistant football & track; Angie Mullen CHA QPA head chair; Vicki Tabor, EAR 4th grade department head; Rebecca Hochstein & Michelle Ziegler, APO QPA co-chair; Amber Lane, EHS science department head; Daniele Baxa, EHS forensics head; Kayla Russell & Diamond Gulick, EHS QPA co-chair; Gina Greenway, EHS freshman class sponsor; Angie Locke, GHS library clerk. Letters of Employment will be presented for the following: Acacia Jameson, CDS nutrition services para; Joe Kaminsky, GHS ISS para; Amanda Treadwell, transportation; Jennifer Cervantes, Heather Bannister & Jessica Rising, nutrition services para; Connie Treto, building engineer. 6.3 Acceptance of Gifts and Grants Gifts: APO PTO - Apollo elementary received $8,665 from the PTO. Gifts: GHS Booster Club - Goddard HS received $2, for the athletic department to help with expenses. Gifts: Goddard Lions Club - GHS Color Guard received $ for helping with the fireworks stand. Gifts: Goddard Instrumental Music Boosters - GHS Color Guard received $ to help purchase flags. Goddard Public Schools received a grant for GIZMOS for the school year. This grant is for Grade 5-12 science teachers and allows them access to GIZMOS for the school year as well as four full days of on-site professional development throughout the year. GIZMOS consists of 450 online simulations that support the Next Generation Science Standards and also STEM. The grant is worth around $16,000 of in-kind services and the professional development. Goddard Public Schools was awarded a $1,000 grant from Rockwell Collins for PLTW Launch.

5 6.4 Classified Staff Evaluations Approval of the USD 265 Classified Performance Evaluation Tool as presented. 6.5 Professional Development Plan Approval of the PDC Bylaw updates as presented. 6.6 Transportation Surplus Transportation Director Sam Houston would like to add the following buses to be sent to the salvage yard and/or to be listed on an internet auction site. None of the buses currently run, and will be stripped of any useable parts or equipment prior to sale/salvage. # Bluebird 84 passenger bus with bad motor, 175K miles Bluebird 84 passenger bus with bad motor, 166K miles Bluebird 84 passenger bus with bad motor, 181K miles Bluebird 77 passenger bus with severe rust/body damage and bad turbo, 137K miles S Chevy Suburban with blown motor, approx. 145K miles P Ford F350 with blown motor, miles unknown P Ford F350 with bad motor, rust, miles in excess of 170k miles 6.7 Capital Outlay Plan Adjustment The capital outlay plan approved by the board included $10,491 for 68 cameras that would outfit all regularly used buses with a camera that would see the driver and the door. However, Director Sam Houston discovered the quote did not include cable that is required for the installation. The needed cable will increase the total cost by $1,182 to $11,673. Finance Director Maxwell recommends amending the capital outlay plan for the increased amount of the purchase. A motion was made by Mr. Bob Merritt, second by Mr. Jamey Blubaugh to approve the consent agenda as presented. The motion carried Monthly Business Report 7.1 Approve Bills and Transfers A motion was made by Mr. Bob Merritt, second by Mr. Mark Richards to pay the bills and transfers in the amount of $502, The motion carried Adjournment The meeting was adjourned at 8:43 p.m.

6 Respectfully submitted by Dane Baxa, Clerk of the Board APPROVED: Kevin McWhorter, President, USD 265 Board of Education