April 12, 2021 at 6:30 PM - Board Meeting in Long Island

Discussion:  Mrs. Grote shared that the year is going fast and Forensics has gone really well.

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Discussion:  Mrs. Cox asked the board about the summer weight program and the locker rooms.  She inquired about possibly moving it for the summer.  She also shared additional concerns.

7:12 p.m. Mrs. Gebhard entered the meeting.
7:13 p.m. Mrs. Cox left the meeting.

Discussion:  Mrs. Gebhard shared that she loved the student led conferences.  She shared that there was a good turn out.

Discussion:  Mr. Tharman shared that he brought a chrome book to share with the board so that they could see one.  The iPads have been ordered.  Scheduled to be here the middle to end of May.  Mr. Hopkins asked that the current iPads remain in the classrooms so he knows what apps to install on each.  Teachers just need to tag them defective, doesn't charge, etc.  They did do state assessments testing on the chrome book.

Discussion:  Mr. Tharman shared about the increase in heating and gas and the big talk about the Texas situation.  Symmetry is the carrier who gets it here, Midwest Energy supplies the natural gas and Prairie Land Electric provides the electricity. Midwest and Prairie Land both had increases, but very manageable.  Symmetry was nine times the normal amount.  He also stated that Kansas Association of School Boards (KASB) has been keeping us up to date on KJUMP.  Option 1 is pay it all or call and work it out over six months. Option 2 is join the lawsuit.  Mr. Tharman suggested to call and pay $4,000 over the next few months and have it paid off within six months.  A brief discussion arose.  The board agreed to wait until the next board meeting (which would be just before the deadline to join the lawsuit) and then decide if joining the lawsuit would be beneficial. 

7:40 p.m. Mrs. Hammond and Mr. Gebhard left the meeting for a short break.
7:42 p.m. Mrs. Hammond and Mr. Gebhard returned to the meeting.  

Discussion:  Mr. Tharman shared that we are moving forward with the Website and App.  Ms. Simeon is the one that is running with that.  Process is moving very well. 

Discussion:  9:21 p.m. Returned to open session.
9:22 p.m. Mrs. Dole left the meeting.

Discussion:  Mr. Gebhard shared that Site Council met a few weeks ago. They were updated on the wellness committee. This is a group of parents who provide feedback on items pertaining to the school. They are in charge of the Wall of Fame.  May 14, 2021 - Chuck Fessenden, Monica Wilson and Pat David will be inducted into the Wall of Fame.  Mr. Gebhard shared that he appreciates the Site Council's time for volunteering. 

Discussion:  9:25 p.m. Mrs. Gebhard left the meeting.

Discussion:  The seniors are requesting Mrs. Van Patten and Mrs. Hammond to hand out diplomas at graduation.  They are also requesting an outside graduation ceremony (in front of the high school).

9:35 p.m. Returned to open session.

 

Discussion:  9:55 Returned to open session.

Discussion:  Mr. Tharman shared he received a letter from Phillips County Treasurer regarding discrepancy of county tax distributions.  He also shared about the student-led conferences. He expressed that there was a good turnout. Staff night on Tuesday night/ hosted WKLL Forensics meet that day/ Track and golf tomorrow/ prom on Saturday/ blood drive on the 20th/ Senior/Faculty games on the 26th.... grab your gym shorts and join in.  Also dance and cheer tryouts are the 28th, he finally shared an email he received from Dr. Randy Watson. He read the email to the board. USD 212 received the Commissioner's Award.  Mr. Gebhard shared that the Commissioner's Award recognizes those districts that outperform their predicted postsecondary effectiveness rate above a .40 standard deviation.

Discussion:  Mr. Gebhard shared that he was approached by some kids asking with the mask mandate lifted if it would be possible to get the salad bar back.  He asked Mrs. Bach if she could look into this.  Mr. Tharman called Norton County Health Department.  It was agreed to have the kids use hand sanitizer before using the salad bar.

Elementary student-led conferences went well.  PLC met at grade school today. Mr. Gebhard shared that he leaves the room so the staff can speak freely.  Junior high track is going well; there is track meet Friday.  The junior high also went to Ameritowne.  He proceeded to share with the board what Ameritowne is.  The highlight was the police officer.  Thank you to the United Methodist Church for allowing the Junior high to use the church for the music contest.  State assessments are in full gear.  Mr. Gebhard told the board he appreciates all you do.