June 27, 2022 at 6:00 PM - Board Meeting

I recommend the board approve the agenda as presented. This motion, made by Steven Whitney and seconded by Laquita Smith, Carried.

Mr. Tharman shared that after the KSDE audit and the final payments figured for Special Education, there was an $18,000 increase in funds available. The only way the district is able to spend those extra dollars is to republish the budget indicating the change. I recommend the board approve the budget as republished. This motion, made by Steven Whitney and seconded by Rich Wenzl, Carried.

Chase Wells presented information in regards to KERMP (Kansas Educational Risk Management Pool, LLC). Glenn Brands updated the board on his proposal. Both individuals answered questions for the board. The board did ask Mr. Wells if he could share the financials and he was able to bring them up on his computer for review. After reviewing all of the information that EMC and KERMP brought to the meeting and after lengthy discussions, the board opted to reach out to two different current KERMP clients, in which they asked for their honest reviews. I recommend switching from EMC and transitioning to KERMP for liability insurance this year. This motion, made by Rich Wenzl and seconded by Steven Whitney, Carried.

I recommend the board adjourn. This motion, made by Laquita Smith and seconded by Steven Whitney, Carried.