USD 489 BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 16, 2013 – 6:30 p.m. Watch it live on Eagle Channel 13
AGENDA
2. AUDIENCEPARTICIPATION:
The Board will hear comments from the public.
3. REPORT OF COMMITTEES:
The Board will hear reports from committees.
4. COMMUNICATIONS FROM OTHER ORGANIZATIONS:
The Board will review communications from other organizations, including minutes and agendas.
A. USD489Foundation
B. Connections
C. Hays Recreation Commission
5. REPORT OF SUPERINTENDENT:
The Superintendent shall provide the Board with a report of district events, activities, accomplishments, occurrences and news.
6. CONSENTAGENDA:
Approval of Consent Agenda (Items to be approved by the Board in one motion, unless an item is removed).
A. August13,2013SpecialMeetingMinutes
B. August 16, 2013 Special Meeting Minutes
C. August 19, 2013 Board Meeting Minutes
D. August 26, 2013 Special Meeting Minutes
E. September 9, 2013 Work Session Minutes
F. Personnel Transactions
G. Approve bills in the amount of $ 3,193,930.74H.

Financial Reports
a. Clerk’s Report
b. InvestmentReport
c. Expenditure Summary Report
d. Condensed Expenditure Summary Report
e. PettyCash
I. Surplus Property
J. Authorization of Clayton-Holdings to make payment to Paul-Wertenberger in
the amount of $101.100.00
7. NEWBUSINESS
A. Approval and Authorization for BOE President to Sign the 2013-14
Agreement Between USD 489 and North Central Kansas Technical College
The Board must approve the contract and authorize the Board President to sign an agreement with NCK Technical College for 20 Auto Mechanics slots and 20 Allied Health slots at a cost of $34,020.00.
B. Approval of Bids for the HHS Roof Replacement
Terry Ault will be there to present information about the current roofing bids for the music room area and locker room area. Results will be available for the September 16th meeting.
C. KPERS Additional Signer
Authorize Victoria North, payroll employee, as KPERS additional signer.
D. Appointment of Alternative Nutrition Services Hearing Officer
The current Nutrition Services Hearing Officer was Richard Cain. Additionally, Richard Cain was designated to approve Free and Reduced Lunch applications for the Learning Center and KVC. The Administration recommends that the Board designate Dean Katt to fulfill this role.
E. Authorization for the Board President to Sign State of Kansas Health Insurance 3-year Agreement for Health Insurance
The Board must authorize the President to sign the 3-year agreement with the State of Kansas Health Insurance. This must be done prior to Oct. 1 or our insurance lapses on Jan. 1, 2014. This is a change from their previous procedure – notified by Jeanne Kelly of KDHEKS on 8-21-13 of this change.
F. KASB Policy Updates – 1st Reading
Sections F, G, I, J, K (including Emergency Safety Restraint (ESI) Restraint Board Policy Adoption required by KSDE.
G. DJFA-Purchasing Contract – 2nd Reading
The Board will need to approve the second reading of Board Policy DJFA.
H. BBC – Standing Technology Committee – 2nd Reading
The Board will need to approve the second reading of the addition to Board Policy BBC ‘Standing Committees’ District Technology Committee. The Administration recommends that Bobbie Dinkel, elementary teacher, be appointed to serve on the district technology committee for the 2013-14 school year. At this time, Dean Katt will lead a discussion about changes to the appointments to the Technology Committee.
I. Approval of the Ratified Hays NEA Contract
The Administration recommends that the Board approve the terms of the ratified 2013-14 contract with the Hays NEA and authorize the Board President to sign the agreement.
J. Salary Increases for Classified and Administrative Employees (Not SEIU) The Administration recommends that the Board approve 1.85% Salary increase for all Classified and Administrative employees, not SEIU.
K. Review of Superintendent Search Firm Proposals a. PROACT
b. HYAExecutiveSearch
c. KASB
d. McPhersonandJacobson e. RayandAssociates
L. Discussion: Business Manager Position
Dean Katt will provide an update on the current status of this position.
M. Discussion: Technology Coordinator Position
Dean Katt will present information on the current plan to fill this position.
N. Discussion: Selection of Energy Consultant Firm
O. Discussion: Addition of Nurse / Counseling Position(s)
P. Authorization for Board President to Sign the Curriculum Director Contract The Board has appointed Shanna Dinkel as Curriculum Director for the 2013- 14 school year. The Administration recommends that the Board authorize the Board President to sign the contract. The terms will be presented at a later date.
Discussion by Board Members and agenda requests.
Executive Session
a. For matters relating to non-elected personnel
10. Adjournment