USD 489

Please see attached information regarding the availability of free and reduced-price meals for the upcoming school year.

If you think your children may be eligible, you can apply online at www.EZMealApp.com.

In addition, don’t forget to complete the Consent for Disclosure for the district to waive your child’s fees at enrollment if you qualify for free meals. Paper applications and consent forms are available upon request. 

Also attached to this email is USD 489’s Unpaid Meal Charge policy for all students, adopted by the Board of Education last year.

Unpaid Meal Charge Policy 

Print application link

If you have questions regarding any of this information, contact Jessica Younker, USD 489 director of nutrition service, at 785-623-2400.

KANSAS CITY, Kan. – Cingulate Therapeutics LLC, a clinical stage biopharmaceutical company focused on the development of new and innovative products utilizing its precision timed release drug delivery platform technology incorporating the OralogiKTM erosion barrier, today announced a $7.5M equity investment from Werth Family Investment Associates. The company has now raised over $16M as it positions itself for continued growth.

Proceeds will be used to advance Cingulate’s two (2) proprietary, first-line medications for the treatment of ADHD, CTx-1301 (dexmethylphenidate) and CTx-1302 (dextroamphetamine), through investigational new drug applications and Phase I/II clinical trials. Cingulate also announced today that Peter J. Werth, Founder and CEO of ChemWerth Inc., a privately held Connecticut-based corporation will join Cingulate’s Board of Directors.

Shane J. Schaffer, Chairman and CEO of Cingulate Therapeutics, said, “This event marks a significant achievement for our company in multiple ways. The first and most obvious is that the capital will advance our lead products into Phase I/II clinical trials. Furthermore, Peter’s extensive knowledge, experience and tremendous reputation in the pharmaceutical industry will make his contributions as a board member invaluable. His presence in Connecticut as head of ChemWerth extends well beyond the ‘medicine chest’ of pharmaceutical companies in the Northeast to the world-wide business he has built.”

“We are excited about Cingulate’s work as reflected in its co-lead products for ADHD and its innovative drug delivery platform technology,” stated Peter J. Werth, President of Werth Family Investment Associates. “The $14B ADHD market represents a large commercial opportunity. In the wider picture, Cingulate’s technology has the potential to make a real difference in patient care where its once-daily tablets of multi-dose therapies can support patients, physicians and the healthcare system. We are pleased and excited to be able to help accelerate Cingulate’s wonderful work.”

ChemWerth Inc. is a full-service generic drug development and supply company providing high quality Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients to regulated markets worldwide. Through exclusive development and partnerships with API manufacturers, ChemWerth Inc. provides expertise in product selection and development, analytical and regulatory services, and strong project management to ensure the highest standards of quality.

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Mr. Werth, a Hays native, earned a BS degree in Chemistry and Math from Fort Hays State University and a MS degree in Organic Chemistry from Stanford University. He serves as a director on the boards of the following companies: VM Pharma LLC, VM Therapeutics LLC, VM Oncology LLC, Likarda LLC, Altos Therapeutic, Alzeca, Nuance, Perseus and Cingulate Therapeutics LLC. Mr. Werth has formed LLCs to develop commercial projects using specific technologies which reflect his strong entrepreneurial interests and contributions toward start-ups.

Along with his family, he has established the Werth Family Foundation to support various philanthropic causes, specifically in educational, cultural, and medical-related causes globally. Mr. Werth financed the formation of The Peter J. Werth Institute for Entrepreneurship and Innovation at the University of Connecticut, the Werth College of Science, Technology and Mathematics at Fort Hays State University and the Werth Center for Coastal & Marine Studies at Southern Connecticut State University.

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TOPEKA — The Kansas Insurance Department is currently making the annual funds distribution to state and local firefighter relief organizations.

More than $13.3 million will be distributed among 564 local Firefighters Relief Associations (FRAs) across the state.

Ellis County will receive a total of $141,343.11.

• FRA#532 ELLIS CO RURAL FIRE DEPT F R A: $44,277.66
• FRA#190 ELLIS F R A: $7,316.87
• FRA#237 HAYS F R A: $84,222.00
• FRA#431 VICTORIA F R A: $5,526.58

“This fund assists firefighters and their families when an accident or death occurs in the line of duty,” said Ken Selzer, CPA, Commissioner of Insurance. “We are honored to assist in its distribution.”

The money is generated by a 2 percent tax paid by insurance companies on fire and lightning insurance premiums written in Kansas for the previous calendar year. It is collected by the department, on behalf of the Kansas Firefighter Relief Act, and passed on to the FRAs, as required by Kansas law. The funds are disbursed electronically.

“The local association funds are used for purchasing accident and health, disability, and life insurance premiums to assist firefighters and their families,” said John Boyd, FRA administrator for the department.

Also, the Kansas State Firefighters Association will receive $502,863 for education and research purposes and for funding the state association’s death benefit fund. These funds also come from the generated premium tax.

Of the state association total, $402,863 is earmarked for educational purposes and research into fire prevention and firefighting, and $100,000 is used to replenish the death benefit fund.

 

ELLIS – The 2017 audit report was approved by Ellis City Council members during their July 9 meeting.

After considerable discussion, the council directed the Campground Committee to investigate options for allowing reservations at the Lakeside Campground. Currently, no reservations are allowed because there is no on-duty attendant. However, the council voted 3-2 to accept one- time reservations for a tour group wanting seven camp sites July 18-21.

Following a report by Public Works Director Alan Scheuerman, council members asked Scheuerman to come up with estimated costs for paving half of the city’s truck route on Madison and Washington Street from 2^nd to 3^rd Streets in concrete versus the entire street.

The complete meeting minutes follow.

 

ELLIS CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING

Minutes

July 2, 2018

 

CALL TO ORDER

Mayor David McDaniel called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m. Present were Council members Holly Aschenbrenner, Susan Eaton, Jolene Niernberger, Dena Patee (left at 8:20 p.m.), and Bob Redger.  Also present were Public Works Director Alan Scheuerman, Assistant City Clerk Charlene Weber, Police Chief Taft Yates (arrived at 7:38 p.m.), and City Attorney Olavee Raub.  Council member Bret Andries and City Clerk Amy Burton were absent.

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

AMENDMENTS TO AGENDA

Council member Dena Patee requested discussion on campground reservations under Unfinished Business.

PUBLIC PRESENT

Barbara Perkins, Glen Keller and Verda Flinn.

CONSENT AGENDA

Council member Bob Redger moved to approve the consent agenda containing the Minutes from the Regular Meeting on June 18, 2018, Bills Ordinance #2048, and the May manual journal entries.  Council member Jolene Niernberger seconded the motion. The Council approved the consent agenda 5-0.

PUBLIC COMMENTS

None

PRESENTATIONS OF AWARDS, PROCLAMATIONS, REQUESTS & PETITIONS (HEARINGS)

None

SPECIAL ORDER

None

UNFINISHED BUSINESS

General Government: Financial

Council member Jolene Niernberger moved to approve the 2017 Audit Report as presented by Adams, Brown, Beran & Ball, Chtd at the last Council meeting.  Council member Bob Redger seconded the motion.  The motion carried 5-0.

Campground: Policy

Council member Dena Patee reintroduced the question of allowing a tour group to reserve seven campsites at the Lakeside Campground from July 18 – 21^st.   At the last Council meeting, in which Ms. Patee was absent, the Council’s consensus was to adhere to the current policy which does not allow reservations.  Ms. Patee stated that the group could bring $1,000 in revenue to the City during their stay.  After an extended discussion, Council member Dena Patee moved to allow the one-time only exception to the City’s policy prohibiting reservations at the Lakeside Campground for this tour group.  Council member Holly Aschenbrenner seconded the motion.  The motion carried 3-2, with Council members Dena Patee, Holly Aschenbrenner, and Susan Eaton voting in favor of the motion, and Council members Bob Redger and Jolene Niernberger opposed.  The Council then directed the Campground Committee to investigate options for allowing reservations at the Lakeside Campground in the future.

NEW BUSINESS

General Government: Financial

Council member Holly Aschenbrenner moved to approve the 2019 Budget Consultation Contract as presented.  Council member Dena Patee seconded the motion.  The motion carried 5-0.

Public Works: Repair/Maintenance

Public Works Director Alan Scheuerman explained the history of repairs for the Case Loader.  The latest repair invoice is in excess of the Department Head’s authorization and therefore needs ratified by Council.  Council member Holly Aschenbrenner moved to ratify the invoice from Victor L. Phillips Co. in the amount of $2,342.61.  Council member Jolene Niernberger seconded the motion.  The motion carried 5-0.

Public Works: Special Project

Mayor David McDaniel explained that in the interest of being a “good neighbor” he had told St. Mary’s Church that the City would help remove a large tree which has fallen from the Church property into Big Creek.  Council member Holly Aschenbrenner expressed concern on how this tree, and the other large tree which has fallen in the Creek just west of the Washington Street Bridge, could damage the City’s infrastructure.  Public Works Director Alan Scheuerman explained that while the St. Mary’s tree is easily accessible, the second tree has several physical barriers that completely block the City from accessing it with their equipment.  City Attorney Olavee Raub informed the Council there is past precedence which would allow the City to go on private property to remove trees.  Council member Holly Aschenbrenner moved to have the Public Works Department assist St. Mary’s Church with the removal of their tree, with the condition that any costs incurred by the City for rental of additional equipment to complete the project will be the responsibility of St. Mary’s Church.  Council member Bob Redger seconded the motion.  The motion carried 5-0.

Street: Repair/Maintenance

Public Works Director Alan Scheuerman reviewed his memo detailing the proposed street maintenance project involving the City’s truck route on Madison and Washington Street from 2^nd to 3^rd Streets.  After further discussion, Council directed Mr. Scheuerman to provide additional information on the cost of doing only half the street in concrete versus the entire street in concrete.

REPORTS FROM CITY OFFICIALS

Public Works

Sanitation: Special Project

Mr. Scheuerman continued by proposing dates for the annual City-Wide Clean Up.  The Ellis County Landfill has requested the City not run the clean up the same time as the City of Hays.  It was decided to hold the clean up on October 17^th.  The grass route will not run on October 15^th.

Street: Special Project

Mr. Scheuerman updated Council on the latest information he had about the Washington Street resurfacing project with Ellis County.

Police

Police Chief Taft Yates presented the Monthly Activity Report for June and the July Staff Calendar.  Chief Yates informed Council that the application process to fill the vacancy in the Department is still ongoing.

City Clerk

Council reviewed the draft minutes from the recent meeting of the Planning Commission/ Board of Zoning Appeals and the May financial statements consisting of the Statement of Accounts, Treasurer’s Report, and Security Deposit Worksheet.  Council has scheduled the first budget work session on July 12^th at 6:00 p.m. in Council chambers.

 

Swimming Pool

Wednesday, July 4^th is the annual Free Swim Day at the swimming pool; however, the swimming pool will not open that day until 2:00 p.m. so that pool staff may attend the funeral services of George Crawford.  Also, the regular Wednesday water aerobics session will be rescheduled to Thursday, July 5^th.

Attorney

Mayor Update and Announcements

Due to the recent resignations of Cheryl Kinderknecht and Dena Patee from the Tourism Committee, the City is looking to fill the vacancies.  Mayor David McDaniel asked Council members to offer names for consideration to appoint to the committee.

EXECUTIVE SESSION

Mayor David McDaniel asked for a motion to recess into executive session at the request of City Attorney Olavee Raub.  Council member Holly Aschenbrenner moved for City Council to recess into executive session for 7 minutes to discuss a current claim against the City pursuant to the attorney-client privilege exception, K.S.A. 75-4319 (b)(2) with City Attorney Olavee Raub present.  The open meeting will resume at 8:49 p.m.  Council member Bob Redger seconded the motion.  The motion carried 4-0.  No action was taken in executive session and the open meeting resumed.

ADJOURNMENT

Council member Bob Redger moved to adjourn the meeting.  Council member Holly Aschenbrenner seconded the motion. The motion carried 4-0.  The meeting adjourned at 8:50 p.m.

KDOT

The Kansas Department of Transportation has started work on a chip seal project on a portion of K-383 in Norton County.

Crews are working on a 14-mile stretch from the Decatur County line to the west U.S. 36 junction. Traffic is reduced to one lane and directed through the work zone via flaggers and a pilot car during daylight hours. Minor delays not exceeding 15 minutes should be anticipated.

KDOT expects work to be completed by the end of the week, weather permitting. APAC Kansas of Emporia is the primary contractor for the project with a total contract cost of $457,000.