BOE Meeting Summary - February 13, 2006
USD #333 Concordia
Board Meeting Synopsis
February 13, 2006
- Approval of Gifts and Donations
The following donations were approved:
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CMS Home & School-Geography Pins and AR Parties |
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$ 269.84 |
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Snack Express-CES Snack Machines (AR Fund) |
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$ 52.90 |
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Coca-Cola-CES Pop Machine (AR Fund) |
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$ 31.93 |
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CMS Students-Donations from X-Mas for Straw Rockets |
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$ 163.84 |
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Anonymous Donor-Sound System for CHS Gym |
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$10,000.00 |
- Administrator Reports
All administrator reports are given to the board in writing before the board meeting. Mrs. Mortimer updated the board on the superintendent committee meeting that she has been asked to serve on by KSDE board member, Kathy Martin. The committee gave their recommendations to the KSDE board at their retreat on February 13, 2006.
- Reports
Susan Ball gave the K-6 site council report and Cheryl Hochhalter gave the 7-12 site council report.
- Jr. Class Proposal-Parking Permits
Lora Watson, Jr. Class Sponsor, discussed the proposal that the Class of 2007 has brought to the board for consideration. The plan is for a student organization to sell the parking spaces and then keep the parking lot clean as the fundraiser. During the summer of 2006 the organization would paint numbers on the parking spaces and would order "cling" parking stickers for each space/vehicle. At enrollment, the organization would sell the stickers for $10 per semester. They would be sold on a first come/first serve basis starting with the seniors. The organization would be responsible for picking up trash from the lot at least once a week. Any valid parker who finds their space filled would report the infraction to the office for towing. Random checks would also be made by the organization. There are approximately 97 parking stalls in the parking lot.
- Mechanical Engineer's Report on Air Conditioning at CHS
Fred Hasler from Latimer Sommers & Associates, P.A., reviewed the study for air conditioning and the electrical upgrade for Concordia Jr.-Sr. High School. Mr. Hasler presented three options to the board with estimated costs for air conditioning and electrical upgrades for the high school, junior high, small gym, auditorium, and varsity gym. Option A (roof top units) - $2,095,000, Option B (2-pipe system) - $2,762,000 and Option C (4-pipe system) - $3,095,000. Mr. Hasler recommended that Option A can provided the greatest value to USD 333. It has the lowest first cost, will be energy efficient, can provide good control, and will not destroy the exterior look of the school. This project would be phased out over several years. The next step is for the board to approve Latimer Sommers & Associates to draw up the preliminary engineering design work for this project, which would also give more accurate costs for the project.
- Proposed Changes to CHS Curriculum Handbook
The board reviewed the changes presented for the CHS Curriculum Handbook. The main changes included: changing the name and course description of drafting courses, adding the course description for Environmental Science and adding a prerequisite for Biology I.
- 2006-07 School Calendar
The board reviewed a 2006-07 school calendar. Teacher Inservice days would begin on August 14th. A new addition being discussed is on August 17th having classes for K, 5, 7, & 9 classes only to allow them a transition day to a new building. All students would begin classes on August 18th. Classes would end May 24th with a � teacher workday on May 25th. If you would like a copy of the proposed calendar, you may contact Denise Cyr at the board office. The board will set the beginning and ending dates for the 2006-07 calendar at the March 13th board meeting.
- Appoint Member to the Cloud Corporation Board of Directors
The board appointed Steven Bryant to replace Steve Champlin on the CloudCorp Board of Directors.