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<strong>New</strong> Superintendent<br />
Checklist and <strong>Resource</strong> Guide
<strong>New</strong> Superintendent <br />
Checklist and <strong>Resource</strong> Guide <br />
SY 20<strong>18</strong> - 20<strong>19</strong> <br />
Originally Compiled by: <br />
Mike Mathes, Supt., Seaman USD 345 <br />
Sharon Zoellner, Supt., Louisburg USD 416 <br />
Edited 2011 by: <br />
Clay Murphy, Supt., Conway Springs USD 356 <br />
Steve Pegram, Supt., Santa Fe Trail USD 434 <br />
Craig Wilford, Supt., Derby USD 260 <br />
Edited 2012 by: <br />
Denise O’Dea, Supt., Wamego USD 320 <br />
Edited 2015 by: <br />
Brenda Dietrich, Supt., Auburn-‐Washburn USD 437
IMPORTANT PHONE NUMBERS AND CONTACT INFORMATION <br />
Kansas School <strong>Superintendents</strong>’ Association (KSSA) <br />
G.A. Buie, Executive Director <br />
United School Administrators of Kansas (USA|Kansas) <br />
G.A. Buie, Executive Director <br />
Kansas Association of School Boards <br />
John Heim, Executive Director <br />
Kansas Educational Leadership Institute <br />
Dr. Rick Doll, Executive Director <br />
Kansas National Educators Association <br />
Kevin Reimman, Executive Director <br />
Kansas State High School Activities Association <br />
Bill Faflick, Executive Director <br />
American Association of School Administrators (ASSA) <br />
Dan Domenech, Executive Director <br />
Kansas State Department of Education (Main) <br />
900 SW Jackson, Topeka 66612 <br />
Dr. Randy Watson, Commissioner (Penny Rice) <br />
Dale Dennis, Dep. Commissioner (Tamra Milligan) <br />
Brad Neuenswander, Dep. Commissioner (Theresa Coté) <br />
785.232.6566 <br />
gabuie@usakansas.org<br />
www.kansassuperintendents.org <br />
785.232.6566 913.271.0250 (cell)<br />
gabuie@usakansas.org<br />
www.usakansas.org <br />
800.432.2471 <br />
www.kasb.org <br />
785.532.5758 <br />
http://www.coe.k-state.edu/keli<br />
rdoll@ksu.edu <br />
785.232.8271 <br />
www.knea.org <br />
785.273.5329 <br />
www.kshsaa.org <br />
703.528.0700 <br />
www.aasa.org <br />
785.296.3201 <br />
www.ksde.org <br />
785.296.3202 <br />
785.296.3871 <br />
785.296.2303 <br />
Additional contacts <br />
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This publication may not be reproduced without permission from the <br />
Kansas School <strong>Superintendents</strong>’ Association. <br />
Copyright © 2012 Kansas School <strong>Superintendents</strong>’ Association
STATEMENT OF ETHICS <br />
An educational leader’s professional conduct must conform to an ethical code of behavior, and <br />
the code must set high standards for all educational leaders. The educational leader provides <br />
professional leadership across the district and also across the community. This responsibility <br />
requires the leader to maintain standards of exemplary professional conduct while recognizing <br />
that his or her actions will be viewed and appraised by the community, professional associates <br />
and students. <br />
The educational leader acknowledges that he or she serves the schools and community by <br />
providing equal educational opportunities to each and every child. The work of the leader must <br />
emphasize accountability and results, increased student achievement, and high expectations <br />
for each and every student. <br />
To these ends, the educational leader subscribes to the following statements of standards: <br />
• Makes the well being of students the fundamental value of all decision making.<br />
• Fulfills all professional duties with honesty and integrity and always acts in a trustworthy<br />
and responsible manner.<br />
• Supports the principle of due process and protects the civil and human rights of all<br />
individuals.<br />
• Implements local, state and national laws.<br />
• Advises the school board and implements the board's policies and administrative rules and<br />
regulations.<br />
• Pursues appropriate measures to correct those laws, policies, and regulations that are not<br />
consistent with sound educational goals or that are not in the best interest of children.<br />
• Avoids using his/her positions for personal gain through political, social, religious, economic,<br />
or other influence.<br />
• Accepts academic degrees or professional certification only from accredited institutions.<br />
• Maintains the standards and seeks to improve the effectiveness of the profession through<br />
research and continuing professional development.<br />
• Honors all contracts until fulfillment, release or dissolution mutually agreed upon by all<br />
parties.<br />
• Accepts responsibility and accountability for one's own actions and behaviors.<br />
• Commits to serving others above self.
20<strong>18</strong>-20<strong>19</strong> Board of Directors<br />
Justin Henry<br />
President<br />
Mike Berblinger<br />
President-Elect<br />
USD 265 Goddard<br />
201 S Main PO Box 249<br />
Goddard 67052<br />
316-794-4000 • 316-794-2222<br />
justinhenry@goddardusd.com<br />
20<strong>19</strong>-2020<br />
USD 313 Buhler<br />
406 W 7th<br />
Buhler 67522<br />
620-543-2258 • 620-543-2510 Fax<br />
mberblinger@usd313.org<br />
20<strong>19</strong>-2020<br />
Suzan Patton<br />
Past President<br />
G. A. Buie Executive Director<br />
USD 382 Pratt<br />
401 S Hamilton<br />
Pratt 67124<br />
620-672-4500 • 620-672-4509 Fax<br />
suzan.patton@usd382.com<br />
20<strong>19</strong>-20120<br />
Loren Feldkamp Region 1 1000<br />
USD 345 Seaman<br />
901 NW Lyman Rd<br />
Topeka 66608-<strong>19</strong>00<br />
785-575-8600 • 785-575-8620 Fax<br />
steve.noble@usd345.com<br />
20<strong>18</strong>-2021
Brian Smith<br />
Region 31000<br />
USD 493 Columbus<br />
802 S High School Ave<br />
Columbus 66725<br />
620-783-4499 • 620-783-5547 Fax<br />
bsmith@usd493.com<br />
2013-20<strong>19</strong><br />
USD 250 Pittsburg<br />
510 Deill St.<br />
Pittsburg 66762-0075<br />
620-235-3100 • 620-235-3106 Fax<br />
rproffitt@usd250.org<br />
2016-20<strong>19</strong><br />
Brad Starnes Region 4 1000<br />
USD 262 Valley Center<br />
143 S Meridian Ave<br />
Valley Center 67147-2135<br />
316-755-7000 • 316-755-7001 Fax<br />
cory.gibson@usd262.net<br />
20<strong>18</strong>-2021<br />
Robert Young Region 7 1000<br />
USD 379 Clay County<br />
807 Dexter PO Box 97<br />
Clay Center 67432-0097<br />
785-632-3178 • 785-632-5020 Fax<br />
mikefolks@usd379.org<br />
2016-20<strong>19</strong>
Josh Meyer Region 8 1000<br />
USD 457 Garden City<br />
1205 Fleming<br />
Garden City 67846<br />
620-805-7000 • 620-806-7<strong>18</strong>9 Fax<br />
skarlin@gckschools.com<br />
2017-2020<br />
Council of <strong>Superintendents</strong> Chair<br />
Richard Proffitt<br />
USD 250 Pittsburg<br />
510 Deill St.<br />
Pittsburg 66762-0075<br />
620-235-3100 • 620-235-3106 Fax<br />
rproffitt@usd250.org<br />
20<strong>18</strong>-20<strong>19</strong><br />
Glen Suppes<br />
AASA Governing Board<br />
Justin Henry<br />
AASA Governing Board<br />
USD 400 Smokey Valley<br />
126 S Main<br />
Lindsborg 67456-2129<br />
785-227-2981 • 785-227-2982 Fax<br />
gsuppes@smokyvalley.org<br />
2015-20<strong>19</strong><br />
USD 265 Goodard<br />
201 S Main PO Box 249<br />
Goddard 67052-0249<br />
316-794-4000 • 316-794-2222 Fax<br />
justinhenry@goddardusd.com<br />
2015-2020
2 0 1 8 - 2 0 1 9<br />
C o u n c i l o f<br />
<strong>Superintendents</strong><br />
3:00 – 6:00 pm<br />
• KASB offices •<br />
1420 SW Arrowhead Rd.<br />
Topeka, KS 66604<br />
Sep-12-20<strong>18</strong> (KASB)<br />
* Oct-10-20<strong>18</strong> (below)<br />
Nov-14-20<strong>18</strong> (KASB)<br />
Dec – no meeting<br />
* Jan-9-20<strong>19</strong> (below)<br />
Feb-6-20<strong>19</strong> (KASB)<br />
March – no meeting<br />
Apr-10-20<strong>19</strong> (KASB)<br />
<br />
* Oct. 10 th meeting at<br />
Washburn Institute of<br />
Technology, 5724 SW<br />
Huntoon St., Topeka<br />
* Jan. 9 meeting at<br />
Capitol Plaza Hotel, 1717<br />
SW Topeka Blvd, Topeka<br />
Meetings are<br />
open to all<br />
superintendents.<br />
Council of <strong>Superintendents</strong><br />
2 0 1 8 - <strong>19</strong> M e e t i n g D a t e s<br />
Kansas Association of School Boards (KASB) • 3:00 – 6:00 pm<br />
1420 SW Arrowhead Road • Topeka, Kansas 66604-4024<br />
NOTE:<br />
Alternate<br />
Locations<br />
Oct. 10, Topeka – Washburn Institute of Technology (tentative)<br />
Jan. 9, Topeka – Capitol Plaza Hotel in conjunction with<br />
the USA/KASB legislative conference<br />
Wednesday, September 12, 20<strong>18</strong> (KASB)<br />
Wednesday, October 10, 20<strong>18</strong> (Topeka - Washburn Tech)<br />
Wednesday, November 14, 20<strong>18</strong> (KASB)<br />
WINTER BREAK – No meeting in December<br />
Wednesday, January 9, 20<strong>19</strong> (Topeka – Capitol Plaza Hotel)<br />
Wednesday, February 6, 20<strong>19</strong> (Topeka - Washburn Tech)<br />
Location of meeting is tentative as of 6/5/<strong>18</strong><br />
SPRING BREAK – No meeting in March<br />
Wednesday, April 10, 20<strong>19</strong> (KASB)<br />
Richard Proffitt, Council Chair rproffitt@usd250.org<br />
Supt USD 250 – Pittsburg • Office: (620) 356-3655<br />
Royce Powelson, Chair-Elect<br />
Supt USD 346 – Jayhawk • Office: (913) 795-2247<br />
Dale Dennis, KSDE Deputy Commissioner ddennis@ksde.org<br />
Office: (785) 296-3871<br />
G.A. Buie, KSSA Executive Director gabuie@usakansas.org<br />
Office: (785) 232-6566 • Cell: (913) 271-0250<br />
1420 SW Arrowhead Rd. Suite 100, Topeka, KS 66604<br />
Refer to the KSSA website for meeting minutes and resources:<br />
https://www.kansassuperintendents.org/council-of-superintendents<br />
June.20<strong>18</strong>
KANSAS STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION <br />
Contact Information <br />
Contacts can be found www.ksde.org/board <br />
Source: Kansas State Department of Education website (www.ksde.org)
A CHECKLIST FOR NEW SUPERINTENDENTS <br />
First Day on the Job <br />
ü Introduce yourself to all central staff<br />
ü Set up lists of names, addresses, e-‐mail addresses, phone numbers, etc. of all critical staff<br />
members<br />
ü Arrange office and files the way you want<br />
ü Go over expectations with your secretary or clerk. Find out how things work in the office.<br />
ü Conduct office staff meeting to establish your expectations<br />
ü Set dates and first agenda for administrative team/cabinet meetings (See Appendix A)<br />
First Week<br />
ü Review Board policy book/Strategic Plan/ Negotiated Agreement/Classified Handbook<br />
ü Prepare July Board meeting agenda (Appendix B)<br />
ü Tour the facilities<br />
ü Review and familiarize yourself with the district website<br />
ü Introduce yourself to: County Clerk, Mayor, news media personnel, service organizations<br />
(Optimists, Kiwanis, Chamber of Commerce, etc.) Sheriff, Police Chief, etc.<br />
ü Meet with administrative team/cabinet<br />
ü Meet with CFO/get credit card and regulations/signature authorizations for checks (Appendix C)<br />
ü Call/meet with your KSSA mentor<br />
June-‐July<br />
ü Attend KSDE budget workshop (usually in June)<br />
ü Finalize budget/have KSDE review it<br />
ü Finalize negotiations<br />
ü Check on process of distributing contracts<br />
ü Meet with newly elected Board president (July BOE meeting)<br />
ü Prepare goal setting session with board<br />
ü Send all staff a "Get to Know You or Welcome Back" letter (Appendix D)<br />
ü Prepare for back to school meeting/retreat with administrators (Appendix E)<br />
ü Review payroll procedures<br />
ü Review KOMA/KORA (Appendix F)<br />
ü Meet with each administrator or cabinet member personally (Appendix G)<br />
ü Review emergency procedures<br />
ü Review district/school calendars<br />
ü Check in with Transportation, Food Service, Maintenance…Are they ready?<br />
ü Review any KASB recommended Policy up-‐dates<br />
ü Work with Business Office/Clerk to determine Budget Hearing date
August <br />
ü Certify budget with KSDE on or before August 25 th<br />
ü Review progress of <strong>18</strong>-‐E Report<br />
ü Review any staffing issues, class sizes, vacancies, long term subs<br />
ü Prepare for new teacher orientation<br />
ü Prepare for back to school meeting with all staff<br />
ü Meet with representatives of Teacher’s Association<br />
ü Visit each school site to make sure buildings are prepared for first day of school<br />
ü Visit as many teacher's classrooms as possible and introduce yourself<br />
ü Highway Patrol Bus Inspections<br />
ü Write article for Back to School newsletter or website (Appendix H)<br />
ü Visit as many “Sneak Peek”, “Back to School Night” and “Open Houses” as possible<br />
ü Be in schools on the first day<br />
ü Check with internal fiscal auditors for timeline to complete audit<br />
ü Check on teacher mentor program<br />
ü Meet with your KSSA mentor<br />
September<br />
ü Prepare for student day count (Sept. 20 th )<br />
ü Prepare SO66 report<br />
ü Become familiar with teacher evaluation process and dates and classified staff eval<br />
process/dates<br />
ü Review staff development plans for the year<br />
ü Check in with neighboring <strong>Superintendents</strong> and clarify Snow Day communications – get cell<br />
phone #’s<br />
ü Attend KASB and USA|Kansas Regional meetings, if scheduled<br />
ü Attend the Council of <strong>Superintendents</strong> meeting<br />
ü Finalize state and local assessment dates<br />
ü Prepare for Parent-‐Teacher conferences<br />
ü Meet with your KSSA mentor<br />
October<br />
ü <strong>New</strong> superintendent must be evaluated by the 60 th day of each semester – remind Board<br />
ü Snow day process in district/contact media outlets<br />
ü Discuss legislative platform with the Board (Appendix I)<br />
ü Check on grade card procedures<br />
ü Check on parent-‐teacher conference schedules<br />
ü Attend building and district staff development activities<br />
ü Register for the KSSA fall conference, if one is scheduled<br />
ü Schedule evaluations for any new Principals/Asst. Principals<br />
ü Alert Board members of election requirements if election year<br />
ü Send letter to all candidates for the board (Appendix J)
November <br />
ü Review holiday traditions and review when the is district closed<br />
ü Special Education report is due December 1st<br />
ü <strong>New</strong> teacher 60th day evaluation deadline/make sure principals know date<br />
ü Register Board for KASB annual conference<br />
ü Complete internal fiscal audit<br />
ü Find out from KSDE when state audit is scheduled<br />
ü Familiarize yourself with end of the first semester preparations<br />
ü Meet with your KSSA mentor<br />
December<br />
ü Attend KASB conference<br />
ü Prepare for second semester/school start up/staff development<br />
ü Discuss negotiated agreement changes with cabinet/staff/Board<br />
ü Hold new Board member orientation for any newly elected members (Appendix M)<br />
January<br />
ü Negotiations letter to teachers is due February 1st (Appendix N)<br />
ü School Board Recognition Month<br />
ü First meeting of any newly elected Board members<br />
ü Begin budget preparations with Board and cabinet/staff for next year<br />
(Appendix K)<br />
ü Register for AASA National Conference on Education<br />
ü Prepare calendar for next year<br />
ü Have board approve contract for next year<br />
ü Legislative session begins<br />
ü Meet with your KSSA mentor<br />
February<br />
ü Attend AASA National Conference on Education<br />
ü Recommend to Board administrator contract changes/approvals<br />
ü Review licensed staff evaluations for those employed 3+ years (due Feb. 15 th )<br />
ü Register board members for NSBA<br />
ü Make sure schools are prepared for state assessments<br />
ü Adopt calendar for next school year<br />
ü Prepare summer school plans<br />
ü Meet with your KSSA mentor
March <br />
ü <strong>New</strong> superintendent and certified staff (1 st and 2 nd year) must be evaluated by the 60 th day of<br />
each semester<br />
ü Spring break traditions<br />
ü Review capital outlay/building needs for next year<br />
ü Schedule negotiation’s sessions<br />
ü Review curriculum needs/changes<br />
ü Prepare proposed Handbook revisions for Board<br />
ü Meet with your KSSA mentor<br />
April<br />
ü Remind principals about 60th day for new staff evaluations<br />
ü Have all handbooks approved. Student, employee, etc.<br />
ü Prepare for end of the year meetings with cabinet/staff<br />
ü Notify in writing any teachers being non-‐renewed (Appendix O)<br />
ü Review all contracts and supplemental contracts<br />
ü Prepare resolution of intent to non-‐renew certified staff<br />
ü Meet with KSSA mentor<br />
May<br />
ü Plan for teacher/administrator check out for summer<br />
ü Summer school details finalized<br />
ü Check on vacation schedules for 12 month staff<br />
ü End of school year traditions/trips/events<br />
ü Graduation<br />
ü Register for USA/KSSA conference in June<br />
ü Prepare Handbooks for printing after BOE approved<br />
ü Deadline to notify Board certified staff not returning (2 weeks after the 3 rd Friday)<br />
ü Prepare for Board and/or Admin. retreat (Appendix P)
June after your first year <br />
• Year-‐end procedures – Business Office – closeout books<br />
• Collect Inventories (schools)<br />
• School records (store)<br />
• Recommend records for destruction<br />
Additional References <br />
ü Ten Ways to Advocate for Quality Education without Being a Lobbyist (Appendix Q)<br />
ü Tips for Testifying (Appendix Q)<br />
ü Letters of Reprimand and Concern<br />
ü Book on “How To Say It”…….great reference <br />
ü Kansas Statutes Web Site: http://kslegislature.org/li/statute/<br />
ü Council of <strong>Superintendents</strong> meeting materials: http://www.kansassuperintendents.org
Appendix A
BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETINGS/<br />
PRINCIPALS' MEETINGS<br />
2014-2015 SCHOOL YEAR<br />
DATE<br />
July 7<br />
July 21<br />
July 28<br />
August 4<br />
August <strong>18</strong><br />
Aue:ust <strong>19</strong><br />
September 2<br />
September 3<br />
September 15<br />
September 16<br />
October 6<br />
October7<br />
October20<br />
October 21<br />
November3<br />
November 4<br />
November 17<br />
November <strong>18</strong><br />
December 1<br />
December2<br />
December 15<br />
December 16<br />
January 5<br />
January 7<br />
January 20<br />
January 21<br />
February 2<br />
February 3<br />
February 16<br />
February 17<br />
March 2<br />
March 3<br />
March 24-NSBA<br />
March 25<br />
Aoril 6<br />
April 7<br />
Anril 20<br />
April 21<br />
May 4<br />
May 5<br />
May <strong>18</strong><br />
May <strong>19</strong><br />
June 1<br />
June 15<br />
June 29<br />
MEETING TIME DAY<br />
Board 6:30 p.m. Monday<br />
Board 6:30 p.m. Mondav<br />
ADMIN.<br />
and PRIN. 8:30 am -<br />
Retreat 3:30 pm<br />
Monday<br />
Board 6:30 om Monday<br />
Board 6:30 om Monday<br />
Princioals 9:30 a.m. Tuesdav<br />
Board 6:30 om Tuesday<br />
Principals 1:30 pm* Wednesdav<br />
Board 6:30 om Mondav<br />
Principals 9:30 am Tuesday<br />
Board 6:30 pm Mondav<br />
Princioals 1:30 om* Tuesday<br />
Board 6:30 pm Monday<br />
Principals 9:30 am Tuesdav<br />
Board 6:30 om Monday<br />
Principals 1:30 pm* Tuesday<br />
Board 6:30 pm Monday<br />
Principals 9:30 a.m. Tuesday<br />
Board 6:30 DID Mondav<br />
Princioals 1:30 p.m.* Tuesday<br />
Board 6:30 pm Monday<br />
Principals 9:30 am Tuesdav<br />
Board 6:30 pm Monday<br />
Princioals 1:30 pm* Wednesday<br />
Board 6:30 om Tuesdav<br />
Princioals 9:30 a.m. Wednesday<br />
Board 6:30 pm Monday<br />
Principals 1:30 nm* Tuesdav<br />
Board 6:30 om Monday<br />
Princioals 9:30 am Tuesday<br />
Board 6:30 pm Monday<br />
Princioals 1:30 nm* Tuesday<br />
Board 6:30 pm Tuesday<br />
Principals 9:30 am Wednesday<br />
Board 6:30 om Monday<br />
Principals 1:30 pm* Tuesday<br />
Board 6:30 om Monday<br />
Princioals 9:30 am Tuesday<br />
Board 6:30 nm Mondav<br />
Principals 1:30 p.m.* Tuesday<br />
Board 6:30 pm Mondav<br />
Princioals 9:30 am Tuesday<br />
Board 6:30 om Monday<br />
Board 6:30 pm Monday<br />
Board 6:30 om Mondav<br />
*ELEMENTARY Principals will meet at l :00 p.m prior to the Prin. Mtg.<br />
Mav Princioals' meetine:s subiect to chane:e because of AP Testine:.<br />
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Appendix B
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Monday, July 7, 2014<br />
USD 437 Board of Education Organizational Meeting 6:30 p.m.<br />
1. Open Forum<br />
1.01 Public Comment<br />
2. Opening Items<br />
2.01 Roll Call<br />
2.02 Approval of the Agenda<br />
'2.03 ORGANIZATION OF THE BOARD - Election of President<br />
2.04 Election of Vice President<br />
2 .05 Appoint Clerk of the Board<br />
"Z .06 Appoint Deputy Clerk<br />
2.07 Appoint Treasurer<br />
2 .08 Appoint Deputy Treasurer<br />
2 .09 Appoint Hearing Officer<br />
2.10 Designation of Depositories<br />
2.11 Designate Official <strong>New</strong>spaper<br />
2.12 Select Board Meeting Dates, Time, Location<br />
2.13 Appoint Authorized Representative for District/School Reports<br />
2.14 Appoint Official Spokesperson<br />
2.15 Appoint Board Attorney<br />
2.16 Petty Cash<br />
2.17 Designate Kansas Public Employees Retirement System Agent<br />
2.<strong>18</strong> Designate Compliance Coordinator<br />
2.<strong>19</strong> Appoint Hearing Officer for Free and Reduced Priced Meal Application Appeals<br />
2 .20 Appoint Food Service Representative<br />
},21 Designate individuals with Authority to Suspend or Expel Students per Student Handbooks<br />
2.22 Designation of School Attendance Officers<br />
02.23 Appoint Emergency Communications Manager<br />
2.24 Appoint Freedom of Information Officer<br />
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2.25 Appoint Custodians of Records
2.26 Appoint Purchasing Agent<br />
2.27 Appoint Contact Person for Governmental Relations Network<br />
'2.28 Designate Foundation BOE Representative<br />
2.29 Appoint BOE Members for Negotiations Team<br />
2.30 Appoint BOE Members for Budget Sub-Committee<br />
'2.31 Appoint BOE Members for Capital Outlay Sub-Committee<br />
2.32 Appoint BOE Members for Strategic Accountability Sub-Committee<br />
2.33 Appoint BOE Members for Personnel Sub-Committee<br />
2.34 Appoint BOE Members for Internal Audit Sub-Committee<br />
3. Disposition of Business by Consent<br />
3.01 Minutes of June 25, 2014<br />
3.02 Total Bills<br />
3.03 Classified Resignations/Terminations/Retirements<br />
3.04 <strong>New</strong> Classified Personnel<br />
3.05 Certified Resignations/Retirements<br />
3.06 <strong>New</strong> Certified Personnel<br />
3.07 Destruction of Financial Records<br />
,3.08 Trash Service Renewal<br />
4. Administrator Reports (Presentations)<br />
4.01 No Items for Administrator Reports<br />
5. Items for Discussion<br />
5.01 Percussion Methods Curriculum - First Read<br />
5.02 Topeka Shawnee County Sports Council Unified League - Special Olympics - First Read<br />
'5.03 Student Accident Insurance - First Read<br />
6. Action Items<br />
6.01 Resolution - Waiver of Requirements for GAAP<br />
6.02 Resolution - School Activity Funds<br />
6.03 School Term - 2014-2015 (Hour Plan)<br />
6.04 Rescinding and Adopting Board Policy<br />
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U6.05 Resolution to Establish Home Rule<br />
J6.06 Authorize Signers for Banks and Investments
6.07 Approve Storage and Security Solution for Chromebooks<br />
7. Communications<br />
7.01 No Items for Communications<br />
8. Other Business - Executive Session<br />
8.01 Executive Session - (#3)-Matters relating to employer-employee negotiations whether or not in<br />
consultation with the representative or representatives of the body or agency.<br />
8.02 Executive Session-(#5)-Matters relating to actions adversely or favorably affecting a person as a student,<br />
patient or resident of a public institution, except that any such person shall have the right to a public hearing if<br />
requested by that person.<br />
8.03 Executive Session (#1) - Personnel matters for non-elected personnel.<br />
9. Reconvene the Open Session<br />
9.01 Action may be taken following Executive Session<br />
10. Adjournment<br />
10.01 Motion to Adjourn<br />
Auburn Washburn USO 437 - 5928 SW 53rd Street - Topeka, KS 66610 - 785-339-4000
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1. Open Forum<br />
Monday, July 7, 2014<br />
USD 437 Board of Education Organizational Meeting 6:30 p.m.<br />
Subject<br />
Meeting<br />
Category<br />
Access<br />
1.01 Public Comment<br />
Jul 7, 2014 - USO 437 Board of Education Organizational Meeting 6:30 p.m.<br />
1. Open Forum<br />
Public<br />
Type<br />
Information<br />
The Board President will ask if there is anyone in the audience to speak in Open Forum.<br />
2. Opening Items<br />
Subject<br />
Meeting<br />
Category<br />
Access<br />
2.01 Roll Call<br />
Jul 7, 2014 - USO 437 Board of Education Organizational Meeting 6:30 p.m.<br />
2. Opening Items<br />
Public<br />
Type<br />
Procedural<br />
The Board President will ask for the roll call of the Board Members.<br />
Subject<br />
Meeting<br />
Category<br />
Access<br />
2.02 Approval of the Agenda<br />
Jul 7, 2014 - USO 437 Board of Education Organizational Meeting 6:30 p.m.<br />
2. Opening Items<br />
Public<br />
Type<br />
Action<br />
The Board President will ask for a motion to approve the agenda.<br />
Subject<br />
Meeting<br />
,Category<br />
Access<br />
Type<br />
2.03 ORGANIZATION OF THE BOARD - Election of President<br />
Jul 7, 2014 - USO 437 Board of Education Organizational Meeting 6:30 p.m.<br />
2. Opening Items<br />
Public<br />
Action<br />
'Recommended<br />
,Action<br />
Move _________ be elected Board of Education President.<br />
In accordance with KSA 72-8202a at the first meeting of the Board of Education in July of each year, the Board shall<br />
elect a President, who shall be a member of the Board, to serve for a term of one year and until a successor is elected<br />
.land qualified.<br />
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.)Meeting<br />
2.04 Election of Vice President<br />
Jul 7, 201'4 - USD 437 Board of Education Organizational Meeting 6:30 p.m .<br />
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Category<br />
Access<br />
Type<br />
2. Opening Items<br />
Public<br />
Action<br />
Recommended<br />
Action<br />
Move ________ be elected Board of Education Vice-President.<br />
In accordance with KSA 72-8202a at the first meeting of the Board of Education in July of each year, the Board shall<br />
elect a Vice-President, who shall be a member of the Board, to serve for a term of one year and until a successor is<br />
elected and qualified.<br />
Subject<br />
Meeting<br />
Category<br />
Access<br />
Type<br />
2.05 Appoint Clerk of the Board<br />
Jul 7, 2014 - USO 437 Board of Education Organizational Meeting 6:30 p.m.<br />
2. Opening Items<br />
Public<br />
Action<br />
Recommended<br />
Action<br />
Move Denise Taylor be appointed Clerk of the Board.<br />
In accordance with KSA 72-8202c at the first meeting of the Board of Education in July of each year, the Board shall<br />
appoint a Clerk of the Board to serve for a term of one year and until a successor is appointed. The Clerk shall not be<br />
a member of the Board and shall not be the same person as the Superintendent of Schools or the Treasurer.<br />
Subject<br />
Meeting<br />
Category<br />
Access<br />
Type<br />
2.06 Appoint Deputy Clerk<br />
Jul 7, 2014 - USO 437 Board of Education Organizational Meeting 6:30 p.m.<br />
2. Opening Items<br />
Public<br />
Action<br />
Recommended<br />
Action<br />
Move Jill Gratton be appointed Deputy Clerk.<br />
There are times when the Clerk of the Board may be absent from a Board meeting. The Deputy Clerk will assume<br />
the Board Clerk's duties if the need should arise.<br />
Subject<br />
Meeting<br />
Category<br />
Access<br />
Type<br />
2.07 Appoint Treasurer<br />
Jul 7, 2014 - USO 437 Board of Education Organizational Meeting 6:30 p.m.<br />
2. Opening Items<br />
Public<br />
Action<br />
Recommended<br />
Action<br />
Move Bruce Stiles be appointed Treasurer of the Board.<br />
In accordance with the KSA 72-8202d at the first meeting of the Board of Education in July of each year, the Board<br />
shall appoint a Treasurer of the Board to serve for a term of one year and until a successor is appointed. The<br />
Treasurer shall not be a member of the Board and shall not be the same person as the Superintendent of Schools or<br />
the Clerk.<br />
Subject<br />
2.08 Appoint Deputy Treasurer<br />
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Meeting<br />
Category<br />
Access<br />
Type<br />
Jul 7, 2014 - USO 437 Board of Education Organizational Meeting 6:30 p.m.<br />
2. Opening Items<br />
Public<br />
Action<br />
Recommended<br />
Action<br />
Move Patti Clarkston be appointed Deputy Treasurer of the Board.<br />
There may be instances when the Treasurer is unable to complete his duties due to some extraordinary<br />
'circumstance. The Deputy Treasurer will assume the Treasurer's duties if the need should arise.<br />
Subject<br />
Meeting<br />
Category<br />
Access<br />
2.09 Appoint Hearing Officer<br />
Jul 7, 2014 - USD 437 Board of Education Organizational Meeting 6:30 p.m.<br />
2. Opening Items<br />
Public<br />
Type<br />
Recommended<br />
Action<br />
Action<br />
Move the Assistant Director of Special Education be designated Hearing Officer. (This may<br />
be delegated.)<br />
Pursuant to KSA 72-8901 et. seq., Suspensions and Expulsions of Pupils, USD #437 Board of Education appoints a<br />
person to serve as Hearing Officer.<br />
Subject<br />
Meeting<br />
Category<br />
Access<br />
Type<br />
,Recommended<br />
Action<br />
2.10 Designation of Depositories<br />
Jul 7, 2014 - USO 437 Board of Education Organizational Meeting 6:30 p.m.<br />
2. Opening Items<br />
Public<br />
Action<br />
Move Silver Lake Bank be the primary official depository for all district monies, and that<br />
Corefirst Bank and Trust, Equity Bank, Capital City Bank, Landmark National Bank, UMB,<br />
Sunflower Bank, US Bank, and Kansas State Municipal Investment Pool also be designated<br />
as official depositories for district monies. Also for the protection of people making deposits<br />
and the security of funds, that they be authorized to make deposits in other closer banks<br />
with such funds to be transferred monthly to the official depository.<br />
I Subject<br />
Meeting<br />
Category<br />
!Access<br />
"Type<br />
2.11 Designate Official <strong>New</strong>spaper<br />
Jul 7, 2014 - USD 437 Board of Education Organizational Meeting 6:30 p.m.<br />
2. Opening Items<br />
Public<br />
Action<br />
Recommended<br />
.,Action<br />
Move the Topeka Capital Journal be designated the District's official newspaper.<br />
uKSA 79-2929 required that the proposed budget be published in at least one issue of a weekly or daily newspaper<br />
having general circulation within the county, that the publication shall contain a notice of a hearing to be held on such<br />
U<br />
budget, and that publication shall be made not less than ten days prior to the date of said hearing.<br />
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)Subject 2.12 Select Board Meeting Dates, Time, Location<br />
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Recommended<br />
Action<br />
Move Dr. Brenda S. Dietrich be designated the board's representative for official school<br />
reports.<br />
State and Federal reports require the signatures of someone designated by the Board.<br />
Subject<br />
Meeting<br />
Category<br />
Access<br />
Type<br />
2.14 Appoint Official Spokesperson<br />
Jul 7, 2014 - USO 437 Board of Education Organizational Meeting 6:30 p.m.<br />
2. Opening Items<br />
Public<br />
Action<br />
Recommended<br />
Action<br />
Move the President of the Board, be designated the official spokesperson in conjunction<br />
with the Superintendent of Schools.<br />
The past several years the board has designated the board president as the official spokesperson for the board.<br />
Having only one person to speak for the board seems to work well. Usually any communications with the news<br />
media has been done by the board president or the superintendent.<br />
Subject<br />
Meeting<br />
Category<br />
Access<br />
Type<br />
2.15 Appoint Board Attorney<br />
Jul 7, 2014 - USO 437 Board of Education Organizational Meeting 6:30 p.m.<br />
2. Opening Items<br />
Public<br />
Action<br />
Recommended<br />
Action<br />
Move Matthew Bergmann of Frieden, Unrein, and Forbes, be appointed Board of Education<br />
Attorney.<br />
According to KSA 72-8205, the Board may be provided legal counsel at district expense.<br />
Matthew Bergmann, Frieden, Unrein and Forbes, is currently the Board Attorney. His standard fee is $150/hour and<br />
he will be available for court hearings, due process hearings, contract review, telephone consultations, etc. His<br />
services are subject to approval by the Board on an annual basis.<br />
Subject<br />
Meeting<br />
Category<br />
Access<br />
Type<br />
2.16 Petty Cash<br />
Jul 7, 2014 - USO 437 Board of Education Organizational Meeting 6:30 p.m.<br />
2. Opening Items<br />
Public<br />
Action<br />
Recommended<br />
,Action<br />
Move the Board of Education approve establishing petty cash funds as presented.<br />
Pursuant to KSA 72-8208, which allows school boards to adopt separate resolutions specifying the general purpose for<br />
which a petty cash fund is to be established, the amount of money to be maintained in the fund up to $1,500<br />
,maximum, and the school district employee responsible for administering the fund. (Petty cash funds are to be used<br />
for making expenditures for school district purchases in emergencies.)<br />
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IWRMS<br />
11$30o.oo1Indian Hills<br />
Elementary<br />
Jay Shideler<br />
I $200.oo/<br />
Elementary<br />
$100.00<br />
$100.00
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Tallgrass/Pathways<br />
Learning Ctr.<br />
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Pauline<br />
$150.00 1<br />
South<br />
Intermediate<br />
Wanamaker<br />
Auburn Elementary $100.00<br />
Farley Elementary<br />
Pauline<br />
Central<br />
Elementary<br />
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Shuler<br />
$100.001 Education<br />
!Center<br />
$100.00<br />
$100.00<br />
$100.00<br />
$500.00<br />
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Subject<br />
Meeting<br />
Category<br />
Access<br />
Type<br />
Recommended<br />
Action<br />
2.17 Designate Kansas Public Employees Retirement System Agent<br />
Jul 7, 2014 - USO 437 Board of Education Organizational Meeting 6:30 p.m.<br />
2. Opening Items<br />
Public<br />
Action<br />
Move Bruce Stiles be designated the Kansas Public Employees Retirement System Agent.<br />
Subject<br />
Meeting<br />
Category<br />
Access<br />
Type<br />
Recommended<br />
Action<br />
2.<strong>18</strong> Designate Compliance Coordinator<br />
Jul 7, 2014 - USO 437 Board of Education Organizational Meeting 6:30 p.m.<br />
2. Opening Items<br />
Public<br />
Action<br />
Move the Executive Director of Teaching and Learning be designated the Compliance<br />
Coordinator for federal anti-discrimination laws including Title VI, Title VII, Title IX and<br />
Section 504.<br />
Subject<br />
Meeting<br />
Category<br />
Access<br />
Type<br />
Recommended<br />
Action<br />
2.<strong>19</strong> Appoint Hearing Officer for Free and Reduced Priced Meal Application<br />
Appeals<br />
Jul 7, 2014 - USD 437 Board of Education Organizational Meeting 6:30 p.m.<br />
2. Opening Items<br />
Public<br />
Action<br />
Move Dr. Brenda S. Dietrich be appointed the district's Hearing Officer for Free and Reduced<br />
Priced Meal Application Appeals.<br />
Subject<br />
Meeting<br />
Category<br />
Access<br />
2.20 Appoint Food Service Representative<br />
Jul 7, 2014 - USO 437 Board of Education Organizational Meeting 6:30 p.m.<br />
2. Opening Items<br />
Public
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Center:<br />
Ed Raines, Principal;<br />
Kyle Reed, Associate Principal;<br />
Kyle Ellis, Assistant Principal;<br />
Chris Ridley, Assistant Principal;<br />
Linda Thornburgh, Assistant Principal;<br />
Kelly Younger, Assistant Principal;<br />
Penny Lane, Athletic/Activities Director;<br />
Jaime Callaghan, Principal;<br />
Washburn Rural Middle School:<br />
Gerald Meier, Principal;<br />
Mark Koepsel, Assistant Principal;<br />
Michael Stice, Assistant Principal;<br />
Auburn Elementary:<br />
Melinda Patterson, Principal;<br />
Farley Elementary:<br />
Dr. Marcy Cassidy, Principal;<br />
Indian Hills Elementary:<br />
Jim McDaniel, Principal;<br />
Jay $hideler Elementary:<br />
Jeff Freeman, Principal;<br />
Pauline Central Primary:<br />
Alan Hageman, Principal;<br />
Pauline South Intermediate:<br />
Chris Holman, Principal;<br />
Wanamaker Elementary:<br />
Marc Sonderegger, Principal.<br />
Subject<br />
Meeting<br />
Category<br />
Access<br />
Type<br />
2.22 Designation of School Attendance Officers<br />
Jul 7, 2014 - USO 437 Board of Education Organizational Meeting 6:30 p.m.<br />
2. Opening Items<br />
Public<br />
Action
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Recommended<br />
Action<br />
Move individuals in the Auburn-Washburn Unified Schoof District be appointed Schoof<br />
Attendance Officers:<br />
Washburn Rural High School, Washburn Rural Alternative High School, Tallgrass, Pathways<br />
Learning Center:<br />
Ed Raines, Principal;<br />
Kyle Reed; Associate Principal;<br />
Kyle Ellis, Assistant Principal;<br />
Chris Ridley, Assistant Principal;<br />
Linda Thornburgh, Assistant Principal;<br />
Kelly Younger, Assistant Principal;<br />
Jaime Callaghan, Principal;<br />
Washburn Rural Middle School:<br />
Gerald Meier, Principal;<br />
Mark Koepsel, Assistant Principal;<br />
Michael Stice, Assistant Principal;<br />
Auburn Elementary:<br />
Melinda Patterson, Principal;<br />
Farley Elementary:<br />
Dr. Marcy Cassidy, Principal;<br />
Indian Hills Elementary:<br />
Jim McDaniel, Principal;<br />
Jay Shideler Elementary:<br />
Jeff Freeman, Principal;<br />
Pauline Central Primary:<br />
Alan Hageman, Principal;<br />
Pauline South Intermediate:<br />
Chris Holman, Principal;<br />
Wanamaker Elementary:<br />
Marc Sonderegger, Principal.<br />
Pursuant to KSA 72-1113(a), as amended, each board of education must designate one or more employees who shall<br />
be responsible for reporting to the Department of Children and Families, all cases of children who are less than 13<br />
years of age and not attending school. Designated employees must also report to the appropriate county or district<br />
attorney all cases of children who are 13 or more years of age but less than <strong>18</strong> years of age and not attending school.<br />
The suggested individuals in the Auburn-Washburn Unified School District to be appointed School Attendance Officers<br />
are listed below.<br />
Washburn Rural High School, Washburn Rural Alternative High School, Tallgrass, Pathways Learning Center<br />
Ed Raines, Principal;<br />
Kyle Reed, Associate Principal;<br />
Kyle Ellis, Assistant Principal;<br />
Chris Ridley, Assistant Principal;<br />
Linda Thornburgh, Assistant Principal;<br />
Kelly Younger, Assistant Principal;<br />
Jaime Callaghan, Principal;<br />
Washburn Rural Middle School:<br />
Gerald Meier, Principal;<br />
Mark Koepsel, Assistant Principal;<br />
Michael Stice, Assistant Principal;<br />
..) Auburn Elementary:<br />
)Melinda Patterson, Principal;<br />
u Farley Elementary:<br />
VDr. Marcy Cassidy, Principal;<br />
)Indian Hills Elementary:<br />
.JJim McDaniel, Principal;<br />
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Jay Shideler Elementary:<br />
Jeff Freeman, Principal;<br />
Pauline Central Primary:<br />
Alan Hageman, Principal;<br />
Pauline South Intermediate:<br />
Chris Holman, Principal;<br />
Wanamaker Elementary:<br />
Marc Sonderegger, Principal.<br />
Subject<br />
Meeting<br />
Category<br />
Access<br />
2.23 Appoint Emergency Communications Manager<br />
Jul 7, 2014 - USD 437 Board of Education Organizational Meeting 6:30 p.m.<br />
2. Opening Items<br />
Public<br />
Type<br />
Recommended<br />
Action<br />
Action<br />
Move the Assistant Director of Operations be appointed the contact for our district to the<br />
Emergency Information System.<br />
The Shawnee County Emergency Communications Division of Emergency Management would like us to appoint a<br />
contact person for the Emergency Information System in Shawnee County.<br />
Subject<br />
Meeting<br />
Category<br />
Access<br />
Type<br />
2.24 Appoint Freedom of Information Officer<br />
Jul 7, 2014 - USD 437 Board of Education Organizational Meeting 6:30 p.m.<br />
2. Opening Items<br />
Public<br />
Action<br />
Recommended<br />
Action<br />
Move Dr. Brenda S. Dietrich be appointed the Freedom of Information Officer and that the<br />
cost to get copies of public documents will be .10 (ten) cents per page plus postage.<br />
In accordance with the Kansas Open Records Act (KORA), we are to appoint a Freedom of Information Officer.<br />
Subject<br />
Meeting<br />
Category<br />
Access<br />
Type<br />
Recommended<br />
Action<br />
2.25 Appoint Custodians of Records<br />
Jul 7, 2014 - USD 437 Board of Education Organizational Meeting 6:30 p.m.<br />
2. Opening Items<br />
Public<br />
Action<br />
Move the Clerk of the Board and all Building Principals be appointed as the custodians of<br />
records.<br />
Subject<br />
Meeting<br />
Category<br />
Access<br />
2.26 Appoint Purchasing Agent<br />
Jul 7, 2014 - USD 437 Board of Education Organizational Meeting 6:30 p.m.<br />
2. Opening Items<br />
Public<br />
1n1?
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Type<br />
Action<br />
Recommended Move Bruce Stiles, Director of Business Services, be appointed Purchasing Agent.<br />
Action<br />
As per BOE Policy DJE, the Board is required to appoint a purchasing agent.<br />
Subject<br />
Meeting<br />
Category<br />
Access<br />
Type<br />
2.27 Appoint Contact Person for Governmental Relations Network<br />
Jul 7, 2014 - USD.437 Board of Education Organizational Meeting 6:30 p.m.<br />
2. Opening Items<br />
Public<br />
Action<br />
Recommended Move Jim Gartner be appointed as the official contact person for GRN.<br />
Action<br />
The Kansas Association of School Boards would like to have a contact for the Governmental Relations Network.<br />
Subject<br />
Meeting<br />
Category<br />
Access<br />
Type<br />
Recommended<br />
Action<br />
2.28 Designate Foundation BOE Representative<br />
Jul 7, 2014 - USO 437 Board of Education Organizational Meeting 6:30 p.m.<br />
2. Opening Items<br />
Public<br />
Action<br />
Move David Hines be designated as the Foundation BOE Representative.<br />
Subject<br />
Meeting<br />
Category<br />
Access<br />
Type<br />
Recommended<br />
Action<br />
2.29 Appoint BOE Members for Negotiations Team<br />
Jul 7, 2014 - USD 437 Board of Education Organizational Meeting 6:30 p.m.<br />
2. Opening Items<br />
Public<br />
Action<br />
Move Darren Haddock and Harold Houck be appointed as the BOE Representatives and Tom<br />
Bruno be appointed as the Alternate Representative for the Negotiations Team.<br />
Subject<br />
Meeting<br />
Category<br />
Access<br />
Type<br />
2.30 Appoint BOE Members for Budget Sub-Committee<br />
Jul 7, 2014 - USD 437 Board of Education Organizational Meeting 6:30 p.m.<br />
2. Opening Items<br />
Public<br />
Action<br />
'Recommended Move Jim Gartner and David Hines be appointed as the BOE Representatives for the Budget<br />
Action Sub-Committee .<br />
Subject<br />
.J<br />
.) Meeting<br />
2.31 Appoint BOE Members for Capital Outlay Sub-Committee<br />
Jul 7, 2014 - USO 437 Board of Education Organizational Meeting 6:30 p.m .<br />
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062514 Minutes.pdf {152 KB)<br />
Subject<br />
Meeting<br />
Category<br />
Access<br />
3.02 Total Bills<br />
Jul 7, 2014 - USD 437 Board of Education Organizational Meeting 6:30 p.m.<br />
3. Disposition of Business by Consent<br />
Public<br />
Type<br />
Action (Consent)<br />
Recommended Move the Board of Education approve payment of bills in the amount of $46,113.41.<br />
Action<br />
The bill listing for July 7, 2014 is attached.<br />
File Attachments<br />
3.02 bills.pdf (44 KB)<br />
Subject<br />
Meeting<br />
Category<br />
Access<br />
Type<br />
3.03 Classified Resignations/Terminations/Retirements<br />
Jul 7, 2014 - USD 437 Board of Education Organizational Meeting 6:30 p.m.<br />
3. Disposition of Business by Consent<br />
Public<br />
Action (Consent)<br />
Recommended<br />
Action<br />
Move the Board of Education approve the classified resignations as listed.<br />
CLASSIFIED RESIGNATIONS<br />
Stephen Davis, Summer Computer Tech @ Shuler Education Center<br />
Brandt Becker, Bus Driver @ District-Wide<br />
CLASSIFIED RETIREMENTS<br />
None<br />
CLASSIFIED TERMINATIONS<br />
'None<br />
Subject<br />
JMeeting<br />
J Category<br />
Access<br />
J<br />
Type<br />
3.04 <strong>New</strong> Classified Personnel<br />
Jul 7, 2014 - USD 437 Board of Education Organizational Meeting 6:30 p.m.<br />
3. Disposition of Business by Consent<br />
Public<br />
Action (Consent)<br />
Recommended Move the Board of Education approve the new classified personnel as listed.<br />
, l<br />
"'Action<br />
J NEW CLASSIFIED HIRES<br />
Carly Rasmussen, Summer Textbook Inventory @ Shuler Education Center<br />
Shelle Peek, Special Education Paraeducator@ Washburn Rural Middle School<br />
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Drew Brancaccio, SMH Paraeducator@ Farley Elementary School<br />
NEW CLASSIFIED TRANSFERS<br />
None<br />
Subject<br />
Meeting<br />
Category<br />
Access<br />
3.05 Certified Resignations/Retirements<br />
Jul 7, 2014 - USD 437 Board of Education Organizational Meeting 6:30 p.m.<br />
3. Disposition of Business by Consent<br />
Public<br />
Type<br />
Action (Consent)<br />
None to report at this time.<br />
Subject<br />
Meeting<br />
Category<br />
Access<br />
3.06 <strong>New</strong> Certified Personnel<br />
Jul 7, 2014 - USD 437 Board of Education Organizational Meeting 6:30 p.m.<br />
3. Disposition of Business by Consent<br />
Public<br />
Type<br />
Action (Consent)<br />
None to report at this time.<br />
Subject<br />
Meeting<br />
Category<br />
Access<br />
Type<br />
3.07 Destruction of Financial Records<br />
Jul 7, 2014 - USO 437 Board of Education Organizational Meeting 6:30 p.m.<br />
3. Disposition of Business by Consent<br />
Public<br />
Action (Consent)<br />
Recommended<br />
Action<br />
Move the Board of Education approve destruction of records as presented.<br />
As is our practice, on an annual basis I am requesting permission to have the following records sent out to be<br />
destroyed:<br />
IMau_al Chee Copie _J2009 I<br />
Computer Check Copies 2009<br />
Payroll Runs 2009<br />
!cancelled Check--<br />
_J 2009<br />
!Purchase Orders and invoices<br />
j2009<br />
Subject<br />
Meeting<br />
Category<br />
Access<br />
3.08 Trash Service Renewal<br />
Jul 7, 2014 - USO 437 Board of Education Organizational Meeting 6:30 p.m.<br />
3. Disposition of Business by Consent<br />
Public<br />
1A/?'t
Recommended<br />
Action<br />
Presenter: Bruce Stiles<br />
Move the Board of Education approve the authorized signers as listed.<br />
Annually we need to reauthorize the signers for all of the accounts in the district for all of our bank accounts as noted<br />
below. These authorized signers would be named at the financial institution at the time an account is opened. This<br />
authorization is for all current financial institutions and any that might be added during the year.<br />
District wide checking (signing via imprint-all three required)<br />
• Board President<br />
• Board Clerk<br />
• Board Treasurer<br />
District wide investments (done via wire/ACH)<br />
• Board Treasurer<br />
• Board Assistant Treasurer<br />
• Board Clerk<br />
Checking for High School/Middle School<br />
• Building Principal<br />
• Building Assistant Principals/Activity/Athletic Director<br />
• Building Head Secretary<br />
• Building Bookkeeper<br />
• Board Treasurer<br />
Checking for Elementary Schools<br />
• Building Principal<br />
• Building Head Secretary<br />
• Board Treasurer<br />
The banks authorized for all accounts were approved earlier in the meeting and any investment banks not currently<br />
approved will be requested as authorized at the time of bid.<br />
If you have questions, please contact me.<br />
Subject<br />
Meeting<br />
Category<br />
Access<br />
Type<br />
6.07 Approve Storage and Security Solution for Chromebooks<br />
Jul 7, 2014 - USD 437 Board of Education Organizational Meeting 6:30 p.m.<br />
6. Action Items<br />
Public<br />
Action<br />
Recommended Move the Board of Education approve the purchase of 45 computer carts from Jar Systems<br />
Action for the cost of $114,660.<br />
Presenter: Patrick Clear<br />
Bids for laptop storage were solicited to store and protect the recently purchased Chromebooks, and provide<br />
storage for future devices. Funding for this purchase will come from existing capital outlay allocations and is less<br />
than expected.<br />
The carts had to meet a list of requirements including housing all current district laptop models including iPods.<br />
Jar Systems provided the sole bid that met all specifications.<br />
Earthwalk - Did not meet specifications; shelves are fixed and not on slides.<br />
Spectrum - Did not meet specifications; the 2 sides of the cart are not keyed separately.<br />
Jar Systems - $114,660
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7. Communications<br />
Subject<br />
Meeting<br />
Category<br />
Access<br />
7.01 No Items for Communications<br />
Jul 7, 2014 - USO 437 Board of Education Organizational Meeting 6:30 p.m.<br />
7. Communications<br />
Public<br />
Type<br />
8. Other Business - Executive Session<br />
Subject<br />
Meeting<br />
Category<br />
Access<br />
8.01 Executive Session - (#3)-Matters relating to employer-employee<br />
negotiations whether or not in consultation with the representative or<br />
representatives of the body or agency.<br />
Jul 7, 2014 - USO 437 Board of Education Organizational Meeting 6:30 p.m.<br />
8. Other Business - Executive Session<br />
Public<br />
Type<br />
Discussion<br />
Executive Content<br />
The agenda for the 4th Negotiations session scheduled for 5:00 p.m. on Monday, July 7th, is attached.<br />
Darren, Harold and Tom will update you on this session.<br />
Executive File Attachments<br />
Agenda #4 July 7, 2014.pdf (5 KB)<br />
Subject<br />
Meeting<br />
Category<br />
Access<br />
8.02 Executive Session-(#5)-Matters relating to actions adversely or favorably<br />
affecting a person as a student, patient or resident of a public institution, except<br />
that any such person shall have the right to a public hearing if requested by that<br />
person.<br />
Jul 7, 2014 - USO 437 Board of Education Organizational Meeting 6:30 p.m.<br />
8. Other Business - Executive Session<br />
Public<br />
Type<br />
Action<br />
Executive Content<br />
We have received additional requests from three families for List A. The first out of district family will be adopting<br />
two children and will have the students by the time school starts in August. Their own daughter was approved to<br />
continue attending IH in June. Mr. McDaniel is aware of this situation and recommends approval. The other two<br />
requests admin. is recommending to wait list because of class size considerations until enrollment is completed in<br />
August. The requests and spreadsheet are attached.<br />
There are 4 more requests for List B. These families have either experienced a change in living arrangment or<br />
may be moving out of the district before school starts. We have confirmed with the building principals they would<br />
recommend approval to return. The List B spreadsheet is attached.<br />
One more request for List B came in Monday afternoon. It is for a 5th grade student who has been attending FE,<br />
J however, the family recently moved to the PS attendance area. The family is requesting the student be allowed to<br />
1<br />
continue attending FE. The student is in good standing so Admin. would recommend approval. The request, List<br />
B, no. 413, is attached.
Appendix C
Purchase Cards {Visa}: The district provides a limited number of purchase cards for each<br />
building. This allows purchases to be made tax-free using a credit card. The savings in paperwork<br />
is a plus for the buildings and the district. There are very strict regulations regarding this process<br />
which can be found in Appendix H.<br />
E<br />
Purchasing Card Procedures<br />
s<br />
-SP<br />
1 PURPOSE<br />
To establish a methodology and to define the limits and responsibility for use of District<br />
issued purchasing cards provided to certain personnel in order to make purchase of<br />
goods required by the District.<br />
2 APPLICABILITY<br />
This procedure is specifically applies to Administrators, and their Designee, who have<br />
issued purchasing cards.<br />
3 ATTACHMENTS<br />
4 DEFINITIONS<br />
Request for Multiple Purchasing Cards<br />
Request for Single Purchasing Card<br />
Authorization for Purchasing Card Use<br />
List of Merchants Blocked<br />
Statement of Questioned ltem(s)<br />
Card Destruction Notice<br />
Procurement Card Remittance Form<br />
Sample Requisition<br />
Accessing Individual Statement<br />
Activity Fund<br />
Administrator<br />
Card<br />
Card Holder<br />
Card Owner<br />
Funds at the schools or education center for students,<br />
principal or related support activities.<br />
Superintendent, Assistant Superintendent, Director, or<br />
Principal at a school<br />
Purchasing card; credit card issued to a person in the<br />
District; the card has limits in dollars and on vendors.<br />
District personnel who have been issued a purchasing<br />
card, carries the card at all times, and who is authorized<br />
to make purchases in accordance with these<br />
procedures.<br />
District personnel who have been issued a purchasing<br />
card, obtained their card from Administrator/Designee<br />
for each use, and are authorized to make purchases in<br />
accordance with these procedures.
Card holder<br />
Cut-off Date<br />
Designee<br />
District<br />
Monthly Limit<br />
PO<br />
Requisition<br />
Individual Statement<br />
Control Account<br />
Statement<br />
Transaction<br />
Vendor<br />
References Cardholder and/or Card Owner<br />
Date of Statement cut-off, see Calendar of Cutoff Dates,<br />
Attachment 3.8.<br />
The person the Administrator designates to handle<br />
specified card tasks.<br />
De Soto District Schools; Unified School District #232,<br />
Johnson County, KS<br />
This is a dollar limit per month established for each<br />
cardholder.<br />
District purchase order.<br />
Document generated at site to request payment of bill<br />
from district office.<br />
This is the monthly listing of all transactions by the<br />
Cardholder, issued by the bank.<br />
The monthly listing of all transactions by all Cardholders,<br />
totaled by Cardholder and for group, issued by the bank.<br />
The act of making a purchase with the purchasing card.<br />
A company from which the District is purchasing<br />
materials and/or equipment or services under the<br />
provisions of this procedure.<br />
5<br />
PROCEDURES<br />
5.1<br />
INTRODUCTION<br />
This program is being established in order to provide a more expedient procedure of purchasing<br />
goods and to reduce paperwork and handling costs. By using purchasing cards, the traditional<br />
purchasing/payment cycle is greatly reduced. Those employees who have been issued<br />
purchasing cards may now initiate transactions in person or by telephone, within the limits of this<br />
procedure, and receive goods. Payments to vendors are made via the bank card settlement<br />
system. The District will make monthly settlements with the bank.<br />
5.2 RECEIVING A PURCHASING CARD<br />
Administrators may propose personnel to be Cardholders by completing the request for<br />
purchasing card (use Request of Multiple Purchasing Cards or Request for Single Purchasing<br />
Card). The request is to be forwarded to the Business Office for final approval and processing.<br />
Upon receipt, review and approval of the request form, the business office will notify the bank.<br />
The proposed Cardholder shall be issued a copy of this procedure and shall be required to<br />
acknowledge (sign) the Authorization for Purchasing Card Use form, attached, indicating that the<br />
Cardholder understands the procedures, restrictions, and responsibilities associated with the<br />
card.<br />
5.3 AUTHORIZED PURCHASING CARD USE<br />
The unique purchasing card that the Cardholder receives has their name embossed on it and<br />
shall ONLY be used by the Cardholder. NO OTHER PERSON IS AUTHORIZED TO USE THE<br />
CARD. The Cardholder may make transactions on behalf of others in their department. However,<br />
the Cardholder is responsible for business validity of use of their card.
Use of the purchasing card shall be limited to the following conditions:<br />
The total value of a transaction shall not exceed a Cardholder's Monthly Purchase Limit<br />
assigned by the Administrator and as stipulated on the Cardholders Authorization for<br />
Purchasing Card Use form. A purchase WILL NOT be split into multiple transactions to<br />
stay within the Monthly Purchase Limit. The purchases for the month shall not exceed<br />
their Monthly limit.<br />
The items that may be purchased by using the card are limited by Section 5.4. The use of the<br />
purchasing card provides an additional method of payment, not additional budget authority.<br />
5.4 UNAUTHORIZED PURCHASING CARD USE<br />
The purchasing card may be used for all purchases less than $1,000, except as stipulated on the<br />
List of Merchants Blocked.<br />
The card is to be used by the person it is issued to and can ONLY be used to pay for approved<br />
De Soto District Schools business or Activity Fund expenses. The card is NOT to be used for any<br />
personal or unauthorized purchases. Any such use will require immediate reimbursement and<br />
may result in disciplinary action which may include dismissal.<br />
5.5 MAKING A PURCHASE<br />
Whenever making a purchase with the purchasing card, the Cardholder will check as many<br />
sources of supply as reasonable for the situation to assure best price and delivery. Be certain to<br />
have district discounts applied where applicable; i.e., United Office, Hoovers, School Specialty.<br />
How to make a Purchase<br />
Once a vendor is designated and that vendor confirms that an item is available, meets the<br />
specification and delivery requirements, etc.<br />
a) Confirm that the vendor agrees to charge the purchasing card.<br />
• The first time you use the card at a vendor, confirm that your card is approved to<br />
charge from that vendor by providing the card (or card number for phone orders) and<br />
have the vendor verify it with VISA. Generally, this .can be done at the Customer<br />
Service counter. While at the Customer Service counter, inquire about the procedure<br />
for checking out with tax exempt purchases.<br />
b) Advise the vendor that the District is tax exempt and will not pay Kansas or Missouri sales<br />
tax. The District's Kansas tax exempt status is shown on the face of the card. The<br />
cardholder will be responsible for reimbursi ng the district for any sales tax on supp<br />
and equipment.<br />
c) Provide the card, or card number on phone orders, to the vendor.<br />
d) For phone, fax or internet orders, it is extremely important a receipt is requested and<br />
received. You will be required to reimburse the district for ANY expense that does not<br />
have a receipt. All items should be received before you approve the payment.<br />
Administrator Approval<br />
The purchasing card is simply a tool to expedite the purchase of goods from a vendor, not<br />
circumvent communication between staff and administrator. In the event these privileges are<br />
abused, the card will be revoked.
Two options are available to Administrators to manage this system. An Administrator may:<br />
1. allow a Cardholder to retain the card and make any purchase that does not exceed the<br />
department's budget or a predetermined dollar amount. If Administrator/supervisor have<br />
an agreement to be able to spend a specific dollar amount over the course of the<br />
semester/year, it will not be necessary to receive authorization for each purchase made<br />
under that amount.<br />
2. retain all cards and they or their Designee hand them out once a purchase or activity is<br />
approved. The card and receipt is returned immediately.<br />
Limitations are at the discretion of each Administrator.<br />
Where to Use the Card<br />
Purchasing cards can be used anywhere VISA is accepted. The district has blocked certain<br />
vendors. See Attachment 3.7 for list of blocked merchants.<br />
5.6 CARDHOLDER RECORD KEEPING<br />
The Cardholder must keep the original sales documents (invoices, cash register tape, credit card<br />
slip, etc.) for all items. Print a copy of any internet orders and ask any phone vendors to fax you<br />
a receipt. A log of all transactions should be kept by the Cardholder. This log should include<br />
date, description of purchase, vendor, account number, amount and whether received.<br />
Documents MUST be neatly organized in log sequence to coincide with original sales documents.<br />
5.7 OUTLINE OF MONTHLY ACTIVITY<br />
Activity<br />
Monthly Statement<br />
Required Action by 22nd<br />
of the Month<br />
Procedure<br />
1. Individual Statement is<br />
accessed on-line and printed by<br />
Card holder.<br />
2. Control Statement and<br />
Individual Statements are received<br />
by Business Office.<br />
1. Cardholder reconciles card<br />
statement to log.<br />
2. Cardholder provides reconciled<br />
statement and log with original<br />
supporting sales documents to<br />
Designee.<br />
3. Designee verifies support (see<br />
Designee paragraph).<br />
4. Designee enters Requisition by<br />
the 24th of a month.<br />
5. Administrator approves the<br />
Requisition.<br />
6. The Requisition with attached
statements and original receipts<br />
should be sent to Accounts<br />
Payable.<br />
Role of the Administrator's Designee<br />
The Designee shall check the purchasing logs to the monthly statement and confirm at a<br />
minimum:<br />
• Receipts exist for each purchase.<br />
• The proper account number has been charged.<br />
• The goods were received or the services were performed.<br />
• The Cardholder has complied with the applicable procedures.<br />
The careful matching of complete support documents to the log and then to the statement is vital<br />
to the successful use of this program.<br />
Entering the Requisition<br />
The VISA bill is paid by entering one Requisition for each Administrator's location. The<br />
Requisition can be entered as soon as receipts are received, as long as your Administrator does<br />
NOT approve the Requisition before it is completed. List account numbers on the Requisition<br />
with the total amount to be charged to each individual account line. The account totals plus any<br />
check to cover Activity Fund expenses should equal the total of the Individual Statements for<br />
each Administrator's location.<br />
If Activity Fund expenses are charged, the total amount of Activity expenses for each Cardholder<br />
should be charged to the appropriate activity fund. A check for the sum of all charges to this<br />
account on a Requisition should be made payable to Card Center. This check is sent with the<br />
summary statement and support.<br />
Stapled to the Requisition should be the Individual Statements with the original receipts attached<br />
to each and any check to cover Activity Fund expenses charged. This bundle is then sent to<br />
Accounts Payable for processing as soon as possible. No copies need to be retained by<br />
Designee. All of this data is critical to provide audit substantiation.<br />
If the monthly statement cannot be reviewed at the time it is received, the Administrator is<br />
responsible for ensuring that a Requisition for the entire amount is completed. The entire<br />
statement should be charged to the Administrator's supply account. Then within 30 days all the<br />
support and statements must be submitted to the business office. The business office will<br />
process and make a joumal entry to distribute the amounts to the correct accounts.<br />
Administrator Approval<br />
The Administrator shall check the monthly statement and documentation of transactions and<br />
confirm that their Designee performed the above tasks.<br />
The Administrator shall approve the Requisition. The Administrator's approval of a monthly<br />
statement indicates that the Cardholders were authorized to make those purchases and those<br />
purchases were made in accordance with the applicable procedures.<br />
Returns
Appendix D
Administrator's Meeting Aaenda July 20,201 o<br />
Welcome<br />
Introduction of <strong>New</strong> Staff<br />
Superintendent Items - Craig Wilford<br />
1. Expectations<br />
o Expectations, Evaluation Document and T'1meline, and Chapter 3<br />
2. Strategic Plan 2007-2012<br />
o<br />
Year 3 Results, Objectives Update, Year 4 Specific Results<br />
o Action Steps: Strategy 1 Plan 3. Strategy 2 Plan 3, Strategy 3 Plan 4, Strategy 4 Plan 3,<br />
Strategy 4 Plan 4, Strategy 5 Plan 2. Strategy 7 Plan 3<br />
o<br />
o<br />
Mutual Expectations Form<br />
Strategic Plan Committee Assignments<br />
3. Strategic Plan Documents<br />
o<br />
Planning Process, Presentation Dates to BOE, Jrnpcrtant Dates. A,::tivities Refe;ence<br />
4. BOE Contact Information<br />
5. Dates for BOE Meetings and Admi11istraive Meetings. Locations for BOE meetings<br />
6. Picnic and Swim<br />
7. Staff Appreciation Breakfast: January 10th, 2011<br />
8. Administrator/BOE Pictures (Individual and group) - July 26, OHS Commons starting al 5:45pm<br />
9. Leadership Teams<br />
o<br />
Group Assignments<br />
Curriculum and Instruction Items - Charlene Laramore<br />
1. Data - Federal/State<br />
2. School tmprovement Plan by Oct 1, 2010<br />
3. PDC-emails will go out to let you know your budget.<br />
4. Kan-disc-Be sure that you are keeping this 1:c-to-date<br />
5. Site Council Members must include Sp. Ed. f o!<br />
6. District Assessment Schedule<br />
7. Grade Level/Dept. Meeting<br />
8. ELL
9. <strong>New</strong> Teachers-Cognitive Coaching/Mentors<br />
10. Communication - Instructional Coordinators<br />
Budget/Finance Items - Don Adkisson<br />
1. Budget Reductions/Enhancements<br />
2. Student Records<br />
3. Outstanding Student Account Items - Student Debt Collection<br />
4. Documents on Website<br />
Technology Items • Drew Lane<br />
1. Appropriate Content for District Server Storage<br />
2. Google Apps for Education<br />
3. Getting Help - Kaseya Trouble Ticket System<br />
4. Teacher Laptops - Expectations/Trading Laptops<br />
5. Forms for Network Access. Software Requests and Hardware Requests<br />
6. Guest Wireless Use/How to Gel Access/Cautions<br />
Special Services Items • Doug Anderson<br />
1. Referral Process - Referral ProceUures, Referr;:il Form<br />
2. SPEDS role in MTSS - MTSS Scenarios<br />
3. Collaboration Time During Late: Starts<br />
4. Administrators role at an IEP meeHng-Admin !EP Checklist FY 200- 1<br />
Selecting Kansas State Assessments - KAMM or Alt .!1..ssP.s1;1ent<br />
Encourage discussion regarding AccomrnodaUons/modifications<br />
Seeking clarification on Physical Restraint/Seclusion<br />
5. Revocation of consent<br />
6. Homeless. Homebound, and Home-bc::1sed Students - Info to Homeless Parent 2010<br />
Operations Items · Tom Snodgrass<br />
1. Worker Compensation - Work Cump Claim Packet<br />
2. Fire Marsha! Inspections - Fire Drill Form FY11, Fire Watch Log<br />
3. Energy Conservation<br />
Human <strong>Resource</strong> Items· Heather Bohaty<br />
1. Negotiations Update· Tenative <strong>18</strong>8 Agreement 2010-2011<br />
2. Meet and Confer, and Classified Handbooks<br />
3. DRC Membership<br />
4. Crisis Plan Crisis Team Information, Calling Tree, Draft Crisis Manual
Appendix E
Dear Staff Members:<br />
Shuler Education Center<br />
5928 SW 53rd Street<br />
Topeka, KS 6661o-9451<br />
785.339.4000<br />
785.339.4025 fax<br />
www.usd437.net<br />
Dr. Brenda S. Dietrich<br />
Superintendent<br />
Dr. Ann L. Matthews<br />
Executive Director<br />
Teaching & Learning<br />
Brian White, SPHR<br />
Executive Director<br />
Human <strong>Resource</strong>s<br />
& Operations<br />
Bruce Stiles, CPA<br />
Executive Director<br />
Business Services<br />
Martin Weishaar, APR<br />
Director of Communications<br />
The planning and preparation are nearing an end as we gear up for the start of<br />
another exciting school year -Washburn School District! We have many new<br />
faces among our teaching staff this year. For you newcomers, I hope you find<br />
USO 437 to be a warm and welcoming place that provides professional growth<br />
opportunities for you and fosters a sense of pride in all that we are<br />
accomplishing. This is the my 14'h year as Superintendent in Auburn-Washburn<br />
and I am very proud to be associated with such an energizing, collaborative,<br />
positive, and forward-thinking learning community.<br />
Each new school year brings a new set of challenges and opportunities. As we<br />
begin SY 2014-2015, we are in the midst of some budgeting issues created by the<br />
state's budget struggles. However, we always view those challenges as<br />
opportunities to be as efficient as possible while continuing to focus on providing<br />
an exceptional educational program for our students and a supportive working<br />
environment for our staff.<br />
For those who have been in the district awhile, you know I always remind you<br />
that the year ahead will be filled with extraordinary opportunities to make a<br />
difference in the life of a child and that even on your worst day, you are some<br />
child's best hope. What goes on in our classrooms is the single most important<br />
thing that goes on in our school district. It is a very powerful moment when a<br />
teacher enters his/her classroom and shuts the door. The results of what happens<br />
in that room is what determines our success or failure and we all have an<br />
important role to play ifwe are to guarantee high levels of learning for all<br />
students. We cannot underestimate the importance of our classified staff who are<br />
instrumental in creating the conditions for success that allow us to continue to be<br />
a very high-performing school district. Thanks to all of you for taking good care<br />
of our kids.<br />
Auburn-Washburn is a great school district and one of the best places you will<br />
find to work in your professional career because we have built a culture of<br />
respect and support for one another that translates into an organization that cares<br />
about its employees and cares about its customers ...... our students and their<br />
parents. We have terrific support from our Board of Education and our<br />
community and I truly believe that we have all the all students. I can't wait for<br />
school to start! Enjoy what remains of your summer break, and we will see you<br />
at WRHS in the gym on Wednesday, August 6'h at 8:00 a.m. for Opening<br />
Convocation. You won't want to miss it!!<br />
Sincerely,<br />
J \ .<br />
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August 2010<br />
Dear Blue Valley Colleague:<br />
Every August, we have the opportunity to come together as a staff at the All Staff<br />
Celebration. This is an exciting time in Blue Valley because it's the one day of the year<br />
when vve ca."1 aH g rther and take a moment to remember our common purpose and goals<br />
and celebrate how far we've come. I particularly love the All Staff Celebration because<br />
it's a day when we can reenergize for the year ahead. This year will be particularly<br />
important. As a staff, we have overcome some very challenging times during the last<br />
year. I am sincerely proud of how each of you responded in the face of financial<br />
difficulties. I think now, more than ever, it is vital for us to come together to focus on<br />
how each ofus makes Education Beyond Expectations possible in Blue Valley.<br />
On Friday, August l 3, we welcome our instructional staff members back for a day of<br />
building level and district professional development. On Monday, August 16, please join<br />
your Blue Valley colleagues and me at our annual All Staff Celebration. The program<br />
will be held at the United Methodist Church of the Resurrection, 13720 Roe Ave. in<br />
Leawood.<br />
Once again, due to budget constraints, we have limited our refreshments to coffee and<br />
water. I hope each of you is able to take time that day to reconnect with your colleagues<br />
beginning at 7:45 a.m. The door prize drawing begins at 8:15 a.m. Be sure that the blue<br />
slip included in this mailing is completed and deposited at the event - it will serve as<br />
your ticket for the drawings. Our program will follow at 8:30 a.m. Please remember that<br />
only bottled water is allowed in the sanctuary. In addition, as you might recall, parking<br />
can be tight at this event. If possible, please carpool with your colleagues and remember<br />
to only park in Church of the Resurrection parking lots.<br />
We have much to be proud of and to look forward to. Have a safe and enjoyable<br />
remainder of the summer. I look forward to seeing you August 16 at the All Staff<br />
Celebration.<br />
Sincerely,<br />
;c_7r<br />
Tom Trigg, Ed.D.<br />
Superintendent of Schools<br />
Office of the Superintendent<br />
15020 Metcalf Ave., P.O. Box 23901<br />
Overland Parle, Kansas 66283-0901<br />
(913) 239-4000 www.bluevalleykl2.org _Fax (913) 239-4150
To: All District Certified Staff<br />
From: Verneda Edwards, Executive Director of Curriculum and Instruction<br />
RE: District Professional Development Day<br />
Friday, August 13, 2010<br />
1 :00 - 3:30 p.m.<br />
The afternoon of August 13 th has been designated for district-level<br />
professional development activities. Certified staff members will meet with<br />
their District Coordinating Teachers and content-area and/or grade-level<br />
colleagues from across the district. Several buildings will host the activities<br />
for the day; please check the schedule below to see where you will report.<br />
Sessions will begin at 1 :00 and conclude at 3:30; refer to your<br />
building's schedule for the adjusted starting time for this day. We ask<br />
that you be in your assigned area (indicated on the chart) by 1 :00 p.m.<br />
Please check your district e-mail on the day you begin work in case there<br />
are any changes to locations.<br />
Parking may be tight, so car-pooling is recommended. Please e-mail the<br />
contact person if you have any questions.<br />
Enjoy the rest of your summer. We look forward to seeing you soon!<br />
General Information:<br />
All Counselors will remain in their buildings for scheduling purposes.<br />
Professional development will be scheduled during an alternate time.<br />
CAPS teachers - Donna Deeds has provided you with the needed<br />
information. If you have questions please contact her.<br />
6/21/10<br />
Education Services
Appendix F
electing the District <strong>New</strong>spaper<br />
In designating the official district newspaper for<br />
tJublication of official notices, the board of education must<br />
select a newspaper having general circulation in the district.<br />
. ."bis is defined in K.SA 64-101 as one that:<br />
• Is published at least weekly 50 times each year.<br />
• Is entered at_the post office in the school district of<br />
publication as periodical class mail.<br />
• Has general paid circulation on a daily, weekly,<br />
monthly or yearly basis in the school district.<br />
• Is not a trade, religious or fraternal publication.<br />
Is published in the school district publishing the<br />
official publications.<br />
The newspaper must have been published at least<br />
weekly 50 times per year for one year before a board can<br />
consider it a newspaper having general circulation in the<br />
.istrict.<br />
If there is no newspaper published in the school district,<br />
'le board may use a newspaper that is published in Kansas<br />
nd has general circulation in the school district.<br />
The Kansas Open Meetings Act<br />
In <strong>19</strong>72, the Kansas Legislature enacted the Kansas<br />
()pen Meetings Act (KOMA), which declares it to be the<br />
public policy of the state of Kansas that "meetings for the<br />
.mduct of governmental affairs and the transaction of<br />
·overnmental business be open to the public." Because of<br />
this legal requirement, all proceedings of public governing<br />
uodies must be open to the public. Since there are penalties<br />
,r violating provisions of this act, school board members<br />
-'ld superintendents must have a clear understanding of<br />
their duties under KOMA.<br />
It is important that boards of education comply with<br />
• .ie spirit and intent of KOMA, but it is imperative for<br />
1perintendents and clerks to advise their boards on how to<br />
+''1llow the letter of the KOMA law.<br />
To ensure the proceedings of public governing bodies<br />
are open to the public, KOMA requires a board of<br />
.... Jucation to:<br />
• Conduct its affairs nd transact its business in<br />
meetings that are open to the public.<br />
U • Refrain from talcing any action by secret ballot.<br />
Provide notice of the date, time and place of any<br />
regular or special meeting to anyone requesting such<br />
notice.<br />
• Make the agenda, if one is prepared, for any meeting<br />
available to anyone requesting the agenda.<br />
• Recess into executive session only for those reasons<br />
stated in the statute.<br />
Penalties<br />
Substantial civil penalties ofup to $500 per violation<br />
may be ordered against individual board members for<br />
violation of the Kansas Open Meetings Act. This does not<br />
mean that a specific meeting is one violation. Actually,<br />
several violations may occur in a single meeting. Because<br />
of the substantial penalty that may be involved, boards<br />
should familiarize themselves with the requirements of the<br />
law and, if in doubt, secure the advice of competent legal<br />
counsel to avoid the possibility of a penalty and injury to<br />
the reputation of the board implicit in any allegation the<br />
board has acted illegally.<br />
A violation of the Kansas Open Meetings Act may be<br />
grounds to oust or recall a board member. Courts usually<br />
construe statutes such as the Kansas Open Meetings Act<br />
in the light most favorable to the persons the statutes were<br />
designed to protect. Because the Kansas Open Meetings<br />
Act was enacted to protect the public's right to know, court<br />
decisions may be resolved in favor of the public and against<br />
the board of education.<br />
Definitions of a "Meeting"<br />
KOMA defines a "meeting" as "any gathering or<br />
assembly, in person or through telephone or any other<br />
medium for interactive communication by a majority of the<br />
membership of a body or agency subject to the act for the<br />
purpose of discussing the business or affairs of the body or<br />
agency."<br />
KOMA Requirements for Meeting<br />
To be a meeting subject to the KOMA requirements, the<br />
gathering must meet three conditions:<br />
1. It must include four or more board members.<br />
Because boards of education, by law, consist of seven<br />
members, four members constitute a majority.<br />
2. It must be for the purpose of discussing the business<br />
or affairs of the school board.<br />
3. It must be interactive communication.<br />
KOMA applies to all meetings of the board of education<br />
and to any meetings of subcommittees of the board.<br />
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) ihe lmpolicncs cf Policy<br />
Voting at Board Me!Stings<br />
I', T;,-e wi;tl'.:sn polici-e'3 ot the board orovide the conceotual and<br />
1 proctlcd ficmewor{ for cdministring the school di;tiict. Wel!-<br />
The law does not require voting to occur in a<br />
j wrltten policy ensures compliance with federal and state laws and ;· particular manner, but it does require; ...<br />
i s,.efa a foundation for fair end efficient school gov.emance. Written<br />
I policies:<br />
,,., ::::;, Binding action be taken in an open session of ,:-<br />
a meeting (the public must be able to see or ,,<br />
hear the vote);<br />
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j ::::;, Direct the superintendent => Provide for equal treatment<br />
Hlp clarify board-<br />
superintendent ralations<br />
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Inform everyone about how the<br />
board intends to operate<br />
Reduce ambiguity and<br />
confusion<br />
Give credence to board actions =><br />
=> Foster stability and continuity<br />
=> Give the public a means for<br />
evaluating board performance<br />
=> Save time and contribute to the<br />
board's efficiency<br />
=> Establish a legal record<br />
Can help disarm critics<br />
l Before taking beard action, research your own policies to be sure the<br />
I board is acting within the framework established by current policies and<br />
1 rules. Once adopted, policy becomes "the law of the district" and must<br />
be followed. Policy should be reviewed on a regular schedule.<br />
1<br />
I Ensure staff, students and patrons have easy access to board policies.<br />
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--; Four affirmative votes for the passage of any<br />
motion or resolution; ,.<br />
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.: => Abstaining votes be counted as having voted !,<br />
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"NO" on the issue. [If a board member has a ·}<br />
legal conflict of interest in voting on an issue 1 .<br />
he or she should declare the conflict and leave f<br />
the meeting when the vote occurs.] 1: <br />
t· The board president is entitled to vote on issues r,;<br />
;: like any other board member. ·'<br />
,1;, Voting by proxy or by secret ballot is not allowed. i:<br />
,t Paper ballots may be used, but they must be {'<br />
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signed by board members and maintained with the ,a·<br />
, minutes of the meeting. . •.<br />
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LOCAL CONTROL<br />
BOARD AUTHORITY AND DUTIES<br />
! "The board may transact all school district business and<br />
adopt policies that the board deems appropriate to perform<br />
its constitutional duty to maintain, develop and operate local<br />
public schools." K.S.A. 72-8205(e).<br />
BOARD OPERATIONS<br />
The board must:<br />
=> Meet at least one time per month<br />
=> Establish a calendar of meetings<br />
=> Elect a president and vice president<br />
FINANCES<br />
The board is responsible for the fiscal management of the<br />
school district.<br />
DISTRICT BUILDINGS & PROPERTY<br />
The board holds title to all school district property and may<br />
dispose of property in any manner it deems fit. The board<br />
may allow school district buildings to be used for community<br />
purposes and may adopt rules governing such use.<br />
PERSONNEL IVIA TTERS<br />
Tile board must:<br />
=> Appoint a superintendent, a clerk and a treasurer<br />
=> Evaluate the superintendent<br />
...., Adopt evaluation procedures for the evaluation of other<br />
licensed personnel<br />
=> Enter into professional negotiations with the teachers'<br />
union once a bargaining unit is recognized<br />
SOARD MEMBERS CAilJNOi:<br />
Special Meetings<br />
: A special meeting may be called by the board president, or by three<br />
• board members requesting the special meeting.<br />
Each board member is entitied to written notice ofthe time, date and<br />
purpose of the meeting at least two days before the meeting is to<br />
occur.<br />
=> A board member can waive his or her right to receive the written<br />
notice.<br />
=> This requirement applies only to board members. Those who have<br />
requested notice under KOMA are entitled to actual notice of the<br />
meeting within a reasonable time before the meeting occurs.<br />
Because special board meetings must be called for a specific purpose, :<br />
the agenda of a special meeting must not be amended to go beyond the :<br />
stated purpose. :<br />
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day of each<br />
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Important Dates<br />
Negotiations with teachers begin with the requlrẹd notice of<br />
items for discussion<br />
Date by which evaluai'ions should be completed for teachers<br />
or administrators who have been employed in the district<br />
/ three or more years<br />
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Date by which evaluations si1ould be completed for teachers<br />
or administrators. including the superintendent. in their first and<br />
second years of employment in. the district<br />
i Deadline for notifying teachers and administrators their<br />
j contracts will not be renewed<br />
St at u to ry dote at which school districts and teachers are<br />
deemed to be at impasse if an agreement In negotiations has<br />
not been reached<br />
=> Receive compensation I I July 1 Beginning o f _<br />
a ne _ _<br />
=:;, Be the superintendent, clerk or treasurer 1<br />
_<br />
I July<br />
The month in which the yearly organizational meeting of the<br />
=> Pay teachers who are not appropriately licensed<br />
j<br />
board must occur<br />
=:;, Enter into a contract as the lessor of a school bus<br />
-€<br />
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=> Permit inculcation of sectarian or religious doctrines<br />
I August 25 , The deadline fer a doptir.g the budget<br />
=> Commit prohibited practices under the negotiations law<br />
l Seotiember 20 I Count date for student enrollment<br />
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Appendix G
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ADMINISTRATORS'/PRINCIPALS' INITIAL GOALS MEITTNGS -Aug/September 2014<br />
Please sign up for a time that is convenient for you. This will be an initial meeting. Please bring a<br />
"draft" of your goals. Allow 1 hour for this meeting.<br />
Please call Denise at 339-4031 or e-mail her to set up your Goals Meeting.<br />
Monday, August 25 th<br />
Friday,August 29 th<br />
Tuesday, Sept. 2 nc1<br />
Thursday. Sept. 4 th<br />
5th<br />
Friday. Sept.<br />
Monday. Sept. 8th<br />
2:00 p.m.<br />
3:00 p.m.<br />
11:00 a.m.<br />
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SHULER EDUCATION CENTER<br />
5928 SW 53 rd Street· Topeka, KS 66610-9451 · (785) 339-4000 · 339-4025 (Fax)· www.usd437.net
American Assodation of<br />
School Administrators<br />
AASA <strong>New</strong> <strong>Superintendents</strong> E-Journal<br />
March 2007<br />
In the Trenches: Learning the Real District Story Through Visi_ting<br />
Schools<br />
BY JANE HAMMOND<br />
Jane Hammond distinguished herself in a succession of<br />
positions leading to the superintendency of Jefferson County<br />
School District (Colo.). After leaving that position, her<br />
contributions to the field have focused on leading important<br />
foundation initiatives and consulting throughout the country.<br />
Every new superintendent wonders:<br />
• Where do I begin?<br />
• What information do I need to know about the district to provide<br />
thoughtful, strategic leadership?<br />
• How do I learn enough about the district, its schools, and its people-<br />
students, staff, and community -- to lead in a way that earns their trust<br />
and respect?<br />
• How do I connect with the people I serve?<br />
As a new superintendent, you probably can make some general assumptions<br />
about what you need to do to be successful, such as work effectively with the<br />
governing board and improve instruction. However, to provide the most<br />
effective leadership, you must also have a deep understanding of the context<br />
of the district.<br />
It is important to learn about past events that shaped the present, the unique<br />
strengths and challenges of the district, and the community and staff<br />
expectations and hopes. Absent this knowledge, it is too easy to take actions<br />
that may at first seem fitting, but are not based on the deeper understanding<br />
of the district that is essential to providing effective, strategic leadership.<br />
You can gather information quickly about the district by talking to board<br />
members, senior leadership team members and key community leaders. But<br />
while their input is helpful, it is not enough. When new leaders encounter
Appendix H
TABLE OF CONTENTS<br />
ABOVE MHS Fly Girls (I to r) Kelsey McCandless, Morgan Kroll, Ashley Binder, McKenzie Mayta and Ashton Tracy were selected as nominees to receive All-American honors<br />
at the Emporia Elite Dance Camp this summer. Kroll was selected to receive the honor.<br />
COVER Superintendent Doug Powers helps as a bus para for the preschoolers last year during his Job-A-Month duties.<br />
11:1 SUPERINTENDENT'S MESSAGE<br />
1:1 Supt. Doug Powers shares about first year in<br />
district and goals for the upcoming school year.<br />
n SUPPORTERS<br />
liJ Learn how to support this school district and<br />
what organizations do to contribute.<br />
f!I SHINING STARS<br />
1:.1 Accomplishments by Maize students during<br />
the summer months.<br />
ffl NEWS NOTES<br />
W Meet your Teacher nights, new administrators,<br />
district receives Energy Award.<br />
IT.I MEET THE MEMBERS<br />
11:.1 Get to know the Board of Education members<br />
for the Maize School District.<br />
rl:I AROUND SCHOOL<br />
What Maize students are doing inside and outside<br />
of the classroom<br />
SUPERINTENDENT OF DISTRICT The Maize Messenger MAIZE USO 266<br />
SCHOOLS ADMINISTRATION is published three MISSION STATEMENT:<br />
Doug Powers Associate Superintendent times during the school The mission of the Maize<br />
Marsha Beard year by USD 266. If School District is to<br />
BOARD OF EDUCATION Business/Finance you have items for this guarantee all students<br />
President: Steve Williams publication, call Karen will acquire the critical<br />
Richard Stiverson Communications McDermott at the skills necessary for<br />
EDITED BY: Vice President: Karen McDermott Educational Support success through an<br />
Karen McDermott Bruce Nicholson Curriculum/ Assessments<br />
Center at (316) 722- innovative, academically<br />
Director of<br />
Cheryl Bolton<br />
Dr. Teresa San Martin<br />
0614. rigorous curriculum,<br />
Communications Amber Casement<br />
Food Service<br />
MAIZE USO 266<br />
facilitated by a visionary,<br />
LAYOUT BY:<br />
Julie Shrewsbury<br />
Nancy Hughbanks<br />
Educational Support progressive staff and an<br />
Human <strong>Resource</strong>s<br />
Kristi Latimer<br />
Arlan Suderman<br />
Center<br />
Deanna Gooch<br />
engaged community.<br />
Communications Wendi White<br />
Operations<br />
11611 W. 49th St. North<br />
Assistant<br />
James Baker Maize, Kansas 67101 Printed by City Print, Inc.<br />
DESIGNED BY:<br />
Clerk: Robin Brown<br />
Technology (316) 722-0614<br />
Mary McDermott Treasurer: Steve Williams Ramon Mosate www.usd266.com<br />
Fall 2010
Appendix I
2010 Commission Meeting<br />
June 29, 2009<br />
State Capitol Building, Room 545-N<br />
Destry Brown<br />
Superintendent of Schools, USD # 250 - Pittsburg<br />
Thank you for the opportunity to speak to you this morning. Because of the<br />
recommendations and direction from this commission, schools across this state have had<br />
resources available to them that had not been available in the past. I hope that together<br />
we can continue along the journey of ensuring that every child in this state receives a<br />
quality education.<br />
I consider it an honor to be able to tell you the story of our kids and our school district in<br />
Pittsburg. But please keep in mind that our story is not unique to our part of the state.<br />
The same story can be told about nearly every school district in the nine counties<br />
comprising the Southeast Corner of our state.<br />
The Pittsburg school district is the largest school district in Southeast Kansas. Our<br />
district encompasses 43 square miles in southeastern Crawford County. Our enrollment<br />
has been growing in recent years and is currently at 28<strong>19</strong> students. This is an increase of<br />
about 300 students in the last five years.<br />
Along with that growth, we have experienced some changes in the demographics of the<br />
students we serve in the district. Last year, 1,462, or 52% of our students qualified for<br />
free lunch, an increase of 350 students from 5 years ago. We have 434 special<br />
education students served through the Southeast Kansas Special Education Interlocal.<br />
This accounts for 15% of our student population and this number continues to increase in<br />
proportion to our poverty and enrollment. We also provided <strong>18</strong>9 children ELL services<br />
last year. This number has more than doubled in the last five years.<br />
Even through the growth and the changes in our district, our schools are achieving at very<br />
high standards. Our elementary schools are achieving at or near the Standard of
Excellence each year. Our middle and high schools are also doing very well but did not<br />
make Adequate Yearly Progress this year in our special education subgroup. I believe<br />
that this is possible because our teachers are doing an outstanding job of meeting the<br />
individual needs of our students. Our teachers are working harder and smarter than ever<br />
and our kids are achieving at higher levels every year.<br />
I also believe that we have been able to make this progress because of the increased<br />
funding for at-risk students using the number of students who qualify for free lunch<br />
and the high-density at-risk weighting. We have used this money to provide after<br />
school and summer school programs. We have hired additional personnel to work with<br />
students in our primary grades in the areas of reading and math with the goal of each<br />
child performing at grade level by the end of second grade. These funds have also<br />
allowed us to successfully implement the Multi-Tiered System of Support (MTSS) in<br />
all of our schools. We have also implemented a program that allows kids to take home<br />
meals to be eaten on the weekends and a summer feeding program at several locations<br />
around town. This summer, we are preparing approximately 600 meals for kids who<br />
come to the schools on a daily basis to eat breakfast and lunch.<br />
We are also using at-risk funds to implement all-day kindergarten next year throughout<br />
the district. All-day kindergarten is no longer an option in providing for the educational<br />
needs of the children in our school district. We have so many children who come to us<br />
without any prior preschool experiences. Some students enter kindergarten reading while<br />
others enter having not even seen a book. It is nearly impossible to close this gap during<br />
a half-day of kindergarten. Because of the increase in our community of students<br />
living in poverty, it is essential that we be able to provide an all-day kindergarten<br />
program that is fully funded by counting each kindergartner at 1.0 FTE.<br />
Access to quality preschool programs is also essential to meeting the educational<br />
needs of the students in our community. We need to be able to increase the number of<br />
slots for our at-risk preschools. Currently, we serve 48 children in the at-risk preschool<br />
programs in Pittsburg. This number needs to double in order to more adequately
provide preschool experiences for our children. Increasingly, we have more children<br />
with no social experiences prior to entering school. We also have seen a growing number<br />
of students who enter kindergarten needing mental health support because of the number<br />
and severity of traumatic episodes in their households. Having more access to quality<br />
preschool programs would help these students to transition into kindergarten more<br />
successfully.<br />
With our growing number of ELL students, we have needed to provide more language<br />
support services. Currently, our funds are limited because of the funding mechanism in<br />
place for counting those students. Our children coming to our schools speaking<br />
languages other than English have made tremendous progress. However, we are not<br />
able to provide the kind of support that we believe would most benefit these children<br />
because of the lack of funding. It would seem to me that that the fairest way to count<br />
our ELL students is through headcount with a weighting factor similar to At-Risk<br />
rather than counting their contact hours in an ELL program.<br />
Another funding mechanism that I believe could use some attention is the funding for<br />
student transportation. Currently, we receive transportation funding for students who<br />
live 2.5 miles or further from school. In Pittsburg, we transport nearly 1,000 students<br />
on a daily basis. Only about Yi of those students live at or beyond 2.5 miles. The other<br />
% live between one mile and 2.5 miles from school. Because of family economic factors<br />
and child safety, we have chosen to provide transportation to school at no charge to our<br />
families. We do this because it is what is best for kids. Many of our families work in<br />
jobs that require that they begin by 7:00 AM. Other families do not have reliable<br />
transportation to consistently take their children to school. On top of that, the<br />
infrastructure within our city has not provided sidewalks or safe crossings across major<br />
thoroughfares. By reducing the mileage from 2.5 to 1.0 or 1.5, we would be able to<br />
utilize resources that we are currently using for transportation and reallocate it to<br />
our schools for instructional purposes.
I appreciate that this commission has placed in its recommendations the need for<br />
educational reform through innovative and research-based programs. I believe that<br />
the MTSS and Professional Learning Communities initiative has helped to make a<br />
huge difference for many of our students and staff Unfortunately, as funds continue to<br />
diminish, it becomes more difficult to provide even the most basic educational programs<br />
for our children. Many districts are facing the need to make choices about whether to<br />
provide fine arts and vocational programs because of the lack of funds. I think that<br />
this only cheats our kids out of experiences that enrich their minds and their lives. Our<br />
state has always been a leader in the development and implementation of innovative<br />
programs. Presently, we are trying to retool our instruction to develop the skills of 21 51<br />
Century learners. As funds become less available, it becomes more difficult to provide<br />
training for our staff in order to do this successfully across the board. Our vocational<br />
programs need to be updated to meet the standards of business and industry in the<br />
future and the equipment and training for these programs is cost prohibitive under<br />
our current funding structure.<br />
Lastly, I would like to talk to you about health care. Many of our families do not have<br />
access to adequate health care services. We have large numbers of children who come<br />
to Kindergarten Roundup and have not had any of the immunizations that are required<br />
for entry into school. We have children who have health needs that go unmet because<br />
families are faced with making the choice between eating and going to the doctor. We<br />
have children with severe dental needs that largely go unmet. The solution for most<br />
families is to have teeth pulled because of the cost of repair. I have seen children sit in<br />
classrooms in such pain that they cannot concentrate or eat because of an infected tooth.<br />
Kids in poverty miss school frequently because of illness and many of their conditions<br />
are treatable if the families had access to adequate health care. I hope that the legislature<br />
will begin to plan for some type of health care program that can be accessed by<br />
everyone equally. This has a tremendous effect on attendance and achievement.<br />
As a state, we have made tremendous progress in the last five years. Our kids are<br />
achieving at levels that were unheard of prior to No Child Left Behind. I have seen
teachers and administrators provide for our kids in ways that I could never have<br />
imagined. I can assure you that every child who comes to school in Pittsburg is being<br />
loved and encouraged to do their very best. I am so proud of the accomplishments of the<br />
kids and the staff not only in Pittsburg and Southeast Kansas, but in every school across<br />
this state. I am a believer in the fact that things have been great in our school systems.<br />
But I also truly believe that the best is yet to come. Thank you for all that you do for<br />
Kansas kids and for listening to the story of my district this morning.
Superintendent's Remarks to Shawnee County Legislative Delegation<br />
Tuesday, December 12, 2012<br />
Dr. Brenda S. Dietrich<br />
Superintendent, USD 437<br />
Good Morning.<br />
Thank you for giving me the opportunity to visit with you today about<br />
Auburn-Washburn USD 437 and the 28,000 children in the five school districts<br />
in Shawnee County that depend on you and your fellow legislators to support<br />
their schools.<br />
My goal today is to share some facts with you and keep my remarks short.<br />
I have given you a map of the 5 districts in Shawnee County to give you some<br />
geographical perspective.<br />
You also have a fact sheet with demographic and financial comparisons from<br />
200 I, when I first arrived as Superintendent in Auburn-Washburn, and 2012.<br />
• Enrollment growth ( +934)<br />
• Number of schools (2)...... built a new elementary (Farley) and a special<br />
purpose school (Tallgrass) for Emotionally Disturbed students<br />
• Certified staff growth (+72)... 12 full day kindergarten teachers, staffed a<br />
new school, expanded elementary art, social workers, Title I staff at Pauline<br />
Schools, etc.<br />
• Special Needs ...large increases in some categories ... Autistic, Medically<br />
Fragile, Developmentally Delayed<br />
• Ethnicity ..... doesn't add up to 100% because we have slight increases in<br />
multi-ethnic and Pacific Islanders not shown. Diversity has definitely<br />
grown<br />
• Free Lunch students .... 10% in 2001 to 23% today.
• BSAPP .....less than what it was in 2001.<br />
• Assessed Valuation .... increases due mostly to Industrial Parks in district.<br />
• LOB ... increased to fund staff and operations over time. At maximum of<br />
30% for past 5 years.<br />
• Mill Levy .....less than 2001. .. has stayed relatively stable over 12 years<br />
Facts I would like you to balance against those changes ....<br />
1.) All districts are continuing to make progress in student achievement.<br />
2.) In Auburn-Washburn our district reading proficiency is 95.1 % and math is<br />
94.7%. Our graduation rate is 95.5%.<br />
3.) At risk students and families are increasing. The last census reported<br />
6, <strong>18</strong>2 female headed households with children under the age of <strong>18</strong> in our<br />
county. They are most likely living in poverty and the students receive free<br />
breakfasts and lunches at school.<br />
4.) We began a summer feeding program at Pauline South 2 years ago. We<br />
served 2,000 more students this summer than last summer. ... breakfast and<br />
lunch.<br />
We all take very good care of our kids ... making sure they succeed in<br />
school, but poverty is a huge dis-equalizer for our students. Our at-risk<br />
funds are necessary to see to those students' needs.<br />
5.) Increases in special education students with high needs are growing<br />
significantly. I have students in our medically fragile classrooms that have<br />
"end of life" plans, RN' s and LPN' s, and an array of specialized staff<br />
members with them throughout the day, including a seizure dog.<br />
6.) Consider making early childhood education and full-day kindergarten<br />
an investment in the future of Kansas. Research has proven that if you<br />
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want to increase your high school graduation rates, make sure everyone goes<br />
to a quality pre-school. Children in poverty rarely have access to a quality<br />
pre-school program.<br />
7.) Every dollar spent on early childhood education returns thousands of dollars<br />
to the economy because those youngsters are now our skilled workforce,<br />
contributing to higher tax revenues and relying less on government<br />
programs. Invest in our youngest students to grow the economy and<br />
grow jobs in Kansas.<br />
8.) Our 5 school districts infuse over $10 million a month in payroll for our<br />
employees. We help keep the economy stable in Shawnee County.<br />
9.) Auburn-Washburn has completed $67 million in bond projects. 95%, of<br />
those dollars have been spent with Topeka area<br />
companies .... construction, engineering,HV AC, roofing contractors,<br />
masons, etc.<br />
10. We keep small businesses in business. Auburn-Washburn spent $4<br />
million with local businesses last year. .... custodial supplies, fuel, office<br />
supplies, musical instruments, utilities, road work, lumber, paint, etc.<br />
11. We are tremendous recyclers ...... we recycle taxpayer dollars right back<br />
into the economy.<br />
We all want to work with you to keep our schools performing at the highest<br />
levels. Please keep public education as your top priority and call us and<br />
talk to us if you should have any questions. Thank you for your time.
Appendix J
µburn<br />
ashburn<br />
TO:<br />
FROM:<br />
SUBJECT:<br />
Dr. Terry Carney<br />
Kenny Estes<br />
Harold Houck<br />
Aaron Perry<br />
Dr. Brenda S. Dietrich<br />
Superintendent of Schools<br />
BOARD MEMBERSHIP INTEREST<br />
DA TE: January 28, 2009<br />
Thank you for your interest in serving the students of the Auburn-Washburn School District. I would like to<br />
invite you to attend our regularly scheduled Board of Education Meetings between now and the elections to see<br />
how our Board currently functions. The meetings all begin at 6:30 p.m. and are held at the Shuler Education<br />
Center, 5928 SW 53 rd Street.<br />
If you would like to meet with me or my staff to answer any questions you might have about the district or<br />
Board Member duties, I would be happy to meet with you. Please feel free to call me at 339-4030 or to visit<br />
with our Board President, Bill Sneed.<br />
The Board meetings in February and March are on the following dates:<br />
February 2<br />
February 16<br />
March 2<br />
March 23.<br />
I will ask the Clerk of the Board to send you an agenda in advance of the meetings so you know what will be<br />
discussed. Also, if you are successful in being elected, Kansas Association of School Boards (KASB) will offer<br />
a one day workshop for new board members on Saturday, June 20 1 \ here in Topeka. You may want to keep this<br />
date open.<br />
Please call if there is anything I can do for you.<br />
SHULER EDUCATION CENTER<br />
5928 SW 53 rd Street· Topeka, KS 66610-9451 · (785) 339-4000 · 339-4025 (Fax)· www.usd437.net
tomorr01,, :f citizens"<br />
Seaman Unified School District #345<br />
SEAMAN EDUCATION CENTER<br />
901 NW Lyman Road • Topeka, KS 66608-<strong>19</strong>00 • (785) 575-8600 • (785) FAX 575-8620<br />
www.usd345.com<br />
MS. SUSAN MILLER<br />
123 Lyman Rd<br />
TOPEKA KS 66617<br />
Dear Ms Miller:<br />
BOARD OF EDUCATION<br />
Frank Henderson<br />
l'realdent<br />
Susan Fowler-Hentzler<br />
Vice Preeldent<br />
James Adams<br />
James Andrews<br />
Mark Boyd<br />
Mike Lesser<br />
Fred Patton<br />
Thank you for filing as a candidate for the Scaman Board of Education.<br />
Please feel free to call my office to set up a time to come in to visit and ask<br />
questions regarding any item of particular interest to you. I am happy to<br />
help in any way I can and to make information available to you regarding<br />
school business. As you campaign, district patrons may ask questions of<br />
you. A visit to this office may assist you in preparation for this type of<br />
situation.<br />
In a general election all registered voters may vote for all positions. The<br />
general election will be held on April 7, 2009.<br />
Enclosed is a booklet entitled "So You Want To Be a School Board<br />
Member" 2009 Guide for Schoo] Board Candidates published by the<br />
Kansas Association of School Boards. The booklet contains helpful<br />
information a candidate needs to know as well as important dates for<br />
some workshop offerings.<br />
Again, thanks for taking the time to file and for your interest in the<br />
Seaman District.<br />
Sincerely,<br />
ADMINISTRATORS<br />
Mr. Mike Mathes, Ed.S.<br />
Superintendent<br />
Dr. Robert O. Balsters II, RSBA<br />
Deputy Supert.ntendcot<br />
Dr. Carolyn Orozco<br />
Aa,1,taot Sup,ertntendeot<br />
Mr. Craig Carter<br />
A.Nletant Curriculum &: Penooncl Director<br />
Mike Mathes Ed. S.<br />
Superintendent<br />
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A Tradition of Quality in Education Since <strong>19</strong>20<br />
Seaman High School, Lyman Learning Center, Seaman M,ddle School.<br />
Elmont, Logan. North Fairview. Pleasant Hill,<br />
Rochester, West Indianola Elementary Schools
Appendix K
SHULER<br />
EDUCATION<br />
CENTER<br />
5928 SW 53 rd Street<br />
Topeka, KS 66610-9451<br />
(785) 339-4000<br />
(785) 339-4025 (Fax)<br />
www.usd437.net<br />
Dr. Brenda S. Dietrich<br />
Superintendent<br />
Steve .Johnston<br />
Associate Superintendent<br />
Dr. Ann L. Elliott<br />
Director of Student Services<br />
Dr. Dennis R . .Johnson<br />
Director of Support Services<br />
Keith A. Love, CPA<br />
Director of Business Services<br />
Bruce Petersen<br />
Director of Human <strong>Resource</strong>s<br />
April 8, 2009<br />
Dr. Terry Carney<br />
6431 SW Bayshore Dr<br />
Auburn, KS 66402<br />
Dear Terry:<br />
It is a pleasure for me, on behalf of the USD 437 staff, to extend congratulations to you upon your election to<br />
the Auburn-Washburn Board of Education. We all look forward to working with you over the next four years<br />
and appreciate your willingness to be of service to the students and families of our school district.<br />
As mentioned previously, we invite and encourage you to attend all Board meetings. The Board Meetings for<br />
April are April 13 th and April 20 th . Prior to the April 20 th Board meeting, we will be touring Farley<br />
Elementary from 5:00-6:00 p.m. You are welcome to join us for that tour.<br />
In February, the district implemented BoardDocs - a paperless board packet system. You may access the<br />
information about the Board agenda by going to our website www.usd437.net, click on Board of Education and<br />
then BoardDocs Public Access. Until you officially take office, you will not be able to access the Board<br />
Members Only side where you would view the detail for Executive Session. Your first official Board<br />
meeting will be the Organizational Meeting on July 6 th . After July 1 5 \ you will be given a user ID and<br />
password in order to access the Board Members Only side of BoardDocs. A laptop will be provided for you at<br />
the Board meetings. If you have questions about any of the agenda items, please call.<br />
Board President Bill Sneed and I will ask you to come to a one hour orientation meeting to discuss<br />
Boardsmanship as it pertains to USD 437. It would be most beneficial if we could accomplish this in April.<br />
If you are available at 5:00 or 5:30 p.m. on April 16 th , we could visit with you about Board protocols at that<br />
time. Please call or e-mail me with your availability.<br />
Enclosed is the notice for a <strong>New</strong> Board Member Workshop on Saturday, June zo t \ at the KASB Office,<br />
1420 SW Arrowhead Road. The Clerk of the Board, who is also my secretary, Denise Taylor, has registered<br />
you. The Board has a budget that funds these workshops and it is most helpful for new Board members to<br />
experience this workshop. I will accompany you so if you have any questions, someone from the district is able<br />
to answer them for you. You are also invited to attend the KASB Regional Workshop at Silver Lake High<br />
School on May 7 th . An agenda is attached for both of these meetings. Let me know if you would like to be<br />
registered for the regional meeting on May J 1h . Please remember to take your oath of office in the next 10<br />
days at the Election Commissioner's Office.<br />
Washburn Rural High School • Washburn Rural Alternative High School • Tallgrass Student Learning Center<br />
Washburn Rural Middle School • Auburn Elementary • Indian Hills Elementary • .Jay Shideler Elementary<br />
Pauline South Intermediate • Pauline Central Primary • Wanamaker Elementary
April 8, 2009<br />
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Again, I extend my personal congratulations to you and offer any professional assistance that will allow you to<br />
be successful as a Board Member and will further our mutual goal of meeting the needs ofUSD 437's students.<br />
This is a great school district. Welcome aboard!<br />
Sincerely,<br />
Dr. Brenda S. Dietrich<br />
Superintendent<br />
cc:<br />
Bill Sneed, Board President
NEW BOARD MEMBER ORIENTATION MEETING<br />
March 15, 2013<br />
List of Handouts:<br />
1.) Organizational Chart of the District<br />
2.) BOE Organizational Meeting Agenda ..... July 8, 2013<br />
3.) BOE Member list with term dates and current committee assignments<br />
4.) Book: Key Work of School Boards<br />
5.) KASS Training .... <strong>New</strong> Board Member Workshop in Topeka on April 25 th .<br />
6.) Demographic Data Book<br />
7.) Negotiated Agreement<br />
8.) Employee Directory<br />
Topics:<br />
Oath of Office after elections<br />
Clerk of the Board<br />
Friday Brief<br />
BoardDocs and email<br />
Suspension letters<br />
Policy Manual<br />
Nepotism Policy<br />
Open Meetings Law and Exec. Session<br />
Tour of Buildings?
Unified School District No. 365<br />
Garnett • Greeley • Mont Ida • Westphalia<br />
Mission Statement<br />
With the fundamental belief that every student can learn, the primary purpose of Garnett<br />
Unified School District No. 365 is to provide each student the learning opportunity for<br />
him/her to establish a foundation for success, both now and in the future.<br />
Board of Education Candidate Orientation<br />
Thursday • February 10, 2005 • 7:00 p.m. • District Office<br />
The purpose of this orientation session is to:<br />
acquaint candidates with the duties and responsibilities of board service.<br />
increase each candidate's knowledge of the district's organizational structure and<br />
standard operating procedures.<br />
increase candidate's awareness of issues currently under consideration by the<br />
board.<br />
respond to questions and concerns.<br />
• • • • • Agenda • • • • •<br />
1.0 District Mission and Goals<br />
1.1 Why is it important to have district and school mission statements?<br />
1.2 What are the current goals of U.S.D. No. 365?<br />
How are the goals and strategic plan developed?<br />
When are the goals/ strategic plan reviewed and updated?<br />
How are the goals/ strategic plan evaluated?<br />
2.0 Organizational Structure<br />
2.1 What are the duties of the board of education as required by law?<br />
2.2 What is the organizational structure of U.S.D. No. 365?<br />
2.3 What is the role of a board of education versus the role of the district<br />
administration?<br />
2.4 What are the established lines of authority and channels of<br />
communication?<br />
How should a board member respond when listening to a concern or<br />
complaint from a district patron? a staff member?
When is it appropriate for a board member to contact a staff member?<br />
2.5 How am I as a board member kept informed between meetings?<br />
3.0 The Rules We Play By<br />
3.1 What are the laws and regulations by which Kansas schools are governed?<br />
How do I as a board member get answers to legal questions?<br />
3.2 Why are board policies important?<br />
How are board policies made?<br />
How are board policies changed?<br />
3.3 What is the Negotiated Agreement ?<br />
How does the negotiations process work?<br />
What happens if the board and teachers cannot reach an agreement?<br />
4.0 Board Meetings<br />
4.1 When? Where? How often? How long?<br />
4.2 What's are the legal requirements for conducting the board's business?<br />
4.3 How is the agenda developed?<br />
How do I as a board member place an item on the agenda?<br />
What if a patron wants me to get something on the agenda?<br />
4.4 How do I keep up with issues under consideration by the board?<br />
What if I need to know something right now and the board won't meet for<br />
two more weeks?<br />
What's the best way to prepare for a board meeting?<br />
4.5 What is the consent agenda ?<br />
4.6 Who is the clerk of the board?<br />
What are the clerk's duties?<br />
4.7 What is a special meeting?<br />
4.8 What is the Kansas Open Meetings Act ?<br />
How does KOMA affect the conduct of boards of education collectively<br />
and board members individually?<br />
Are there any creative ways to circumvent the KOMA?<br />
What about calling trees? e-mail?<br />
4.9 What is an executive session?<br />
What are the specific reasons for which executive sessions are allowed?
What is the responsibility of an individual board member where executive<br />
sessions are concerned?<br />
5.0 The Board's Role in the Work of the District<br />
5.1 What is the board's role in determining the curriculum and instructional<br />
program?<br />
How does the board evaluate the effectiveness of the curriculum and the<br />
instructional program?<br />
What are QP A and NCA, and what does a school board member need to<br />
know about school improvement?<br />
5.2 What is the board's role concerning the co-curricular (athletics and<br />
activities) program?<br />
What is the best way to handle questions and concerns about coaches and<br />
sponsors?<br />
5.3 What is the board's role in the selection, retention and evaluation of<br />
district personnel?<br />
What should I do when parents call me with concerns about a staff<br />
member?<br />
6.0 The Budget<br />
6.1 Where does the money come from to operate the schools?<br />
What is the general fund?<br />
What is the capital outlay fund?<br />
What is the local option budget (LOB)?<br />
6.2 How do we pay for school buildings and other facilities?<br />
What is the current status of the district's bond and interest fund?<br />
6.3 How does the board of education impact local tax rates?<br />
7.0 The Board Member's Job Description ... And Everything Else<br />
7.1 What issues will the board face in the next four years?<br />
7.2 What is the Kansas Association of School Boards?<br />
What services does KASB provide?<br />
Is there a national association?<br />
7.3 How should I prepare myself to become an effective board member?<br />
8.0 Questions from Candidates
Appendix M
Budget Preparation in USD 253<br />
October/November- Identify staff and community members<br />
for Program-based Budgeting teams. Principals are<br />
responsible for getting approximately 5 staff and 5<br />
community members each to volunteer for the PBB<br />
Corrunittee. The PBB committee will have 80-100 members.<br />
November/December- PBB Committee meets as a whole group<br />
to learn about the budgeting process and break into<br />
smaller teams. Each team is responsible for<br />
recorrunending possible changes (+ or -) in their area's<br />
budget. The budget may be divided into different<br />
areas, but is usually instruction, instructional<br />
support, operations and maintenance, etc. Some years<br />
we have done this by level- elementary, intermediate,<br />
middle, and secondary.<br />
December/February- Small teams meet to consider and<br />
discuss possible budget changes.<br />
February/March- PBB Committee meets as a whole to hear<br />
team reports and prioritize changes recommended by each<br />
team.<br />
March/April- Superintendent's budget team (Assistant<br />
Superintendent for Business, Superintendent, and two<br />
BOE members) meet to review changes recommended by the<br />
PBB Committee.<br />
April/May- Superintendent's Budget Team presents the<br />
recommendations to the BOE.<br />
May/July- Upon determining funds available from the<br />
legislature, BOE gives final approval to PBB Committee<br />
recommended changes. Budget documents prepared based<br />
upon recommended changes. BOE holds budget workshop to<br />
learn about how the budget works. A community budget<br />
workshop is also held.<br />
Dr. John Heim, Emporia, USD 253
Appendix N
AGENDA - Draft<br />
NEGOTIATIONS<br />
Meeting #1<br />
5:00-6:00 p.m.<br />
June 10, 2013<br />
Shuler Education Center<br />
I. Ground Rules<br />
A. Identify Teams and Chief Spokesperson:<br />
A WNEA -Chief Negotiator -Donna Dodge, John Ritchie, Hope Krug, Dusty Snethen<br />
USD 437 - Chief Negotiator- Dr. Bob Lohse, Harold Houck and Dr.Brenda Dietrich<br />
Propose the following:<br />
B. Site - Shuler Education Center - Board Room<br />
C. Length of Session - 2 hours maximum, unless both sides agree to<br />
extend.<br />
D. Agree that neither side speaks to the press without the presence or<br />
permission of the other side.<br />
E. Technology Lab is available at Shuler Education Center.<br />
II.<br />
III.<br />
IV.<br />
Presentation: Budget Workshop Information<br />
Director of Business Services, Bruce Stiles<br />
Items to Negotiate<br />
A. Article XXII - Payroll - A WNEA<br />
B. Article XXXIII -Procedures forAdjusting Grievances - AWNEA<br />
C. Article XXI - Retirement - BOE<br />
Next Meeting Dates:<br />
June 17 - 5:00 p.m.<br />
June <strong>19</strong>- 5:00 p.m.<br />
V. Items for Next Meeting
• Prohibit all-out-of-state virtual students from being<br />
eligible for state aid;<br />
• Clarify the school finance computation of assessed<br />
valuation for any school district experiencing a<br />
significant drop in total assessed valuation<br />
between school years 2014-15 and 2015-16<br />
(House Sub. for SB 7 allows districts to use the<br />
assessed valuation of the district for school year<br />
2015-16 for purposes of determining the amounts<br />
of supplemental general state aid and capital<br />
outlay state aid for school year 2014-15);<br />
o<br />
An appropriation of $1.5 million for each of<br />
fiscal years 2016 and 2017 would be made<br />
related to this change;<br />
• Clarify references to contractual bond obligations<br />
so that the statute refers to the date the obligations<br />
were approved by election, rather than when such<br />
obligations were incurred;<br />
• Add an amount of general state aid in school years<br />
2015-16 and 2016-17 equal to the difference<br />
between federal impact aid received in school year<br />
2014-15 and the amount of that aid received in<br />
2015-16, if the latter year is less;<br />
o<br />
An appropriation of $3.0 million for each of<br />
fiscal years 2016 and 2017 would be made<br />
related to this change;<br />
• Provide for an increase in the demand transfer for<br />
capital outlay state aid from the State General<br />
Fund in an amount of $1.8 million, which would<br />
prevent school districts from being required to pay<br />
back funding received under the formula repealed<br />
by House Sub. for SB 7;<br />
2- 2353
amendment to 2014 HB 2506, and inserted the amended<br />
version of SB 300. The Senate Committee recommended a<br />
substitute bill.<br />
The Senate Committee of the Whole made the following<br />
three amendments to Senate Sub. for HB 2353:<br />
• Required nonresident students be subject to a<br />
school district's behavioral policy;<br />
• Revised the Professional Negotiations Act based<br />
on Senate Sub. for HB 2326 as recommended by<br />
the Senate Committee on Education; and<br />
• Allowed the Board of Regents to adopt policies to<br />
authorize the universities to provide leave time to<br />
university support staff (SB 161).<br />
SB300<br />
SB 300 was introduced by the Senate Ways and Means<br />
Committee to make various amendments to House Sub. for<br />
SB 7, which became effective on April 2, 2015. At the hearing<br />
on this bill, no one testified. The fiscal note on SB 300<br />
indicated there would be no fiscal impact<br />
The Senate Committee made several amendments to<br />
SB 300, including the following:<br />
• Clarifying requirements related to non-resident<br />
students being allowed to stay in school districts<br />
attended in school year 2014-15;<br />
• Adding appropriations related to amendments;<br />
• Prohibiting payment of virtual state aid for out-ofstate<br />
virtual students; and<br />
• Making technical amendments.<br />
4- 2353
Appendix O
•<br />
To:<br />
From:<br />
SUBJECT:<br />
Denise Taylor<br />
USD 437 Board Clerk<br />
INTENT TO NON-RENEW CONTRACT<br />
Date: April 22, 2014<br />
You are hereby notified that the Board of Education of Unified School District No. 437,<br />
Shawnee County, Kansas, at a regular meeting held on the 21 st day of April, 2014, adopted a<br />
resolution directing that you be given written notice of the Board's intent to nonrenew your<br />
contract for the 2014-2015 school year.<br />
By order of the Board of Education of Unified School District No. 437, Shawnee County,<br />
Kansas, this 22 °d day of April, 2014.<br />
x:9<br />
Denise Taylor "'<br />
USD437<br />
Board Clerk<br />
cc: Brian White, Director of Human <strong>Resource</strong>s /<br />
Shuler Education Center<br />
5928 SW 53rd Street<br />
Topeka, KS 66610-9451<br />
785.339.4000<br />
785.339.4025 fax<br />
Inspiring and Challenging<br />
EVERY CHILD, EVERY DAY
Appendix P
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