Minutes of the regular Board of Education meeting held on April 11, 2016.

Present:

Warren Grable	Brian Harris

Jennifer Luedke	Janel Anderson

Nikia Weber	Don Cash

Jason Winder

Nathan Geiger

Sherman Smith (6:06 p.m.)

The regular Board of Education Meeting was called to order by President Warren Grable at 6 p.m.

AGENDA

It was moved by Geiger and seconded by Weber to approve the agenda as amended with the following addition: Item K – Opaa! Contract. Motion Carried.

MOMENT OF SILENCE

The Board of Education took a moment of silence to reflect on all the servicemen home and abroad serving our country at this time and those recovering from illnesses in the district.

Mr. Smith arrived at 6:06 p.m.

VISITORS:

Pat McKernan

VOUCHERS AND BILLS

It was moved by Weber and seconded by Geiger to approve the vouchers and bills as presented. Motion Carried.

CONSENT AGENDA

It was moved by Weber and seconded by Luedke to approve the consent agenda as presented. Motion Carried.

Approval of Minutes – March 14, 2016 meeting

Approval of New TGS Site Council Members – Kristina Engemann

Announcement of 15-16 USD 429 Master Teacher – Kristie Klaus

Biking Across Kansas Information

Authorization for the Superintendent to Hire Summer Help as Needed

Acceptance of Supplemental Resignations from Emily Purdy, THS Asst. BB and Dallas Keller, TMS Head Volleyball Coach

Approval of a Substitute Bus Driver – Grace Christenson

NAMING OF THS AUDITORIUM

It was moved by Smith and seconded by Weber to name the Troy High School old gym as the Martha Jean and Lyle Rockey Auditorium. Motion Carried.

A retirement/recognition reception will be held on May 19th from 4 – 5 p.m. in the Troy High School Cafeteria to honor Martha Jean Rockey, Kevin McNorton, Julianne Smith, Don Cash, and Brian Harris. The community is welcome to attend.

Mr. Cash, representing Athletic Director, Juli Smith and Head Baseball Coach, Roger Purdy, addressed the Board of Education about no longer hosting home baseball games due to the size of the baseball field. The board agreed to host home games for baseball at Atchison High School field and pay the fee charged. Junior Varsity Baseball games can be hosted at the Troy Baseball Field.

Mr. Harris discussed the USD 429 group health insurance with Blue Cross/Blue Shield. The anniversary date will be moving to September 1.

MONSANTO GRANT APPLICATION/OTHER TECHNICAL EDUCATION GRANTS

It was moved by Smith and seconded by Geiger to approve a Monsanto Grant Application and other technical education grant applications. Motion Carried.

CONCRETE BIDS

It was moved by Weber and seconded by Geiger to approve the four concrete bid projects from Fuemmeler Flatwork in the amount of $9460. Motion Carried.

FOOD SERVICE MANAGEMENT RENEWAL

It was moved by Geiger and seconded by Luedke to approve the contract renewal from Opaa! Food Service Management Company for the 2016-2017 school year. Motion Carried.

Mr. Harris gave the Board of Education a Kansas Legislative update.

Mr. Cash updated the Board of Education on upcoming school events.

Mr. Smith gave the DCEC report.

EXECUTIVE SESSION

It was moved by Weber and seconded by Smith to go into executive session for a period of 10 minutes to discuss negotiations in order to protect the public interest in negotiating a fair and equitable contract. Motion Carried.

Remaining: Board, Superintendent, and Clerk

Returned to regular session at 8:05 p.m.

Adjourned the meeting at 8:08 p.m.

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Janel K Anderson, Clerk