2006 - 2007 BOARD MINUTES ARCHIVES

Disclaimer: These notes are not the official records of Board of Education meetings. The official record of the meetings are the Board minutes, which are on file at the Administration Center, 1520 North Plum, Hutchinson, KS, 67501.
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Monday, October 23rd - Board approves charter grant application

Students who are at risk of dropping out of Hutchinson High School would have another avenue for completing a high school education under a charter school grant application approved by the USD 308 Board of Education Monday (Oct. 23, 2006).

The charter grant application would create the Salthawk Academy. The academy is designed for students who may not be candidates for the traditional alternative schools or GED programs, but who are at risk of dropping out.

The Salthawk Academy would be housed at the Hutchinson Mall and would serve about 60 students. The goals of the academy are to help the students be successful academically and to achieve a high school diploma.

The charter school grant application was written primarily by Gail Prutow, secondary schools helping teacher for the district, and Tambra Stucky, Hutchinson High School teacher.

Also during Monday's meeting, the Board:

· Recognized Sara Mann as a Commended Student in the 2007 National Merit Scholarship Program.

· Approved a resolution and agreement allowing Nickerson-South Hutchinson USD 309 to transport its students to classes at the Early Education Center. An accompanying memorandum from Martindell, Swearer & Shaffer was approved that recognizes the law firm represents both USD 308 and USD 309.

· Approved spending up to $35,334 for USD 308's share of transition costs to move the current day school housed at Grandview School to a school building at Medora.

· Approved a lease agreement for $3,638.30 with the Kansas School for the Deaf for auditory equipment.

· Approved an application for pass-through funds from the state. The funds originate from the federal government and are given to the state of Kansas, which, in turn, provides the funds to local schools for handicapped children.

· Held executive sessions, totaling 20 minutes, to discuss matters of attorney-client privilege.

Personnel Report

Certified

Hired

· Faith Martin, Physical Education, McCandless Elementary

· Amanda McCue, Assistant Coach Girls' Basketball, HMS-8

Resignation
· Heidi Delaney, Assistant Track Coach, Hutchinson Middle School

Classified

Hired

· Lindsay Hildebrand, LD Para, Trinity and St. Teresa

Resignations

· Shannon Martinez, Medication Aide/LPN, Lincoln, effective Oct. 3, 2006

· Danielle Gillespie, ED Para, McCandless, effective Oct. 31, 2006

Position Change, From, To

· Charlene Mariscal, Head Start Teacher Assistant Sub, Head Start Teacher Assistant/Hutcherson Center

· Bonnie Pollock, Full Time Sub, Assistant Main Dish/HMS-7

Gift to Schools

The Board approved the following gifts to schools

· $100 from the Sign Language Club at Hutchinson High School to Hutchinson Magnet School at Allen

· $228.37 from Dillon’s Fun Run to Avenue A Elementary School

· $117.66 from the Target Education School Program to Avenue A Elementary School

· $100 from Brad Easter as a memorial for Sarah Swafford to Avenue A Elementary School

Next Meetings

· Nov. 4, 2006, Board Retreat, 8 a.m., Curriculum Lab

· Nov. 13, 2006, Board Meeting, 7 p.m., Board Room


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Monday, October 9th - Board OK's improvement at baseball fields

The Hutchinson Public Schools Board of Education Monday (Oct. 9, 2006) approved a bid for batting cages at the 23rd and Severance fields.

The low bid of $6,295 came from Miller Homebuilders. The project will be funded with a donation of $295 from district parent and local business owner Allen Fee with the remainder coming from the district's capital outlay fund.

The batting cages at the baseball fields are located in a low area of the field because of existing drainage contours.

After the concrete work is completed, artificial turf will be place over the surface.

Also during Monday's meeting, the Board:

· Heard a Baldrige Moment from Faris Elementary School.

· Approved a memorandum of agreement between Reno County Head Start and the Hutchinson High School Child Care Center.

· Approved a memorandum of agreement between Early Head Start and the Abundant Life Child Care Center.

Personnel report
Certified
Hired

· Thomas Clark, Head Coach Bowling, Hutchinson High School

· Kelly Alexander, Substitute Teacher, District

· Jean Ann Beal, Substitute Teacher, District

· Clifford Bisbee, Substitute Teacher, District

· Glenna Hass, Substitute Teacher, District

· Sheila Meggers, Substitute Teacher, District

· Mary Ray, Substitute Teacher, District

· Jena Simms, Substitute Teacher, District

Classified
Hired

· Michelle Ball, DD Para, McCandless

· Elizabeth Hartshorn, LD Para, McCandless

· Leigh Hornbaker, Playground Aide Substitute

· Shannon Martinez, Medication Aide, LPN, Lincoln

· Lucinda Ward, Title I Educational Aide, Faris

· Kim Byard, Day Care Substitute, HHS Day Care

· Julie Cross, Head Start Teacher Assistant Substitute, Hutcherson Center

· Becky Hartley, Day Care Assistant, HHS Day Care Center

· Linda Neher, DD Para, McCandless

Terminations
· John Harris, Custodian, HHS, effective Sept. 22, 2006

· Cherise Kelley, Playground Supervisor, Graber, effective Sept. 27, 2006

· Rosalia Ibarra, Bilingual Family Support Worker, Hutcherson Center

Resignations

· Bonnie Gilzinger, Day Care Assistant, HHS Day Care, effective Oct. 6, 2006

· Marcella Myers, LD Para, Hutchinson Magnet School at Allen, effective Sept. 29, 2006

· Scharlotte Minnis, Title I Educational Aide, Faris, effective Sept. 19, 2006

· Cathy Hardman, Cafeteria Aide, Graber

Position Change, From, To

· Jennifer Ramirez, Head Start Teacher Assistant Sub/Hutcherson Center, Cafeteria and Playground Aide/Graber

· Nancy Roth, Head Start Teacher Assistant/Hutcherson Center, Head Start Day Care and Secretarial Substitute/District

· James Sanchez, Custodial Sub, Custodian/HHS


Gifts to schools

· $392.63 from the Dillon Fun Run to Graber Elementary School

· $100 from Sally Russell to be used by Kerri Werth’s fifth grade class at Lincoln Elementary School


Next meeting

The next regular Board meeting will be at 7 p.m. Oct. 23.


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Monday, September 25 K-3 progress reporting could change

The Hutchinson Public Schools Board of Education Monday (Sept. 25, 2006) heard about progress being made by staff to improve communication between staff and parents about student progress for students in kindergarten through third grades.

Under the reporting form nearing completion, parents will be able to tell more accurately how their children are mastering state curriculum essentials.

Classroom teachers, the district's helping teacher staff and administrators are working on the improved communication tools for parents. Initially, the new reporting grade card will be used for kindergarten students this fall. It will expand to grades one through three in 2007-08.

Students in grades four through 12 receive report cards based on the district's PowerSchool system.

Also during Monday's meeting, the Board:

· Declared old lathes be declared surplus, allowing them to be used as parts on the new lathes.

· Approved an energy conservation policy.

· Approved the nominations of John Rimmer, Mark Holland, Dr. Erik Severud, Jerry Green and Bill Small to the Hutchinson Public Schools Endowment Fund Supervisory Committee.

· Approved the 2006-07 Classified Handbook.

· Approved the Kansas State Department of Education Child and Adult Care Food Program agreement and Sponsor Application with Head Start.

· Appointed Jeff Nichols to serve as the Board's representative for Head Start.

· Nominated Jeff Nichols to be Board representative at the Kansas Association of School Boards Annual Convention Dec. 2 in Wichita. All other Board members who attend will be alternates.

· Received a $700 donation from United Way of Reno County in appreciation of the Hutchinson High School Broadcast Journalism Department's preparation of the 2006 United Way video. Tona Turner, executive director for the United Way of Reno County, complimented both the Broadcast journalism students and the district for the professionally done video.

Personnel Report

Classified

Recommendations for Employment

· Dana Long, Educational Aide, Wiley

· Roy Rusk, Playground Aide, Hutchinson Magnet School at Allen

Termination

· Jessica Vetter, Assistant Main Dish, HMS-7, effective Sept. 11, 2006



Gifts to Schools

· $111.35 from Target’s Take Charge of Education Program to Hutchinson Magnet School at Allen

· $268.93 from Dillons-Kwik Shop to Hutchinson Magnet School at Allen



Next Meeting

The Board's next regular meeting will be Oct. 9 at the Administration Center.
 

Monday, September 11 Board approves trust concept

The Hutchinson Public Schools Board of Education Monday (Sept. 11, 2006) approved the concept for exploring another long-term giving opportunity for district patrons, alumni and friends.

The concept would set up an endowed trust at Central Bank and Trust. Donors would have the ability to contribute to the trust with a committee set up to be stewards of the trust. While the trust would operate independent of the district, it would benefit the district.

As conceived the trust would not conflict with existing efforts of the Hutchinson Public Schools Endowment Fund, the Hutchinson High School Alumni Association or other groups that contribute to the district.

Also during Monday's meeting, the Board:

· Heard a Baldrige Moment from Hutchinson High School on the computer aided instruction program at the school.

· Tabled motions on an energy management policy for the district and a Head Start Services agreement with Rocking J's Inc. to provide childcare/daycare services.

· Approved the annual PowerSchool software/support maintenance agreement for 2006-07.

· Approved the annual Enrollcom license agreement for the district's Section 125 benefits signup.

· Set Nov. 4 as the Board's planning retreat.

· Approved offering district health insurance to 12-month classified employees who work 30 or more hours per week.

Personnel Report

The Board approved the following personnel changes.

Certified

Hired

· Phillip Anstine, Substitute Teacher, District

· Barbara Atha, Substitute Teacher, District

· Dennis Berndsen, Substitute Teacher, District

· Melanie Chappel, Substitute Teacher, District

· Jeff Ditgen, Substitute Teacher, District

· Lori Dohrmann, Substitute Teacher, District

· Catherine Field, Substitute Teacher, District

· Teresa Hickey, Substitute Teacher, District

· D. Beth Irwin, Substitute Teacher, District

· Karen Jacobs, Substitute Teacher, District

· Barbara Julian, Substitute Teacher, District

· Tammy Katzenmeier, Substitute Teacher, District

· Dan Keener, Substitute Teacher, District

· Terry McLaughlin, Substitute Teacher, District

· Phyllis Mikesell, Substitute Teacher, District

· Jerry Mitchell, Substitute Teacher, District

· Jenise Nelson, Substitute Teacher, District

· Mildred Page, Substitute Teacher, District

· Ellen Smiley, Substitute Teacher, District

· Molly Smith, Substitute Teacher, District

· Elizabeth Smith, Substitute Teacher, District

· Rebecca Stafford, Substitute Teacher, District

· Kim Steinle, Substitute Teacher, District

· Freddean Stowe, Substitute Teacher, District

· William Stueckemann, Substitute Teacher, District

· Cecil Vonachen, Substitute Teacher, District

Resignations

· Christopher Allen, Assistant Track Coach, Hutchinson High School

· Stephanie Knutson, Co-Cheerleading Coach, Hutchinson High School

· Mary Hutton, Grade 4, Lincoln Elementary School

Classified

Hired

· Brenda Franklin, Head Start Teacher Assistant Substitute, Hutcherson Center

· John Harris, Custodian, Hutchinson High School

· Judy McReynolds, Custodian, Hutchinson High School

· Crystal Perry, LD Para, Morgan

· Cindy Smith, Food Service Substitute, District

· Shelia Van Rankin, Head Start Teacher Assistant Substitute, Hutcherson Center

· Stephanie Augustine, Head Start Registered Dental Hygienist, Hutcherson Center

· Linda Barragan, Custodian Substitute, District

· Marlys Best, Head Start Registered Dietitian, Hutcherson Center

· Audra Giacoletto, Day Care Substitute, HHS Day Care

· Wayne Leikem, Custodian Substitute, District

· Bonnie Pollock, Food Service Full-Time Substitute, District

· James Sanchez, Custodian Substitute, District

· Jennifer Self, LD Para, Hutchinson High School

Resignations

· Barbara McVey, Medication Aide, Lincoln, effective Aug. 22, 2006

· Susan Ocon, ESL Aide, Avenue A, effective Sept. 11, 2006

· Doris Schadler-Clark, LPN, Lincoln, effective Sept. 18, 2006

· Sherry Teter, DD Para, ESC, effective Sept. 11, 2006



Gifts to Schools

The Board accepted the following gifts to schools.

· $314.78 from the Hutchinson Community Foundation to HMS-7

· Science Screen Report for Kids video series from Cargill Ag Horizons to the district

· 137 books, valued at $1,870.04 to the Hutchinson High School Library through the Reading is Fundamental program supported by Colgate and Dillon Stores

Next Meeting

The next Board meeting will be at 7 p.m. Sept. 25.

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Monday, August 28 Board approves 'thank you' to community

The Hutchinson Public Schools Board of Education Monday (Aug. 28, 2006) approved donating half the gate receipts from the district's inaugural football game in the renovated Gowans Stadium to the United Way of Reno County.

Hutchinson High School hosts AVCTL rival McPherson at 7 p.m. Friday, Sept. 1, at Gowans Stadium.

Superintendent Wynona Winn told the Board the donation would be allow the district to thank the public for supporting the renovations of Gowans Stadium, the district's home football and track venue. United Way of Reno County formally opens its 2006 campaign Aug. 31.

United Way supports 30 agencies that provide social services to the community, including many services that help district students and staff. United Way's goal for 2006 is $1,030,000.

USD 308 is a Pacesetter organization for United Way in 2006 and is running its campaign for the organization earlier than other groups.

Also Monday night, the Board approved the Gowans Stadium facilities use policy and accompanying guidelines. Under the guidelines, USD 308 and Hutchinson Community College have top priority for using the stadium, followed by other unified school districts in Reno county and private schools. Following schools, the priority includes other governmental units in Reno County, not-for-profit youth activity and service groups and finally other not-for-profit organizations.

The Educational Facilities Authority of Reno County will set fees for usage of the stadium. Among the terms and conditions for use of the facilities are prohibitions of smoking inside the stadium and possession and consumption of alcoholic beverages.

HCC and EFARC also will have to approve the guidelines and policies for Gowans.

In other action, the Board:

· Recognized two students for success in academic competitions. Alex Baker placed second in the junior division of the International Problem Solving Competition. Josh Mendoza was a national winner in the Kids Philosophy Jam.

· Approved contracts with Advanced Termite and Pest Control for pest control services for the district and to install a termite colony elimination system at the Educational Service Center.

· Approved new and updated Board policies.

· Tabled contracts for services for nutritional services, dental hygiene services and mental health services for Head Start.

· Approved bids for custodial supplies for the district.

· Approved closing out a special assessment fund that paved a portion of Cleveland Street near the 23rd and Severance athletic fields. The $82,161.37 was left in the fund after all bills had been paid with that money now transferred to the district's general fund.

· Approved bids from Star Lumber for $16,317.11 for lumber for the Building Trades Program home.

· Approved a software maintenance renewal contract with Odyssey Learning System for $16,640.

· Approved a draft exclusive contract with Pepsi, pending review by the district's attorney.

· Approved increasing adult breakfast prices to $1.55 from $1.30, bringing the cost of adult breakfasts into compliance with Kansas Department of Education regulations.

· Held an executive session for 15 minutes to discuss non-elected personnel and negotiations.

Personnel Report

Certified

Recommendation for Employment

· Joan Stambaugh, Special Education (0.5), Morgan Elementary

· Travis Thurston, Rule X Assistant Football Coach, HMS-7

· Connie Kersenbrock, Mental Health Consultant – Part Time, Hutcherson Center, effective July 1, 2006

Resignation

· Trisha Becher (contingent upon finding a suitable replacement), Physical Education, McCandless, effective Nov. 30, 2006

Classified

Recommendations for Employment

· Misty Barnum, Educational Aide, McCandless

· Barbara Dale, Secretary Substitute, Administration Center

· Brenda Franklin, Head Start Substitute, Hutcherson Center

· Roger Freeland, LD Para, Lincoln

· Kristy Gaeddert, OHI Para, HMS 8

· James Galliardt, OHI Para, HMS 8

· Cassandra Heiderscheit, Hearling Impaired Para, Lincoln

· Catherine Marlow, Cafeteria Aide, McCandless

· Susan Mendoza, Teacher Assistant, Hutcherson Center

· Taci Goff, Educational Aide, Wiley

· Lavinia Houdeshell, MR Para, HHS

· Jennifer Layne, CSS Para, Graber

· Heidi Stanfill, Teacher Assistant, Hutcherson Center

Resignations
· Elizabeth Hartshorn, LD Para, McCandless, effective Sept. 30, 2006

· Heather Ladd, OHI Para, HMS 8, effective Aug. 15, 2006

· Shelly White, Secretary, McCandless, effective Aug. 15, 2006

· Joan Kerr, MR Para, HHS

· Winnifred McQueen, LD Para, St. Teresa's

Position Change, From, To
· Barbara McVey, Med Aide/McCandless, MR Para/HHS, effective Aug. 17, 2006

· Binnie Kendrick, Head Start Teacher Assistant/SJH, Child Care Instructor/Rockin' J's Day Care, effective Aug. 26, 2006

· Amy Ratley, Head Start Teacher Assistant, Head Start & Day Care Substitute, effective Aug. 18, 2006

· Sandra Williams, MR Para/Lincoln, MR Para/McCandless, effective Aug. 18, 2006

Next Meeting

The next Board meeting will be at 7 p.m. Sept. 11.

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Monday, Aug 14th District recognized for budget excellence

The Hutchinson Public Schools Board of Education celebrated a national award given the district for clarity in telling its financial story.

The Board was presented with the award from the Government Finance Officer Association for a budget document Lori Blakesley, district director of fiscal management, and the Business Office produced for the 2004-05 school year.

Known as the Comprehensive Annual Financial Report, the document reviews in-depth district finances for the 2004-05 school year. The GFOA gave the document its Certificate of Achievement, the highest award the organization grants.

The 2004-05 CAFR was the first the district produced.

Also Monday, the Board approved the 2006-07 budget. The budget for 2006-07 is 45.527 mills, down 5.313 mills from 2005-06. The next lowest mill rate of recent times was 48.61 mills in 1998-99. In contrast, district taxpayers paid 93.12 mills for USD 308 schools in 1990-91.

Of the district's mill levy, 5.177 mills is for the Hutchinson Recreation Commission.

The mill levy dropped because the 2000 technology bond issue will be paid off during the year. The proposed budget leaves the local option budget at 25 percent.

While local taxes will drop, additional state aid will bolster the district's budget picture. The district will have an estimated additional $2,488,368 in revenue for 2006-07. Of the $2,488,368, about $2 million was earmarked by the Kansas Legislature for specific purposes.

On a $68,000 home, which is the average home value in USD 308, the decrease in taxes will be $29.33 annually. For a $100,000 home, the decrease will be $48.88 annually.

On a business valued at $250,000 the decrease in taxes will be $398.48 a year.

With the start of school only two days off, the Board approved the negotiated agreement with NEA-Hutchinson. Earlier in the day, teachers overwhelmingly approved the agreement.

Overall, returning teachers will get an average pay increase of 5.78 percent without fringe or supplemental pay. All teachers will get an average of 6.02 percent increase without fringe. The negotiated agreement represents an increase in total average compensation of 6.78 percent once fringe benefits and supplemental pay is included for all certified staff.

Teachers who take the district's health insurance will see the district portion of the premium increase to $325 from $309 a month.

A starting teacher in USD 308 with no previous experience will get $30,830 under the agreement, a 4.39 percent increase from the 2005-06 beginning teacher salary.

Under the agreement, a career teacher with a masters degree and hitting the career-level step will have a salary of $46,100, a 10.26 percent increase over 2005-06.

The Board also approved pay increases for classified staff and administrators. Classified staff will receive pay increases averaging 5.88 percent. Administrators will receive pay increases averaging 5.78 percent. Individuals who take the district's health insurance will see that benefit increase to $325 a month from $309.

The Board also approved the pay and benefits package for Superintendent Wynona Winn.

In other action, the Board:

Heard a Baldrige Moment Report from Wiley Elementary School.

Approved the Food 4 Kids Program for Lincoln, McCandless and Avenue A elementary schools. The program provides children who are considered “food insecure” a backpack of food to help them through the weekend.

Received the summer maintenance projects list from Bob Williams, director of buildings and grounds.

Approved an agreement with CCM Enterprises from Wichita to help the district collect insufficient funds checks.

Approved on first reading several updated and new Board policies. The policies will be on the Board's agenda Aug. 28 for final approval.

Approved a bid for $110,445.13 from Hiland Dairy for milk for the 2006-07 school year.

Approved an agreement with the city of Hutchinson to use the Sports Arena for the Mass Bands Concert in April 2007 and the Hutchinson High School Graduation in May 2007.

Approved the district agreement with YMCA for use of YMCA facilities for the 2006-07 school year.

Approved the 2006-07 contract with Dillon Nature Center for field trips.

Approved the 2006-07 contract with the Reno County Museum and Kansas Underground Salt Museum for educational programs, services and costs. The 2006-07 contract is the first for the district for the new Salt Museum.

Approved the 2006-07 contract with the Kansas Cosmosphere and Space Center.

Approved extending the interlocal agreement with Boys & Girls Club and Hutchinson Kids After School for 2006-07.

Approved the annual maintenance agreement with Luminous Neon, Inc., for the district's electronic signboard at 17th and Severance.

Approved the purchase of Early Reading Intervention from Pearson Education.

Approved the interagency agreement with the Northeast Kansas Education Service Center for the district's WebKIDDS computer program. The program computerizes the individual education plan for special education students.

Approved moving the special day school for students with challenging emotional and behavioral problems to the closed Medora school building from the current Grandview site. The school is a cooperative venture between USD 308 and the Reno County Educational Cooperative. When the school moves, the McPherson County Special Education Cooperative will join the venture.

Approved transportation guidelines for 2006-07.

Approved a new certified staff handbook for 2006-07.

Approved a proposal from ESSDACK to offer after-school tutoring services in the district.

Held executive sessions, totaling 55 minutes, to discuss non-elected personnel and negotiations.

Personnel Report

Certified

Hired

Dustin Delaney, Special Education, Hutchinson High School

Rebecca Nelson, Grade 5, Avenue A Elementary

Karla Degner, Gifted Education (0.5), Trinity

William Foust, Assistant Coach Football, Hutchinson High School

Curt Minner, Rule X – Assistant Coach Girls' Basketball, Hutchinson Middle School

Jay Sanderson, Broadcast Journalism, Vocational Center

Sherrill J. Ball, Substitute, District

Janet Barlow, Substitute, District

Glenn J. Biberstein, Substitute, District

Glenn Brummett, Substitute, District

Sharon K. Conklin, Substitute, District

Amy Crane, Substitute, District

Randy Dickerson, Substitute, District

Carol Engelland, Substitute, District

Lavonne M. Farney, Substitute, District

Shannon George, Substitute, District

Karin Gillette, Substitute, District

Katherine Platte Henke, Substitute, District

Harold Ernest Henry Jr., Substitute, District

Kathleen Hildenbrand, Substitute, District

George D. Hinton, Substitute, District

Patricia G. Holland, Substitute, District

Beth Huston, Substitute, District

Deborah Issinghoff, Substitute, District

Cheryl Jerome, Substitute, District

Yvonne Johnson, Substitute, District

Debra Kelly, Substitute, District

Kay Kjaer, Substitute, District

Nancy Klenke, Substitute, District

Barbara Lynn Knobel, Substitute, District

Larry Krebbs, Substitute, District

Elva Lee Kunze, Substitute, District

Ruby Kay Lee, Substitute, District

Janet C. Lindwall, Substitute, District

Jack Lloyd Mace, Substitute, District

Avnell Mayfield, Substitute, District

Colette McGuire, Substitute, District

Julie Grace McKinnis, Substitute, District

Kermit C. Menzies, Substitute, District

Cynthia A. Moore, Substitute, District

Suzanne Moyer, Substitute, District

Merle Orlen Nay, Substitute, District

Alan L. Neely, Substitute, District

Rita K. Nuss, Substitute, District

Iva L. Palmer, Substitute, District

Wendy K. Queal, Substitute, District

Barbara Renner, Substitute, District

Phyllis J. Richardson, Substitute, District

Vivian A. Rose, Substitute, District

Dorothy Smith, Substitute, District

Judith Teichmann, Substitute, District

Linda F. Tripp, Substitute, District

Patricia Tweito, Substitute, District

Starla Elaine Wells, Substitute, District

Elsie Wickliffe, Substitute, District

Riley Withrow, Substitute, District

Mary Witthuhn, Substitute, District

Resignation
Sandra Graves, Special Education, Wiley Elementary

Position Change, From, To

Mary Flores, Special Education/Morgan, Special Education/Wiley

Classified

Hired

Kay Gordon, LD Para, Morgan

Sandra Graves, SMH Para, Faris

Tyler Higdon, PT Para, Graber

Stacy Holmes, ED Para, Morgan

Maureen Jordan, Library Media Assistant, Faris/Avenue A

Ed McReynolds, HHS Custodian, HHS

Marie Moody, Cook/Server, Graber

Jennifer Adams, Head Start Teacher Assistant, Haven

Kathy Allen, MR Para, HMS at Allen

Monie Arnett, OHI Para, HMS 7

Patty Axtell, CSS Para, Graber

Leesa Bedoe, Hearing Impaired Para, Wiley

Connie Bowser, Head Start Teacher Assistant Sub, Hutcherson Center

Sean Bueford, LD Para, Wiley

Christinia Caraway, Hearing Impaired Para, Wiley

Mary Davis, Cook/Server, HHS

Sally Dilli, Custodian - PT, HMS 8

Kathy Dwerlkotte, Food Service Sub, District

Dianna Graham, Head Start Teacher Assistant Sub, Hutcherson Center

Daniel Hoffman, Custodian - PT, HMS 7

Mattie Huerta, Gifted Para, ESC

Stormy John, SMH Para, HMS 8

Dannielle Kidd, Head Start Teacher Assistant, South Hutch

Heather Ladd, OHI Para, HMS 8

Catherine Marlow, Educational Aide, McCandless

Collette McGuire, Speech/Language Para, Lincoln/HMS 7

Andrea Mendoza, Playground Aide, Lincoln

Gloria Mendoza, Playground Aide, Graber

Paula Miller, Medication Aide, ESC

Becky Perdue, Assistant Fruits and Vegetables, Lincoln

Amy Ratley, Head Start Teacher Assistant, Hutcherson Center

Kathy Ratley, Lunchroom/Playground Aide, McCandless

Erin Richardson, ED Para, McCandless

Rebecca Richey, Head Start Food Service Assistant, Hutcherson Center

Rhonda Rodriguez, OHI Para, HMS 7

Nancy Roth, Head Start Teacher Assistant, Hutcherson Center

Susan Rust, OHI Para, HMS 8

Sherry Teter, DD Para, ESC

Ginger Weathers, Playground Aide, HMS at Allen

Shelly White, Building Secretary, McCandless

Jackie Zerger, Medication Aide, ESC

Resignations

Tami Alexander, ED Para, Morgan - Effective 08/01/06

Nichole Barton, Teacher Assistant/Lunch Aide/Bus Aide, Head Start/Nickerson - Effective 07/26/06

Cathy Dwerlkotte, Cafeteria Aide/Breakfast Accountability, Graber - Effective 08/06/06

Vanessa Gonzales, ISS Supervisor, HMS 8 - Effective 07/28/06

Dena Sautter, Cook/Server, HHS - Effective 07/31/06

Adria Borchert, DD Para, ESC

Norman Joy, ED Para, HHS

Terminations
Leesa Bedoe, Hearing Impaired Para, Wiley - Effective 07/26/06

Dwayne Laws, Custodian, HHS - Effective 07/26/06

Timothy Davis, Custodian, HHS

Position Change, From, To

Katherine Allen, Cook/Server/HHS, Food Service Substitute/HHS

Christina Fleming, MR Para/HMS at Allen, Interrelated Para/Lincoln

Della Janzen, Workstudy Para/HHS, ED Para/Morgan

Robert Rue, MR Para/Graber, LD Para/Lincoln

Terry Sunner, MR Para/Graber, Building Secretary/Graber

Lucy Tracy, Food Service Substitute/HHS, Cook/Server/HHS

Wendy Turley, OHI Para/HMS 8, ISS Supervisor/HMS 8

Cristi Whipp, OHI Para/HMS 7, ISS Supervisor/HMS 7

Diane Ehling, OHI Para/HMS 8, OHI Para/Graber

Carla Latham, Teacher Assistant/Hutcherson, Teacher Assistant/McCandless

Martha Mascarenas, Child Care Instructor/Rockin' J Day Care, DD Para/ESC

Aspen Rank, Title 1 Educational Aide/McCandless, DD Para/ESC

Kathy Redd, LD Para/McCandless, LD Para/Graber

Next Meeting

The next regular Board meeting will be at 7 p.m. Aug. 28.

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Monday, July 24th Board Meeting

The Hutchinson Public Schools Board of Education Monday (July 24, 2006) celebrated the success of the district's International Baccalaureate Programme.

The Board recognized the seven graduates from the International Baccalaureate Programme who received full diplomas. The seven are Sara Batchelor, Bailey Bosc, Megan Dirks, Kim Hernandez, Erin McKee, Katie Sellers and Rochelle Reinert. Todd Ray, program coordinator, also was recognized.

The 2005-06 group of graduates was the first full class for the IB Programme in USD 308.

In other action, the Board,

• Decided against paying a portion of new visitor concession stand and restrooms at Gowans Stadium.

• Raised substitute teacher pay by 4 percent to $77 for a full day from $74.

• Approved the purchase of Math in My World textbooks for second grade from MacMillan McGraw Hill for $14,180. Funds for the purchase will come from textbook rental fees.

• Approved a bid from Ricoh Corp. for white paper for $19,689.

• Approved the district's Parent-Student Handbook for 2006-07.

• Held executive sessions, totaling 30 minutes, to discuss non-elected personnel and negotiations.

Personnel Report

Certified
Hired

• Jeanne Goodman, Special Education Teacher, Morgan Elementary

Resignation

• Dawn Johnson, Head Coach Bowling, Hutchinson High School

Classified

Hired

• Danielle Gillespie, ED Para, McCandless

• Dwayne Laws, Custodian, HHS

• Katherine Rhaesa, ESL Aide, HMS-8

• Cynthia Hicks, ECD Para, Hutcherson Center

Resignations

• Kelli Burkes, ED Para, McCandless, effective July 12, 2006

• Jennifer Schroeder, Speech Para, ESC, effective July 9, 2006

• Kim Wiese, ED Para, Morgan, effective June 26, 2006

• Elizabeth (Koudelis) Duty, Secretary, Graber, effective July 20, 2006

• Alpha Jeanette Moore, Cook/Server Breakfast and Lunch, Graber, effective July 20, 2006

Position Change From, To

• Roberta Benitez, Building Secretary/McCandless, ECD Para, Hutcherson Center

• Kyle Norwood, Custodian/HMS-7, Grounds Crew/Maintenance

• Shirley Woods, Early Head Start Administrative Assistant, Early Head Start Secretary

Next Meeting

The next regular Board meeting will be at 7 p.m. Aug. 14 in the Administration Center.

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July 10, 2006
Board opens 2007 fiscal year

The Hutchinson Public Schools Board of Education Monday (July 10, 2006) held its annual reorganizational meeting.

Jeff Nichols was elected president of the Board for the 2006-07 school term. Darla Neal was elected vice president.

While much of the agenda dealt with routine matters, the Board approved Resolution 2007-023 to place the $78.8 million bond issue on the Nov. 7 general election ballot.

The proposed $78.8 million 20-year bond issue is the result of more than three years of work on the part of the Board in conjunction the DLR Group and a community Master Facility Plan Steering Committee.

The plan makes major renovations at all elementary schools, makes modest improvements on the two middle school facilities and makes major changes on the Hutchinson High School campus.

Under the plans, all the elementary schools would have library/media centers that are sized appropriately for the enrollments of the buildings and would have severe weather safe rooms. Major improvements at Hutchinson High School include a new Vocational Academy, new library/media center, renovated physical education areas and a new performing arts center.

The Board made several appointments during the meeting.

• Treasurer: Lori Blakesley

• Assistant Treasurer: Cindy Hughes

• Clerk: Rick Kraus

• Deputy Clerk: Molly Robinson

• KPERS Representatives: Lori Blakesley, Agent; Jamie Brown, Alternate Agent; Pam Ditgen, Alternate Agent

• Student Due Process Appeal Officers: Ronn Roehm, Michael Ellegood, Cindy Cooprider, Rod Rathbun

• 504 Coordinator: Linda Grote

• Food Service Representative: Hilary Hanvey

• Hearing Officers for Free and Reduced Price Meal Application Appeal: Randy Norwood, Lori Blakesley

• Director of Head Start Program: Nancy Soldner

• Custodians of the Activity Funds: Principals

• Designation of Bank Depositories: Central Bank and Trust Company; Bank of Kansas; First National Bank and Trust; Peoples Bank and Trust; Commerce Bank; Municipal Accounting Pool

• Clerk and Treasurer Bonds: Public Official Bond of $100,000 each

• Authorization for the Deposit of Interest Money from Funds to Appropriate Special Funds: Clerk of the Board

• Truancy Officer: Randy Norwood

• Title IX Coordinator: Rick Kraus

• Auditor of Record: Bartlett, Settle and Edgerle

• Plan 125 Benefits Agent of Record: American Fidelity

• Official Newspaper: The Hutchinson News

• Freedom of Information Officer: Ray Hemman

• Privacy Officer: Ray Hemman

• Coordinator for Homeless Children: Jan Strecker

• Director of Educational Federal Programs: Jan Strecker

• Board representative for Hutchinson Community College Area Vocational School: Betty Garcia

• Board representatives for Educational Facility Authority of Reno County: Darla Neal, David Hindman and Jeff Allen

• Board representative for District Insurance Committee: Betty Garcia

• Board representative for the Hutchinson Recreation Commission: Peggy Childs

In other action, the Board:

• Approved student fees for 2006-07. Fees are unchanged from 2005-06.

• Approved the district employee benefit plan for 2006-07.

• Approved changes in the credit card service for district patrons. The service will be provided by Commerce Bank, N.A.

• Set Sept. 30 for the Board of Education retreat.

• Rescinded all policy statements not codified as policy.

• Set regular Board meetings for 7 p.m. on the second Mondays of each month with an optional meeting on the fourth Monday of each month unless those dates conflict with holidays. As a practical point, the Board routinely has meetings on the fourth Monday of each month.

• Approved the hourly option for the district calendar. Under state law, the district must have school 1,116 or more hours each year. The previously approved 2006-07 calendar was developed around the hour option.

• Set petty cash limits for various schools and activities within the district.

• Approved the destruction of certain district records in accordance with state laws.

• Approved school activity funds for individual schools and internal accounting control measures.

• Approved an early payment request policy to allow certain payments be made prior to Board meetings if making those payments will avoid late fees or allow the district to receive a discount for early payment.

• Approved the pledgee agreement form with the Federal Reserve Bank of Boston authorizing designated representatives.

• Authorized the district to participate in the Municipal Investment Pool.

• Approved designating Martindell, Swearer & Shaffer to provide legal counsel for the district for 2006-07. The monthly retainer, based on past usage, is $4,480, an increase of $730 per month. John Caton was designated as district's counsel.

• Held an executive session to discuss non-elected personnel, negotiations and preliminary discussion of land acquisition for 20 minutes.

Personnel Report

Certified

Hired

• Heidi Delaney, Assistant Coach Volleyball, Hutchinson High School

• Heidi Delaney, Assistant Coach Girls' Basketball, Hutchinson High School

• William Foust, Assistant Coach Boys' Basketball, Hutchinson High School

• Douglas Mitchell, Energy Manager, Support Services Center

• Donald Wilkins, Jr., Assistant Coach Boys' Basketball, Hutchinson High School

Resignation

• Jennifer Garland, Rule X – Assistant Coach Volleyball, Hutchinson High Schol

Classified

Resignations

• Marlene O'Connor, LD Para, Holy Cross, effective May 25, 2006

• Rachel Uphoff, Job Coach Para, HHS, effective July 7, 2006

Next Meeting

The next regular meeting of the Board will be at 7 p.m. July 24.