Russell County USD 407 is dedicated to providing a culture of learning that will lead the state of Kansas in student success.

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1 MEETING MINUTES RUSSELL COUNTY USD 407 BOARD OF EDUCATION DECEMBER 10, N. MAIN RUSSELL, KS CENTRAL ADMINISTRATION OFFICE P: F: Russell County USD 407 is dedicated to providing a culture of learning that will lead the state of Kansas in student success. Goal 1: Goal 2: Goal 3: USD 407 will improve communication from the district to the internal and external publics by USD 407 will provide updated and safe facilities to meet the educational needs of students by USD 407 will increase the percentage of successful high school graduates from 73% to 90% by CALL TO ORDER President Raeleen Reinhardt called the USD 407 Board of Education regular meeting to order at 5:00 p.m. in the board room at the Central Administration Office. Additional board members in attendance were Andrea Krug Krauss, Matt Nichols, Kevin Ochs and Char Sohm. Duane Adams was not present at the start of the meeting. Jon Quinday was absent. Administrators in attendance included Superintendent Shelly Swayne, Andrew Dempewolf Principal of Simpson and Bickerdyke Elementary Schools, Angela Rinehart Director of Special Education, Donna Schmidt Principal of Russell High School, Gaylon Walter Principal of Ruppenthal Middle School, and Scott Nuss Activities Director at Russell High School and Ruppenthal Middle School. Jane Cline - Board Clerk was also in attendance. Guests in the audience signed an attendance roster CONSENT AGENDA A. Approval of Agenda B. Approval of Minutes 1. November 12, 2018 Regular Meeting C. Examination and Payment of Bills 1. Activity Accounts 2. Cash Summary 3. Check Journal 4. Expense Budget 5. Petty Cash Accounts D. Gifts & Grants 1. Ruppenthal Middle School a. $67 Lifetouch b. $100 Trinity United Methodist Church for Bronco Pride Page 1 of 5

2 USD 407 Minutes Page 2 of 5 Matt Nichols made a motion to approve the Consent Agenda as presented including the addendum to the check journal presented at the start of the meeting. Char Sohm seconded the motion. Motion carried PUBLIC COMMENTS No one addressed the Board under this agenda item CURRICULUM CORNER A. Kindergarten Teachers Ages & Stages Questionnaire (ASQ) Mr. Dempewolf and the kindergarten teachers were in attendance to educate the board on the Ages & Stages Questionnaire mandated beginning with the current school year. Findings from the questionnaire and other screening protocols were discussed RUSSELL COUNTY AREA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION (RCACF) A. $310 - Diabetes Glucose Meters (Cecelia Morse) B. $2,139 - Welder for RHS Ag Shop (Colton Branch) C. $4,094 - Laser Cutter/Engraver for RHS (Matt Brown/Dwight Windle) Angie Muller, Executive Director of RCACF, was in attendance to present grant funds as listed above. Matt Nichols moved and Andrea Krug Krauss seconded a motion to generously accept the donations provided by RCACF. Motion carried ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS A. President of the Board No report was given. B. Superintendent/Curriculum Coordinator Ms. Swayne shared the idea of hosting a teacher week in June to allow certified staff the opportunity to earn additional professional development credits for license renewal. Board Member Duane Adams arrived at 5:13 p.m. C. Building Principals Mr. Walter reported repairs on the RMS roof have begun. In addition, he highlighted honors received by band students, vocal students, and Patriot Pen participants. Ms. Schmidt highlighted student accomplishments in the music department. Flex scheduling for senior class students was presented as a pilot program during the second semester. Janeen Feil, RHS Counselor, outlined program specifics and addressed questions from board members. Kevin Ochs moved and Matt Nichols seconded a motion to pursue the pilot flex schedule program as presented. Motion carried 6 0. D. Special Education Director Mrs. Rinehart reported classroom visitations have been taking place.

3 USD 407 Minutes Page 3 of 5 E. Activities Director Mr. Nuss highlighted topics covered in his written report and publicly thanked everyone who participated in any capacity during the Amos Morris/George Stephens Basketball Tournament ADOPTION OF BOND RESOLUTION Resolution No was read and considered. Matt Nichols made a motion to adopt the resolution as read. Andrea Krug Krauss seconded the motion. The motion passed with a 6 0 vote DISCUSSION/ACTION ITEMS A. Resignation of Board Member Kevin Ochs moved and Matt Nichols seconded a motion to accept the resignation of Jon Quinday from the USD 407 Board of Education. Motion carried 6 0. The discussion on Mr. Quinday s replacement was tabled and the superintendent was directed to research whether a board member election could be included with the special mail ballot scheduled for April B District Calendar Calendar options and survey results were reviewed. Duane Adams moved and Char Sohm seconded a motion to adopt Calendar C with spring break scheduled for the week of March 16-20, Motion carried 6 0. C. Special Meeting 12/17/2018 Duane Adams moved and Matt Nichols seconded a motion to hold a special meeting on December 17, 2018 at 5:30 p.m. Motion carried NEGOTIATIONS Language modification pertaining to Article VI. Section C. Voluntary Section 403(b) Retirement Plan of the Master Collective Bargaining Agreement was discussed. Andrea Krug Krauss moved and Matt Nichols seconded a motion to accept the proposed amendment to the Master Collective Bargaining Agreement regarding the 403(b) plan. Motion carried PERSONNEL REVIEW At 6:23 p.m., Andrea Krug Krauss made a motion to enter executive session to discuss personnel review/evaluation of non-elected personnel pursuant to the Kansas Open Meetings Act (KOMA) for the protection of personnel reviews, with the open meeting resuming in the boardroom at 6:40 p.m. Duane Adams seconded the motion. Motion passed with a 6 0 vote. Shelly Swayne and Angela Rinehart were invited into executive session. Open session resumed at 6:40 p.m. Matt Nichols made a motion to re-enter executive session to discuss personnel review/evaluation of non-elected personnel pursuant to the Kansas Open Meetings Act (KOMA) for the protection of personnel reviews, with the open meeting resuming in the boardroom at 6:50 p.m. Andrea Krug Krauss seconded the motion. Motion carried 6 0. Shelly Swayne was invited into executive session.

4 USD 407 Minutes Page 4 of 5 Open session resumed at 6:50 p.m. Matt Nichols made a motion to re-enter executive session to discuss personnel review/evaluation of non-elected personnel pursuant to the Kansas Open Meetings Act (KOMA) for the protection of personnel reviews, with the open meeting resuming in the boardroom at 7:00 p.m. Kevin Ochs seconded the motion. Motion carried 6 0. Shelly Swayne was invited into executive session. Open session resumed at 7:00 p.m. At 7:02 p.m., Matt Nichols made a motion to re-enter executive session to discuss personnel review/evaluation of non-elected personnel pursuant to the Kansas Open Meetings Act (KOMA) for the protection of personnel reviews, with the open meeting resuming in the boardroom at 7:12 p.m. Andrea Krug Krauss seconded the motion. Motion carried 6 0. Shelly Swayne was invited into executive session. Open session resumed at 7:12 p.m. Andrea Krug Krauss made a motion to re-enter executive session to discuss personnel review/evaluation of non-elected personnel pursuant to the Kansas Open Meetings Act (KOMA) for the protection of personnel reviews, with the open meeting resuming in the boardroom at 7:22 p.m. Kevin Ochs seconded the motion. Motion carried 6 0. Shelly Swayne was invited into executive session. At 7:21 p.m., Scott Nuss was invited into executive session. Open session resumed at 7:22 p.m. At 7:23 p.m., Char Sohm made a motion to re-enter executive session to discuss personnel review/evaluation of non-elected personnel pursuant to the Kansas Open Meetings Act (KOMA) for the protection of personnel reviews, with the open meeting resuming in the boardroom at 7:38 p.m. Kevin Ochs seconded the motion. Motion carried 6 0. Shelly Swayne and Scott Nuss were invited into executive session. Open session resumed at 7:38 p.m. No action was taken STAFFING FOR At 7:39 p.m., Kevin Ochs made a motion to enter executive session to discuss staffing for pursuant to the Kansas Open Meetings Act (KOMA) for the protection of personnel reviews, with the open meeting resuming in the boardroom at 7:44 p.m. Duane Adams seconded the motion. Motion carried 6 0. Shelly Swayne was invited into executive session. Open session resumed at 7:44 p.m. No action was taken RETIREMENTS, RESIGNATIONS, NEW CONTRACTS AND TRANSFERS A. Retirements No retirement requests were presented. B. Resignations 1. Kim Boxberger Head Volleyball Coach at Russell High School 2. Sheldon Frederking Head Custodian at Ruppenthal Middle School 3. Dannah Hill Custodian at Ruppenthal Middle School C. New Contracts 1. Reba Burkhart Special Education Paraeducator at Russell High School 2. Jeremy Tucker Custodian at Ruppenthal Middle School

5 USD 407 Minutes Page 5 of 5 D. Transfer 1. Janna David transfer from RHS Custodian to RMS Head Custodian Matt Nichols moved and Char Sohm seconded a motion to approve the resignations, new contracts and transfer request as presented. Motion carried BOARD FORUM No discussion was held under this agenda item ADJOURNMENT President Reinhardt adjourned the meeting at 7:47 p.m. Jane M. Cline, Board Clerk Date Approved