July 14, 2008

 

 

School board holds organizational meeting to begin new year

 

 

Monday nightÕs school board meeting marked the start of the new fiscal year for USD 470.  During the meeting the board re-elected Joe Woodard as president for the 2008-2009 board year. Joelyn Squires was re-elected as vice-president.

 

Each board member was appointed to serve as representative to at least one committee. Those assignments are:

á      Cowley County Special Services Cooperative: Mike Walker with Jon Oak serving as alternate.

á      PTO/Board Liaisons: Janet Carroll and Joe Woodard

á      Board/Teacher Panel: Tim Harmon

á      KASB Ð Government Relations Network: Daren Reese

á      Head Start Council: Tim Harmon

á      ACE Fund: Janet Carroll with Mike Walker serving as alternate.

á      Insurance/Benefits Committee: Joelyn Squires

á      Supplemental Salary Committee: Mike Walker

 

The board approved the continuing of these assignments:

á      KPERS Representative: Reba Pinegar

á      Food Service Representative: J.K. Campbell

á      Free and Reduced Meals Hearing Officer: J.K. Campbell

á      Agent for Receipt of Vouchers: J.K. Campbell

á      Activity Fund Agent for ACHS: Rhonda Trenary

á      Activity Fund Agent for ACMS: Lori Roths

á      Freedom of Information Officer: J.K. Campbell

á      Treasurer: Vicki Webb

á      Deputy Treasurer: Reba Pinegar

á      Board Clerk: Reba Pinegar

á      Deputy Clark: Vicki Webb

 

The board designated the second and fourth Monday of each month (with the exception of June, in which meetings will be held on the second and fifth Monday. Other exceptions will be announced.) Meetings will begin at 7p.m. at the USD 470 District Office or other attendance centers as announced. This schedule is subject to change.

 

In Other News the Board:

á      Approved the agenda and consent agenda

á      Approved CornerBank, Home National Bank and Union State Bank as depositories of district funds.

á      Approved The Arkansas City Traveler as the official publication of the district.

á      Approved Robert D. Wilson as school district attorney.

á      Approved Parman, Tanner, Soule and Jackson as district auditors.

á      Approved all principals and assistant principals as truancy officers.

á      Adopted the Waiver of Generally Accepted Accounting Principals Resolution 08-05 for 2008-2009.

á      Adopted the 1,116-hour school year for the 2008-2009 school calendar.

á      Authorized the payment of bills in order to avoid applied penalties and interest charges.

á      Approved the warrant review schedule.

á      Approved the food service program agreement and addendum authorizing USD 470 to continue school food services program as presented.

á      Approved student meal prices for the 2008-2009 school year to continue as the same prices currently charged. These prices include lunch prices of: $1.85/elementary, $2.05/middle school, $2.25/high school, $2.90/adult and breakfast prices of $1.15/elementary, $1.20/middle school, $1.25/high school, and $1.55/adult.

á      Authorized the Sacred Heart Food Service Contract as presented.

á      Authorized petty cash fund limits for each school and the district office.

á      Approved a resolution for the issuance of credit cards to personnel.

á      Adopted the Home Rule Resolution 08-06 as presented.

á      Approved the private vehicle mileage reimbursement rate for the 2008-2009 fiscal year. The new rate is .505.

á      Approved the purchase of the Alexandria library automation software and hardware.

á      Approved a special board meeting to be held on July 21 and to be continued on July 22. The meeting will begin at 5:15p.m. each day. The meeting will serve as a time for the board to hear Construction Manager At-Risk proposals.

á      Approved the hiring of Wells Construction to complete the IXL Septic System project.

á      Moved into executive session.

á      Called the regular meeting back to order.

á      Adjourned.