THREE LAKES EDUCATIONAL COOPERATIVE

BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING

June 21, 2010

 

Call To Order

Zac Anshutz called to order the regular board meeting of Three Lakes Educational Cooperative at 7:00 p.m.  Monday, June 21, 2010.  The following individuals were present:

 

            BOARD MEMBERS:                                     OTHERS:

            Zac Anshutz                                                 Dr. Kathy Mickelson          

Marilyn Rose                                                Laura Hogelin        

Lisa Reece                                                    Darrel Finch            

Ken Kirsop                                                     Dr. Steve Pegram              

Tanyea Bingham                                       Donna Powers                   

Pat Bean                                                       Amy Redmon

                                                                        Mary Kay Woods

                                                                                               

 

Lisa Reece arrived at 7:02 p.m.                                                             

                                                                                                                                   

Approval of Agenda

The agenda was amended to add 5D3 and 7A1-3.  Motion was made by Pat Bean and seconded by Ken Kirsop to approve the amended agenda.  Motion passed 5-0.

 

Approval of Consent Agenda

Tanyea Bingham made the motion to approve the consent agenda as follows:

 

·         Approval of Minutes

·         Approval of Financial Summary and Treasurer’s Report

·         Approval of Warrant Register – Payables

·         Approval of Resignations

·         Approval of Terminations

·         Approval of New Personnel

·         Approval of Transfers

·         Approval of PDC Plans and Points

 

Motion was seconded by Pat Bean and it passed 5-0.


 

DISTRICT CONSULTATION

 

Approve Destruction of Financial Records

Due to storage space limitations, the coop annually destroys outdated financial records with board approval.  A list of the exact financial records to be destroyed were included in the packet.  Motion was made by Pat Bean and seconded by Zac Anshutz to approve the destruction of financial records as listed.  Motion passed 6-0.

 

Disposal of Supplies

 

1.      Preschool Car Seats

2.      Bus Radios

3.      Preschool Supplies

 

Since the districts will be providing their own preschool transportation next year, the coop has several transportation items that are no longer needed.  Superintendents asked that the coop hold onto the car seats until the beginning of the school year to see if districts might have a need for them.  Superintendents expressed some interest in the bus radios and Dr. Mickelson agreed to research details about the radios and provide additional information to them.  Dr. Mickelson reported that superintendents had suggested selling or donating the excess preschool supplies.  Lisa Reece made the motion to dispose of the supplies as recommended.  Motion was seconded by Ken Kirsop and it passed 6-0.

 

E-Rate Approval

The coop has received notification that we will receive approximately $21,738 in e-rate reimbursement for the 2010-11 school year.

 

Calendars

 

1.      Approval of 2010-11 TLEC Calendar

2.      August Inservice Calendar

3.      August 11th Greenbush Paraeducator Conference

 

Dr. Mickelson reviewed the changes that have been made to the West Franklin calendar as a result of negotiations in the district.  The coop will revise our calendar to include those changes.  Motion was made by Zac Anshutz and seconded by Tanyea Bingham to approve the 2010-11 TLEC calendar as amended.  Motion passed 6-0.

Dr. Mickelson reviewed the trainings that are scheduled for July and August. 

The August 11th paraeducator conference was also discussed.  With the exception of Lyndon and the TLEC office, registrations can be funneled through the districts because they are Greenbush members.  Plans are to review beginning of the year paperwork and Section 125 information with the paras at the close of the day.  Bus transportation to the conference has been arranged.  Motion was made by Zac Anshutz and seconded by Tanyea Bingham to approve the August 11th paraeducator conference as proposed.  Motion passed 6-0.

 

Approval of Interlocal Agreement

At this time, all district boards have approved the Interlocal Agreement.  The next step will be for the TLEC board to approve it then it can be sent to the KSDE general counsel’s office, the state board and the attorney general’s office for approval.  Motion was made by Lisa Reece and seconded by Ken Kirsop to approve the Interlocal Agreement as presented.  Motion passed 6-0.

 

ESY / Drivers Ed Update

Dr. Mickelson reviewed changes to the proposed ESY/Drivers Ed summer schedule.  Motion was made by Pat Bean and seconded by Lisa Reece to approve compensation of the extra hours for Terri Lee and Cathy Brannon.    Motion passed 6-0.

 

First National Bank of Kansas Discussion

Dr. Mickelson reported on her recent conversations with First National Bank of Kansas management regarding the TLEC account.  Dr. Mickelson recommended retaining the First National Bank of Kansas as the depository for cooperative funds since we are happy their service.  Motion was made by Zac Anshutz and seconded by Lisa Reece to continue with the First National Bank of Kansas as the depository for cooperative funds.  Motion passed 6-0.

 

Medicaid Funds

 

1.      Flow-Through

2.      Reimbursement

 

The amount of Medicaid SDAC (administrative claims) funds received by the districts was discussed.  It was agreed that districts should hold the SDAC funds at this time.

Because attendant care will no longer be considered an eligible Medicaid expense, the coop will see a huge decrease in Medicaid revenues for 2010-11. When discussed with the superintendents they agreed that the districts will have to make up this revenue difference.

 

 

 

 

Four Year Old At Risk (SAC – continued discussion from May)

Dr. Mickelson stated she plans to review this program at the end of each semester to determine if USD 454 should be charged for any additional expenses incurred as a result of the program. 

 

Transportation (SAC)

 

1.      Preschool

2.      Work Study

 

This was a discussion item at the superintendents meeting.

 

July Meeting Date and Time (SAC)

Superintendents agreed to meet July 14th at 9:00. 

 

Negotiations – Executive Session

Motion was made by Zac Anshutz and seconded by Ken Kirsop to enter executive session for a period of fifteen minutes with the board and Dr. Mickelson present beginning at 7:30 p.m. for the purpose of discussing matters relating to employer-employee negotiations.  Justification of the executive session is to protect the public interest in negotiating a fair and equitable contract.  Motion passed 6-0.  The meeting returned to open session at 7:45 p.m.   Motion was made by Zac Anshutz and seconded by Ken Kirsop to continue the executive session for an additional five minutes with the board and Dr. Mickelson present beginning at 7:45 p.m. for the purpose of discussing matters relating to employer-employee negotiations.  Justification of the executive session is to protect the public interest in negotiating a fair and equitable contract.  Motion passed 6-0.  The meeting returned to open session at 7:50 p.m.   Motion was made by Zac Anshutz and seconded by Ken Kirsop to continue the executive session for an additional five minutes with the board and Dr. Mickelson present beginning at 7:50 p.m. for the purpose of discussing matters relating to employer-employee negotiations.  Justification of the executive session is to protect the public interest in negotiating a fair and equitable contract.  Motion passed 6-0.  The meeting returned to open session at 7:55 p.m.   No action was taken.

 

Personnel – Executive Session

Motion was made by Zac Anshutz and seconded by Tanyea Bingham to enter executive session with board and superintendents present for a period of fifteen minutes beginning at 7:55 p.m. for the purpose of discussing personnel issues related to non-elected personnel.  Motion passed 6-0. Justification of the executive session is to protect the privacy interests of the individual(s) to be discussed.  The meeting returned to open session at 8:10 p.m.   Motion was made by Zac Anshutz and seconded by Tanyea Bingham to continue the executive session with board and superintendents present for an addition minute beginning at 8:10 p.m. for the purpose of discussing personnel issues related to non-elected personnel.  Motion passed 6-0. Justification of the executive session is to protect the privacy interests of the individual(s) to be discussed.  The meeting returned to open session at 8:11 p.m. 

Zac Anshutz made the motion to authorize Dr. Mickelson to begin the negotiation process with teachers.  Zac Anshutz and Tanyea Bingham will serve as negotiators for the board and Pat Bean will serve as an alternate.  Motion was seconded by Lisa Reece and it passed 6-0.

Tanyea Bingham made the motion to extend the contract of Dr. Mickelson for 2010-11.  Motion was seconded by Pat Bean and it passed 6-0.  Tanyea Bingham made the motion to extend the contracts of Stuart Wallace and Laura Hogelin for 2010-11.  Motion was seconded by Ken Kirsop and it passed 6-0.  All salaries will be determined at a later date.

 

Discussion Items

Dr. Mickelson shared that she had talked with the superintendents regarding her concerns with completing 66 certified evaluations.  It was agreed that principals will assist her with completion of the evaluations.

 

 

Adjournment

Pat Bean made the motion to adjourn the meeting at 8:15 p.m.  Motion was seconded by Tanyea Bingham and it passed 6-0.  The next regular board meeting will be held Monday, July 19, 2010, at 7:00 P.M. at the Three Lakes Educational Cooperative office in Lyndon.  

 

 

 

 

_________________________________________

Laura Hogelin, Clerk

 

 

 

 

 

_____________     Approved

 

_____X_______ Unapproved 6-21-10