THREE LAKES EDUCATIONAL COOPERATIVE

BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING

August 16, 2010

 

Call to Order

President Zac Anshutz called to order the regular board meeting of Three Lakes Educational Cooperative at 7:00 p.m.  Monday, August 16, 2010.  The following individuals were present:

 

            BOARD MEMBERS:                                     OTHERS:

            Zac Anshutz                                                 Dr. Kathy Mickelson

Lisa Reece                                                    Laura Hogelin

Greg McCurdy                                           Darrel Finch

            Tanyea Bingham                                       Mary Kay Woods

Ken Kirsop                                                     Amy Redmon

Pat Bean                                                       Brenda Wigger

                                                                        Michele Luksa

                                                                        Ryan Vaughn

                                                                        Liz Cordts

                                                                        Marilyn Runyon

                                                                       

Lisa Reece arrived at 7:03 p.m.                                                                                                                         

Approval of Agenda

Motion was made by Pat Bean to approve the agenda with the addition of 5K and 5L. Motion was seconded by Greg McCurdy and it passed 5-0.

 

Approval of Consent Agenda

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

 

 

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

 

 

DISTRICT CONSULTATION

 

Introduction of TAPs

Dr. Ann Fritz (TAP/Elementary School), Brenda Wigger (TAP/High School), Michele Luksa (TAP/Elementary School), Ryan Vaughn (TAP/Middle School) and Liz Cordts (TAP/Early Childhood) provided an overview of their varied duties as Technical Assistance Providers. 

 

(Ann, Brenda, Michele, Ryan and Liz left the meeting at 7:33p.m.)

 

Approve 2010-11 Budget

Dr. Mickelson reviewed the various funds which comprise the Interlocal budget.  These funds include:

·         #26 – Inservice

·         #30 – Targeted Improvement Plan (TIP) Grant

·         #78 – General Fund

·         #90 – Part C (Infant and Toddler) Grant

 

Lisa Reece made the motion to approve the 2010-11 budget in the amount of $7,358,419 as presented.  Motion was seconded by Greg McCurdy and it passed 6-0.

 

CISL

The timeline for the CISL study was included in the packet.

 

Organizational Flow Chart

Dr. Mickelson shared the organizational flow chart she developed for TLEC. 

 

Medicaid Funding Update

Dr. Mickelson reported that she learned at the recent Leadership Team meeting that there will not be any Medicaid reimbursement for attendant care services this year.  KHPA (Kansas Health Policy Authority) will be meeting with special education directors monthly.

 

2010-11 Mileage

Dr. Mickelson noted that the board will need to re-vote on the mileage reimbursement rate for 2010-11.  When voted on last month we did not have a quorum.  The negotiated agreement states we will reimburse at the state rate.  Motion was made by Zac Anshutz and seconded by Lisa Reece to approve the state mileage reimbursement rate of 50˘ per mile for 2010-11.  Motion passed 6-0.

 

Tri-State Law Conference

The Tri-State Law Conference will be held in November and all expenses will be covered by a $2,000 grant awarded to the coop.  Dr. Mickelson stated that she plans to attend this conference and one school psychologist has also expressed an interest in attending.  The three remaining psychologists felt they would benefit more by attending a conference relating to behavior disorders.  Zac Anshutz made the motion to approve Dr. Mickelson and Amy Redmon’s attendance at the Tri-State Law Conference.  Motion was seconded by Greg McCurdy and it passed 6-0.

 

Meal Expense per Diem

Because the coop does not currently have any guidelines, Dr. Mickelson  requested that the board establish conference meal expense guidelines.  She stated that superintendents recommended a maximum of $25 per day.  Receipts would still need to be submitted for reimbursement.  Motion was made by Ken Kirsop and seconded by Lisa Reece to set reimbursement at $25 per day maximum.  Motion passed 6-0.

 

Years of Service

Dr. Mickelson reviewed the list of TLEC staff celebrating 5, 10, 15, 20 and 25 years of service with the coop.

 

Agenda Format

Dr. Mickelson stated that while attending district board meetings she has noticed the various agenda formats that are used.  She noted that the coop could change the current format if the board wished.  Board members felt the present format met their needs.

 

H1N1 Shots/October Inservice (SAC)

Last year, the coop scheduled H1N1 shots to be given during the joint October inservice.  The possibility of doing this again was discussed with the superintendents.  The consensus was not to make them a part of the inservice this year.

 

Approval of Interlocal Agreement by KSDE

The coop has received word that the Interlocal Agreement was approved by KSDE.  It will now go to the attorney general’s office for approval.

 

Superintendent/Board Member Discussion Items

There were no further items discussed.

 

Negotiations – Executive Session

Tanyea Bingham made the motion to enter executive session for a period of fifteen minutes beginning at 8:00 p.m. with the board and coop administration present for the purpose of discussing matters relating to employer-employee negotiations.  Justification of the executive session is to protect the public’s interest in negotiating a fair and equitable contract.  Motion was seconded by Pat Bean and it passed 6-0.  The meeting returned to open session at 8:15 p.m. 

Motion was made by Tanyea Bingham and seconded by Pat Bean to extend the executive session an additional five minutes beginning at 8:15 p.m. for the purpose of continuing discussion of matters relating to employer-employee negotiations.  Justification of the executive session is to protect the public’s interest in negotiating a fair and equitable contract.  The meeting returned to open session at 8:20 p.m.  No action was taken.

 

Personnel - Executive Session- As Required

TAP Contract Discussion

Lisa Reece made the motion to enter executive session with the board and coop administration present for a period of five minutes beginning at 8:21 p.m.  The purpose of the executive session is to discuss personnel matters relating to non-elected personnel.  Justification of the executive session is to protect the privacy interests of the individual(s) to be discussed.  Motion was seconded by Tanyea Bingham and it passed 6-0.  The meeting returned to open session at 8:26 p.m. 

Lisa Reece made the motion to continue the executive session with the board and coop administration present for an additional period of five minutes beginning at 8:26 p.m.  The purpose of the executive session is to discuss personnel matters relating to non-elected personnel.  Justification of the executive session is to protect the privacy interests of the individual(s) to be discussed.  Motion was seconded by Tanyea Bingham and it passed 6-0.  The meeting returned to open session at 8:31 p.m. 

Tanyea Bingham made the motion to provide TAP’s with a five day supplemental contract based upon their daily rate of pay.  Motion was seconded by Zac Anshutz and it passed 6-0.

 

Adjournment

Pat Bean made the motion to adjourn the meeting at 8:33 p.m.  Motion was seconded by Greg McCurdy and it passed 6-0.  The next regular board meeting will be held Monday, September 20, 2010, at 7:00 P.M. at the Three Lakes Educational Cooperative office in Lyndon.  

 

 

 

 

 

_________________________________________

Laura Hogelin, Clerk

 

 

 

 

 

_____________     Approved

 

_____X_______ Unapproved 08-16-10