August 22, 2022 at 7:00 PM - REGULAR MEETING
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1. CALL MEETING TO ORDER
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1.1. Roll Call
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1.2. Adoption of Meeting Agenda
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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2. CONSENT ITEMS
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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2.1. Approval of Minutes from Previous Meeting(s)
Discussion:
Minutes from the August 8, 2022, special Board meeting and the minutes from the August 8, 2022, regular Board meeting were approved. |
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2.2. Approval of Regalia Purchase(s)
Discussion:
There were no regalia purchase requests. |
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2.3. Approval of Donation from Johnsonville
Discussion:
The Board approved a donation from Johnsonville in the amount of $500.00 to help with costs associated with the Jackson County career fair. |
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2.4. Approval of Donation from ServiceMaster
Discussion:
The Board approved a dotation from ServiceMaster Cleaning & Restoration in the amount of $2,000.00 for the RVHS Dance Team. |
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3. PUBLIC COMMENT
Discussion:
There were no public comments. |
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4. BOARD TOPICS
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4.1. Board Discussion Items for Future Consideration
Discussion:
Mr. Smith mentioned the low interest rate that the District was able to get for the Lease Purchase construction projects. |
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4.2. Introduction of New District Employees
Discussion:
Board members introduced themselves to the new staff. The following new staff introduced themselves to the Board: •Mollie Hoffman - 4th grade teacher •Taylor McDiffett - 1st grade teacher •Brianna Spence - 7th grade English teacher •Erin Carlson - RVHS business teacher |
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4.3. Appoint KASB Delegate Assembly Voting Member
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
Ms. Kelly described the role of the KASB Delegate Assembly Voting Member. Ms. Kelly is willing to continue in the role. |
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5. RECEIVE REPORTS AND REQUESTS
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5.1. Hear Request from FFA for the 2022 National Convention
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
•Kim Clark, FFA Advisor, spoke to the Board about the FFA National Convention that will take place in Indianapolis this fall. Ms. Clark and several students would like to attend and requested the District cover Ms. Clark's costs as a sponsor in an amount not to exceed $1,416.00. •Ms. Wahwassuck asked how many students would be going to the Convention. Ms. Clark responded that the school van could hold seven and that students would need to fill out an application in order to attend. |
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5.2. Receive Updated Enrollment Projections
Discussion:
•At 7:15 PM, the Board started the Revenue Neutral Hearing. •At 7:19 PM, the Board continued with the agenda. Mr. Davis gave an update on our enrollment projections. Overall, the district enrollment has increased. •Mr. Smith spoke about the lack of housing in our district. |
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5.3. Hear Timeline for Superintendent Evaluation
Discussion:
Mr. Davis shared the timeline for the superintendent's evaluation, which will begin in September and be finalized in December. The Board had no concerns about the timeline. |
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5.4. Hear Report on 5-8 Science Curriculum Pilot
Discussion:
•At 7:25 PM, the Board held the District Budget Hearing. •At 7:28 PM, the Board continued with the agenda. Mr. Slay presented a plan for a pilot science curriculum program called OpenSci that our teachers will be trying this fall. He hopes to bring a recommendation to the Board for official adoption of the curriculum. |
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6. OFFICIAL ACTION ITEMS
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6.1. Consider Approval of District Policies
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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6.2. Conduct Revenue Neutral Rate Hearing at 7:15 pm
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
•At 7:15 PM, the Board conducted the Revenue Neutral Rate Hearing. There were no comments from the Board or the public. •Resolution 2022-9 was adopted by a roll-call vote, documentation of which is on file with the official minutes. |
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6.3. Conduct 2022-23 District Budget Hearing at 7:25 pm
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
At 7:25 PM, the Board held the hearing for the 2022-2023 District budget. There were no comments from the public. |
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6.4. Consider Approval of Contractor Bids for RVHS Art/Music/CTE Construction Project
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
•Maria Kutina of HTK Architects shared the bids received for the RVHS Art/Music/CTE construction project. Shirley Construction was the low bidder with a base bid of $2,898,000.00 and a bid of $3,005,866.00 that included alternates 1, 2, 3, and 4. •Mr. Davis shared estimated planned costs for the high school project and the middle school renovation. •Board members held a discussion. |
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6.5. Approve HSEC Cooperative Agreement Amendment
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
Board members approved an amendment to the Holton Special Education Cooperative Agreement that addressed how real property would be disposed of and the proceeds divided in the event of a complete termination of the Cooperative. |
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6.6. Consider Personnel Items
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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6.7. Consider Executive Session to Discuss Individual Employee Performance Pursuant to the Non-Elected Personnel Exception Under KOMA
Discussion:
The executive session was not needed. |
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7. BOARD DISCUSSION AND STUDY
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7.1. Clarifications
Discussion:
•Mr. Smith asked about the number of free/reduced meal applications and how the current number compares to the years when meals were free due to COVID. •Mr. Mitchell asked if all bus driver positions were filled. Mr. Davis responded that they had been. •Mr. Davis clarified that there may be approximately $965,000 left from the lease purchase agreement after paying for the high school and middle school projects. Discussion followed. |
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7.2. Employee Recognition
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The Board wrote thank you notes to administrators for getting the school year off to a good start and notes of welcome to the new teaching staff. |
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8. ANNOUNCEMENT OF UPCOMING BOE OPPORTUNITIES
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8.1. Booster Club Membership Drive Dinner, Friday, September 16, 2022 at 5:00 pm
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9. ADJOURNMENT
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9.1. Meeting Adjournment
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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