October 10, 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
Action(s):
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
Discussion:
Minutes from the September 12, 2022, regular Board meeting were approved. |
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2.2. Approval of Snow Removal Pricing
Discussion:
The Board approved the pricing proposal from Ehrhart Excavating for snow removal as presented. |
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2.3. Approve Donation from Denison State Bank
Discussion:
The Board approved a donation from Denison State Bank in the amount of $500.00 for the Jackson County Career Fair and Adulting Day to be held in November. |
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2.4. Approve Donation from Capital View Masonry
Discussion:
The Board approved a donation from Capital View Masonry in the amount of $300.00 for the Jackson County Career Fair and Adulting Day to be held in November. |
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2.5. Approval of the Charitable Contributions from the Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation.
Discussion:
The Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation Charitable Contributions Committee awarded $10,000.00 to fund small grant projects for teachers throughout the district. The Board approved these funds and expressed their appreciation for the continued support of the Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation for the Royal Valley teachers and their classroom projects. |
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2.6. Approval of Treasurer's Report
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2.7. Approval of Warrants
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3. PUBLIC COMMENTS
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3.1. Public Comment
Discussion:
There were no public comments. |
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3.2. JACO Sheriff Presentation for School Safety
Discussion:
Tim Morse, Jackson County Sheriff, thanked the district for working with the Sheriff's Department and stated that Royal Valley was the model district in Jackson County for student safety. He commended Mr. Davis and the Board for their leadership. Sheriff Morse honored the district by presenting to the Board and Mr. Davis a Sheriff's Commendation plaque as well as a plaque recognizing the achievements at Royal Valley. |
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4. BOARD TOPICS
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4.1. Board Discussion Items for Future Consideration
Discussion:
•Mr. Smith stated that he had not heard any negative comments regarding the possibility of a turf football field. Ms. Lambrecht said that she had heard it would probably be an eventual expense for the district. •Mr. Smith reminded members of the upcoming conference put on by the Kansas Association of School Boards. |
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4.2. Discuss the Process for the Summative Superintendent Evaluation Document
Discussion:
Mr. Smith explained the process for completing the Superintendent's Summative Evaluation document. He would like Board members to have them completed and turned in to the district office by November 2, 2022. The information compiled is confidential. |
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4.3. Discuss Board Member Attendance at the National School Board Association Conference
Discussion:
Mr. Smith asked for opinions regarding Board members going to the National School Board Association Conference. Ms. Lambrecht mentioned the availability of virtual information. Ms. Tuck said that it had been years since a Board member attended a national conference and felt a virtual option would be better. Ms. Kelly thought if KASB was organizing something for the national conference it might be worthwhile, but she wasn't against someone going. |
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5. RECEIVE REPORTS AND REQUESTS
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5.1. Hear Report on October 10, 2022 Professional Devopment Day
Discussion:
Mr. Slay presented information on the K-State Indigenous Peoples Day Conference that staff members attended today in Manhattan for staff development. He felt it was very worthwhile and received a lot of positive feedback from the staff. |
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5.2. Receive Report on September 20 Enrollment Update
Discussion:
Mr. Davis reviewed the September 20, 2022, count day enrollment information. Our total enrollment has increased from 840 last school year to 855 this school year. |
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5.3. Recieve Request for International Mediterranean Trip in May 2024
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
Barb Williamson, who manages our student Europe trips, has requested permission to take students on a Mediterranean trip in May of 2024. Discussion followed. |
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5.4. Receive Request for National FCCLA conference
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
Monique Litherland, FCCLA sponsor, requested permission for FCCLA to travel to Columbus, Ohio, from November 11 - 13, 2022, to attend a conference. Three of the Royal Valley members are district officers and required to attend and to have Mrs. Litherland accompany them. Other members are likely to go as well. Discussion followed. |
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5.5. Hear Request for Singers and Dancers Trip to Orlando
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
The Royal Valley Singers and Dancers will be performing at the National Native Boys and Girls Club Summit in Orlando, Florida, and will be gone from November 6 - 13, 2022. |
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5.6. Review Fall Maintenance List
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
Mr. Davis reviewed the fall maintenance list. Discussion followed. |
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5.7. Review Pricing for Epoxy Flooring Upgrades
Discussion:
Mr. Davis provided pricing options from HTK to upgrade some of the RVHS and RVMS floors to epoxy resinous flooring. This would eliminate the need to strip and wax the floors each summer. Discussion followed. |
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6. OFFICIAL ACTION ITEMS
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6.1. Consider Executive Session to Discuss Individual Employee Performance Pursuant to the Non-Elected Personnel Exception Under KOMA.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
At 7:50 PM, the Board moved to go into executive session and to return at 8:07 PM. The Board returned to open session at 8:07 PM. |
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6.2. Consider Executive Session to Discuss Confidential Student Information Pursuant to the Exception Relating to Actions Adversely or Favorably Affecting a Student Under KOMA.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
At 8:07 PM, the Board moved to go into executive session and to return at 8:12 PM. The Board returned to open session at 8:12 PM. |
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6.3. Consider Approval of Early Graduation Request(s)
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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6.4. Consider Approval of FMLA Request
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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6.5. Consider Approval of Personnel Items
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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7. BOARD DISCUSSION AND STUDY
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7.1. Clarifications
Discussion:
There were no clarifications. |
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7.2. Employee Recognition
Discussion:
The Board wrote thank you notes to the bus drivers and food service personnel. |
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8. ANNOUNCEMENT OF UPCOMING BOE OPPORTUNITIES
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8.1. Football, Cross Country, Cheer and Dance Senior Night
Discussion:
Scheduled for Friday, October 14th, prior to the start of the football game at 7:00 PM |
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8.2. Volleyball Senior Night
Discussion:
Scheduled for Tuesday, October 18th |
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8.3. KASB Annual Conference
Discussion:
Registration has been confirmed for Board members and lodging reserved. Mr. Davis will provide a more detailed itinerary closer to the conference date of November 11 - 13. |
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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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