Southgate Independent
June 13, 2013 7:00 PM
Board of Education Regular Meeting
1. Call to Order
1.1. Welcome
1.2. Roll Call
1.3. Pledge to the Flag
2. Recognitions
3. Communications
3.1. Principal's Report
Attachments
3.1.1. Unbridled Learning Checklist
Attachments
3.1.2. Update Report on Redbook Regulations
Attachments
Discussion

Mr. Franke reviewed recent changes of Activities Account state regulations and their implementation in our school.

3.2. Superintendent's Report
Attachments
3.3. Board Members
4. Approval of the Offer of Assistance
Attachments
Actions Taken

Order #279.2013 - Motion Passed:   passed with a motion by Mrs. Angela Combs and a second by Mr. James Specht.

5. Approval of the Revised 2012-2013 School Calendar
Attachments
Actions Taken

Order #280.2013 - Motion Passed:   passed with a motion by Mr. James Specht and a second by Mrs. Angela Combs.

6. Report on Hold Harmless-SEEK Funding
Attachments
Discussion

Mr. Palm reviewed his discussion with KDE and the district falling back to the Hold Harmless level of SEEK Funding. This would mean a possible cut in state funding of $120,000. This lower level of state funding would result in Mr. Palm's recommendations of more additional cuts of school programs to balance the budget. Once his annual attendance report for FY 13 is completed and he will review the SEEK funding with KDE and complete an update report to the Board.

7. Approval of the FY 14 Salaries Schedule
Attachments
Actions Taken

Order #281.2013 - Motion Passed:   passed with a motion by Mrs. Angela Combs and a second by Mr. James Specht.

Discussion

Mr. Palm recommended a 0% salary increase to the FY 14 salary schedule. Employees will receive experience and rank increases according to the schedule. Mr. Palm had explained his recommendation about salaries for FY 14 on Closing Day with staff.

8. TELL Survey Results Review
Attachments
Discussion

Mr. Palm reviewed and discussed with the Board recent TELL Survey Results. He proposed a Special Board Meeting with our School Council so that areas of concern could be address. Overall the District's TELL Survey Results were about State and Regional averages.

9. Approval of the 2013-14 Technology Plan
Attachments
Actions Taken

Order #282.2013 - Motion Passed:   passed with a motion by Mr. James Specht and a second by Mrs. Angela Combs.

10. Review of Procedures Manual - Chapters 8 and 9
Attachments
Actions Taken

Order #283.2013 - Motion Passed:   passed with a motion by Mrs. Angela Combs and a second by Mr. James Specht.

Discussion

The Board only review Chapter 8 and asked that Chapter 9 be reviewed at the next Board Meeting.

Mr. Palm will provide training at the opening of the school year for all staff.

11. Approval of the Signing of Settlement and Release
Actions Taken

Order #284.2013 - Motion Passed:   passed with a motion by Mr. James Specht and a second by Mrs. Angela Combs.

12. Student Learning & Support Consent Agenda
Actions Taken

Order #285.2013 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the Consent Agenda as presented passed with a motion by Mr. James Specht and a second by Mrs. Angela Combs.

12.1. Approval of Minutes
Attachments
Discussion

Please see attachment

12.2. Approval the Treasurer's Report
Attachments
Discussion

Please see attachment

12.3. Authorize Payment of Bills
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Discussion

This reflects a Board of Education denial of acceptance of $250.00 per meeting resulting in a savings to the school district in the amount of $1,250.

Approval of the payments of all invoices received until June 30,2013 and to be report at the July 11, 2013 Board of Education Meeting.

12.4. Approve the Review of the School Council Meeting Minutes (SBDM)
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12.5. Approval of Request Items
12.6. Acknowledge Notification of Personnel Actions
13. Comments from the Audience
14. Comments from Board Members
15. Adjournment
Actions Taken

Order #286.2013 - Motion Passed:  That the meeting be adjourned passed with a motion by Mrs. Diane Hatfield and a second by Mrs. Angela Combs.