1.
Call to Order
Rosann Sharon
2.
Pledge of Allegiance/Mission Statement
3.
Roll Call
4.
Approval or Rejection of the Consent Agenda
Motion Passed: Approval of the Consent Agenda as presented passed with a motion by Mr. Bernie Pfeffer and a second by Mrs. Diane Huff.
Mrs. Rosann Sharon
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Yes
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Mr. Bernie Pfeffer
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Yes
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Mrs. Diane Huff
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Yes
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Mrs. Carrie Downard
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Yes
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Mr. Bret Neuspickle
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Absent
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4.A.
Prior Meeting Minutes
4.B.
Authorization for Payment of All School Board Employees as Scheduled and When Due
4.C.
Monthly Financial Report of the District
4.D.
Payment of All Bills as Listed on Orders of the Treasurer
4.E.
Credit Cards/Travel Expenses/Time Sheets
4.F.
Monthly Financial Reports for DHS and LES
4.G.
Personnel Notifications of the Superintendent
4.G.1.
Staffing Notifications for 2020-2021
4.H.
Approval of 2020-2021 Pay Schedule
4.I.
Approval of BG4-BG5
4.J.
Approval of PayApp#2 to Habegger
4.K.
Approval of Wesbanco (our current depository) as Bank Depository for FY21
4.L.
Approval of Revised 2020-2021 Regional Schools Calendar
5.
Reports
5.A.
Student Board Representative
5.B.
DHS Principal's Report
Scott Meyers
Scott Meyers reported:
Mr. Meyers and Mr. Wright have been meeting weekly with PLC groups via video. Most school events have been cancelled. Prom has been rescheduled for June 18. Mr. Meyers reviewed the ACT results and honor roll numbers from 3rd quarter. Mr. Meyers, Mr. Wright and Mr. Herbst have made approximately 100 home visits to encourage students to complete their NTI work. Still hoping to have a graduation ceremony when the governor allows us to.
5.C.
LES Principal's Report
Heather Dragan reported:
Teachers and staff have been working hard to create engaging home work activities for students. Students are in the middle of their 2nd packet and 83% of students have returned their first learning packet. Teachers have been meeting with their students via google meet and/or phone conversations. Mrs. Dragan gave a shout out to classified staff who have been keeping busy and working hard. May 8th will be the last distribution day and will contain summer learning activities. LES teachers had a car parade around the city and a virtual spirit week to try to motivate students. LES is working on a staff video for students.
5.D.
District Monthly Activities
Rick Wolf
Rick Wolf reported:
KDE has been requesting information which Mr. Wolf has been providing. Currently working on an application for NTI days for the 2020-2021 school year. Application is much more involved that the emergency 2019-2020 application. Question from boardmember Pfeffer - What are we doing for students who are not doing their NTI work? Response: Principals have been making home visits to these students to try and help them.
5.E.
Attendance/Energy Management/Student Services/Transportation
Ron Kinmon
Ron Kinmon reported:
He is working with FEMA to apply for reimbursement for items we have had to purchase due to COVID. Mr. Kinmon purchased an electrostatic disinfectant sprayer to clean surfaces. Students issues - Mr. Kinmon discussed the amended calendar and the requirements set forth by KDE. Safety - The required safety walk-thru has been scheduled. Transportation - Busses have been thoroughly cleaned, but will not be inspected at this time since they will not be used.
5.F.
Special Education/Early Childhood/Day Care
Nicole Ponting
Nicole Ponting reported:
Mrs. Ponting echoed the responses of all other administrators in the fact that the staff of both schools have been doing and excellent job and have gone above and beyond for the students. ARC meetings have been held virtually. Speech, PT, and OT have been providing tele-health services. NTI is not required for Preschoolers, but we are providing them with work to do. The preschool partnership grant will not be offered next year.
5.G.
Food Service
Jay Brewer reported: Mr. Brewer reported what a wonderful job the food service staff has done transforming the cafeteria to a meals on wheels program.
6.
Action Items
6.A.
Approval of FY 20 Auditors Contract
Approval of Audit Contract for FY20 with Barnes Dennig at cost of $16,600. (increase of $600).
Motion Passed: Recommendation to approve auditors contract for FY 20 passed with a motion by Mr. Bernie Pfeffer and a second by Mrs. Diane Huff.
Mrs. Rosann Sharon
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Yes
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Mr. Bernie Pfeffer
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Yes
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Mrs. Diane Huff
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Yes
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Mrs. Carrie Downard
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Yes
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Mr. Bret Neuspickle
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Absent
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6.B.
Approve FY20-21 Salary Schedules
Motion Passed: passed with a motion by Mr. Bernie Pfeffer and a second by Mrs. Carrie Downard.
Mrs. Rosann Sharon
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Yes
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Mr. Bernie Pfeffer
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Yes
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Mrs. Diane Huff
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Yes
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Mrs. Carrie Downard
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Yes
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Mr. Bret Neuspickle
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Absent
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6.C.
Approval of May 1st final SBDM allocations to schools for FY21-- (no changes in staffing)-Section 7 funds remain the same as current year
Motion Passed: passed with a motion by Mr. Bernie Pfeffer and a second by Mrs. Diane Huff.
Mrs. Rosann Sharon
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Yes
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Mr. Bernie Pfeffer
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Yes
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Mrs. Diane Huff
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Yes
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Mrs. Carrie Downard
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Yes
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Mr. Bret Neuspickle
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Absent
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6.D.
Approval of student accident insurance policy
Motion Passed: passed with a motion by Mr. Bernie Pfeffer and a second by Mrs. Carrie Downard.
Mrs. Rosann Sharon
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Yes
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Mr. Bernie Pfeffer
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Yes
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Mrs. Diane Huff
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Yes
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Mrs. Carrie Downard
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Yes
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Mr. Bret Neuspickle
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Absent
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6.E.
Approval of amended 2019-2020 school calendar.
Motion Passed: Approval of 2019-2020 amended school calendar passed with a motion by Mr. Bernie Pfeffer and a second by Mrs. Diane Huff.
Mrs. Rosann Sharon
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Yes
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Mr. Bernie Pfeffer
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Yes
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Mrs. Diane Huff
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Yes
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Mrs. Carrie Downard
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Yes
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Mr. Bret Neuspickle
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Absent
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6.F.
Motion making agenda and attachments part of the official board meeting records.
Motion Passed: passed with a motion by Mr. Bernie Pfeffer and a second by Mrs. Carrie Downard.
Mrs. Rosann Sharon
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Yes
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Mr. Bernie Pfeffer
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Yes
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Mrs. Diane Huff
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Yes
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Mrs. Carrie Downard
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Yes
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Mr. Bret Neuspickle
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Absent
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7.
Communications
8.
New Business
9.
Unfinished Business
10.
Informational Items
10.A.
SBDMC - DHS and LES
10.B.
KETS 3rd Offer of Assistance
10.C.
Board Member Applications
The window for board member applications closed on 4/20/20 and we have 3 applicants.
11.
Hearing of Citizens and Delegations
12.
Adjournment
Rosann Sharon
Motion Passed: Approval to adjourn the meeting passed with a motion by Mr. Bernie Pfeffer and a second by Mrs. Diane Huff.
Mrs. Rosann Sharon
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Yes
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Mr. Bernie Pfeffer
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Yes
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Mrs. Diane Huff
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Yes
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Mrs. Carrie Downard
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Yes
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Mr. Bret Neuspickle
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Absent
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