THE SPECIAL BOARD MEETING – JULY 28, 2020
A special meeting of the Board was called to order at 7:15 a.m. on the above date by President Cale Rieger in the USD 297 Board meeting room, with all members present except Chris Hingst.
Troy Hilt made a motion to approve the agenda, seconded by J. W. Milliken and carried.
The main purpose for this special meeting was a review of the proposed budget for FY 2021. Following review and discussion of all funds in the FY 2021 budget, Troy Hilt moved, Shawna Blanka seconded, and it carried that the FY 2021 budget be published in the August 6 edition of the St. Francis Herald as proposed. The overall mill levy for this budget is projected at 44.553 mills (last year’s budget was 44.552 mills.) The budget hearing is scheduled to be held at the next regular Board meeting on August 13, 2020 at 7:00 P.M.
Superintendent Penka reviewed with the Board plans that are being put in place, mandated by the State of Kansas, for the 2020-2021 school year. A letter will be going out to parents soon.
Next, Superintendent Penka reported that he had received a verbal resignation from Carl Werner resigning from his position as High School Athletic/Activity Director for the 2020-2021 school year. Nick Fawcett will be filling the position of High School Athletic/Activity Director for the 2020-2021 school year.
The Board also considered approval of a contract for Teresa Barron as a grade school custodian. Dustin Andrist made a motion to approve Mr. Werner’s resignation, approve Nick Fawcett as the high school Athletic/Activity Director for 2020-2021, and approve a contract for Teresa Barron. The motion was seconded by Danielle McAtee and carried.
The Board approved one contract returned for signature. Danielle McAtee moved to approve the contract; seconded by J.W. Milliken and carried.
At 7:55 a.m., Dustin Andrist moved that the meeting adjourn; the motion was seconded by Troy Hilt and carried.
