MINUTES

KINGFISHER BOARD OF EDUCATION

REGULAR MEETING MAY 3, 2004

7:00 P.M. ADM. BLDG. - 11TH & CHISHOLM

PRESENT: Leo Voskuhl, Ann Finley, Jamie Briscoe, Randy Farrar, Roland Mulherin, Max Thomas, Skeeter Glazier, Charles Willis, Terry Payne, Lisa Markus, Joe Markus, A.J. Johnson, Ryan Burns, Ashley Willis, Megan Hagar, Kayle Hagar, Katie Gruntmeir, Bob Wright, Brian Winterscheidt, Rick Silver, Terry Parker and Michael Swisher of the Times & Free Press

ABSENT: None

Meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by President Briscoe. The agenda meeting notice was posted at the location of the meeting on Thursday, April 29, 2004 by 11:30 a.m. in accordance with File 25, O.S. Supplement 1978, Sec. 301-314 (open meeting act).

COMMUNICATIONS & PUBLIC HEARINGS: None

Motion was made by Ann Finley to move Item VI A under new business to this time. Motion was seconded by Leo Voskuhl and carried. (Voting for; Voskuhl, Finley, Farrar, Mulherin, & Briscoe ? No: None)

DESIGN FOR NEW FACILITY: Bob Wright presented information to the Board on the design for the new middle school as attached. After discussion motion was made by Randy Farrar to approve the modified plans. Motion was seconded by Roland Mulherin and carried. (Voting for: Voskuhl, Finley, Farrar, Mulherin, & Briscoe ? No: None)

MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETINGS: Motion was made by Ann Finley to approve the minutes of the previous meetings as mailed. Motion was seconded by Leo Voskuhl and carried. (Voting for: Voskuhl, Finley, Farrar, Mulherin, & Briscoe ? No: None)

ENCUMBRANCES: Motion was made by Leo Voskuhl to approve the encumbrances as presented. General Fund - $239,036.60, Coop Fund - $5492.45, Building Fund - $-71.71, Child Nutrition Fund - $12,876.11. Motion was seconded by Randy Farrar and carried. (Voting for: Voskuhl, Finley, Farrar, Mulherin, & Briscoe - No: None)

DISTRICT FUNDS: Mr. Thomas presented the Treasurer?s report to the Board. He also presented the Activity Fund Balances and the School Lunch account balance to the Board.

DRIVER EDUCATION: Mr. Thomas presented information to the Board that Mr. Gaines had received on the charges for Summer Driver?s Education as attached. After discussion motion was made by Roland Mulherin to approve to increase the Driver?s Education Fee to $125.00 per student, an increase of $25.00, $10.00 for drivers and $15.00 for fuel. Motion was seconded by Leo Voskuhl and carried. (Voting for: Voskuhl, Finley, Farrar, Mulherin, & Briscoe ? No: None)

SUMMER?S OFFICE HOURS: Mr. Thomas presented a proposal for the Administration Office to be open four ten hour days during the months of June & July. Motion was made by Ann Finley to approve the extended hours and Fridays off for June & July. Motion was seconded by Leo Voskuhl and carried. (Voting for: Voskuhl, Finley, Farrar, Mulherin, & Briscoe ? No: None)

SURPLUS PROPERTY: Mr. Thomas presented the attached lists of surplus property to the Board. Motion was made by Randy Farrar to declare these items as surplus and sell them. Motion was seconded by Roland Mulherin and carried. (Voting for: Voskuhl, Finley, Farrar, Mulherin & Briscoe ? No: None)

HOLIDAYS: Mr. Thomas presented the attached list of legal holidays to the Board and ask that they be approved. Motion was made by Leo Voskuhl to approve the holidays as attached. Motion was seconded by Ann Finley and carried. (Voting for: Voskuhl, Finley, Farrar, Mulherin, & Briscoe ? No: None)

SALARY INCREASE: Mr. Thomas requested that a salary increase of 4% be given to all support employees that would not receive a built in step increase. Motion was made by Ann Finley to approve the salary increase as presented. Motion was seconded by Randy Farrar and carried. (Voting for: Voskuhl, Finley, Farrar, Mulherin, & Briscoe ? No: None)

STUDENT INSURANCE: Mr. Thomas presented the student accident insurance to the Board. Motion was made by Randy Farrar to approve the Student Assurance accident insurance as requested. Motion was seconded by Leo Voskuhl and carried. (Voting for: Voskuhl, Finley, Farrar, Mulherin, & Briscoe ? No: None)

LEASING AUDITORIUM: Mr. Thomas presented a request for the leasing of the middle school auditorium for a theatre. He explained some modifications would have to be done for the lease to happen. Grants were being applied for if the Board approved. Motion was made by Ann Finley to continue with the search and study for the leasing of the auditorium for a temporary theatre. Motion was seconded by Roland Mulherin and carried. (Voting for: Voskuhl, Finley, Farrar, Mulherin, & Briscoe - No: None)

EXECUTIVE SESSION: Motion was made by Ann Finley at 7:40 p.m. to go into executive session. Motion was seconded by Roland Mulherin and carried. (Voting for: Voskuhl, Finley, Farrar, Mulherin, & Briscoe - No: None)

Motion was made by Ann Finley at 8:42 p.m. to convene in open session. Motion was seconded by Roland Mulherin and carried. (Voting for: Voskuhl, Finley, Farrar, Mulherin & Briscoe - No: None)

RESIGNATIONS: Mr. Thomas presented letters of resignation from Marcella Biehler, Cook and Cory Wilson, H.S. Girls Basketball Coach. He ask that letters of resignation be accepted and that the positions be posted as open. Motion was made by Ann Finley to accept the resignations and post the openings as requested. Motion was seconded by Randy Farrar and carried. (Voting for: Voskuhl, Finley, Farrar, Mulherin & Briscoe ? No: None)

EMPLOYMENT: Mr. Thomas presented the attached list of support employees for the 2004-2005 School Year and recommended the employment of them. Motion was made by Randy Farrar to employ the support staff as recommended. Motion was seconded by Ann Finley and carried. (Voting for: Voskuhl, Finley, Farrar, Mulherin & Briscoe ? No: None)

SUPERINTENDENT?S REPORT: Mr. Thomas reported to the Board that Kayla Krittenbrink had been awarded the Robert C. Byrd Scholarship for $1500.00. He also reported that the Oklahoma Historical Society had sent a letter thanking the school for the transportation shuttle on April 3, 2004.

ADJOURN: Motion was made by Ann Finley at 8:50 p.m. to adjourn. Motion was seconded by Randy Farrar and carried. (Voting for: Voskuhl, Finley, Farrar, Mulherin & Briscoe ? No: None)

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President

ATTEST:

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Clerk