Official Minutes of the Board of Directors

Interlocal #625                                                                                               22 April 2008

 

Call to Order

Roll Call 

 

 

 

 

Call to Order

The Board of Directors of Interlocal #625, State of Kansas, met in regular session at 7:00 PM on Tuesday, 22 April 2008, at the Minneola Civic Connection.

Members present were, Don Hasty, Dr. Mark Chalker, Wanda Booth, Rosie Troyer, Jay Fleener, Jodi Behee, Debbie Davis and Roger Holmes

Also present were Superintendents Jerry Cullen, Sam Seybold, Mike Baldwin, John Paul Jones, Skip Landis, Mike Waters, Administrator Paul Conner and Office Manager Shana Finlay, Technician Bob Salm, Lisa Lesley-Barker, Debbie Wallace, AT&T, Brian Ratlaff, Cytek Media Systems

Those absent were Mark Stewart, Leighton Miller, Paul Rush, Pam Dietz, Mark Walker, Robert Herbig, Darin Headrick, Eloton Argo, Darrel Kohlman

The meeting was called to order by President Chalker at 7:02PM.

Preliminaries

Approve Agenda

Approve Minutes 

Approve Warrants

 

Motion by Jody Behee, seconded by Don Hasty, to approve the agenda. Motion carried 8-0.

Motion by Wanda Booth, seconded by Jay Fleener to approve the minutes of the last regular board meeting. Motion carried 8-0.

Motion by Debbie Davis, seconded by Jody Behee, to approve the payment of bills in the amount of $42,568.05. Motion carried 8-0.

Reports, Discussion and Information

Superintendents Council Report

 

 

 

Principals Report

 

College Report

 

Technician Report

 

Director Report

 

 

 

 

 

 

Mr. Seybold gave a report from the Superintendents Council.  A+ offers Business, Comp I/II, Art and Spanish.  They are trying to get more math classes and the network is offering A&P next year the network is moving forward and making good decisions based on expert recommendations.  Mr. Cullen is leaving the network. Mr. Seybold thanked him for his strong voice in Topeka and his service to the network.  Mr. Seybold stated John Paul Jones is retiring and thanked him for all his years of service and for being a good leader.

Darrel Kohlman, chairman of the Principals & Counselors was absent.

 

 

 None

 

 

Mr. Salm reported we are waiting on the Kan-ed grant.

 

Mr. Conner expressed appreciation to the BOE members and administrator’s  for their input and assistance with technology. As we move from SD to HD we will need to plan carefully with our budget and technology upgrades.

Mr. Conner handed out A+ network contact information and Kan-ed information to the group.  He stated the PCC agreement has been amended to 4 October 2009.  He reported the network teaches 92 classes to 511 high school students, 27 elementary classes to 304 elementary students.  In addition to that there are numerous field trips over the network. He also stated Kan-ed has been very helpful and complimented them for their efforts.  They may be able to assist with some additional IDL equipment they have in stock.  This could reduce cash outlay for some of the equipment.

 

Old Business

 

 

 

 

 

 

New Business

 

 

 

Adjournment

 

 

 

Lisa-Lesley Barker from AT&T gave a presentation regarding the network’s options of purchasing equipment, leasing equipment or lease-purchasing equipment.  Lisa also recapped what the current lease is with AT&T.  There are a number of 2600 and 2800 series routers available. Their maintenance contract expires in 2010.  The AT&T lease expires in September.  Mr. Salm stated it would be helpful if AT&T can configure the routers.  Mr. Ratlaff from Cytek, stated they could configure the codecs and would be available to help with installation. He also stated Cytek would work with each school to purchase equipment if the Kan-ed grant does not come through. Handouts were provided to each school regarding rate-cost from AT&T and a spreadsheet was provided detailing the cost of room equipment per school. There was discussion on Hi-Def and bandwith usage.  The movement from SD to HD will be accomplished as it becomes feasible and cost effective.

 

Motion by Jodi Behee seconded by Jay Fleener to purchase equipment after we find out what Kan-ed is donating. 

Ratified previously approved contract for visiting teacher from Spain and approved transfer of $150 to petty cash fund from general fund by consensus.

 

Meeting Adjourned at 8:29 p.m.

 

 

 

 

Next Meeting Will Be:      7:00 AM

                                                  27 May 2008

                    Sites are:           Ashland, bucklin, greensburg, meade

 

 

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President of the Board                                                   Clerk of the Board