Wellness policy adopted, technology purchased at Centre
By ROWENA PLETT
Staff writer
The board of education of Centre USD #397 adopted a district wellness policy Monday at its regular May meeting.
The policy was presented at the March meeting and was reviewed by site councils in April.
It includes a preamble stating the need for such a policy and a statement of goals.
Superintendent Bob Kiblinger announced development of a wellness policy implementation plan which will focus on offering nutritious snacks. It also will offer suggestions for school parties and non-food rewards.
The board approved an expenditure of $15,840 to purchase licenses for the 165 district computers. The one-time purchase will provide access to new products for several years.
According to district technology supervisor Russ Hake, an updated operating system will need to be purchased in the next year or two.
The board also approved purchase of software for the transportation department. It will be used to keep track of all requirements established by the State of Kansas, such as routes, student information, driver requirements and information, CDL requirements, bus maintenance, fuel mileage, costs per vehicle, activity trip tracking, inventory, purchases, special education reimbursement, and summer school expenditures.
Personnel
In actions regarding personnel, the board:
— accepted the resignation of Greg Wyatt as assistant volleyball coach and golf coach, effective at the end of the 2005-06 school year.
— accepted the resignation of Debra Sweet as high school secretary. She has accepted a position at Herington High School for the next school year.
— approved a corrected supplemental duties list which designates Lisa Beye and Gaea Wimmer to share equally the head and assistant junior class sponsor duties for the 2006-07 year.
— voted 5-1 to employ Karen Marler as a half-time certified teacher for the 4-Year-Old At Risk program. Kiblinger said two people applied for the position and one withdrew to take a job in another school district.
Michael Kaiser, Aaron Bowman, Alyssa Luna, Kylie Burhoop, and Holly Stenfors have been employed for summer maintenance and repair at the two school sites.
In other actions, the board:
— authorized a football camp and volleyball camp to be conducted July 24-28 for students in grades 9-12 by Stan Wiles and Yvonne Burhoop.
— approved financial reports and payment of bills.
— adopted several revised board policies.
— rescinded an action taken April 10 to reduce by 20 percent extended certified contracts for employees with contracts greater than five days.
— adopted the 2006-07 CHS student handbook.
The board met in executive session for 45 minutes with Kiblinger to discuss personnel.
Kiblinger announced three seniors will speak May 21 at commencement exercises at Centre High School.
Mowrer Farm
produces $20,900
for CHS scholarships
The annual award of scholarships from profits from Mowrer Farm was approved Monday by the Centre USD board of education.
The total amount distributed to 11 seniors was $20,900.
Awards with distribution in equal amounts for four semesters over a two-year period are:
Jackie Klenda, $2,800
Krista Heiser, $2,500
Victoria Engler, $2,000
Katie Carlson, $2,000
Jenna Beneke, $2,000
Ashley Griffith, $2,000
Dustin Burnett, $2,000
Rachel Davis, $1,800
Tad Remy, $1,800
One-year awards of $1,000 to be distributed equally over two semesters went to Jeremy Kristek and Drew Donahue.
The selections were made by a special committee and were based on individual merit, scholastic achievement, and relative need.
The remaining money available for 2005-06, $1,167, will be placed in an escrow account to be awarded in 2006-07.
