Guests
Our program guests
Jan Strecker and Russ Reinert, USD 308
Tuit Report
Pat Fallon said the Tuit had been on the road a lot including a trip to Hugoton KS, etc.
The Sgt of Arms and Stan Macgirvin did not ask about the Tuit,
nor did Dan Power or Jay Pitzer.
Pat then gave the Tuit to Lynn Stevens.
Program:
Presented by Russ Reinert, who is on the steering committee for the upcoming bond issue for USD 308. Jan Strecker, Assistant Superintendent, joined him.
Two WWII vintage buildings were just recently closed. There is a Master Planning Process for the building and the DLR Group was selected to carry this out. USD 308 has the 3rd smallest geographic area of any school district in Kansas. It has the most diverse student body in Reno County. The facilities are aging, even though they have been well maintained. No libraries have been built and modular units are used for some libraries. Buildings average age is 48 years.
The planning committee has worked to get community input at every stage. Work done from April 2003 to 2005 included surveys, research and many meetings. The resulting master plan was presented to the board in 2005. List of deficiencies and needed improvements were presented for all the elementary, middle and high school building. All levels need larger library/media centers which are needed in todays world, but were not considered when the buildings were built. Teachers currently use carts so they can move from room to room. In some cases band and gym activities are going on at the same time in a gym. State funding is available that will reduce the cost by 32% of initial and ongoing costs.
There are 3 options for bonding from about $49 Million to $87 Million. If the largest bond issue is approved, the mill levy will go up about 6.9, for a cost of $4.96 per month on a $75,000 home.
Question came up about Buhler and Hutch asking for bonding at the same time. Consolidation of school districts is really in the state purview. This bond issue will be used to upgrade specific schools, not administrative facilities.
A survey was taken from the members at the meeting. For more information go to www.usd308.com/masterplan/index.htm, turn to Cox Cable Channel 21, call 665-4429, or eMail to hemmanr@usd308.com.
Club Announcements
Board Meeting: Board meeting Friday, March 10, 6:15 a.m
Tee Shirt Committee: Thanks to all those that helped with getting the Tee shirts ready for the Tournament. Eric Steinle reminded us to sign up to work at the Tournament.
Regional Convention: Ward Davis has his schedule for sign-ups to help with the fall Regional Convention.
Program Committee Chair: John Knipp has accepted appointment to fill out the current term of Lori Hopp who recently resigned from the club.
Membership Committee: Spring Roundup is currently underway. Bob Bush mentioned that we need to get more active asking guests to come to interest them in joining.
AMBUCS National Convention: July 5th-July 8th- Kansas City- Make plans now to attend!!! Go on line to ambucs.org for registration information
Next MeetingJohn Knipp, Program Chair will host Jim Seitnater, recently returned Downtown Development Director, as our speaker.
Fines:
Not reported
50/50 Pot Winner
Newsletter Winner
Terry Brigman
Amount not reported
Stephanie Gutherie missed out
because she was not present.
$70.00 next drawing
FUTURE MEETINGS
If you have ideas for programs you would like to see presented,
contact John Knipp john.knipp@peoplesbankonline.com.