High Plains Educational Cooperative
Board of Director’s Meeting
March 27, 2025
7:00 PM
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611
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Flor Galindo
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Treasurer
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611
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Shelly Harris
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Director
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214
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Diana Nuñez
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BOD
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611
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Alexa Beltz
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Asst. Director
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452
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Rhett Seyb
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BOD
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214
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Corey Burton
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Supt.
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611
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Kim Cruz
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Asst. Director
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611
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Grace Gomez
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Clerk
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611
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Marlene Dodge
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Asst. Director
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467
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Bruce Loy
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BOD
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363
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Scott Myers
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Supt.
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218
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Charles Anglin
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Supt.
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209
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Brian White
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BOD
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452
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Trent Horn
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Supt.
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Via Zoom
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216
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Amanda Johnson
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BOD
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507
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Liz Weeks
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BOD
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371
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Ashlin Davidson
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Alt. BOD
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217
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Kimberly Hull
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BOD
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200
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Shea Stewart
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BOD
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218
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Angela Abney
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Alt. BOD
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466
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Deb Drohman
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BOD
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215
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Clifford Williams
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Supt.
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507
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Karen Burrows
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Supt.
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RSC
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Traci Taylor
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Guest
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1. Call to Order/Pledge of Alligiance
Diana Nuñez, Board President, called the meeting to order at 7:00 PM.
2. Approve Consent Agenda
Brian White moved to approve the consent agenda as presented in the board packet with the amendment of item 7 to an informational only item. Bruce Loy seconded the motion. Motion carries 9 yes, 0 no.
3. Comments from the Public
There were no comments from the public.
4. Committee Reports
a. RSC Report
Traci Taylor reported on upcoming trainings through SWPRSC.
b. Council of Superintendents
Corey Burton gave the report.
5. KASB Dues and Legal Services
Rhett Seyb moved to pay the KASB dues and legal services for the 2025-26 school year. Bruce Loy seconded the motion. Motion carries 9 yes, 0 no.
6. Staff
a. Contract Considerations/Resignations
Brian White moved to approve the contract of Vanessa Flood, Interim Interrelated Teacher at Sullivan Elementary in Ulysses for the remainder of the 2024-25 school year, and Mark Dierking, Assistant Director, effective July 1st. Bruce Loy seconded the motion. Motion carries 9 yes, 0 no.
Bruce Loy moved to accept the resignation of Michele Cox, Interim Interrelated Teacher at Sullivan Elementary in Ulysses effective March 14th, 2025. Rhett Seyb seconded the motion. Motion carries 9 yes, 0 no.
Angela Abney joined the meeting at 7:09 P.M.
b. Open Positions
Shelly shared the open positions and transfer requests for the 2025-26 school year.
Kimberly Hull joined the meeting at 7:11 P.M.
c. Staff Development
The Administrative team shared the staff development activities that were held the past month.
7. Unused Sick Leave
Shelly shared that there will be no action taken in regards to an employee’s request for payment of unused sick leave.
8. HPEC Interlocal Agreement and Virtual Students
Amanda Johnson moved to continue to assess virtual students at .5 fte as was approved by the board in FY24. Brian White seconded the motion. Motion carries 11 yes, 0 no.
Charles Anglin left the meeting at 7:17 P.M.
9. Special Education Funding for FY26
Shelly shared information regarding state and federal Special Education funding for the coming fiscal year.
10. August Inservice Dates
New teachers and Mentors will meet July 29th-30th at the central office.
All staff inservice will be held Aug. 6th at Ulysses Civic Center. All board members were invited to attend All Staff inservice.
11. Committee Meetings
a. The Benefits committee will meet at 6:00 P.M. on April 17th.
b. The Service Design Committee will meet at 6:15 P.M. on April 17th.
12. Other
There was nothing else to share.
13. Adjourn
Bruce Loy moved to adjourn the meeting at 7:19 P.M. Rhett Seyb seconded the motion. Motion carries 11 yes, 0 no
HPEC Board President
High Plains Educational Cooperative
Board of Director’s Special Meeting
March 3, 2025
7:00 PM
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611
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Grace Hollingsworth
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Clerk
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467
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Bruce Loy
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BOD
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452
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Val Zamudio
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Alt. BOD
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217
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Kimberly Hull
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BOD
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209
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Brian White
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BOD
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214
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Diana Nuñez
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BOD
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507
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Liz Weeks
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BOD
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Via Zoom
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218
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Crystal Fleming
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BOD
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494
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Jonna Upson
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BOD
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Via Phone
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210
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Lupe Acosta
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BOD
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1. Call to Order/Pledge of Allegiance
Diana Nuñez, Board President, called the meeting to order at 7:02 PM.
2. Approve Agenda
Bruce Loy moved to approve the agenda as presented. Val Zamudio seconded this. Motion carries 9 yes, 0 no.
3. Director’s Search
Liz Weeks moved to offer a contract to Alexa Beltz for the Director’s position for the 2025-26 school year. Val Zamudio seconded the motion. Motion carries 9 yes, 0 no.
4. Adjourn
Brian White moved to adjourn the meeting at 7:03 P.M. Bruce Loy seconded the motion. Motion carries 9 yes, 0 no
HPEC Board President
High Plains Educational Cooperative
Board of Director’s Special Meeting
March 3, 2025
5:30 PM
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611
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Grace Hollingsworth
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Clerk
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467
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Bruce Loy
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BOD
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452
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Val Zamudio
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Alt. BOD
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217
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Kimberly Hull
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BOD
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209
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Brian White
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BOD
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611
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Kim Cruz
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Asst Director
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507
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Liz Weeks
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BOD
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214
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Diana Nuñez
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BOD
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Alexa Beltz
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Candidate
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Justin Beltz
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Guest
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1. Call to Order
Diana Nuñez, Board President, called the meeting to order at 5:37 PM.
2. Director’s Candidate Interview EXECUTIVE SESSION
Val Zamudio moved to go into executive session for one hour at 5:38 P.M. for the purpose of interviewing Alexa Beltz for the position of Director for the 2025-26 school year. This session is to include members of the interview sub-committee of the board, Alexa Beltz and her guest Justin Beltz. Kim Cruz is requested to join the board at the conclusion of Alexa’s interview. Brian White seconded this motion. Motion carries 6 yes, 0 no.
Justin Beltz left the meeting at 5:56 P.M.
Alexa Beltz left the meeting at 6:25 P.M.
Kim Cruz entered the meeting at 6:25 P.M.
Kim Cruz left the meeting at 6:35 P.M.
3. Adjourn
Val Zamudio moved to adjourn the meeting at 6:40 P.M. Liz Weeks seconded the motion. Motion carries 6 yes, 0 no
HPEC Board President
High Plains Educational Cooperative
Board of Director’s Special Meeting
February 27, 2025
7:00 PM
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611
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Grace Hollingsworth
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Clerk
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467
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Bruce Loy
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BOD
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452
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Val Zamudio
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Alt. BOD
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217
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Kimberly Hull
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BOD
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209
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Brian White
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BOD
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KASB
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Gary Sechrist
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Guest
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507
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Liz Weeks
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BOD
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214
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Diana Nuñez
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BOD
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Via Zoom
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218
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Crystal Fleming
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BOD
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466
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Deb Drohman
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BOD
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494
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Jonna Upson
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BOD
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1. Call to Order/Pledge of Allegiance
Diana Nuñez, Board President, called the meeting to order at 7:00 PM.
2. Approve Agenda
Brian White moved to approve the agenda as presented. Kimberly Hull seconded the motion. Motion carries 9 yes, 0 no.
3. HPEC Interview Sub-Committee
Val Zamudio moved to approve an HPEC sub-committee of board members to represent the entire board. Liz Weeks seconded the motion. Motion carries 9 yes, 0 no. The committee is to include the following: Bruce Loy, USD 467; Val Zamudio, USD 452; Kimberly Hull, USD 217; Brian White, USD 209; Liz Weeks, USD 507; and Diana Nuñez, USD 214.
4. Director’s Search EXECUTIVE SESSION
Diana Nuñez moved to go in to Executive session to discuss non-elected personnel, and that the board returns to open session at 7:47 P.M. This session is to include members of the board and KASB consultant, and at the thirty minute mark the clerk of the board. Brian White seconded the motion. Motion carries 9 yes, 0 no.
Gary Sechrist left the meeting at 7:37 P.M.
15. Adjourn
Val Zamudio moved to adjourn the meeting at 7:47 P.M. Kimberly Hull seconded the motion. Motion carries 9 yes, 0 no
HPEC Board President
High Plains Educational Cooperative
Board of Director’s Meeting
February 20, 2025
7:00 PM
Attendees:
611 Shelly Harris, Director
611 Marlene Dodge, Asst. Director
611 Kim Cruz, Asst. Director
611 Grace Hollingsworth, Clerk
611 Flor Galindo, Treasurer
214 Diana Nunez, BOD
209 Brian White, BOD
507 Liz Weeks, BOD
452 Val Zamudio, Alt. BOD
214 Corey Burton, Supt.
218 Charles Anglin, Supt.
371/476 Jay Zehr, Supt.
626 Kim Mauk, Guest
KASB Gary Sechrist, Guest
Via Zoom:
217 Kimberly Hull, BOD
216 Amanda Johnson, BOD
218 Crystal Fleming, BOD
371 Bobie Davis, BOD
466 Deb Drohman, BOD
476 James Loepky, BOD
507 Karen Burrows, Supt.
215 Clifford Williams, Supt.
217 Dettra Crawford, Supt.
216 Crystal Steinmetz, Supt.
1. Call to Order/Pledge of Allegiance
Diana Nuñez, Board President, called the meeting to order at 7:00 PM.
2. Approve Consent Agenda
Brian White moved to approve the consent agenda as presented in the board packet. Liz Weeks seconded the motion. Motion carries 9 yes, 0 no.
3. Comments from the Public
There were none.
Kimberly Hull entered the meeting at 7:02 P.M.
4. Committee Reports
a. RSC Report
Kim Mauk gave the report of upcoming trainings.
b. Council of Superintendents
Corey Burton shared that the council of Superintendents met on February 5th. They will meet again on March 3rd in Sublette.
5. Southwest Plains Regional Service Center Board Member
Liz Weeks moved to approve Ruthie Vaughn from USD 374 as a new board member for SWPRSC. Brian White seconded the motion. Motion carries 10 yes, 0 no.
6. KASB Report on Director Search
Gary Sechrist shared results of recent focus groups and surveys regarding characteristics that stakeholders of HPEC would value in candidates for the open Director position. Handouts were provided and information was also emailed to board members attending via Zoom.
Crystal Fleming left the meeting at 7:27 P.M.
Gary provided salary comparisons of superintendents of comparable districts within the state of Kansas with that of the current HPEC Director. He then provided a comparison of superintendents within HPEC’s districts with that of the current HPEC director. Handouts were provided and information was also emailed to board members attending via Zoom.
Crystal Fleming joined the meeting at 7:31 P.M.
The board is in agreement to allow three representative superintendents and one HPEC assistant director to serve in an advisory capacity to the board in regards to the candidates for Director. These individuals would be advisory only and would not be allowed to attend the interviews.
Karen Burrows entered the meeting at 7:50 P.M.
On February 27th, the board will call a special meeting for Gary to discuss and recommend applicants for the open Director position. The board will decide that night which applicants to consider for interviews. Interviews will be held the week of March 3rd.
Gary Sechrist left the meeting at 7:54 P.M.
7. Reviewing Decision for Assessment of Virtual Students
In May of 2024, the board decided to count students of Elkhart’s virtual school, KCA, at .5 FTE toward district assessment with the provision that this would be reviewed in one year’s time.
Elkhart’s Superintendent shared a proposed contract as an alternate to our current practice. The board will consider action at the March meeting.
Kim Mauk left the meeting at 8:17 P.M.
Charles Anglin left the meeting at 8:17 P.M.
8. Contracts and Resignations
Brian White moved to accept the resignations, with appreciation, of Evangeline Hollingsworth, IR teacher at Copeland; Taylor Wright, IR teacher at Montezuma; and Deanna Tackett, speech pathologist, at the end of the 2024-25 school year.
Val Zamudio moved to approve the contract of Mattison Adams, Interim IR teacher at Deerfield Junior/Senior High school, for the remainder of the 2024-25 school year. Liz Weeks seconded the motion. Motion carries 10 yes, 0 no.
9. Request for Paid Unused Sick Time
Shelly shared that an HPEC employee is retiring this spring and has requested the board approve payment for unused sick time. The board would like for the administrative team to come up with a proposal to vote on at the March meeting.
10. Director’s Evaluation EXECUTIVE SESSION
Diana Nuñez moved to go into executive session for the purpose of discussing the evaluation of the Director and that the board return to the open meeting at 8:33 PM in this room. The executive session is to include board members and Superintendents. Brian White seconded the motion. Motion carries 10 yes, 0 no.
11. Assistant Directors’ Evaluations EXECUTIVE SESSION
Diana Nuñez moved to go into executive session for the purpose of discussing the evaluations of the Assistant Directors’ and that the board return to the open meeting at 8:36 PM in this room. The executive session is to include the Director, board members and Superintendents. Val Zamudio seconded the motion. Motion carries 10 yes, 0 no.
Val Zamudio moved to extend the Assistant Directors contracts another year. Brian White seconded the motion. Motion carries 10 yes, 0 no.
12. Staff Development
Shelly shared that elementary, secondary, speech, and gifted trainings were held at the central office the past month.
13. Negotiations
Shelly shared they have decided on 2 items that will be in the negotiation letter to be sent out the end of March. Liz Weeks, Val Zamudio, and Diana Nuñez will represent HPEC in negotiations with the teachers.
14. Other
There was nothing to share.
15. Adjourn
Val Zamudio moved to adjourn the meeting at 8:41 P.M. Liz Weeks seconded the motion. Motion carries 10 yes, 0 no.
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President, Board of Director
The March board meeting will be March 27th due to Spring Break
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