Nov. 3, 2010
Kathy Dzewaltowski, observer
Regular meeting:
Board members discussed the city's intention to begin charging the district for drinking water for schools (the district already pays for irrigation, sewer, and water in nonattendance facilities). Curt Herrman said the water costs are just being switched from one taxing entity to another, and he said he would like to know what services the school district provides to the city at no cost. Walt Pesaresi commented that the district approved the TIF agreement for downtown redevelopment and has had to increase property taxes to compensate for revenue lost to the TIF. During a recent City Commission meeting, Susan Marshall said city commissioners spent more time discussing the new Dick's Sporting Goods than they did the water issue. Nancy Knopp said the board would likely discuss the water issue during its executive session with the district's attorney.
The board received a report on the Ft. Riley partnership program, which is intended to provide communication and opportunities. Some of the program's activities include providing a "family life consultant" at Ogden Elementary and four schools are participating in an "adopt-a-school" program. In the "adopt-a-school" program, a military unit visits the schools three times a week, and soldiers eat lunch with students and help with P. E. activities.
The board was presented with design development information for the construction project planned for Marlatt Elementary, which will be adding a new gym and kindergarten classrooms. The project also includes adding a fire lane and addressing drainage issues. Board members wondered why drainage was the district's responsibility, and Knopp suggested that the district dialogue with the city about drainage. The board approved 7-0 Marlatt's design development.
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