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October 11, 2008
14 members present
President Deb Woodard called the meeting to order, welcomed everyone and thanked
Kathy Isaacson for hosting the meeting. Kim Urenda made a motion to approve the
consent agenda, Nadine Bailey 2nded the motion. President Deb asked about moving
items on the agenda to discuss Presidential concerns if there was time.
Judy Johnson made a motion to set aside budget discussion. Kathy Isaacson made a
motion to change the treasurer’s report and Karen Benson 2nded the motion.
Logo information update: There was discussion on deciding on a logo for KSCA. Judy
Johnson suggested waiting until we get a logo that is uniform. Ken Hughey mentioned
not rushing into deciding on something whether it is a logo or graphic you don’t want to
change it everywhere. Kathy Isaacson suggested tabling the issue until a later meeting.
Paula Russell gave an update on the website. She reported getting 18% hits from the
State Board and in that a lot of the hits are on announcements and memberships.
Discussion was held about some sort of blog or list serve with the question being do we
need a blog with so few hits? Paula asked Kent to put our website link on the KSDE state
website. There was a question about advertising on our website and Paula will look into
what ASCA does and report back.
Kim Urenda presented information on banks in Kansas, this is in regard to choosing one
bank for KSCA money deposits rather than using different banks each time a treasurer is
elected. Kim, Deb, and Rita will continue looking into a credit card.
Friend to Friend: After discussion on whether or not to continue with Friend to Friend Judy
Johnson made a motion to authorize the executive committee to make a decision
regarding having the Friend to Friend workshop. Kathy Isaacson made a 2nd. The
executive committee will make a decision about the finances and breaking even. Judy
White will contact Kris B. and FHSU. Judy will contact Shelly Rickstrew at Wamego for
helpers.
Fall Conference at ESU. How many people will attend? That is the question in regard to
how many items to order? Kathy Isaacson will take materials down. Name tags? Judy
Johnson made a motion for name tags with name and Kansas School Counselor
Association on them. Karen B. made a 2nd. Christine Perez will check into getting this
done. Kathy I. will help get materials set up, Kim Urenda will make a tri fold poster. Deb
and Elaine will get together for the membership packets.
Presidential concerns: There is a need to create a work plan: develop a new brochure.
Missouri has a model with an advocacy piece to share with parents.
ASCA has information for National School Counselor Week. We will order one or see if
we can get one for the table. For the Swap Shop there will be a change: Do it on CD.
Nadine Bailey shared information about the KCA convention. A report was given on the
Midwest Regional Leadership training.
President Deb shared information from Missouri School Counselor Association
regarding school counselors becoming LPC’s.
Brainstorming:
Membership: How or what does KSCA offer new members? A brochure? A letter?
People do not join unless they can get something out of it. Membership and Graduate
Student committees will work together on a brochure. Send the brochures out until
adjustments can be made. Ken Hughey recommends do the brochure and send it out.
Friend to Friend: Discussion was to wait and see if this year will make it. The committee
can’t be year to year. The committee needs to plan for the year ahead. Ken H. suggested
looking at new technology to get the message across to young people such as Web n “R’
and Podcasts. Now the economy is in such a way it hurts.
Advocacy:
Lori asked if there was a state mandate for school counselors in each district. Ken
Hughey reported that advocating with various professionals is very important and critical.
The more one can connect advocating with learning to administrators is very useful.
There is talk about connecting with the Comprehensive Guidance Model. The Missouri
School Counseling Association Model is a good example. There is a need to try and put
KSDE in the picture—try to have a connection in as many different ways as we can. Deb
will speak for 5 minutes at the conference about this.
Nadine Bailey expressed that guidance is going to increase learning!
The Missouri Center for Career Education has a website to take a look at.
The next meeting will be January 10, 2009, Schilling Elementary, Salina.
The meeting was adjourned.
Submitted by Rita Lehman, SecretaryOcO
14 members present
President Deb Woodard called the meeting to order, welcomed everyone and thanked
Kathy Isaacson for hosting the meeting. Kim Urenda made a motion to approve the
consent agenda, Nadine Bailey 2nded the motion. President Deb asked about moving
items on the agenda to discuss Presidential concerns if there was time.
Judy Johnson made a motion to set aside budget discussion. Kathy Isaacson made a
motion to change the treasurer’s report and Karen Benson 2nded the motion.
Logo information update: There was discussion on deciding on a logo for KSCA. Judy
Johnson suggested waiting until we get a logo that is uniform. Ken Hughey mentioned
not rushing into deciding on something whether it is a logo or graphic you don’t want to
change it everywhere. Kathy Isaacson suggested tabling the issue until a later meeting.
Paula Russell gave an update on the website. She reported getting 18% hits from the
State Board and in that a lot of the hits are on announcements and memberships.
Discussion was held about some sort of blog or list serve with the question being do we
need a blog with so few hits? Paula asked Kent to put our website link on the KSDE state
website. There was a question about advertising on our website and Paula will look into
what ASCA does and report back.
Kim Urenda presented information on banks in Kansas, this is in regard to choosing one
bank for KSCA money deposits rather than using different banks each time a treasurer is
elected. Kim, Deb, and Rita will continue looking into a credit card.
Friend to Friend: After discussion on whether or not to continue with Friend to Friend Judy
Johnson made a motion to authorize the executive committee to make a decision
regarding having the Friend to Friend workshop. Kathy Isaacson made a 2nd. The
executive committee will make a decision about the finances and breaking even. Judy
White will contact Kris B. and FHSU. Judy will contact Shelly Rickstrew at Wamego for
helpers.
Fall Conference at ESU. How many people will attend? That is the question in regard to
how many items to order? Kathy Isaacson will take materials down. Name tags? Judy
Johnson made a motion for name tags with name and Kansas School Counselor
Association on them. Karen B. made a 2nd. Christine Perez will check into getting this
done. Kathy I. will help get materials set up, Kim Urenda will make a tri fold poster. Deb
and Elaine will get together for the membership packets.
Presidential concerns: There is a need to create a work plan: develop a new brochure.
Missouri has a model with an advocacy piece to share with parents.
ASCA has information for National School Counselor Week. We will order one or see if
we can get one for the table. For the Swap Shop there will be a change: Do it on CD.
Nadine Bailey shared information about the KCA convention. A report was given on the
Midwest Regional Leadership training.
President Deb shared information from Missouri School Counselor Association
regarding school counselors becoming LPC’s.
Brainstorming:
Membership: How or what does KSCA offer new members? A brochure? A letter?
People do not join unless they can get something out of it. Membership and Graduate
Student committees will work together on a brochure. Send the brochures out until
adjustments can be made. Ken Hughey recommends do the brochure and send it out.
Friend to Friend: Discussion was to wait and see if this year will make it. The committee
can’t be year to year. The committee needs to plan for the year ahead. Ken H. suggested
looking at new technology to get the message across to young people such as Web n “R’
and Podcasts. Now the economy is in such a way it hurts.
Advocacy:
Lori asked if there was a state mandate for school counselors in each district. Ken
Hughey reported that advocating with various professionals is very important and critical.
The more one can connect advocating with learning to administrators is very useful.
There is talk about connecting with the Comprehensive Guidance Model. The Missouri
School Counseling Association Model is a good example. There is a need to try and put
KSDE in the picture—try to have a connection in as many different ways as we can. Deb
will speak for 5 minutes at the conference about this.
Nadine Bailey expressed that guidance is going to increase learning!
The Missouri Center for Career Education has a website to take a look at.
The next meeting will be January 10, 2009, Schilling Elementary, Salina.
The meeting was adjourned.
Submitted by Rita Lehman, SecretaryOcO
| August 2009 Schilling Elementary, Salina, KS 16 members present President Deb Woodard called the meeting to order, welcomed everyone and thanked Kathy Isaacson for hosting the meeting. Kim Urenda, President Elect, presented a “Grow & Getting to Know You” activity as a warm up. Deb passed out the KSCA leadership file and attendance was taken. Deb and Paula Russell presented their information about making the “Everybody deserves a Counselor” logo into magnets and bumper stickers. Paula shared several samples including a repositionable bumper sticker form from Office Max. The concern is cost. Kent Reed asked to be sent the electronic file and he would check with his graphics department. Christine Perez will also check through PSU. Karen made a motion and Judy seconded that work continue on finding out the cost and resources for making magnets and bumper stickers. Motion approved. Kim brought and shared a business card which would have the KSCA logo and promote the organization. It would be a general card to hand out at anytime to give people a contact to KSCA. This is from vistaprint.com and the cost is $14.00 for 200 cards. Discussion was centered around whose name should go on the card. Suggestion was to put the President Elect on it. Kathy made a motion and Elaine seconded it for Kim to spend $50.00 on vistaprint.com for business cards. Motion passed. KSCA Calendar: Deb reminded everyone that the KSCA newsletter deadline is Sept. 15 and to send your information to Paula Russell. Oct. 31 is the date the KSCA School Counselor of the Year applications are due. Nov. 17 is the date the APPI Grant applications are due. Along with that Deb stressed the importance and benefits of belonging to ASCA. Secretary’s Report: Kim made a motion to accept the minutes and Judy Johnson seconded the motion. Treasurer’s Report: Nadine made a motion to accept the treasurer’s report and Kent Reed made seconded. Budget Proposal: Deb has added a Graduate Student Representative and asked what line item to put that category under. Judy made a motion to accept the budget and Kathy made the second. Deb had a question regarding reimbursements. Deb drove to Tucson verses Kim who flew so Deb’s expenses were more. Should Deb be reimbursed only as much as Kim? After discussing, Nadine made a motion that whatever was spent on travel expenses regarding LDI be reimbursed to both the President and President Elect. Elaine 2nded and motion carried. Karen reported Joe couldn’t open the audit file previously sent so Deb will send her the file. Kent Reed went over several items of great information for school counselors. He asked us to lobby for attendance for the “Safe Schools Summit” coming up. Kent mentioned the Parallel Pathways for School Counseling as some schools do not have school counselors and this program would help with that. The State Board of Education has resources to help with Bullying Prevention. We now know behavior impacts learning. Kent talked about the KS Comprehensive School Counseling Program Model and described it as the ASCA model with a Missouri twist. Old Business Paula Russell suggested the website should be maintained by the KSCA and not the tech person. It costs $19.95 a month which Paula pays every month and then is reimbursed. Suggestion was made to look into getting a credit card and decide who will have access. The finance committee will check into this. Christine suggested the President and President Elect will have cards and Paula have access to the number and the monthly statement sent to the treasurer. Another suggestion was made to choose one bank for the KSCA checking account and change signature cards when election came up. Judy made a motion for the executive committee to investigate and pursue and apply for a KSCA credit card. Sonja Wienk 2nded the motion and the motion was approved. Paula mentioned that due to a tornado they were having difficulty with the server but everything will straighten back out. Awards: Sonja took the KCA Awards form and adapted the KSCA form so it would be more in alignment with KCAs’. Paula made a motion and Karen seconded for Sonja to continue working on the paperwork for the KSCA award. All approved for Sonja to do so and finalize the application. Friend 2 Friend: Will be November 11 at FHSU and November 17 at ESU. Becca Flowers reported that the #1 goal was to reduce costs. Gerri Kimbel at Center is the keynote speaker. Work is still being done to figure out the minimum number of students needed to attend. Judy will take care of FHSU and Alice will take care of ESU. New Business: Kim presented us with a cactus to grow with as we work together for the growth of this organization. Deb led us in a review of policy governance from LDI. Thoughts to consider: What is our strategic plan? The Hows? The members brainstormed on what the various categories/groups within the organization can do. Elaine took notes and will write them up to share. Our next board meeting will be October 11 at Schilling Elementary from 11:00-3:00. Meeting was adjourned. |
| May 30, 2009 Kris Burkholder’s Backyard, Marion Twelve members present Kris Burkholder graciously opened her home and BEAUTIFUL backyard to us, many thanks, Kris. Members unable to attend: Ken Hughey, Alice Frost, Tonja Wienck, Elaine Werner, Kent Reed, Dana Wood, Judy Johnson, Christine Perez, Judy White, and Jim Allen. Kim U. led us in a getting acquainted activity. Kris and Kevin B. provided hot dogs and hamburgers and lunch was served. Meeting notes: There is a correction to the treasurer’s report: Kim’s expenses listed under LDI actually belong under DA-ASCA and Public Relations. The Bank Balance as of May 21, 09 is $6,510.40. Outgoing President Deb W. transitioned her position to Kim U. Deb passed out certificates and thank yous’. Goal Development: Mindy discussed using the ASCA model to implement and maintain consistency in the schools and within the association. Paula reminded everyone that as budgets are being cut use the technology to connect or for networking. Kris reminded us that advocacy is important, citing the Principals’ Spring Retreat in which some counselors gave presentations.(It was very good) Bob stressed how important workshops are for us and our schools. Karen mentioned the APPI: American Public Policy Institute through ASCA. Kristen W. mentioned the Kansas Exemplary Educators Network in Topeka.(KEEN conference) Nadine discussed the need for counselors to be recognized among their peers, for example, at the Fall conference at Emporia. We have to be our strongest advocates. President Kim passed out the budge proposal. A motion was made by Deb and 2nd by Kris B. to work on line item budget items according to each sections chair person. Use the internet to discuss with Kim and others. Lori will check with the Chapman High School Art Department about the logo. Kim asked that everyone check over the summer and think about changes. Paula reminded us the five year domain name fee is due in August. The fee is $100. KSCA is out of ribbons. Mindy will check on ribbons. Discussion was had on meetings. Kim will try to do more with the internet. Suggestions were to meet September 12 and to meet at the Fall Conference on November 5 in Emporia. Meeting adjourned. Rita Lehman, Secretary Thanks to Kris and Kevin. Your hospitality was wonderful. You have a beautiful, peaceful retreat in your back yard. I think we all enjoyed it. Hey, another suggestion, can we share recipes???? |
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| Kansas School Counseling Association Board Meeting Minutes January 10, 2009 Schilling Elementary School 9 members present Members unable to attend: Lori Mitchell-Kandt, Elaine Werner, Christy Perez, Karen Benson, Paula Russell, Becca Flowers, Alice Frost, Judy White, Nadine Bailey, Sahja Cove, and Dana Wood. President Deb Woodard called the meeting to order by mentioning the name plates for everyone to pick up as they sat down. Deb talked about Parliamentary Procedure and now the motion forms are in place in front of everyone, and available for members who can make motions and the importance of every member participating in the meeting. President Deb discussed Wendy Wells representing us in Topeka for the family partnership program. There has been a resignation of a standing committee member, Rhonda Wright. Judy Johnson made a motion to accept the consent agenda and reports as printed. Kris Burkholder seconded the motion. Kim Urenda made a motion and Kathy Isaacson made a second motion to accept the corrected/amended treasurer’s report. Kathy Isaacson made a motion and Kim Urenda seconded the motion that in the KSCA policies and procedures under duties of officers, treasurer we add, the treasurer will seek authorization from the board for a KSCA credit card for the president, president elect, and secretary/treasurer at the first of each fiscal year. Deb, Kim, and Rita will work to meet at Great Bend on Wednesday to take care of finances. Bumper stickers--Kent reported that KSDE contracts that work out so it would not be advantageous to the organization. Kris asked if the group was selling them or giving them away. Kim has checked with VISTA, and there will be an upload charge. Judy Johnson will check on the car tags and asked if Kim could check again on the price and size and vote electronically. Kris Burkholder mentioned that we need to determine what we are going to do with them. Are they a gift, part of the welcoming packet? Ken Hughey suggested using this to advocate for the profession and made a motion to have Kim Urenda check on the bumper sticker, costs, and size at her discretion. Kathy Isaacson seconded them motion. |
| March 12, 2009 Great Bend, KS The business meeting of KSCA was held March 12, 2009 in Great Bend at the Highland Convention Center. President, Deb Woodard, called the meeting to order and handed out the meeting agenda and annual report of the delegate assembly. The secretary and treasurer’s reports were handed out. President Deb encouraged members to continue to support and seek new members to be our own strongest advocate. A motion was made to approve the agenda. Sylvia Schmidt made a motion and Trudy Vandecamp seconded the motion. Secretary’s minutes were read, minutes approved. The treasurer’s report stands approved. Deb asked for the board members to come forward and be introduced. President’s report: One of Deb’s biggest issues is advocacy, every change we get we need to let public officials know our positions are important, what we do, children need us and you want your child/student to have that support! Delegate Assembly: Work continues on policy governance, the green sheet in the handouts is a preliminary report to be sent to ASCA, a review of the year. There is a concern that there are a lot of school counselors who will not be doing school counseling next school year, working in the school, yet not as a school counselor due to budget cuts. Yet there are also schools looking for school counselors. Deb would like suggestions and information from members to support this organization. Friend 2 Friend Conference was held at ESU. We want the program to continue so anyone who can help PLEASE DO SO. Kris Burkholder introduced prospective candidates and ballots were distributed. Voting for new officers resulted in the following: President Elect: Lori Mitchell-Kandt, Middle Level VP: Kristen Wright, and Post Secondary VP: Alice Frost. Ken Hughey announced the scholarship recipient for this year: Allison Phillips, a graduate student attending KSU and originally from Abiliene, KS. Congratulations, Allison!! The Counselor of the Year was presented by Tonja Wienck. The recipient is Marvalee Collins from the Olathe School District. Marvalee was also surprised with the attendance of her administrator, director of guidance, and family members: Michelle and Chris. Congratulations Marvalee!! Kris Burkholder presented Deb Woodard with the President’s Plaque, thanking her for her dedication to the school counseling profession. New Business: Deb reminded everyone to be aware of the Kansas Comprehensive Guidance Program model on the KSDE website. Ken Hughey reminded us that the value will be putting it into place. Kent Reed, Nikki Currie, and Ken Hughey will take suggestions and questions about the program. The hope is that it will be a good resource for administrators and counselors. President Deb personally believes this will be a positive step forward in advocating our profession. Magnets were distributed and everyone was reminded to pick up their CD. Meeting adjourned at 5:55pm. Submitted by Rita Lehman, Secretary, KSCA |
| KSCA BOARD MEETING Saturday, June 5, 2010 Kim Urenda called the meeting of the Kansas School Counseling Association to order on June 5, 2010 at 12: 15 at the home of Deb Woodard in Kansas City, Kansas. Kim gave a review of the previous year by highlighting the KSCA report to ASCA. She thanked board members going off the board: Rita Lehman for her service as Secretary/Treasurer, Kathy Isaacson serving as Elementary Vice President, Mindy Wells, Awards Chairman, Lori Mitchell Kandt as President Elect and Pete Belk the KACRAO representative. Kim introduced the new board members, Lynda Scrivner, Secretary/Treasurer, Kris Burkholder Elementary Vice President, and Chelsea Stultz as Awards Chairman. Discussion was held on filling the vacant position of President-elect. Marvalee Collins is considering accepting the position. She will be unable to attend ASCA Leadership Development Institute in Hawaii this summer. It was the consensus of the group not to send another representative due to the increased cost of LDI being in Hawaii. A copy of the KSCA Counselor of the Year nomination form was distributed with a submission deadline date of September 15, 2010. KSCA Counselor of the Year will be awarded at the Fall Conference. ` Kim presented information on having on working with an outside person to gather a data base of school counselors in Kansas. She will visit with her contact and see what type of list could be gathred with a minimal amount of money ($200). Members agreed that any list she could accumulate would be better than no list. There was much discussion on membership. Suggestions to gain membership included a reduced cost for first year of membership or offering a free t-shirt with paid membership. It was moved and seconded that we set up a membership incentive offering a free t-shirt with new membership during the next year. Motion carried. (Woodard/Wright) It was also announced that the t-shirts would be for sale on the KSCA website with the use of a Paypal account. The possibility of providing a Drive-in conference in the fall focusing on Technology was discussed. Lori Mitchell Kandt reported on the possible location and dates for the KSCA LDI. The weekend of September 10 and 11 will be the dates with the possibility of the Cottage House in Council Grove or Rock Springs south of Junction City for location. It was moved and seconded for KSCA to have an LDI with an overnight component. (Urenda/Woodard) After discussion it was moved, seconded and carried to table this motion until further information can be researched as to location and cost. (Kircher/Urenda) Lori will continue to investigate the LDI issue. Paula Russell asked if the newsletter would have themes this year. It was suggested the first newsletter theme be “My Favorite Things.” Other topics included drop-out prevention, transitions, working with the reluctant Learner, community connections and ethics. Other suggestions were that advocacy be included in each newsletter and that the focus of the next newsletter be included in the newsletter with a request for input from the membership. Meeting adjourned. Respectfully submitted, Lynda Scrivner |