March 9, 2026 at 6:00 PM - Regular Board of Education Meeting
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A. PLEDGE - Students from Jennie Wilson Elementary School will lead the Pledge of Allegiance.
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B. SILENT REFLECTION
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Thirty seconds of silent reflection will be observed.
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C. APPROVAL OF AGENDA with the following amendments:
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C.1. Additional certified and classified personnel actions for consideration, Item E.3.
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D. DELEGATIONS, Q & A, PUBLIC COMMENTS, RECOGNITIONS, COMMITTEE REPORTS
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Public Forum Guidelines
The Board requests that all members of the public respect the rules outlined below so that everyone that wants an opportunity to provide input will be given the chance.
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D.1. Recognition of Garden City High School JROTC Program for earning Honor Unit with Distinction.
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D.2. Recognition of Educators Rising Students
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D.3. Building Presentation — Jennie Wilson Elementary School
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E. CONSENT AGENDA
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E.1. Minutes
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E.1.a. Minutes of the February 26, 2026, Regular Board of Education Meeting
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E.2. Accounts Payable totaling $3,074,656.14, noting that all major accounts contain adequate balances to meet current obligations.
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Reviewers: Katie Cole and Rebecca Swender
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E.3. Personnel
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E.3.a. Certified
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E.3.b. Classified
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E.4. Other
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E.4.a. The Board of Education is asked to consider and approve out-of-state travel for GCHS Educators Rising to attend their National Event in Portland, Oregon from June 19 through June 24, 2026.
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F. NEW BUSINESS
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F.1. 1:1 Initiative Update and Recommendation
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Five Year Strategic Plan: Facilities and Resources
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F.2. eRate RFPs & Bids 2026
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Five Year Strategic Plan: Facilities and Resources
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F.3. Bond Refinancing (First Read, action requested)
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F.4. Cell Tower Lease (First Read, action requested)
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F.5. Buffalo Jones Playground Equipment (First Read)
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Five Year Strategic Plan: Facilities and Resources
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F.6. Alta Brown Elementary School Flooring Bids (First Read, action requested)
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Five Year Strategic Plan: Facilities and Resources
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F.7. Educational Support Center Flooring Bids (First Read, action requested)
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Five Year Strategic Plan: Facilities and Resources
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F.8. Wooden Gym Floors Refinishing (First Read)
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Five Year Strategic Plan: Facilities and Resources
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F.9. Jennie Barker Elementary School and Plymell Elementary School Controls Upgrade (First Read)
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Five Year Strategic Plan: Facilities and Resources
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F.10. 2026-27 Academic Calendar Update (First Read, action requested)
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Five Year Strategic Plan: Staff Support and Development
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G. BOARD OPEN DISCUSSION
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H. NEXT BOARD MEETING
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The next regular meeting of the Board of Education will take place on Thursday, March 26, at 5:00 PM in the Board Meeting Room at the Educational Support Center, 1205 Fleming St., Garden City, Kansas.
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I. EXECUTIVE SESSION - After the completion of all other business, the Board of Education will adjourn to executive session for the following reason:
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I.1. Personnel matters for non-elected personnel.
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J. ADJOURNMENT
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