June 8, 2026 at 6:00 PM - USD 417 BOE Regular Meeting

Call to Order 6:00 P.M.

Additions/Approval of Agenda 6:01 P.M.

Open Forum: The board appreciates patrons taking the time to talk to us about our policies and procedures. We set aside every meeting this time to hear from the public. Your comments should be directed toward board policies or the procedures our administrators establish to carry out those policies. This is not an appropriate time or place for patrons to make comments of a personal nature about any district employee or student or try to sell a product or service. Persons interested in doing business with the district must make an appointment with the appropriate administrator. Persons making comments that violate the privacy rights of district employees will be asked to terminate their remarks. If a patron or parent is concerned about one or more employees, the board will refer that person to the appropriate administrator or superintendent. If the board refers your concern to an administrator for investigation, the board will follow up at a future meeting, and you can expect the superintendent or another district employee to make arrangements to meet with you at the appropriate time. Thanks again for taking the time to discuss district business with the board. 6:03 P.M.

Director of Teaching and Learning - Student Success 6:06 P.M.

A. FastBridge Screening Growth

District Site Council Feedback Review 6:16 P.M.

KSPE Outstanding Teacher Award Recognition - Tracie Schroeder 6:21 P.M.

Consent Agenda 6:24 P.M.

A. Approve Minutes of Previous Meetings -  May 11, 2026, May 26, 2026, and June 4, 2026

B. Financial Reports/Pay Bills in the amount of $872,754.57

C. Donations and Gifts

D. Disposal of District Equipment

E. Accept Kansas Preschool Pilot (KPP) Grant

F. Accept the NFL PLAY 60 Champions Grant

Director Reports: Any further additions will be reported at this time. 6:26 P.M.

Director of Facilities/Grounds - Tom VanValkenburg

Director of Transportation - Matt Weaver

Director of Health Services - Dana Reddick

Director of Food Service - Becky Shearer

Technology Support Specialist - Jaxon Buchman

Administrative Reports: Any further additions will be reported at this time. 6:29 P.M.

Council Grove Elementary Principal - Kelcy Bremer

Prairie Heights Elementary Principal - Angela Harris

Council Grove Junior Senior High School Principal - Jay Doornbos

Council Grove Junior Senior High School Activities Director - Matt Fox

Director of Teaching and Learning - Valerie Gehrer

Superintendent - Tyson Eslinger

Board Member Items

Discussion Items

A. Discuss Policies: BCBF Rules of Order, BCBG Voting Method, BCBH Minutes, BCBI Public Participation at Board Meetings, BCBJ News Coverage (SS) 6:39 P.M.

B. 2026-2027 Wellness Policy (SS) 6:41 P.M.

C. KASB Recommended Policy Changes June 2026 (SS) 6:43 P.M.

D. Personal Electronic Device/Staff Online Activities Communication (SS) 6:48 P.M.

E. Code of Conduct Policy (SS) 6:58 P.M.

F. Coordinator of School Learning, Innovation and Student Opportunity and Behavior Specialist Job Descriptions (RR) 7:08 P.M.

G. Board of Education Self-Evaluation 7:10 P.M.

H. Building Needs Assessment (WCF) 7:12 P.M.

I. Building Handbook Review 7:17 P.M.

J. Building Cost Analysis (WCF) 7:20 P.M.

K. Early Graduates (SS) 7:30 P.M.

Action Items

A. EMC Insurance Renewal and Workers Compensation Change 7:33 P.M.

B. Monthly Policy Review:  BBE Attorney, BCAC Special Meetings, BCAE Public Hearings, BCBD Agenda (SS) 7:43 P.M.

C. Charging for Breakfast 7:44 P.M.

D. 2026-2027 School Lunch Prices 7:46 P.M.

E. After School Program Fee Increase 7:48 P.M.

F. Switchgrass Construction Advisors (WCF) 7:50 P.M.

G. Roof Repair (WCF) 7:55 P.M.

H. Copier Fleet Lease Agreement (WCF)

Executive Session - Personnel 8:00 P.M.

Employment Matters (RR) 8:10 P.M.

A. Employment

A.a. Pam Burnett - CGES Nurse

A.b. Jacy True - Assistant High School Volleyball Coach

A.c. Tracey Oltmanns - Substitute Teacher

A.d. Dustin SanRomani - Coordinator of School Learning, Innovation and Student Opportunity

A.e. Travis Gordon - CGJSHS Cook

B. Resignations

B.a. Terry Lif - Assisant JH Track Coach

B.b. Tracey Oltmanns - PHES Teachers Aide/ASP Director

B.c. Sarah Cosgrove - High School ELA Teacher

B.d. Samantha Kennedy-Pettit - CGES Teacher Aide/Interventionist

C. Retirements

C.a. Sheila Hill - Regular Route Driver

C.b. Roma Grafel - Regular Route Driver and After Practice Shuttle

Executive Session - Negotiations 8:12 P.M.

Executive Session, if needed

Good News by Board of Education Members 8:27 P.M.

Adjournment 8:37 P.M.

Next Regular BOE Meeting - July 13, 2026