March 4, 2026 at 6:30 PM - Monthly Meeting

Discussion:  Mrs. Lewis reviewed what each class was doing project wise. She reported the seniors are working on scholarships (three receiving Dane G. Hansen scholarships). Concessions will do one more event and the KAY will be going to pick up Krispy Kremes next week to wrap up that fundraiser. 

Discussion:  Dean introduced himself and shared a little of what classes were doing in the ag shop; they did mechanics-related projects these past nine weeks, and he is learning a lot as well. 

Discussion:  Mrs. Lewis left at this time. Mr. Gebhard shared the updated list of vehicles, their uses, and the required needs/wants of the district. A 2015 Blue Bird school bus was purchased on Purple Wave this past week to help meet those needs. Mr. Gebhard also shared about a grant offered through Volkswagon regarding the purchase of a new bus. 

Discussion:  At 8:15 PM the meeting returned to open session.  President Hilary VanPatten stated that a final decision was not reached at this time.  They were able to narrow the choices down to two (#1. Kinder to 2nd, 2nd to Title/SPED, Title/SPED to basement ... and #2. Kinder to 2nd, 2nd to Fourth, Fourth to Long Island). The board will use their walk-through on March 30th to help them visualize these two possibilities with the plan to make a decision at the April meeting. 

Discussion:  Mrs. Chandler, Ms. Ankenman, Mrs. Brooks, Ms. Preston, and Mrs. Knuth left at this time. Mr. Gebhard shared the latest window screen options with the board. The final choices will be made shortly with the plan for installation in early summer. 

Discussion:  Mr. Tharman shared about the yearly KESA (Kansas Education Systems Accreditation) review that was done on Tuesday, March 3rd.  Now that the GS staff will be trained in LETR's and have the Seal of Literacy on their license, the action plan for the coming year will involve implementation. 

Discussion:  The recently purchased golf shirts were shared with the board. Jessie Thalheim shared the possibility of adding Cheer to the rotation. 

Discussion:  Mrs. Thalheim passed out several bids for shot clocks and scoreboards and went over each company's pros and cons.  Although there was no decision to be made at this time, she wanted the board to see the wide range of possibilities. Mr. Lewis left after her presentation. 

Discussion:  At 9:08 PM the meeting returned to open session; no action taken. 

Discussion:  Information was shared with the board regarding notification dates for out-of-district students that are determined to be not in good standing as well as possible enrollment next year. 

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Discussion:  Mr. Tharman stated the well will be sampled again in 2027/ The Harris Solutions called informing of large increase this year for the accounting software/ American Fidelity rep was here and saw all employees/ track practice starts next week for the HS/ Forensics in full swing/ Golf will be starting after break/ Powerlifting meets starting this weekend/ 7 - 12 Student-led conferences on March 10th/ KAY going to get Krispy Kremes on March 12th/ Spring break Mar. 16 - 20/ National Honor Society Induction ceremony Mar. 24/ Body Venture Mar. 24/ Senior class trip Mr. 26 - 27/ Prom decorating to start at the end of the month/ and state assessments will be starting soon. 

Discussion:  Mr. Gebhard reviewed the in-service on Feb.13th and the upcoming one May 20th/ State assessments are all scheduled/ JH hosted scholars bowl last week and we placed 2nd in both divisions/ grade school had 100th day celebration/ and 5th - 8th grade students had Phillips County EMS teach life saving skills today.