March 27, 2023 at 7:00 PM - REGULAR MEETING
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1. CALL MEETING TO ORDER
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1.1. Roll Call
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1.2. Adoption of Meeting Agenda
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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2. CONSENT ITEMS
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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2.1. Approval of Minutes from Previous Meeting
Discussion:
Minutes from the March 6, 2023, regular Board meeting were approved. |
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2.2. Approval of Donation to RVMS Musical from Denison State Bank
Discussion:
The Board approved a donation of $100.00 from Dension State Bank for the RVMS musical, Lion King, Jr. |
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3. PUBLIC COMMENTS
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3.1. Public Comment
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There were no public comments. |
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4. BOARD TOPICS
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4.1. Board Discussion Items for Future Consideration
Discussion:
Ms. Lambrecht requested an update on the status of Signature Bank. |
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4.2. Legislative Update
Discussion:
Mr. Davis gave an update on the status of education funding in both legislative chambers and provided a list of bills related to education. |
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4.3. BOE Summer Retreat Date
Discussion:
The BOE/Administrator planning meeting is tentatively scheduled for Wednesday, June 7, 2023. Board members were asked to let Mr. Davis know if they have a conflict with the date. |
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5. RECEIVE REPORTS AND REQUESTS
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5.1. Review Spring/Summer Maintenance List
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
Mr. Davis reviewed the spring and summer maintenance list. |
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5.2. Curriculum and Instruction Update
Discussion:
Mr. Slay presented information on the adoption of Schoology as the District's new learning management system and provided an update on curriculum adoption for history/government/social studies and English language arts. Mr. Davis and Mr. Glotzbach shared a new 5th and 6th grade schedule that they would like to implement next school year. Discussion followed. |
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5.3. Hear Construction Update
Discussion:
Mr. Davis updated the Board on the construction progress at the high school and middle school, including a plan for new lockers at the high school. Discussion followed. |
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6. OFFICIAL ACTION ITEMS
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6.1. Consider Approval of Summer School Camp Materials
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
The purchase of Camp Invention summer school materials from the National Inventors Hall of Fame was approved by the Board. ESSER III funds will be used to reimburse the District for this expense. |
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6.2. Consider Approval of Bid Specs for a New District Maintenance Truck
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
The Board discussed and approved putting out bids for the purchase of a new maintenance truck. These bids will be considered during the Board meeting on April 10, 2023. |
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6.3. Consider Approval of Foundation Fund Transfer
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
Mr. Davis asked for approval from the Board of Education to transfer all funds remaining in the Royal Valley Community Foundation Fund held at the Topeka Community Foundation to the Jackson County Community Fund. These funds will be deposited in the Royal Valley Scholarship Fund within the Jackson County Community Foundation. The reason for transferring the funds is to decrease monthly costs and keep all of our funds in one location. This transfer will still allow individuals to donate to the foundation under a 501(c)(3) umbrella. |
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6.4. Consider Executive Session to Discuss Individual Employee Performance Pursuant to the Non-Elected Personnel Exception Under KOMA.
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
At 7:58 PM, the Board moved to go into executive session and to return at 8:05 PM. The Board returned to open session at 8:05 PM. |
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6.5. Consider Executive Session to Discuss Confidential Student Information Pursuant to the Exception Relating to Actions Adversely or Favorably Affecting a Student Under KOMA.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
At 8:05 PM, the Board moved to go into executive session and to return at 8:08 PM. The Board returned to open session at 8:08 PM. |
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6.6. Consider Executive Session to Discuss the Negotiations Letter Pursuant to the Exception for Employer-Employee Negotiations under KOMA.
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
At 8:09 PM, the Board moved to go into executive session and to return at 8:15 PM. The Board returned to open session at 8:15 PM. Prior to item 6.7 on the agenda, the Board acted on agenda item 6.9 Consider Approval of Personnel Items. |
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6.7. Consider Executive Session to Discuss the Acquisition of Real Property Pursuant to the Exception for Preliminary Discussion of the Acquisition of Real Property under KOMA.
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
At 8:20 PM, the Board moved to go into executive session and to return at 8:25 PM. The board returned to open session at 8:25 PM. |
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6.8. Consider Approval of the Purchasing Authority for the Acquisition of Real Property
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
The Board approved giving Superintendent Aaric Davis purchasing authority for the acquisition of real property. |
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6.9. Consider Approval of Personnel Items
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
The Board accepted the following personnel items effective at the end of the 2022-23 school year: •Dale Traxler - retiring as a bus driver • Cory Triplett - resigning as RVMS yearbook sponsor •Joshua Jackson - resigning as RVHS assistant girls basketball coach •Amber Schindler - resigning as RVES teacher The Board approved the following personnel items for the 2023-24 school year: •Jason Hooker - RVMS 5th/6th grade ELA teacher •Move assistant secretaries to the head secretary salary schedule and provide a differential for head secretaries The Board discussed the possibility of hiring high school students as part-time custodians during evening hours. Mr. Davis will further research this idea. |
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7. BOARD DISCUSSION AND STUDY
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7.1. Clarifications
Discussion:
•Ms. Tuck asked how staff reacted to the flexibility of being able to work from home during the recent March 10 staff development day. •Mr. Smith clarified that the next Board meeting will be on April 10, 2023. |
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7.2. Employee Recognition
Discussion:
The Board spent time writing thank you notes to paraprofessionals in honor of Paraprofessional Appreciation Day on April 5th. |
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8. ANNOUNCEMENT OF UPCOMING BOE OPPORTUNITIES
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8.1. USD 337 School Board Meeting - April 10, 2023 - 7:00 pm
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8.2. Title VI Student Recognition Night - Wednesday, April 12, 2023
Discussion:
The USD 337 Title VI program and the PBPN JOM team work together to put together a student recognition night for our students enrolled in their programs. |
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8.3. Staff Appreciation Night - April 26, 2023 - 6:30 PM
Discussion:
The annual staff appreciation night is on Wednesday, April 26th, at 6:30 pm at the Priairie Band Casino and Resort. |
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9. ADJOURNMENT
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9.1. Meeting Adjournment
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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