April 10, 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 27, 2023, regular Board meeting were approved. |
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2.2. Approval of Donation from NEXTera ENERGY
Discussion:
The Board approved a donation of $5,000.00 from NextEra Energy for the Royal Valley Washburn Technology Assistance Fund. |
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2.3. Approval of Treasurer's Report
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2.4. Approval of Warrants
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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
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There were no items discussed. |
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4.2. Legislative Update
Discussion:
Mr. Davis gave an update on education bills in the Kansas Legislature. |
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5. RECEIVE REPORTS AND REQUESTS
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5.1. Hear State Assessment Update
Discussion:
Mr. Slay stated that all is going well with state assessments so far. He also provided information on today's Inservice for teachers, which focused on planning for next year and included training on Schoology. |
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5.2. Receive Report on Capital Outlay and Lease Purchase Projects
Discussion:
Mr. Davis reviewed the capital outlay budget, which now includes the possible costs of the land purchase, a new maintenance truck, RVMS playground equipment, and RVHS gym score boards. He also updated the Board on the amount remaining for the lease purchase projects. |
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6. OFFICIAL ACTION ITEMS
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6.1. Hold Budget Hearing for Title VI and Impact Aid Grants at 7:15 pm
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
At 7:15 PM, budget hearings for Title VI and Impact Aid grants were held. The Board reviewed the proposed budgets. There were no public comments. Both the 2023-2024 Title VI budget and the 2022-2023 Impact Aid budget were approved. |
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6.2. Consider Approval of Land Purchase
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
At the land auction held on Sunday, April 2, 2023, the district was the successful bidder for the 98 acres of land adjacent to Royal Valley Elementary School. The Board discussed and approved finalizing the purchase in the amount of $420,000.00. |
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6.3. Consider Approval of the Purchase of a District Maintenance Truck
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
The Board approved the low bid of $37,475.00 from Dan Hattan Chevrolet in Wichita for the purchase of a new maintenance truck. |
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6.4. Consider Approval of RVMS Playground Purchase
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
RVMS students completed a survey indicating how likely they would be to use certain playground equipment. Mr. Davis and Mr. Slay presented the results along with the associated costs. The Board discussed and approved the purchase. |
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6.5. Consider Approval of RVHS Gym Score Boards
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
The Board discussed and approved the purchase of 2 scoreboards from Nevco for the amount of $20,825.75 for the high school gym. |
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6.6. Consider Approval of RVHS Locker Purchase
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
Mr. Davis asked the Board to approve ordering lockers for the high school commons renovation prior to the final pricing being received from the contractor to make sure the lockers arrive prior to the start of the school year. The Board discussed and approved the request. |
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6.7. Consider Approval of Title VI(b) Assurances
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
The Board approved the Title VI(b) assurances, which will allow funds to be used to help pay salaries for the Early Childhood Special Education teachers and paraprofessionals. |
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6.8. 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 7:39 PM, the Board moved to go into executive session and to return at 8:04 PM. The Board returned to open session at 8:04 PM. |
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6.9. Consider Executive Session to Discuss Confidential Student Information Pursuant to the Exception Relating to Actions Adversely or Favorably Affecting a Student Under KOMA.
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
At 8:06 PM, the Board moved to go into executive session and to return at 8:09 PM. The Board returned to open session at 8:09 PM. |
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6.10. Consider Executive Session to Discuss Negotiations 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 8:10 PM, the Board moved to go into executive session and to return at 8:14 PM. The Board returned to open session at 8:14 PM. |
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6.11. Consider Approval of Certified Winter Coaching Contracts for 2023-24
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
The Board approved the renewal of the following winter coaching contracts: •David Boucher - High School Girls Basketball •Heidi Hawkinson-Penny - Middle School Girls Basketball •Thomas Broxterman - Middle School Girls Basketball •Chris Brown - High School Boys Basketball •Nathan Smith - High School Boys Basketball •Jarrett Roy - High School Boys Basketball •Jolene Dressman - High School Dance Team •Jennifer Gilbert - Middle School Cheer •Laura Douglas - Middle School Scholars Bowl •Nathan Smith - High School Scholars Bowl |
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6.12. Consider Approval of Personnel Items
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
The Board accepted resignation notices effective at the end of the school year from: •David Schooler - RVHS Assistant Principal/Athletic Director •Keri Bausch - District Social Worker The Board approved the following personnel items: •Paul Bergeron - RVHS Chemistry/Physics/AG Teacher 2023-24 - Contract •Brenda Stithem - Transfer to RVES Head Secretary 2023-24 - Contract •Katie Glatczak - RVHS Assistant Girls Basketball Coach 2023-24 - Supplemental Contract •Monnece Hubbard - Culture and Craft Specialist Summer 2023 - Supplemental Contract •Carla Youngbear - Language Specialist Summer 2023 - Supplemental Contract •Haily Vig - Summer CLC Worker •Hannah Smith - Summer CLC Worker The Board approved adding an additional Kindergarten teacher and paraprofessional to allow for 4 sections of Kindergarten during the 2023-24 school year. A discussion was held concerning possible changes to the Technology/Makerspace position at the elementary school. |
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7. BOARD DISCUSSION AND STUDY
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7.1. Clarifications
Discussion:
Mr. Davis clarified that PBL stands for Project Based Learning. |
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7.2. Employee Recognition
Discussion:
The Board spent time writing notes of recognition to this year's retirees and notes of appreciation to our school librarians in honor of National Librarian Week. |
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8. ANNOUNCEMENT OF UPCOMING BOE OPPORTUNITIES
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8.1. 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. The event will take place at the Prairie Band Casino and Resort in the Great Lakes Ballroom with dinner starting at 6:00 PM and awards being presented at 6:30 PM. |
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8.2. USD 337 School Board Meeting - April 24, 2023 - 7:00 pm
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8.3. Staff Appreciation Night - April 26, 2023 - 6:30 PM
Discussion:
We will be hosting our annual staff appreciation night 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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