March 10, 2025 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 February 10, 2025, regular Board meeting were approved. |
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2.2. Approval of BCBS Healthy Habits Grant for RVMS
Discussion:
The Board approved a grant for the Royal Valley Middle School PE department in the amount of $1,800 from Blue Cross Blue Shield. The grant will be used for physical education equipment. |
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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
Discussion:
Mr. Davis introduced Taylor Holte, new Business Manager, to the Board. |
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4. BOARD TOPICS
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4.1. Board Discussion Items for Future Consideration
Discussion:
Mr. Smith asked for the dates of the Staff Appreciation Night, April 30th, and Title VI Student Recognition Night, May 14th. |
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4.2. Board Discussion on Facilities Planning
Discussion:
Mr. Davis reviewed the District's current and planned projects. Board members discussed upcoming projects and prioritizing needs. |
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4.3. Hear Summer School Recommendation
Discussion:
Mr. Slay presented summer school plans and asked for feedback from the Board. For the past few years, summer school has been paid for through ESSER funds, which are no longer available. This summer, the District would like to have a credit recovery session at the high school and offer tutoring for first grade elementary students showing skill deficits in reading. The Board responded favorably. Mr. Slay will move forward with planning. |
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4.4. Legislative Update
Discussion:
Mr. Davis provided a legislative update on topics related to education. |
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5. RECEIVE REPORTS AND REQUESTS
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5.1. Receive Bi-Monthy Budget Report
Discussion:
Mr. Davis shared the bi-monthly budget report showing the expenditures from the LOB (local option budget) fund and the general fund. |
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5.2. Receive Impact Aid Funding Update
Discussion:
Mr. Davis met with the Impact Aid Parent Advisory Committee earlier this month. The Committee discussed and recommended items to be paid for with Impact Aid funds. Discussion followed. |
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5.3. Hear Report on Parent-Teacher Conference Attendance
Discussion:
Mr. Davis reported on the percentage of students represented at each building during the February Parent-Teacher conferences. |
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5.4. Hear Information on 5th Grade Scheduling Changes for 2025-26
Discussion:
Mr. Slay and Mr. Davis shared a teacher-led initiative to shift the 5th grade to a self-contained instructional model for the upcoming school year. Discussion followed. |
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6. OFFICIAL ACTION ITEMS
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6.1. Consider Approval of District Mechanic Truck Purchase
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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6.2. Consider Approval of Fiscal Auditor Engagment Letter
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6.3. Approval of Lease Purchase Payment
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6.4. Consider Approval of Evergy Cost to Move Electrical Poles
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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6.5. Consider Approval of Spring/Summer Maintenance Items
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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6.6. Set Budget Hearing Dates for Impact Aid and Title VI Grants
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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6.7. 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 8:25 PM, the Board moved to go into executive session and to return at 8:31 PM. The Board returned to open session at 8:31 PM. |
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6.8. 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 8:31 PM, the Board moved to go into executive session and to return at 8:37 PM. The Board returned to open session at 8:37 PM. |
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6.9. Consider Executive Session to Discuss the Negotiations Letter Pursuant to the Exception for Employer-Employee Negotiations under KOMA.
Discussion:
This executive session was not needed. |
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6.10. Consider Approval of Personnel Items
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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7. BOARD DISCUSSION AND STUDY
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7.1. Clarifications
Discussion:
No clarifications were needed. |
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7.2. Employee Recognition
Discussion:
Board members wrote notes of recognition to various staff members. |
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8. ANNOUNCEMENT OF UPCOMING BOE OPPORTUNITIES
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8.1. USD 337 School Board Meeting - March 24, 2025 - 7:00 pm
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8.2. Staff Appreciation Night - Wednesday, April 30, 2025 - Prairie Band Casino and Resort - 6:30 PM
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8.3. Title VI Student Recognition Night - Wednesday, May 14, 2025 - Prairie People's Park - 6:00 pm
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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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