March 24, 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
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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 for future consideration. |
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4.2. Legislative Update
Discussion:
Mr. Davis provided a list of bills being tracked by the Kansas State Department of Education. Funding for some items such as CTE Transportation, Safe and Secure Schools Grant, Mentor Teacher Program, and Professional Development may be cut from the 2024-25 budget. At the federal level, there is an executive order to dismantle the Department of Education. |
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4.3. BOE Summer Retreat Date
Discussion:
After discussion, the Board thought June 4, 2025, would be the best date to have the BOE Summer Retreat. |
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5. RECEIVE REPORTS AND REQUESTS
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5.1. Report on May 1 Non-Resident Capacity Reporting Requirements
Discussion:
Mr. Davis presented an initial draft of classroom capacities as required by our non-resident student policies. Discussion followed. |
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5.2. Hear Details on Employee Recognition Night
Discussion:
The 4th consecutive Employee Appreciation Banquet will be held at the PBPN Casino and Resort on Wednesday, April 30th, at 6:30 PM. |
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6. OFFICIAL ACTION ITEMS
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6.1. 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 7:13 PM, the Board moved to go into executive session and to return at 7:25 PM. At 7:25 PM, the Board returned to open session and moved to extend the executive session until 7:32 PM. The Board returned to open session at 7:32 PM. |
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6.2. 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 7:33 PM, the Board moved to go into executive session and to return at 7:38 PM. The Board returned to open session at 7:38 PM. |
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6.3. Consider Approval of Personnel Items
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
The Board approved the hire of the following individuals: Andrea Pugh - RVMS Head Secretary - 2025-26 Contract Shanelle Brake - RVMS Secretary - 2025-26 Contract Sarah Magee - 3rd Grade Teacher - 2025-26 Contract Jade Parker - PREK ECSE Teacher - 2025-26 Contract Connie Overstreet - PREK ECSE Teacher - 2025-26 Contract |
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7. BOARD DISCUSSION AND STUDY
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7.1. Clarifications
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No clarifications were needed. |
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7.2. Employee Recognition
Discussion:
Board members spent time writing notes to staff for Paraprofessional Appreciation Day. |
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8. ANNOUNCEMENT OF UPCOMING BOE OPPORTUNITIES
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8.1. USD 337 School Board Meeting - April 14, 2025 - 7:00 pm
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8.2. Staff Appreciation Night - April 30, 2025 - 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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