April 14, 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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2.1. Approval of Minutes from Previous Meeting
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Minutes from the March 24, 2025, regular Board meeting were approved. |
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2.2. Approval of Treasurer's Report
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2.3. 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 for future consideration. |
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4.2. Hear Information on Board Elections for 2025
Discussion:
Mr. Davis reminded Board members that positions with terms expiring in January 2026 will be open for the upcoming election. The last day to file for election is June 1, 2025. |
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4.3. Legislative Update
Discussion:
Mr. Davis shared information about items taking place in the Kansas Legislature relevant to the District. |
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5. RECEIVE REPORTS AND REQUESTS
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5.1. Hear Trip Request for the National FBLA Competition in Anaheim, CA
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
Ms. Carlson and Mr. DiLeonardo, along with high school students, requested support from the Board to attend the FBLA national competition for which five students have qualified. Discussion followed. |
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5.2. Hear Trip Request for the FCCLA National Competition in Orlando, FL
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
At 7:15 PM, the Board went to Agenda Item 6.1 for the Title VI and Impact Aid budget hearings, returning to Agenda Item 5.2 at the conclusion of the hearings. Ms. Litherland and high school students requested Board support to attend the FCCLA national competition for which four students have qualified. Discussion followed. |
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5.3. Hear Presentation of New 9-12 ELA Resource Recommendation
Discussion:
Mr. Slay and Ms. Switzky presented information about the recommended 9-12 ELA curriculum, StudySync from McGraw Hill. Discussion followed. This curriculum is available at the District Office for anyone wishing to review it. The Board will consider approving the curriculum at the May 12th Board meeting. |
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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, the Board held Budget hearings for Title VI and Impact Aid grants. Ms. Evans, Ms. O'Toole, and Mr. Davis spoke about proposed programs and items for the 2025-26 school year that could be provided by the Title VI grant. Mr. Davis provided information about the Impact Aid budget for the current 2024-25 school year. |
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6.2. Consider Approval of Bids for RVES Resinous Flooring/Carpet Project
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6.3. Consider Approval of KASB Membership Renewals
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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6.4. Consider Approval of Non-Resident Capacity Report
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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6.5. Consider Approval of Title VI(b) Assurances
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6.6. 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 8:08 PM, the Board moved to go into executive session and to return to open session at 8:35 PM. The Board returned to open session at 8:35 PM. |
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6.7. 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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This executive session was not needed. |
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6.8. 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 8:35 PM, the Board moved to go into executive session and to return at 8:41 PM. The Board returned to open session at 8:41 PM. |
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6.9. Consider Approval of Personnel Items
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6.10. Consider Approval of Teacher Contract Renewals for 2025-26
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7. BOARD DISCUSSION AND STUDY
Discussion:
Mr. Smith asked about the number of national trips taken by students this year. |
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7.1. Clarifications
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8. ANNOUNCEMENT OF UPCOMING BOE OPPORTUNITIES
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8.1. USD 337 School Board Meeting - April 28, 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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