April 28, 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 April 14, 2025, regular Board meeting were approved. |
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2.2. Approval of Donation for 7th Grade Field Trip
Discussion:
The Board approved a donation from Dension State Bank in the amount of $350.00 to help with costs for the 7th grade field trip to "Day at the K". |
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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:
Mr. Smith stated he was no longer sure that he wanted to attend the National School Boards Association conference since the Kansas Association of School Boards is no longer a member. |
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5. RECEIVE REPORTS AND REQUESTS
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5.1. Receive Enrollment Projection Report
Discussion:
Mr. Davis provided the estimated enrollment summary for next school year. |
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5.2. Hear Information on RV Alumni Association Senior Event
Discussion:
Ms. Kelly shared information about the Royal Valley Alumni Association and an upcoming recruitment activity for graduating high school seniors. |
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6. OFFICIAL ACTION ITEMS
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6.1. Consider Approval of Board of Education Meeting Dates for 2025-2026 School Year
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
Board members decided to table the approval of meeting dates in order to have a discussion at their May 12th meeting regarding holding meetings on Wednesday instead of Monday. |
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6.2. 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 7:12 PM, the Board moved to go into executive session and to return at 7:35 PM. The Board returned to open session at 7:35 PM. |
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6.3. 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 7:36 PM, the Board moved to go into executive session and to return at 7:41 PM. The Board returned to open session at 7:41 PM. |
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6.4. Consider Approval of Certified Winter Coaching Contracts for 2025-26
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
The Board discussed and approved winter certified coaching contracts for Chris Brown, RVHS Head Boys Basketball Coach; Jarrett Roy, RVHS Assistant Boys Basketball Coach; Heidi Hawkinson-Penny, RVMS Head Girls Basketball Coach; Garrett Platt, RVMS Assistant Boys Basketball Coach; Joshua Jackson, Assistant Girls Basketball Coach; Nathan Smith, RVHS Scholar's Bowl Coach; and Laura Douglas, RVMS Scholar's Bowl Coach. |
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6.5. 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
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No clarifications were needed. |
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7.2. Employee Recognition
Discussion:
The Board spent time writing notes of appreciation to our Administrative Assistants/Secretaries in honor of Administrative Professionals Day and to our Physical Education Teachers in honor of Physical Fitness Month. |
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8. ANNOUNCEMENT OF UPCOMING BOE OPPORTUNITIES
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8.1. Staff Appreciation Night - April 30, 2025 - 6:30 PM
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8.2. USD 337 School Board Meeting - May 12, 2025 - 7:00 pm
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8.3. Royal Valley High School Graduation Ceremony - Saturday, May 17, 2025 at 6:00 PM
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8.4. Royal Valley Middle School 8th Grade Promotion - Thursday, May 21, 2025 at 7:00 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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