March 10, 2025 at 7:00 PM - March Regular Meeting

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I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America, and to the republic for which it stands, one nation under God, indivisible with liberty and justice for all.

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Public Content:  Minutes are submitted for any special, linkage or regular meeting that has taken place since the last regular meeting. 

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NEW HIRE/CONTRACT RENEWALS
NAME	ASSIGNMENT	BUILDING	EFFECTIVE DATE	STATUS
Bashaw, Kim	Paraprofessional	USD #245	3/14/2025	New Hire
Henson, Jean	Custodian	BMS	3/25/2025	New Hire
Kuhlmann, Sage	5th Grade Teacher	BMS	FY 2025/2026	New Hire
Laird, Andrew	Paraprofessional	BHS	3/1/2025	New Hire
Stone, Stephanie	Paraprofessional	USD #243	3/1/2025	New Hire
Totty, Maise	Pre-K Teacher	BES	FY 2025/2026	New Hire
Wilson, Taylor	Asst. Track Coach	BHS	2024/2025 Season	New Hire
Ziegler, Danyell	Special Education Teacher	BHS	FY 2025/2026	New Hire
TRANSFERS
NAME	ASSIGNMENT	BUILDING	EFFECTIVE DATE	STATUS
Birk, Amy	ECSE to Intinerant ECSE	BES to CCSEC	FY 2025/2026	Transfer
Bostic, Kara	Custodian to BHS Secretary	BMS to BHS	2/24/2025	Transfer
Buckridge, Alice	Aide to Instructor	BELC	3/3/2025	Transfer
Ditto, Amy	2nd Grade to Kindergarten	BES	FY 2025/2026	Transfer
Higgins, Valencia	5th Grade to 2nd Grade	BMS to BES	FY 2025/2026	Transfer
Schmidt, Damon	5th Grade to 8th Grade	BMS	FY 2025/2026	Transfer
RESIGNATIONS
NAME	ASSIGNMENT	BUILDING	EFFECTIVE DATE	STATUS
Aiello, Sherrie	Paraprofessional	USD #243	2/16/2025	Resignation
Boyle, Tremaine	Bus Driver	USD #244	1/24/2025	Resignation
Harrison, Cierra	Asst. Track Coach	BHS	2/21/2025	Resignation
Harsch, Jaci	Concessions Manager	BHS	End of 2024/2025	Resignation
McCann, Julie	Paraprofessional	USD #243	3/21/2025	Resignation
Saulsberry, Jordyn	8th Grade Teacher	BMS	End of 2024/2025	Resignation
Siebuhr, James	Custodian	BHS	3/14/2025	Resignation
TERMINATIONS
NAME	ASSIGNMENT	BUILDING	EFFECTIVE DATE	STATUS
BOE APPROVED and WITHDRAWL
NAME	ASSIGNMENT	BUILDING	EFFECTIVE DATE	STATUS

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DONATIONS
DONOR	AMOUNT/ITEM	DESIGNATION
Anonymous	$                         1,200.00	National Honor Society (Pennies for Parks)
Burlington Veterinary Center	$                             100.00	Wildcat Trap Club
Fittings Export	$                             100.00	Wildcat Trap Club
Floyd Lewis Foundation	$                             300.00	BMS Civics Class for Community Service
Jade Seed	$                             500.00	Wildcat Trap Club
Jade Seed	Trap Club Supplies (aprox. value $100)	Wildcat Trap Club
Lonny Jasper Memorial	$                             250.00	Wildcat Trap Club
Terranda Grimm	Tegaderm Transparent Film Dressing (aprox. value $63.75)	Nurse's Office

Public Content:  The Board of Education wishes to be responsive to the community and welcomes patrons at all meetings.  Requests to speak may be made when the board president asks if any visitors have items to bring to the attention of the board.  Speakers are asked to limit their remarks to five (5) minutes or less and groups with the same special interest may be asked to appoint a spokesperson. 

Public Content:  A “Thank You” note was received from Jen Plummer and family for the donation in memory of Gloria Long (Jen's mother) to the Ronald McDonald House in Gloria's name.

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The Request for Statements of Qualifications is the first phase of a three-phase qualification-based selection process.  The Board, after considering Statements of Qualifications submitted in response to the request,  qualified at least three construction managers and general contractors to be considered during phase two of the selection process.  Interviews were held in accordance with K.S.A. 72-155(d)(4)(A). 

 

The Board of Education conducted interviews for CMAR's on March 7, 2025.  The following firms presented their proposed team members, qualifications, project plan, and answered questions:

• McCown Gordon Construction
• Nabholz
• BHS Construction

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The board has been a member of the Kansas Association of School Boards for many years. 

Dues for membership are based upon a formula that considers the General Fund and Supplemental General Fund budgets of the district.  The dues for 2025-2026 will be $10,946.40 (up $946.21 from last year).

YEAR	MEMBERSHIP FEE
2020/2021	$                    9,845.39
2021/2022	$                    9,825.05
2022/2023	$                    9,935.88
2023/2024	$                 10,943.38
2024/2025	$                 10,000.19
2025/2026	$                 10,946.40

It is recommended the board approve membership in 2025-2026 as KASB represents the united voice of school boards in Kansas.  Additionally, the most frequently used service of the association by our district is the utilization of their school law specialists.  The explanation for that service immediately follows this item.  When the two fees are considered as a package, the value is still considered to be "worth it" considering the utilization of their legal specialists.

KASB also offers the KASB season pass.  This gives the board and staff unlimited registrations for the 2025-2026 school year.  Registration for a full-day seminar is typically $150.  This would be a one-time purchase of $1,750 for the board and staff to get unlimited registrations throughout the year for workshops (does not include the annual convention).  The district has spent the following on KASB workshops:

YEAR	REGISTRATION FEES
2019/2020	$                    1,520.00
2020/2021	$                    2,205.00
2021/2022	$                    1,450.00
2022/2023	$                       950.00
2023/2024	$                                 -
2024/2025	$                    1,150.00

The board could add the season pass and potentially save money on workshops for the next school year.  If the board wants the season pass, it will be an additional $1,750 to the price listed in the motion. 

Public Content:  In addition to the basic membership services, school districts have an opportunity to join the Legal Assistance Fund.  While our district retains local counsel, membership in the Legal Assistance Fund is recommended as KASB attorneys are frequently contacted to provide legal advice on specific issues pertaining to school law.

YEAR	FEE
2020/2021	$  2,100.00
2021/2022	$  2,300.00
2022/2023	$  2,300.00
2023/2024	$  2,750.00
2024/2025	$  2,750.00
2025/2026	$  2,750.00

As a special "no surprises" note, the board should understand that membership in the Legal Assistance Fund entitles us to general telephone consultations and advice.  When/if we need a KASB attorney for a specific case or require service on-site, we do incur an additional charge.

Public Content:  E-Rate would cover $48,941.45, and the district would pay $20,974.91 which will come from our Summer Technology Improvement budget.
 

Public Content:  At the end of the 2024-2025 school year, Julie will have taught for 26 years.  Twenty-one of those years will have been with USD #244.

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What portions of the meeting were especially meaningful to the board?

What portions could benefit from change or modification in the future to allow the board to retain its focus on board's results?