November 10, 2025 at 7:00 PM - November regular Meeting

Public Content:  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.

Public Content:  In order that the board may focus the majority of its time upon those items which deal with the educational endeavors of the school district and/or policy level decisions, but with recognition of its legal requirement to be
responsible for those aspects of governance and management required by statute and regulation, the board will consider the approval of a number of routine items listed on the consent agenda with a consolidated motion. Board members have the opportunity to review these items prior to each meeting and specific questions can be answered at that time. Any board member who wishes to discuss one of the items on the consent agenda may request it be scheduled as a discussion item and it will be discussed during its regularly scheduled time on the agenda.

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

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

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

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

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
NAME	ASSIGNMENT	BUILDING	EFFECTIVE DATE	STATUS
Carden, Julie	Asst. Golf Coach	BHS	11/1/2025	New Hire
Gilmore, Amelia	Aide	BELC	10/27/2025	New Hire
Henson, Michelle	244 Paraprofessional	BES	11/3/2025	New Hire
Turner, Kalyn	Secretary for Asst. Principal/Activities Director	BHS	11/10/2025	New Hire
TRANSFERS
NAME	ASSIGNMENT	BUILDING	EFFECTIVE DATE	STATUS
RESIGNATIONS
NAME	ASSIGNMENT	BUILDING	EFFECTIVE DATE	STATUS
Askins, Cristiona	Custodian	BHS	10/31/2025	Resignation
Bostic, Kara	Secretary for Asst. Principal/Activities Director	BHS	11/7/2025	Resignation
Cantrell, Alexis	244 Paraprofessional	BHS	10/29/2025	Resignation
Chatfield, Brad	Asst. Cross Country Coach	BHS	10/13/2025	Resignation
TERMINATIONS
NAME	ASSIGNMENT	BUILDING	EFFECTIVE DATE	STATUS
BOE APPROVED and WITHDRAWL
NAME	ASSIGNMENT	BUILDING	EFFECTIVE DATE	STATUS

Public Content:  The Kansas School Wellness Policy Model Guidelines were developed to assist Sponsors in establishing and implementing local school wellness policies that meet minimum standards designed to support a school environment that promotes sound nutrition and student health, reduces childhood obesity and provides transparency to the public on school wellness policy content and implementation.

State law requires that each school board consider these guidelines when developing local wellness policies. The model guidelines are divided into four categories of policy statements:
• Nutrition
• Nutrition Promotion and Education
• Physical Activity
• Integrated School Based Wellness

Each policy statement falls within one of three levels:

• The policy statements at the IMPLEMENTING level meet all requirements of current federal and state laws, regulations and policies. Policy statements IN BOLD are those required by federal and/or state law.
• The policy statements at the TRANSITIONING level show growth from the implementing level.
• The policy statements at the MODELING level reflect highly effective practices.

The Wellness Committee meets bi-annually to review the plan and set goals.  The committee is typically comprised of staff, students, and community members.

The Wellness Policy Guidelines are posted to our district website.

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DONATIONS
DONOR	AMOUNT/ITEM	DESIGNATION
Burlington NAPA	$                             100.00	Red Ribbon Week - BES
Burlington Tax Center	$                             100.00	Red Ribbon Week - BES
Cook's Plumbing	$                             100.00	Red Ribbon Week - BES
Gladys Turner	$                             100.00	Wildcat Trap Club
K & V Catering	$                             100.00	Red Ribbon Week - BES

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:  Thank you cards were received from BES, BMS, and Laurie Hermon for the sweatshirts given to staff for American Education Appreciation Week.

Public Content:  The board’s annual calendar specifies this report occur at the November meeting.
Each year the Kansas State Department of Education produces a "Report Card" for each building based upon state assessment and other demographic data collected during the prior year.  Click
on the link below to view the 2024-2025 Report Cards:

https://ksreportcard.ksde.gov/assessment_results.aspx?org_no=D0244&rptType=2

The principals will be making a formal presentation on their building data during results reports in the upcoming months.

Public Content:  Board members may share information at this time.

Public Content:  The purpose of this report is to provide a brief review as of October 31 of the current capital expenditure budget. The Capital Outlay review identifies current budgeted needs as well as long-term considerations not included in the budget at this time.
The attached pages are the first report concerning the status of the Capital Outlay Fund for 2025-26. The report reflects the fund as of October 31 and projects uncommitted and unencumbered funds through the end of the current fiscal year.

Since this is the initial report and occurs early in the fiscal year, the board is asked to realize that other circumstances could arise that may modify the expenditures projected through the end of the year. Future reports will become more accurate as the year progresses.

Any input the board wishes to provide will help the administration develop plans that are consistent with the board’s desire. Board members are encouraged to review these items and identify questions to guide further presentations if additional information is requested.

CAPITAL OUTLAY FUND
Capital Outlay- The board is aware that the cash reserves we have had in the Capital Outlay Fund have been expended for a variety of capital improvement projects. The actual ending balance on June 30 was $2,769,422.77. While the board might look at the above amount and
question the need to levy additional funds given that balance, board members are asked to recognize that the list of capital projects more than exceeds the balance. The first half of the 2025-26 tax collection will be received in January and the second half in June of next year. Because we don’t realize the revenue in the fund until midway and at the end of the current year we try to have at least a year’s worth of revenue in the fund as carryover. 

For 2025-26, the majority of the funds will go towards the repairs of the physical plant/grounds, equipment, and technology. This year we will be doing epoxy flooring projects at BHS and BMS, felt wall replacement in the BHS Multimedia room, replacing HVAC recycle pumps at BMS, replacing boilers in the BMS gym, replacing custodial equipment as needed in all buildings, completing concrete projects throughout the district, replacing district food service equipment, replacing garage doors at the Bus Barn, and paying the third installment of the lease-purchase agreement for field turf at the Wildcat Athletic Complex.  We have done a terrific job of preparing for five years out with our directors and administrators. I feel very confident in our plan to maintain facilities.  I am working on extending the five year plan out to seven years.  We will continue to make sure we have the technology needed for teachers to teach and students to learn.

Over the last 9 years, the district has become focused on conserving energy because utility costs continue to increase. Therefore, we have invested in replacing windows, doors, light fixtures, roofs, etc. that will make our facilities more energy efficient. The majority of these types of
projects have been paying for themselves. They have also created a better learning environment for our students. In light of the increased utility bills and/or peaks, we have been seeking out proposals to accelerate this plan.

The district continues to have facility needs throughout the district.  While the question of what to do with BES after the failed bond issue is still present, we need to continue to make improvements to BMS, BHS, Wildcat Athletic Complex, the bus barn, the BELC, and the district office.  The needs at BES will have to be addressed with a bond issue or increasing our capital outlay mill levy from four mills to eight mills with the additional four mills dedicated to a lengthy renovation process of BES that will not be the best for students or staff.  

Public Content:  The Board is asked to consider approving Professional Development Council points (PDC) for Professional Learning Committee (PLC) meetings for BES teachers.  The PLC meetings occur during the workday, and BES staff are currently missing their Plan Period to attend.  The points are used for relicensure as well as salary advancement. 

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Public Content:  At the end of the 2025-2026 school year, Chris will have been a teacher for 37 years. Four of those years have been at Burlington High School.

Public Content:  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?