February 13, 2023 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 January 23, 2023, 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
Discussion:
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 requested an update on the RVES playground. |
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4.2. Legislative Update
Discussion:
Mr. Davis provided an update on education topics in the Kansas Legislature as well as information on how to contact our area legislators. |
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4.3. Discuss the Possibility of Republishing the Budget
Discussion:
Mr. Davis discussed the possibility of republishing the 2022-23 budget due to an increase in the General Fund Budget Authority. Republishing the budget would not have any impact on the current mill levy rates. |
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5. RECEIVE REPORTS AND REQUESTS
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5.1. Hear Technology Update Report
Discussion:
Mr. Haefke updated the Board on technology issues, including cyber training for the staff, replacing teacher MacBooks, and purchasing new computers for the AV Lab. Discussion followed. |
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5.2. Receive Transportation/Vehicle Status Report
Discussion:
Mr Sutton provided information regarding the transportation department, including the status of our vehicle fleet, bus driver training, the need for integrated child seats, and an EPA grant to help with the purchase of a new bus. Discussion followed. |
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5.3. Hear Report on Staffing for the 2023-24 School Year
Discussion:
Mr. Slay and Mr. Davis gave an update on teaching positions for the 2023-24 school year. |
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5.4. Review Updated District Report Card/Accountability Report
Discussion:
Mr. Davis reviewed the building report cards and accountability information released by the Kansas Department of Education. Discussion followed. |
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5.5. Review Second Trimester SEL Data
Discussion:
Mr. Slay presented the most recent SEL data from the second trimester. Discussion followed. |
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5.6. Receive Report on Construction Progress, Lease Purchase, and Capital Outlay Funds
Discussion:
Mr. Davis gave a report to the Board on the progress of the construction at the high school, lease purchase spending, capital outlay funds, possible new projects, and potential property acquisition. Discussion followed. |
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6. OFFICIAL ACTION ITEMS
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6.1. Consider Approval of 5-8 Science Curriculum
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
The Board discussed and approved the new science curriculum for grades 5-8 from OpenSciEd. |
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6.2. Consider Approval for the Purchase of a School Bus
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
The Board discussed and approved the purchase of a new school bus from Midwest Transit. The district has been awarded a KDHE EPA grant that will go towards this purchase. |
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6.3. Consider Approval of Surplus Property
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
The Board discussed and approved marking outgoing teacher MacBook Air computers as surplus property and to give teachers an opportunity to purchase them. Teachers would not get their own computer back and all software and data would be wiped from them. |
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6.4. Consider Approval of Computer Purchase for AV Pathway
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
The request to purchase 26 new computers for the AV Pathway program at the high school was approved by the Board. |
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6.5. Consider Approval of the December 2022 KASB Recommended Policies
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
KASB recommended policies were approved as presented to the Board. |
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6.6. Consider Executive Session to Discuss Individual Employee Performance Pursuant to the Non-Elected Personnel Exception Under KOMA.
Discussion:
This executive session was not needed. |
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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.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
At 8:10 PM, the Board moved to go into executive session and to return at 8:20 PM. The Board returned to open session at 8:20 PM. |
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6.8. Consider Executive Session to Discuss the Negotiations Letter Pursuant to the Exception for Employer-Employee Negotiations under KOMA.
Discussion:
This executive session was not needed. |
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6.9. 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
Discussion:
Mr. Smith asked for clarification on whether improvements to the RVES gym floor could be included in the the lease purchase project since it is used by the high school for practices and games. Mr. Davis said that it would not be since the lease purchase does not cover areas contained within the elementary school. |
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7.2. Employee Recognition
Discussion:
The Board spent time writing thank you notes to various district staff in honor of National School Counseling Week and National Career and Tech Ed Month. |
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8. ANNOUNCEMENT OF UPCOMING BOE OPPORTUNITIES
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8.1. USD 337 School Board Meeting - March 6, 2023 - 7:00 pm
Discussion:
The next Board meeting will be held on March 6 since the second Monday of the month is during Spring Break. |
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8.2. Title VI Student Recognition Night - Wednesday, April 12, 2023
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8.3. Staff Appreciation Night - April 26, 2023 - 6:30 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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