July 1, 2026 at 6:00 PM - Reorganizational Meeting

I. Call to Order

II. Silent Roll Call

III. Approve Agenda

IV. Student Recognition SS2

V. Staff Recognition RR

VI. Open Forum SS2

VII. Consent Agenda

VII.A. Approve Minutes

VII.B. Approve Payment of Bills

VII.C. Accept a donation from the Foundation of NMRMC INC in the amount of $1,125 for Impact Applications for the 2026-2027 year

VII.D. Approve the 2026-2027 MOU with the ANW Special Education Interlocal for the comprehensive integrated preschool program

VII.E. Approve payment of Annual Voluntary 2026-2027 Early Retirement

VII.F.               Designate Bank of Commerce, Community National Bank, Emprise Bank, Commercial Bank and Home Savings Bank as Official Depositories of School Funds. (KSA 9-1401)

VII.G. Resolution 26/27-02 to Waive the Annual Requirement of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles and Fixed Asset Accounting.  (KSA 75-1120a) 
   
WHEREAS Unified School District 413, Chanute, Kansas, has determined that the financial statements and financial reports for the year ended June 30, 2027 to be prepared in conformity with the requirements of KSA 75-1120a(a) are not relevant to the requirements of the cash basis and budget laws of this state and are of no significant value to the Board of Education or the members of the general public of Unified School District 413 and

WHEREAS there are no revenue bond ordinances or other ordinances or resolutions of said municipality, which require financial statements and financial reports to be prepared in conformity with said act for the year ended June 30, 2027.

NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Education of Unified School District 413, Chanute, Kansas, in regular meeting duly assembled this 1st day of July, 2026, that the said Board of Education requests the Director of Accounts and Reports to waive the requirements of said law as they apply to Unified School District 413 for the year ended June 30, 2027.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the said Board of Education shall cause its financial statements and financial reports of the said municipality to be prepared on the basis of cash receipts and disbursements as adjusted to show compliance with the cash basis and budget laws of this State.
 

VII.H. Approve the Following Appointments/Designations
 

VII.H.1. Attorney - Kurt Kluin

VII.H.2. Auditors - Jarred Gilmore and Phillips PA

VII.H.3. Federal Projects (i.e., Title I, Title IIA Professional Development, Carl Perkins, etc.) Official Representative - Dr. Heather Burris

VII.H.4. Hearing Officer for Free and Reduced Price Lunch Application Appeals - Matthew Koester

VII.H.5. Food Service Representative - Terri Markham

VII.H.6. District KPERS Representatives – Kelly Colter and Tamara Slane

VII.H.7. Newspaper for Legal Publications – The Chanute Tribune

VII.H.8. Asbestos Coordinator – G. Mike Golay

VII.H.9. Freedom of Information Officer – Matthew Koester
 

VII.H.10. Official Custodian Responsible for Maintenance of School Records – Tamara Slane

VII.H.11. Truancy Officers – Building Principals and Assistant Principals

VII.H.12. Title IX, 504 Compliance – Dr. Heather Burris

 

VII.I. Other Annual Board Actions

VII.I.1. Authorize Destroying Records According to KSA 72-5369

VII.I.2. Authorize Advance Payment of Utility Bills and Other Payments as They Become Due as Provided for in KSA 12-105(b)

VII.I.3. Approve an 1116 Hours Calendar Requirement for 2026-2027     
(KSA 72-1106)
 

VII.I.4. Approve the State of Kansas Mileage Reimbursement Rate for Private Vehicle Use on School Approved Business
 

VII.I.5. Petty Cash Authorization and Limits (KSA 72-8208)  
Recommendation:  The board of education approves Petty Cash Accounts at the following locations (same as 2020-2021).
District Office -- $1,000.00
High School ---- $2,000.00
Middle School -  $1,000.00
 

VII.I.6. Resolution 26/27-03 for Rescinding Policy Statements in Board Minutes and Adoption of Current Board Policies.
 
This action by the Board is recommended to bring all policy focus on the present and not require referral to past minutes.  This is done annually to keep policies clean and clearly stated.  Approval means that all policy statements found in the minutes of this board of education prior to July 1, 2026 be rescinded, and that the board of education adopt the policy manual (or written policies) as presented and recommended by the superintendent of schools, to govern this school district during the 2026-2027 school year, subject to periodic review, amendment, and revision by the board of education.
 

VII.J. Establish a fee for Open Records Requests at the rate of $25 per hour or the hourly rate of the staff member who obtains the information.

VIII. Building Administration/Student Reports

IX. Reorganization of the Board of Education:

IX.A. Election of President.

IX.B. Election of Vice President.

IX.C. Appoint a Board Member Delegate and Alternate to the ANW Special Education Cooperative Board.

Delegate:
Alternate:
 

IX.D. Name a Governmental Relations Network Representative (KASB).  
This person will receive information from KASB on legislation and will be a voting delegate for the district at the KASB Annual Meeting in December.
 

IX.E. Appoint Board Clerk:  Tamara Slane 
Appoint Board Deputy Clerk:  Taylor Hogue
Appoint District Treasurer:  Kelly Colter
 

X. Reports by Administrators

X.A. Superintendent's Report
 

XI. ANW Special Education Cooperative Board Meeting Report SS1

 

XII. Unfinished Business

XII.A. Adopt Board policy updates SS, RR, OR

XIII. New Business

XIII.A. Approve the Wipfli Advisory LLC Professional Services Terms and Conditions as attached

XIII.B. Adopt 2026-2027 Recommended Meal Prices

XIII.C. Establish Meeting Day, Time and Place for Regular Meetings
Pursuant to KSA 72-8205, the board of education of USD #413, Neosho County, Kansas, by resolution 26/27-01 duly adopted at its regular meeting held July 1, 2026, established the following meeting schedule for regular board of education meetings to be held the 2026-2027 school year:

Wednesday, July 1            
Wednesday, August 5          
Wednesday, September 2 - @CES        
Monday, October 5                
Wednesday, November 4    
Wednesday, December 2 - @CHS Auditorium
Wednesday, January 6 
Wednesday, February 3
Wednesday, March 3
Wednesday, April 7- @ CMS 
Thursday, May 6
Wednesday, June 2
Monday, June 14 - Needs Assessment Meeting        

Meetings are at 6:00p.m., Education Support Center Board Office, unless otherwise announced. The board of education may adjourn any regular meeting to another time and place.
 

XIV. Board Members Comments

XV. Closed executive session to discuss confidential student information, pursuant to the exception relating to actions adversely or favorable affecting a student under KOMA.

XVI. Reconvene to open meeting to take actions desired/necessary 

XVII. Closed executive session to discuss an individual employee’s performance pursuant to the non-elected personnel exception under KOMA.

XVIII. Reconvene to open meeting to take desired/necessary options

XIX. Closed executive session to discuss resignations/retirements/employments/transfers of non-elected personnel pursuant to the non-elected personnel exception under KOMA. RR

XX. Reconvene to open meeting to take actions desired/necessary

XXI. Adjournment