June 9, 2025 at 6:00 PM - USD 417 BOE Regular Meeting

Call to Order 6:00 P.M.

Additions/Approval of Agenda 6:01 P.M.

Open Forum: The board appreciates patrons taking the time to talk to us about our policies and procedures. We set aside every meeting this time to hear from the public. Your comments should be directed toward board policies or the procedures our administrators establish to carry out those policies. This is not an appropriate time or place for patrons to make comments of a personal nature about any district employee or student or try to sell a product or service. Persons interested in doing business with the district must make an appointment with the appropriate administrator. Persons making comments that violate the privacy rights of district employees will be asked to terminate their remarks. If a patron or parent is concerned about one or more employees, the board will refer that person to the appropriate administrator or superintendent. If the board refers your concern to an administrator for investigation, the board will follow up at a future meeting, and you can expect the superintendent or another district employee to make arrangements to meet with you at the appropriate time. Thanks again for taking the time to discuss district business with the board. 6:02 P.M.

Executive Session - Personnel 6:05 P.M.

Consent Agenda 6:20 P.M.

A. Approve Minutes of Previous Meetings - May 12th, 2025

B. Financial Reports/Pay Bills in the amount of $603,784.45

C. Donations and Gifts

D. Personnel

D.a. Employment

D.a.i. Carroll Calmes - CGES Custodian and Regular Route Bus Driver

D.b. Resignations

D.b.i. Kara Acosta - Head JH Quiz Bowl Coach

D.c. Terminations

D.c.i. Colton Pfizenmaier - Technology Coordinator

Director Reports: Any further additions will be reported at this time. 6:21 P.M.

Director of Facilities/Grounds - Tom VanValkenburg

Director of Transportation - Matt Weaver

Director of Health Services - Dana Reddick

Director of Food Service - Becky Shearer

Administrative Reports: Any further additions will be reported at this time. 6:25 P.M.

Council Grove Elementary Principal - Kelcy Bremer

Prairie Heights Elementary Principal - Angela Harris

Council Grove Junior Senior High School Principal - Jay Doornbos

Council Grove Junior Senior High School Activities Director - Matt Fox

Director of Student Learning - Valerie Gehrer

Superintendent - Tyson Eslinger

Board Member Items

Discussion Items

A. Discuss Policies: JGECA Racial and Disability Harassment: Students, JGFB Supervision of Students, JGFF Student Transportation, JGFG Student Accidents and Health Emergencies, Cardiac Emergency Response Plan, EE Food Services Management, USD 417 Civility Expectations Policy, and #USD 417 District Wellness Policy for 2025-2026 (SE&E) 6:35 P.M.

B. KASB Recommended Policy Changes June 2025 (SE&E) 6:40 P.M.

C. Board of Education Self-Evaluation 6:42 P.M.

D. Building and District Handbook Review (SS) 6:45 P.M.

E. Building Needs Assessment (F&R) 6:50 P.M.

F. Facilities Improvement (F&R) 7:00 P.M.

Action Items

A. Monthly Policy Review: JGCC Communicable Diseases, JGCD Health Screenings, JGD Student Psychological Services, and JGEC Sexual Discrimination (SE&E) 7:10 P.M.

B. Disposal of District Equipment (F&R) 7:12 P.M.

C. Approve Updated Title for Director Of Teaching and Learning (R&R) 7:13 P.M.

D. In-District Student Transfer Policy (SS) 7:14 P.M.

E. Approval of CGES Courtyard Remodel (F&R) 7:19 P.M.

F. 2025-2026 Classified Staff Raise (R&R) 7:29 P.M.

G. 2025-2026 Administrator Raise (R&R) 7:31 P.M.

H. 2025-2026 Student Fee and Food Schedule (SS) 7:35

I. EMC Coverage Renewal (F&R) 7:37 P.M.

J. 2025-2026 Workers Compensation Renewal (R&R) 7:42 P.M.

K. Accept Equipment Grants for STEM (SE&E) 7:47 P.M.

L. Approval of CGJSHS HVAC Project (F&R) 7:49 P.M.

Executive Session, if needed

Good News by Board of Education Members 7:59 P.M.

Adjournment 8:09 P.M.

Next Regular BOE Meeting - July 14th, 2025