August 11, 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.

Consent Agenda 6:05 P.M.

A. Approve Minutes of Previous Meetings - July 14th, 2025

B. Financial Reports/Pay Bills in the amount of $726,370.48

C. Donations and Gifts

D. Disposal of District Equipment

E. Approve 2025-2026 Licensed, Classified, and Substitute Handbooks

Director Reports: Any further additions will be reported at this time. 6:07 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. 6:10 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 Teaching and Learning - Valerie Gehrer

Superintendent - Tyson Eslinger

Board Member Items

Discussion Items

A. Recognition of Lisa Jarvis as Fulbright U.S. Teacher Award Recipient for 2025–2026 (R&R) 6:20 P.M.

B. INAalert Presentation (F&R) 6:23 P.M.

C. Discuss Policies: JGG Transportation, JGGA Use of Surveillance Cameras, JGH School Food Service Programs, and JGHB Vending Machines and Other Automated Play Machines (SE&E) 6:43 P.M.

D. Building Needs Assessment and State Assessment Review (SS) 6:45 P.M.

D.a. Data Fastbridge Conversation

Action Items

A. Monthly Policy Review: JGFGA Administration of Emergency Opioid Antagonists, JGFGAA Stock Supply of Emergency Medication, JGFGBA Student Self-Administration of Medications, and JGFGBB Accommodating Students with Diabetes (SE&E) 6:55 P.M.

B. Building Blocks Lease (P&CE) 6:57 P.M.

C. Board of Education Meeting Location Change (F&R) 7:02 P.M.

D. MHIT (Mental Health Intervention Team) MOU and Grant (SS) 7:04 P.M.

E. Appoint Voting Delegate for the 2025 Delegate Assembly 7:06 P.M.

Executive Session - Personnel 7:09 P.M.

Employment Matters (R&R) 7:19 P.M.

A. Employment

A.a. Ashley Schmitt - Substitute Teacher

Executive Session, if needed

Good News by Board of Education Members 7:20 P.M.

Adjournment 7:30 P.M.

Next Regular Board of Education Meeting - September 8th, 2025
RNR Hearing at 5:45 P.M.
Budget Hearing at 5:50 P.M.
Regular Meeting at 6:00 P.M.