June 9, 2025 at 7:00 PM - June Regular Meeting

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NEW HIRE/CONTRACT RENEWALS
NAME	ASSIGNMENT	BUILDING	EFFECTIVE DATE	STATUS
Bates, Ann	Asst. Volleyball Coach	BMS	Beg. of  2025/2026 SY	New Hire
Lee Baldwin	Principal	BHS	Beg. of  2025/2026 SY	New Hire
Kelley, Nikki	Asst. Volleyball Coach	BHS	Beg. of  2025/2026 SY	New Hire
Lane, Kaylee	243 Paraprofessional	Lebo	Beg. of  2025/2026 SY	Rescinded Resignation
Miles, Haylee	Custodian	District	5/24/2025	New Hire
Mudd, J Danielle	Aide	BELC	6/3/2025	Rescinded Resignation
Over, Christy	Asst. Volleyball Coach	BMS	Beg. of  2025/2026 SY	New Hire
Simmons, Avary	Long Term Substitute - 3rd Grade	BES	Beg. of  2025/2026 SY	New Hire
TRANSFERS
NAME	ASSIGNMENT	BUILDING	EFFECTIVE DATE	STATUS
Bates, Ann	Reading Interventionist to Low Incidence Special Education Teacher	BMS	Beg. of  2025/2026 SY	Transfer
Pedersen, Leah	Asst. to Head Cross Country Coach	BHS/BMS	Beg. of  2025/2026 SY	Transfer
RESIGNATIONS
NAME	ASSIGNMENT	BUILDING	EFFECTIVE DATE	STATUS
Armbruster, Delaney	PE Teacher	BHS	6/6/2025	Resignation
Armbruster, Delaney	Asst. Volleyball Coach	BHS	6/6/2025	Resignation
Armbruster, Delaney	Asst. Track Coach	BHS	6/6/2025	Resignation
Caldwell, Zoe	Asst. Golf Coach	BHS	End of 2024/2025 SY	Resignation
Chambers, Cody	Mechanic	District	5/23/2025	Resignation
Chambers, William	Groundskeeper	District	5/23/2025	Resignation
Dawson, Julie	Low Incidence Special Education Teacher	BMS	End of 2024/2025 SY	Resignation
Dawson, Julie	Head Golf Coach	BHS	End of 2024/2025 SY	Resignation
Dawson, Julie	Head Cross Country Coach	BHS/BMS	End of 2024/2025 SY	Resignation
Furse, Abby	Food Service	BES	End of 2024/2025 SY	Resignation
Grover, Jodi	Principal	BHS	End of 2024/2025 SY	Resignation
Kukert, Ashley	244 Paraprofessional	BES	End of 2024/2025 SY	Resignation
TERMINATIONS
NAME	ASSIGNMENT	BUILDING	EFFECTIVE DATE	STATUS
BOE APPROVED and WITHDRAWL
NAME	ASSIGNMENT	BUILDING	EFFECTIVE DATE	STATUS

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DONATIONS
DONOR	AMOUNT/ITEM	DESIGNATION
Rotary Club	$               500.00	FBLA

Public Content:  The fiscal year will end on June 30.  Following the completion of the summer payrolls and bills, a number of transfers between funds will be necessary to properly close the books on the fiscal year.  While the board could establish a special meeting to review year-end expenses and transfers, it is recommended that the board direct the superintendent to transfer funds to meet the following priorities:

1. Complete the fiscal year in compliance with state laws and regulations governing school financial accounting.
2. Utilize 2024-2025 unused budget authority as necessary to provide for the district's needs for 2025-26.
3. Utilize remaining unencumbered discretionary funds to establish reasonable balances in ancillary funds that can be utilized for 2025-2026.

Public Content:  In 2002, the board formally bid the service contract for HVAC maintenance and control systems upkeep.  Automated Controls Systems was awarded the contract then and the district has continued to use their services for HVAC maintenance for the district facilities.  Approval of the contract is recommended.  It is necessary not only to keep the control system operating at peak efficiency but to also provide the 'on site' expertise that finds problems during routine filter changes that enables us to make repairs before full system breakdown.  This is a five year contract that extends until June 30, 2030.  The board is asked to approve the expenditure in the amount of $41,800 for the HVAC preventative maintenance services.

Public Content:  The Kansas State Department of Education has approved the Summer Food Service Program (SFSP) packet for USD No. 244, Burlington for the summer of 2025 operations beginning in June, as indicated in the Sponsor and Site Application.
Meals will be provided to all children without charge and are the same for all children regardless of race, color, national origin, sex, age, or disability, and there will be no discrimination in the course of the meal service.
Meals will be provided at the sites and times as follows: 

SITE NAME	ADDRESS	DATES OF OPERATION	MEAL TYPE	SERVICE TIME	SITE SUPERVISOR
Burlington Elementary School	706 Niagara, Burlington, KS 66839	6/2/2025 to 7/24/2025	Breakfast	8:00 a.m. to 8:30 a.m.	Amy Nelson
Burlington Elementary School	706 Niagara, Burlington, KS 66839	6/2/2025 to 7/24/2025	Lunch	11:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.	Amy Nelson
*IMPORTANT*
All meals will be served Monday through Thursday.

Please note, all summer meals must be eaten on-site, there will be no "to-go" meals provided.

• Meals are to be eaten by children and not adults
• Enter through the East Playground Doors (Hug-and Go Doors)
• Children must be present at the beginning of meal service:
  • 8:00 a.m. for Breakfast
  • 11:30 a.m. for Lunch
• Children not enrolled in the Summer Learning Program or 21^st Century Summer Program must leave the premises at the end of meal service:
  • 8:30 a.m. at the conclusion of the Breakfast service
  • 12:00 p.m. at the conclusion of the Lunch service

To see other service locations and times near you, visit https://cnw.ksde.gov/, click ‘Summer Food Service Program’ -> ‘Locate a Site Near You’ for the most up-to-date service information.
 

Public Content:  Food Service Program. Each year the district provides lunches, breakfasts, and snacks for the 21st Century students through the School Nutrition Program. A new Program Agreement for PY2026 is required. Some of the forms we are required to complete indicate that board approval of the program will occur. It is recommended the board approve the continued participation in this program to enable the district to recoup the costs through federal and state revenue sources.

Public Content:  The Coffey County Fiber Board is the group that has been responsible for the county-wide area network which provides interactive distance learning as well as data links between the schools, county offices, libraries, hospital, and to other agencies in other networks. Each of the entities is represented by a member from their respective organization for a two-year term. Traditionally, the board has appointed the superintendent to represent the district’s interests. USD 244 term is scheduled to expire on June 30, 2025. The board is asked to make an appointment to the Fiberboard.

Public Content:  The board of education has developed a practice of inviting students and their parents to the board meeting to recognize them for placing in state competitions. 

Public Content:  Mr. Bruening and the KidWind team will do a quick demonstration during the June meeting and talk about their National competition. 

Public Content:  Coached by:  Lillian Lingenfelter
 

ACTIVITY	STUDENT	EVENT	PLACE
Forensics	Mallory Over	Serious Solo Acting	2nd
Forensics	Korryn Bolen	Oration	2nd
Forensics	Mallory Over	Poetry	2nd
Forensics	Jule Rolf	Program of Oral Interpretation	2nd
Forensics	Zalie Allen	Serious Solo Acting	5th
Forensics	Chloe Gosney	Poetry	5th
Forensics	Mallory Over	Humorous Solo Acting	6th

Public Content:  Coached by:
Head Coach Derek Birk
Asst. Coach Sheila Swank
Asst. Coach Jonathon Mariani
 

ACTIVITY	STUDENT	EVENT	PLACE
Softball	Lila Beyer	3A State Softball	3rd Place
Softball	Karlee Docman	3A State Softball	3rd Place
Softball	Alexa Splechter	3A State Softball	3rd Place
Softball	Emma Thomsen	3A State Softball	3rd Place
Softball	Grace Birk	3A State Softball	3rd Place
Softball	Adisyn Sleezer	3A State Softball	3rd Place
Softball	Hannah Sides	3A State Softball	3rd Place
Softball	Adelia Riggs	3A State Softball	3rd Place
Softball	Carlee Cole	3A State Softball	3rd Place
Softball	Kenadi Hoch	3A State Softball	3rd Place
Softball	Anesia Williams	3A State Softball	3rd Place
Softball	Camden Swank	3A State Softball	3rd Place
Softball	Elizabeth Miller	3A State Softball	3rd Place
Softball	Rylee Docman	3A State Softball	3rd Place
Softball	Kynli Hoch	3A State Softball	3rd Place
Softball	Zalie Allen	3A State Softball	3rd Place
Softball	Natalee Menard	3A State Softball	3rd Place

Public Content:  Coached by:
Head Coach Leah Pedersen
Asst. Coach Delaney Armbruster
Asst. Coach Cody Carlson
Asst. Coach Taylor Wilson
 

ACTIVITY	STUDENT	EVENT	PLACE
Track & Field	Brody Anderson	100m	State Champion	All-Time 3A State Record
Track & Field	Brody Anderson	200m	State Champion	All-Time 3A State Record
Track & Field	Keely HoBack	100m Hurdles	State Champion	All-Time 3A State Record
Track & Field	Alexa Ratzlaff	4x100m	State Champion
Track & Field	Keely Hoback	4x100m	State Champion
Track & Field	Olivia Lyons	4x100m	State Champion
Track & Field	Haylei Potter	4x100m	State Champion
Track & Field	Olivia Lyons	4x400m	State Champion
Track & Field	Mac Medlock	4x400m	State Champion
Track & Field	Lyra Codney	4x400m	State Champion
Track & Field	Haylei Potter	4x400m	State Champion
Track & Field	Haylei Potter	Pole Vault	8th
Track & Field	Keely Hoback	200m	3rd
Track & Field	Lyra Codney	400m	8th

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:  A 'Thank You' note was received from Diane Marshall for the gifts received for Teacher Appreciation Week.

A 'Thank You' note was received from Cierra Harrison for the gifts received for Teacher Appreciation Week.

A 'Thank You' note was received from the Dawson family for the donation made in memory of Julie's mother (Judy Muench).

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Public Content:  The following information is provided to update the board with respect to the issues/concerns before the district.
 

1. 2025-2026 Budget Planning.  Planning for the 2025-2026 budget has already begun.  It is believed that
   the development of the budget is an operational procedure - that is, the administration has in the past
   and will continue to develop and administer the budget.  It is believed that the role of the board is setting the limit of the budget and tax rates when the ?exibility of those limits exists.  While the 2025-2026 budget won’t be adopted until August or September 2025, the board is asked to consider the recommendations below so that there won’t be any surprises when the budget is developed, submitted for publication, and voted upon by the board. 

Key factors to the development of the budget:

• Base aid for student excellence (BASE) will increase from $5,378 to 5,615 in 2025-2026.
• Career and technical education (CTE) weighing and bilingual weighing will be based upon
  current year.
• Special Education funding will decrease in 2025-2026.  The estimated amount per special
  education categorical aid for teachers for the 2025-2026 school year has not yet been determined
  (it was $30,815 for the 2024-2025 school year).
• LOB will be computed using the current year’s budget. 
• Four-year old at risk is the same as the prior year.  
• Property and Liability Insurance (does not include health) is predicted to increase, including workman’s compensation.  The district is due for a three-year renewal.  We will be sending the request for proposals in the near future for an October 2025 approval.
• Health insurance rates- We are waiting for this information and will know more in early June.
• Increasing costs in funds due to the economy (for example: food service, transportation, utilities, etc.).
• Title I, Title II, and Title IVA funds - preliminary allocations for the 2025-2026 school year have not been released yet. Last year our Title I funds decreased by $1,283 to $124,117, Title II-A funds increased by $572 to $18,711, and Title IVA funds increased by $397 to $16,231.

2. Summary:
   In summary, there are three distinct recommendations for the board to consider.  While the ‘decision’
   won’t occur until August or September 2025 when the budget is presented for adoption, members are
   asked to consider these recommendations.  If the board is unable to support them, please indicate so in
   order that the budget may be developed, and plans may occur which will receive the support of the board.  The three recommendations for 2025-26 are as follows and have been phrased in terms of questions to elicit a measurement of board opinion:
   
   Recommendation 1:  Will the board continue to support the governance philosophy that the
   Superintendent is in charge of the development and administration of the budget within the budget limits established by the board?
   
   Recommendation 2:  Will the board support a Local Option Budget of up to 33 percent or
   the state average in 2025-2026? 
   
   Recommendation 3:  Will the board support a continuance of a minimum of the 4.000 mill levy in the
   Capital Outlay Fund for the purposes of maintaining and improving the physical plant and instructional
   equipment of the district?

Public Content:  Judi Gaut currently holds position 1 on the Recreation Commission. 
She no longer wish to serve on the Commission. Her term is set to expire on June 30, 2025.  The operating procedures of the Recreation Commission provide that the USD 244 Board of Education appoints positions 1 through 4
of the Board of Directors of the Commission.  Therefore, the board is asked to approve position 1.

Public Content:  We received one bid for the 1953 Chevy Truck and parts.  Mike McGee bid $1,655.00 to purchase and haul the truck away.

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SPORT/ACTIVITY	EMPLOYEE	BLDG	POSITION	RULE 10
Track	Anderson, Jenny	BMS	Head Coach - Girls
Track	Kehres, Aubrey	BMS	Asst. Coach
Track	Schuster, Charles	BMS	Head Coach - Boys
Track	Wilson, Maddie	BMS	Asst. Coach
Track		BMS	# Coach

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SPORT/ACTIVITY	EMPLOYEE	BLDG	POSITION	RULE 10
Baseball	Mariani, Jonathan	BHS	Head Coach
Baseball	Cheever, Patrick	BHS	Asst. Coach	Y
Baseball	Ernst, Martin	BHS	Asst. Coach	Y
Golf	Over, Dirk	BHS	Head Coach
Golf	Vacant	BHS	Asst. Coach
Softball	Birk, Derek	BHS	Head Coach	Y
Softball	Swank, Sheila	BHS	Asst. Coach	Y
Softball	Vacant (if needed)	BHS	Asst. Coach
Track	Vacant	BHS	Asst. Coach
Track	Carlson, Cody	BHS	Asst. Coach
Track	Pedersen, Leah	BHS	Head Coach
Track	Wilson, Taylor	BHS	Asst. Coach

Public Content:  Our first meeting for negotiations was on May 21st. The next meeting is scheduled for June 10, 2025.

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?