October 12, 2026 at 6:30 PM - Monthly Meeting

Discussion:  Mrs. Baird shared her students had been working on personal narratives, class inventions, and are having a bake sale at the JH home game this week. 
 

Discussion:  Mrs. Gebhard thanked the board for the book fair money and the new Smart Board. She also shared that with all the publicity for the upcoming election, third-graders have been discussing it as well. 

Discussion:  Mr. Boehler shared about the upcoming Wellness Committee meeting and some of the ideas he is hoping to incorporate into his classroom. He also shared about the fitness equipment he is putting together with the hopes of adding some MS strength training to the schedule. He stated he was having a fun football season and is looking forward to basketball starting up shortly. He also stated that he enjoys the use of the Smart Board Mr. Pugh and he share.  Mrs. Van Patten asked if there was a possibility of supplying training for the Smart Boards since the district has increased the number of them.  Mr. Tharman stated that was definitely a possibility. 

 

Discussion:  Mr. Gebhard reported at this time, everything is running and there are no problems. 

Discussion:  Mr. Tharman went over the Principal Building Report and Superintendent Organization Report that is completed as part of the count day. 

Discussion:  Mr. Tharman shared some of the details surrounding the new At-Risk Accountability Report and the associated Expenditure Report the state is requiring. 

Discussion:  Mr. Tharman shared that our school photographers that do Fall and Spring pictures is retiring.  He has reached out to a business in Goodland that was recommended to see if they would be interested in contracting for the 2027 - 28 school year. Board members discussed the situation and requested Mr. Tharman advertise to see if there is other interest. Mr. Tharman agreed to do so. The Wellness committee is meeting on Oct. 14th / Seniors will be going to 4B Farms for a tour on Oct. 15th / There are plenty of CC / VB / FB/ and FFA competitions coming up / Parent - Teachers conferences the next two weeks / HS going to Hansen Museum on Oct. 27th / FFA Haunted House / and Scholars Bowl practices have started / Next board meeting on November 9th. 

Discussion:  Mr. Gebhard shared with the school board state assessment data from last school year. He wanted to thank the lady did the Kansas Corn Presentations for each class in the GS and MS.  She did an awesome job. Grade school has visited the Hansen Museum "Going Places" exhibit, and the Middle school will be going later this week. Lastly he shared the Parent Teacher Organization is going well. Those that have been instrumental in its formation, are planning to have a booth set up at each of the Parent - Teacher conference locations.