January 23, 2023 at 7:00 PM - REGULAR MEETING
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1. CALL MEETING TO ORDER
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1.1. Roll Call
Discussion:
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1.2. Adoption of Meeting Agenda
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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2. CONSENT ITEMS
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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2.1. Approval of Minutes from Previous Meeting
Discussion:
Minutes from the January 9, 2023, regular Board meeting were approved. |
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2.2. Approval of Blue Cross Blue Shield Healthy Habits Grant
Discussion:
The Board approved the Blue Cross Blue Shield Healthy Habits Grant awarded to Mara Chapman, RVMS PE teacher, in the amount of $1,000.00. Ms. Chapman will use the grant to purchase PE equipment. |
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3. PUBLIC COMMENTS
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3.1. Public Comment
Discussion:
•Mr. Davis thanked the Board members and passed out certificates recognizing them for their service. •There were no public comments. |
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4. BOARD TOPICS
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4.1. Board Discussion Items for Future Consideration
Discussion:
•Ms. Lambrecht requested a progress update on the playground. She also mentioned that it was fun to see how excited the RVES students became when they were recognized for meeting attendance goals. •Ms. Wahwassuck spoke about the handicapped seating in the high school gym. A patron has asked that the handicapped section be moved. In the current location, other spectators frequently stand in front of those who need to use the seating. •Mr. Smith said that the Native American Singers and Dancers performance during the Panther Classic was fantastic. He also requested an update on the construction project and information on the backed up sewer line under the elementary playground. |
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4.2. Legislative Update
Discussion:
Mr. Davis provided information on topics in the State Legislature that could impact the district, including the possibility of increased funding in line with the Gannon lawsuit, funding for special education services, and athletic program participation. |
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4.3. Distribute the KASB December 2022 Recommended Policy Packet
Discussion:
Mr. Davis shared the KASB recommended policy changes. He will go over these changes with the administrative team and present their feedback to the Board in February. |
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4.4. Hear Plan for Financial Accounting for Impact Aid Revenue
Discussion:
Mr. Davis plans to create a new fund to track Impact Aid payments and expenditures. This will allow a better separation between the parent committee recommended expenses and district expenses. Discussion followed. |
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5. RECEIVE REPORTS AND REQUESTS
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5.1. Receive 2021-22 Audit Report from Varney & Associates
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
Mr. Davis read the memo from Varney & Associates summarizing their findings from the 2021-22 fiscal audit. The audit report is favorable to the district. Discussion followed. Board members approved the 2021-22 fiscal audit.
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5.2. Receive Preliminary Enrollment Projections for 2023-2024
Discussion:
Mr. Davis presented a preliminary report of enrollment numbers for the upcoming school year. |
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5.3. Review Updated Graduation Requirements for the Class of 2027
Discussion:
Ms. Geis, Mr. Davis, and Mr. Slay shared their thoughts on the updated graduation requirements and other honors associated with weighted GPA, valedictorian, salutatorian, and honor roll that would go into effect for the Class of 2027. Discussion followed. |
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5.4. Review Fee Recommendations for the 2023-24 school year.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
Mr. Davis presented fee recommendations for the 2023-24 school year. The Board approved the fee changes. |
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5.5. Hear State Assessment Overview
Discussion:
Mr. Slay gave an overview of the State Assessment testing windows and plans for the spring 2023 testing cycle. |
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5.6. Hear Report on 1116 Hours Requirement
Discussion:
Mr. Davis spoke about the 1,116 hours of instruction required throughout the course of the school year and how inclement weather can cause an impact on those hours. Discussion followed. |
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5.7. Hear Report on January 16 In-Service Opportunities
Discussion:
Mr. Slay told the Board about activities that took place during the January 16, 2023, in-service day. Discussion followed. |
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5.8. Hear Information on Big 7 League Changes and Discussions
Discussion:
Mr. Davis and Mr. Schooler informed the Board of changes to the Big 7 League. KSHSAA has added Atchison Middle School to our league starting with the 2024-25 school year. At the high school level, Riverside will leave the Big 7 League starting with the 2024-25 school year. Possible additional changes were discussed by the Board. |
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6. OFFICIAL ACTION ITEMS
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6.1. Consider Approval of Contract with TerraCon
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
The Board approved the quote from TerraCon for construction testing for the middle school and the high school projects. This will help ensure that the soil, concrete, and steel being used in the construction is of sufficient quality. |
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6.2. Consider the Approval of the Sale of Surplus Property
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
The request to mark the old kiln and slab roller table from the high school art room as surplus property to be sold by sealed bid was approved by the Board. |
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6.3. Consider Executive Session to Discuss Individual Employee Performance Pursuant to the Non-Elected Personnel Exception Under KOMA.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
At 7:47 PM, the Board moved to go into executive session and to return at 7:52 PM. The Board returned to open session at 7:52 PM. |
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6.4. Consider Executive Session to Discuss Confidential Student Information Pursuant to the Exception Relating to Actions Adversely or Favorably Affecting a Student Under KOMA.
Discussion:
There was no need to have an executive session to discuss confidential student information. |
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6.5. Consider Executive Session to Discuss the Negotiations Letter Pursuant to the Exception for Employer-Employee Negotiations under KOMA.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
At 7:53 PM, the Board moved to go into executive session and to return at 7:57 PM. The Board returned to open session at 7:57 PM. |
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6.6. Consider Approval of Personnel Items
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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6.7. Consider Administrative Contract Extensions
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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7. BOARD DISCUSSION AND STUDY
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7.1. Clarifications
Discussion:
•Planning is in progress for the staff recognition/appreciation banquet to be held on April 26, 2023, at the Prairie Band Casino and Resort. •Mr. Davis along with other staff members attended the screening of Imagining the Indian. He felt it was a good presentation and conversation starter. |
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7.2. Employee Recognition
Discussion:
The Board wrote thank you notes to staff that helped move classrooms and clean prior to the demolition at the high school and to those who needed to relocate to a new space during the construction. |
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8. ANNOUNCEMENT OF UPCOMING BOE OPPORTUNITIES
Discussion:
•Jackson County Spelling Bee, Tuesday, January 24th, at 4:00 PM at Holton Middle School •4th Grade Wax Museum, Tuesday, January 24th, at 6:00 PM in the elementary gym |
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9. ADJOURNMENT
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9.1. Meeting Adjournment
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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