April 24, 2023 at 7:00 PM - REGULAR MEETING
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1. CALL MEETING TO ORDER
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1.1. Roll Call
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1.2. Adoption of Meeting Agenda
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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2. CONSENT ITEMS
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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 April 10, 2023, regular Board meeting were approved. |
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3. PUBLIC COMMENTS
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3.1. Public Comment
Discussion:
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:
The Staff Appreciation and Recognition Night scheduled for April 26 was discussed. |
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4.2. Legislative Update
Discussion:
Mr. Davis gave an update on education bills in the Kansas Legislature. |
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5. RECEIVE REPORTS AND REQUESTS
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5.1. Receive Enrollment Projection Report
Discussion:
Mr. Davis shared an estimated enrollment summary for the district next year. The total enrollment is expected to increase slightly. Discussion followed. |
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5.2. Hear OVT Visitation Report
Discussion:
Mr. Slay presented information about the recent OVT (Outside Visitation Team) meeting. The district is in year two of the five-year accreditation cycle. Discussion followed. |
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5.3. HGSS Curriculum Adoption Update
Discussion:
Mr. Slay provided information on the History/Government/Social Studies (HGSS) curriculum recommended for 6th-12th grades. The Teacher Adoption Committee selected My World Interactive from Savvas. Discussion followed. |
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5.4. Hear FCCLA Request for National Competition
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
Several FCCLA members spoke about their projects/presentations for the FCCLA National Leadership Conference to be held July 1-7, 2023, in Denver, Colorado, and requested the Board's approval and support. The Board approved the trip with Advisor expenses to be covered as presented up to $2,045. |
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6. OFFICIAL ACTION ITEMS
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6.1. Consider Approval of Surplus Property
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
The Board declared Van 116 (2007 Ford Freestar) and Truck 102 (2001 Ford F-250 with utility bed) as surplus property. The truck will be sold now with the van sold after summer driver's education is completed. Both vehicles will be sold through Purple Wave. |
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6.2. Consider Approval of Student Insurance for the 2023-24 School Year
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
The Board discussed and approved the purchase of student accident insurance to cover all students for the 2023-24 school year. This is a secondary insurance policy to help parents with medical costs for injuries sustained at school or during athletic events. |
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6.3. Consider Approval of KASB Renewals
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
The Board decided to continue its membership with KASB and the KASB Legal Assistance Fund for the 2023-24 school year. |
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6.4. Consider Executive Session to Discuss Individual Employee Performance Pursuant to the Non-Elected Personnel Exception Under KOMA.
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
At 7:36 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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6.5. Consider Executive Session to Discuss Confidential Student Information Pursuant to the Exception Relating to Actions Adversely or Favorably Affecting a Student Under KOMA.
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
At 7:52 PM the Board moved to go into executive session and to return at 7:55 PM. The Board returned to open session at 7:55 PM and moved to extend the executive session until 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.
Discussion:
The Board approved the hiring of: •Cale Green - RVHS Assistant Principal/AD - 1 year contract •Jayna Herrington - RVES Teacher (likely 2nd grade) - contract •Brittanie Triplett - Transfer from 3rd Grade to Science/STEM position •Ryan Russell - Hoyt Evening Custodian - letter of employment •Eric Otero - Substitute Bus Driver •Zackary Lux - Transfer from MS Football to HS FB Assistant Coach •Jerry Cadue - Transfer from MS Assistant Boys Basketball Coach to Head MS Boys Basketball Coach •Garret Platt - MS Boys Assistant Boys Basketball Coach |
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6.7. Consider Approval of Teacher Contract Renewals
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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:
•Ms. Lambrecht requested clarification on kindergarten classrooms and space at the elementary school. •Mr. Smith asked about possible league changes. |
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7.2. Employee Recognition
Discussion:
The Board spent time writing thank you notes to district secretaries for Administrative Professionals Day and to the PE teachers for Physical Fitness Month. |
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8. ANNOUNCEMENT OF UPCOMING BOE OPPORTUNITIES
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8.1. Staff Appreciation Night - April 26, 2023 - 6:30 PM
Discussion:
We will be hosting our annual staff appreciation night on Wednesday, April 26th, at 6:30 pm at the Priairie Band Casino and Resort. |
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8.2. USD 337 School Board Meeting - May 8, 2023 - 7:00 pm
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8.3. Royal Valley High School Graduation Ceremony - Saturday, May 13, 2023 at 6:00 PM
Discussion:
Board members able to attend should plan to be at the ceremony by 5:30. |
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8.4. Royal Valley Middle School 8th Grade Promotion - Thursday, May 18, 2023 at 7:00 PM
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9. ADJOURNMENT
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9.1. Meeting Adjournment
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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