March 25, 2024 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
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Minutes from the March 4, 2024, regular Board meeting were approved. |
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3. PUBLIC COMMENTS
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3.1. Public Comment
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There were no public comments. |
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4. BOARD TOPICS
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4.1. Board Discussion Items for Future Consideration
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There were no items for future consideration discussed. |
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4.2. Legislative Update
Discussion:
Mr. Davis updated the Board on bills in the Kansas Legislature that are relevant to education. Discussion followed. |
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4.3. BOE Summer Retreat Date
Discussion:
The BOE Summer Retreat date has been tentatively set for Wednesday, June 12, 2024. |
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4.4. Discuss Board Contribution as Start-Up Monies for the Alumni Association
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
The Board subcommittee would like to set up a fund through the Jackson County Community Foundation to establish a 501(c)(3) status to get the new Alumni Association off the ground. This would not be paid through tax-payer dollars, but through use of a Pepsi donation to the district as a part of our Pepsi Contract. The amount needed to start up a fund within the JCCF is $1,000. Discussion followed. |
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5. RECEIVE REPORTS AND REQUESTS
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5.1. Hear Construction Update
Discussion:
Mr. Davis provided an update on the construction process at the high school and stadium area. |
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5.2. Report on May 1 Non-Resident Capacity Reporting Requirements
Discussion:
Mr. Davis shared his draft document to demonstrate classroom capacities for the newly adopted non-resident student policies. Discussion followed. |
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5.3. Hear Presentation of New K-8 ELA Resource Recommendation
Discussion:
Mr. Slay, Ms. VanHoutan, Ms. Dressman, Ms. Hoffman, and Mr. Hooker reported on their experiences and provided information regarding a new K-8 ELA curriculum. Wit & Wisdom was recommended. The Board viewed a short video presentation. Discussion followed. The new curriculum will be available for public review. |
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5.4. Hear Details on Employee Recognition Night
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The 3rd consecutive Employee Appreciation Banquet will be held on Wednesday, April 24th, at 6:30 PM at the PBPN Casino and Resort. The theme this year is Backyard BBQ. |
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5.5. Discuss LETRS Training for 2024-2025
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
Mr. Slay and Mr. Davis discussed LETRS Structured Literacy Training. LETRS is a comprehensive Literacy Training for K-6 employees. The State Board of Education has incentivized participation in this by funding it for all districts through the 2025-26 school year. The training will require a two-year commitment, with each year needing 4 days of professional development and approximately 10-14 hours of online module learning. The 2024-25 school calendar will need to be adjusted to include December 9, 2024, as an additional professional development day. Discussion followed. |
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6. OFFICIAL ACTION ITEMS
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6.1. Consider Approval of KASB Recommended Policies
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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6.2. Consider Approval of Updated Graduation Requirements
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
Ms. Geis reported on updated graduation requirements for the class of 2028 and beyond. Discussion followed. |
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6.3. Consider Purchase of Walk-In Freezer for Hoyt Kitchen
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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6.4. Consider Approval of High School Athletic Uniforms
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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6.5. Consider Executive Session to Discuss Individual Employee Performance Pursuant to the Non-Elected Personnel Exception Under KOMA.
Discussion:
This executive session was not needed. |
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6.6. Consider Executive Session to Discuss the Negotiations Letter Pursuant to the Exception for Employer-Employee Negotiations under KOMA.
Discussion:
This executive session was not needed. |
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6.7. Consider Approval of Personnel Items
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
The Board discussed and gave verbal approval to Mr. Davis to open up a teacher apprentice application for the 2024-25 school year for the ECSE SPED position. |
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7. BOARD DISCUSSION AND STUDY
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7.1. Clarifications
Discussion:
The Board further discussed and heard comments regarding the K-8 ELA curriculum. |
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7.2. Employee Recognition
Discussion:
The Board spent time writing notes of appreciation to paraprofessionals in the district for Paraprofessional Appreciation Day on April 5th. |
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8. ANNOUNCEMENT OF UPCOMING BOE OPPORTUNITIES
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8.1. USD 337 School Board Meeting - April 8, 2024 - 7:00 pm
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8.2. Title VI Student Recognition Night - Wednesday, April 10, 2024
Discussion:
The USD 337 Title VI program and the PBPN JOM team will host a student recognition night on April 10th at the PBPN Casino and Resort banquet room for our students enrolled in their programs. |
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8.3. Staff Appreciation Night - April 24, 2024 - 6:30 PM
Discussion:
The annual staff appreciation night will be on Wednesday, April 24th, at the PBPN Casino and Resort. Doors will open at 6:00 for registration, and the dinner will start at 6:30. |
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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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