February 11, 2026 at 7:00 PM - REGULAR MEETING
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1. CALL MEETING TO ORDER
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1.1. Roll Call
Discussion:
In addition to the Board and Superintendent, Aaric Davis, the following were also in attendance: Taylor Holte - Board Clerk; Trevor Krogman - Technology Coordinator; and Ali Holcomb - Holton Recorder.
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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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2.2. Approval of Impact Aid Regalia Reimbursements
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2.3. Approval of Treasurer's Report
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2.4. Approval of Warrants
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3. PUBLIC COMMENTS
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3.1. Public Comment
Discussion:
Ali Holcomb - Holton Recorder - shared of a public legislative forum happening on February 21st at the Courthouse in Holton.
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4. BOARD TOPICS
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4.1. Board Discussion Items for Future Consideration
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4.2. Discuss the Possibility of Starting Board Meetings Earlier in the Future
Discussion:
The Board of Education tabled the discussion on the possibility of starting Board meetings earlier than 7:00 pm for meetings in the future. A brief discussion was had and it was decided to continue discussion next meeting due to absent Board Members.
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4.3. Legislative Update
Discussion:
Mr. Davis shared new information relevant to the district that is taking place in the Kansas Legislature during the current session.
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5. RECEIVE REPORTS AND REQUESTS
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5.1. Hear Technology Update Report
Discussion:
Mr. Krogman was present to give a report on the following technology updates:
1. E-rate 2025 (Network Upgrades) 2. ChromeBook Rotations (student devices) 3. iPad Rotations (student/Board devices) 4. Teacher MacBook Rotations 5. Promethean Board Updates 6. E-Sports 7. E-rate 2026 (ISP - WAN - FIREWALL/SWITCH/WAP MANAGEMENT) |
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5.2. Receive Transportation/Vehicle Status Report
Discussion:
Mr. Davis shared the updated Vehicle Inventory Report with the Board to highlight the current status of our fleet of buses, vans, SUVs, and trucks.
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5.3. Hear Report on Staffing for the 2026-27 School Year
Discussion:
Mr. Davis gave an update on open teaching positions for the 26-27 school year. Mr. Slay and other admin are planning to attend multiple Teacher Employment Fairs this spring.
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5.4. Review Second Trimester Screening Data
Discussion:
Mr. Davis presented the Second Trimester Screening Data. This data includes Attendance, Math, Reading, Office Referrals, Failing Grades, Fastbridge Reading, Fastbridge Math, and SAEBRS Scores.
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6. OFFICIAL ACTION ITEMS
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6.1. Consider the Approval of ChromeBook Rotation Purchase
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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6.2. Consider the Approval of Halo Vape Detection Systems
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
The Board discussed and voted on the purchase of Halo vape detection systems.
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6.3. 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.
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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.
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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6.5. Consider Approval of Personnel Items
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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
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7.2. Employee Recognition
Discussion:
The Board took time to write notes to recognize our school counselors and our CTE teachers as the past week was school counselor week, school social worker week is March 2-8, and this month is Career and Technical Education (CTE) month.
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8. ANNOUNCEMENT OF UPCOMING BOE OPPORTUNITIES
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8.1. Basketball Senior Night @ RV - February 20, 2026- 4:30 PM
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8.2. RVMS PRO Meeting - March 4, 2026- 6:00 PM
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8.3. USD 337 School Board Meeting - March 11, 2026 - 7:00 PM
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8.4. Title VI Student Recognition Night - Wednesday, April 29, 2026 - 6:00 PM - Prairie Band Casino
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8.5. Staff Appreciation Night - May 6, 2026 - 6:30 PM - Prairie Band Casino and Resort
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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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