Meeting Agenda
1. Opening Items
1.A. Call to Order
1.B. Pledge of Allegiance
2. Consent Agenda
2.A. Approval of the Agenda
2.B. Approval of the Linkage Minutes
2.C. Approval of Regular Meeting Minutes
2.D. Approval of Special Meeting Minutes
2.E. Approval of the Bills and Financial Reports
2.F. Approval of Personnel Items
2.G. Approval of Donations
2.H. Approval of Consent Agenda
3. Student Recognition
3.A. State FBLA
4. Public Comment
4.A. Concerns of Burlington USD 244 Patrons
5. Communications
5.A. Written Communications
6. Administrative Reports
6.A. BES May 2026 Report
6.B. BMS May 2026 Report
6.C. BHS May 2026 Report
6.D. CCSEC May 2026 Report
6.E. Technology May 2026 Report
6.F. Superintendent's May 2026 Report
7. Board Member Items
7.A. Board Reports
8. Results Monitoring Report
8.A. Results Report
9. Contracts/Approvals/Appointments
9.A. Recreation Commission Board Appointee
9.B. KN Complaint Investigation Report
9.C. OPAA 2026-2027 Contract Renewal
10. Negotiations
10.A. Executive Session Regarding Negotiations
11. Personnel
11.A. Executive Session Regarding Personnel
11.B. BMS Supplemental Positions
11.C. BHS Supplemental Positions
12. Student
12.A. Executive Session Regarding Student Issue
13. Closing Items
13.A. Debriefing
13.B. Adjournment
Agenda Item Details Reload Your Meeting
Meeting: May 11, 2026 at 7:00 PM - May Regular Meeting
Subject:
1. Opening Items
Agenda Item Type:
Procedural
Subject:
1.A. Call to Order
Agenda Item Type:
Procedural
Subject:
1.B. Pledge of Allegiance
Agenda Item Type:
Procedural
Public Content:
I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America, and to the republic for which it stands, one nation under God, indivisible with liberty and justice for all.
Subject:
2. Consent Agenda
Agenda Item Type:
Consent Agenda
Subject:
2.A. Approval of the Agenda
Agenda Item Type:
Consent Agenda
Subject:
2.B. Approval of the Linkage Minutes
Agenda Item Type:
Consent Agenda
Public Content:
Minutes are submitted for any special, linkage or regular meeting that has taken place since the last regular meeting. 
Attachments:
Subject:
2.C. Approval of Regular Meeting Minutes
Agenda Item Type:
Consent Agenda
Public Content:
Minutes are submitted for any special, linkage or regular meeting that has taken place since the last regular meeting. 
Attachments:
Subject:
2.D. Approval of Special Meeting Minutes
Agenda Item Type:
Consent Agenda
Public Content:
Minutes are submitted for any special, linkage or regular meeting that has taken place since the last regular meeting. 
Attachments:
Subject:
2.E. Approval of the Bills and Financial Reports
Agenda Item Type:
Consent Agenda
Attachments:
Subject:
2.F. Approval of Personnel Items
Agenda Item Type:
Consent Agenda
Public Content:
NEW HIRE/CONTRACT RENEWALS        
NAME ASSIGNMENT BUILDING EFFECTIVE DATE STATUS
Gifford, Marianne Aide BELC 5/11/2026 New
Hendee, Samuel Spceial Education Teacher Waverly ES 8/1/2026 New
Patrick, Sheryl 243 Paraprofessional Waverly ES 8/1/2026 New
Riddle, Nakia Instructor BELC 5/11/2026 New
Whitmore, Trenna Asst. Volleyball Coach BHS 8/1/2026 New
         
TRANSFERS        
NAME ASSIGNMENT BUILDING EFFECTIVE DATE STATUS
Romine, Elizabeth F/T to P/T Aide BELC 5/7/2026 Transfer
West, Dathan Aide to Instructor BELC 5/4/2026 Transfer
         
RESIGNATIONS        
NAME ASSIGNMENT BUILDING EFFECTIVE DATE STATUS
Bohannan, Amanda Special Education Teacher BES End of 2025/26 SY Resignation
Briggs, Amanda Preschool Liaison BES 5/13/2026 Resignation
Elliott, Kathleen Spirit Squad - Football - Asst. HS Coach BHS 4/20/2026 Resignation
Fleming, Adrienne Theater Production Teacher BHS End of 2025/26 SY Resignation
Gonzales, Megan 3rd Grade Teacher BES End of 2025/26 SY Resignation
Keeler, Lydia 244 Paraprofessional BES End of 2025/26 SY Resignation
Melton, Laura Library Aide BMS End of 2025/26 SY Resignation
Petersen, Makinze 243 Paraprofessional Lebo ES 5/5/2026 Resignation
Roney, Kristen 244 Paraprofessional BHS End of 2025/26 SY Resignation
         
TERMINATIONS        
NAME ASSIGNMENT BUILDING EFFECTIVE DATE STATUS
         
         
BOE APPROVED and WITHDRAWAL      
NAME ASSIGNMENT BUILDING EFFECTIVE DATE STATUS
         
Subject:
2.G. Approval of Donations
Agenda Item Type:
Consent Agenda
Public Content:
DONATIONS
DONOR AMOUNT/ITEM DESIGNATION
Light a Fire Ministries  $                         1,000.00 Wildcats Care
Coffey County Commissioners  $                         2,500.00 FCCLA Nationals Expenses
Subject:
2.H. Approval of Consent Agenda
Agenda Item Type:
Consent Agenda
Subject:
3. Student Recognition
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
Subject:
3.A. State FBLA
Agenda Item Type:
Recognition
Public Content:
The board of education has developed a practice of inviting students and their parents to the board meeting to recognize them for placing in state competitions.

FBLA experienced significant success at the recent state tournament in Topeka, Kansas. A total of 13 students placed 1st through 8th across a variety of events, earning National Qualifier status.

Sponsor: Rachel Belcher
ACTIVITY STUDENT EVENT PLACE
FBLA Alonna Rodgers Parliamentary Procedures 1st
FBLA Arnes Williams Graphic Design 1st
FBLA Arnes Williams Parliamentary Procedures 1st
FBLA Avery Zimmerman Graphic Design 1st
FBLA Brinley Belcher  Public Service Announcement 1st
FBLA Emma Bohannan Parliamentary Procedures 1st
FBLA Jaycee Belcher Public Service Announcement 1st
FBLA Kenzie Kreuger Parliamentary Procedures 1st
FBLA Korryn Bolen Graphic Design 1st
FBLA Arnes Williams Introduction to Parliamentary Procedure 2nd
FBLA Jaycee Belcher Career Portfolio 2nd
FBLA Arnes Williams Website Design 3rd
FBLA Jackson Nuessen Community Service Project 3rd
FBLA Jaycee Belcher Community Service Project 3rd
FBLA Korryn Bolen Community Service Project 3rd
FBLA Korryn Bolen Website Design 3rd
FBLA Brandon Hazlett Accounting 4th
FBLA Brandon Hazlett Securities and Investments 4th
FBLA Ally DiPaolo Advanced Accounting 5th
FBLA Brandon Hazlett Business Law 5th
FBLA Korryn Bolen Retail Management 5th
FBLA Brandon Hazlett Economics 7th
FBLA Jaycee Belcher Job Interview 7th
FBLA Ally DiPaolo DiPaolo 8th
FBLA Bianca Bortolotti International Business 8th
FBLA Maycee Carlson International Business 8th
Subject:
4. Public Comment
Agenda Item Type:
Information
Subject:
4.A. Concerns of Burlington USD 244 Patrons
Agenda Item Type:
Information
Public Content:
The Board of Education wishes to be responsive to the community and welcomes patrons at all meetings.  Requests to speak may be made when the board president asks if any visitors have items to bring to the attention of the board. Speakers are asked to limit their remarks to five (5) minutes or less and groups with the same special interest may be asked to appoint a spokesperson. 
Attachments:
Subject:
5. Communications
Agenda Item Type:
Information
Subject:
5.A. Written Communications
Agenda Item Type:
Information
Public Content:
A 'Thank You' was received from Shriners Children's for the donation on behalf of Don Ulrich (Selena King's father).

A note of appreciation was received from BHS Paraprofessional Paul Rust for the coffee, tea, and lemonade provided to staff for Teacher Appreciation Week.
Attachments:
Subject:
6. Administrative Reports
Agenda Item Type:
Information
Subject:
6.A. BES May 2026 Report
Agenda Item Type:
Information
Subject:
6.B. BMS May 2026 Report
Agenda Item Type:
Information
Subject:
6.C. BHS May 2026 Report
Agenda Item Type:
Information
Attachments:
Subject:
6.D. CCSEC May 2026 Report
Agenda Item Type:
Information
Attachments:
Subject:
6.E. Technology May 2026 Report
Agenda Item Type:
Information
Subject:
6.F. Superintendent's May 2026 Report
Agenda Item Type:
Information
Attachments:
Subject:
7. Board Member Items
Agenda Item Type:
Information
Subject:
7.A. Board Reports
Agenda Item Type:
Information
Public Content:
Board members may share information at this time.
Subject:
8. Results Monitoring Report
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
Subject:
8.A. Results Report
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
Public Content:
This report completes the examination of Results Policy 2 for the 2025-2026 year.  The policy (with indicators) states:

Development of Individual Talents  R-2

Students will meet or exceed established standards in other curricular areas aligned with their individual talents, interests, and abilities, including but not limited to:
  • Vocational education (enrollment data)
  • Foreign language (enrollment data)
  • Physical education (enrollment data)
  • Performing arts  (enrollment data, participation data)
  • Visual arts (enrollment data, participation data in art festivals and other public displays)
  • Technology (Participation in TELC, data from Explorations in Technology, data from Computer Apps I,
  • Technology enrollment data, technology assessments)
  • Extra-curricular Programs (Participation data, Success data)

The administrative team will present information to the board concerning our current status in the areas of Technology and Extra-curricular programs.
Attachments:
Subject:
9. Contracts/Approvals/Appointments
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
Subject:
9.A. Recreation Commission Board Appointee
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
Public Content:

Roger "Kent" Hoyt currently holds Position 4 on the Recreation Commission. His term is set to expire on June 30, 2026, and he has expressed a desire to continue serving on the Commission.

Per the operating procedures of the Recreation Commission, the USD 244 Board of Education is responsible for appointing Positions 1 through 4 of the Commission. Therefore, the Board is asked to approve the appointment of Roger "Kent" Hoyt to Position 4.
Attachments:
Subject:
9.B. KN Complaint Investigation Report
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
Subject:
9.C. OPAA 2026-2027 Contract Renewal
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
Attachments:
Subject:
10. Negotiations
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
Subject:
10.A. Executive Session Regarding Negotiations
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
Subject:
11. Personnel
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
Subject:
11.A. Executive Session Regarding Personnel
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
Subject:
11.B. BMS Supplemental Positions
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
Attachments:
Subject:
11.C. BHS Supplemental Positions
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
Attachments:
Subject:
12. Student
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
Subject:
12.A. Executive Session Regarding Student Issue
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
Subject:
13. Closing Items
Agenda Item Type:
Procedural
Subject:
13.A. Debriefing
Agenda Item Type:
Procedural
Public Content:

What portions of the meeting were especially meaningful to the board?

What portions could benefit from change or modification in the future to allow the board to retain its focus on board's results?
Subject:
13.B. Adjournment
Agenda Item Type:
Procedural

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