Unified School District #377 Board of Education
USD 377 Administrative Building, 306 Main Street, Effingham, KS 66023
(913) 833-5050 / FAX (913) 833-5210 / www.usd377.org
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AUGUST REGULAR SESSION
Wednesday, August 14, 2024
6:30 PM Regular Session
(A) – Action Item(s) (D) – Discussion Item
1.00 MEETING OPENING
1.01 CALL TO ORDER
1.02 APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA (A)
RECOMMENDATION: To approve the agenda as presented.
2.00 HEARING OF AUDIENCE
Speakers are encouraged to register by calling the Clerk of the Board at (913) 833‐5050 by 2:00 PM on the day of the meeting. Speakers may also register at the BOE meeting site, prior to the beginning of the meeting.
Hearing of Audience Rules:
- Presentations shall not exceed 5 minutes.
- Subjects, other than policy issues, will generally be referred to the administration.
- Comments shall be limited to issues and not refer to personalities.
- Presentations must be in good taste befitting the occasion and the dignity of the board meeting.
- When addressing the board, please be reminded that matters of a personal nature which, by their nature, identify an individual are prohibited by federal law in public discussion. Please assist us in protecting the privacy rights of students and staff.
Other Notes
The Board President shall be responsible for recognizing any speaker, maintaining proper order, and adhering to the set time limit. The President may interrupt or terminate an individual’s statement if it is disruptive, not germane to the business or activities of the Board, or in violation of Kansas Statutes regarding meetings or activities of the Board.
The Board President may deny any individual speaking privileges if previous conduct of the individual has indicated that the orderly conduct of a meeting may be threatened by that person’s appearance. The President has the option to stop the proceedings and poll the Board to determine if a speaker may continue.
During an open session, the Board shall not hear personal attacks, or rude or defamatory remarks of any kind about any employee or student of the School District or any person connected with the School District. The Board will also not accept public comments containing vulgar or obscene language. Any individual wishing to make a complaint about school personnel shall submit the complaint in writing to the Superintendent. If the complaint involves the Superintendent it shall be submitted in writing to the President of the Board.
3.0 Recognitions / Presentations
4.0 CONSENT AGENDA (A)
4.01 Approval of Minutes for July 10, 2024
4.02 Approval of Financial Documents & Treasurer Report
4.03 Approve the Personnel Report
4.04 Approval of Meal fees for 2024-2025
4.05 Approve Supplemental Recommendations for 2024-2025
4.06 Acceptance of Reports and Documents
4.0601 Keystone BOD Minutes 6.19.2024
4.0602 Keystone Superintendent Minutes 7.9.2024
4.0603 Acceptance of Annual Bus and Vehicle Inspections
4.0604 Quarterly QZAB Statement
4.0605 Acceptance of the SRSA Grant Award Notice
4.0606 Keystone Superintendents Council Agenda 08.13.2024
RECOMMENDATION: TO APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA AS PRESENTED
5.0 LEADERSHIP REPORTS
5.01 Board Clerk
5.02 Superintendent’s Report
5.03 Keystone Report
6.0 OLD BUSINESS
6.01
7.0 New Business
7.01 Revision of Board Policy LED: Scheduling of School Activities (D/A)
Background: The Board requested more specificity in Policy LED for defining “evening”. This revision defines “evening” as beginning at 6pm for the purposes of the policy. Policy changes typically are visited twice, first read and adoption. The board can opt to adopt now or have a second reading.
Supporting Document: Policy LED
Recommendation: First Reading or To approve Board Policy LED as presented.
7.02 Needs Assessment Review for Budget Preparation (D)
Supporting Documents:
Recommendation: Discussion and Feedback Only
7.03 Approval of Negotiated Agreement (A)
Supporting Documentation: Negotiated Agreement
Recommendation: To approve the 2024-2026 Negotiated Agreement as presented.
7.04 Proposed 2024-2025 Budget Hearing Publication (D)
Supporting Document:
8.0 EXECUTIVE SESSION
8.01 Recommendation (15 minutes): Move to go into executive session to discuss non-elected personnel matters pursuant to the non-elected personnel exception under KOMA, and the open meeting will resume in the boardroom at_______
9.0 ACTION FOLLOWING EXECUTIVE SESSION
9.01 Other
9.02 ADJOURNMENT
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