Unified School District #377 Board of Education
306 Main Street, Effingham, KS 66023
(913) 833-4040 / FAX (913) 833-4210 / www.usd377.org
BEST Students, BEST Staff, BEST Schools!!!
Wednesday, December 11, 2024
REGULAR SESSION – 6:30 P.M.
(A) – Action Item(s) (D) – Discussion Item
1.0 MEETING OPENING
1.01 Call the meeting to order
1.02 Approval of the agenda
ACTION NEEDED: MOTION TO APPROVE THE AGENDA
2.0 HEARING OF THE AUDIENCE (A)
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
Recognitions
All NEKL Football –
- Max Bottorff - 1st Team Defense & 1st Team Offense
- Kannon Crossland - 2nd Team Offense
- Nathan Palmer - Hon. Mention Offense
- Caden Behrnes - Hon. Mention Defense
Holton Spirit Competition: Dance Team – II Rating and KSHSAA Spirit of Integrity Award
4.0 CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS (A)
4.01 Approval of Minutes from November 13 and November 25, 2024 Meetings
4.02 Approval of Financials
4.0201 Activity Reports, Bills & Claims
4.0202 Treasurer's Report
4.03 Acceptance of Personnel Report
4.04 Acceptance of Correspondences
4.0401 Keystone BOD Agenda for 11.20.2024
4.0402 Keystone BOD minutes from 10/16/2024
4.0403 Superintendents Council Agenda for 12.10.2024
4.0404 Superintendents Council Minutes for 12.10.2024
4.0405 District Site Council Agenda 12.04.2024
4.0406 OPAA! Newsletter
4.05 Acceptance of the Food Service Management Company Review and Minutes-JSH / ES
4.06 Acceptance of Gifts and Grants
4.07 Acceptance of Administrative Reports:
4.0701 Mrs Handke
4.0702 Mrs McMillan
4.0703 Mr Malm
RECOMMENDED ACTION: MOTION 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 Board Policy Review - JBCC - Enrollment of Non-Resident Students
Purpose: The application for Open Enrollment will begin January 1 and last till June 15. Any modifications should be made prior to the window opening.
Supporting Documents: Policy JBCC
Recommendation: Discussion
7.0 New Business
7.01 Winter JH Sports Seasons (D)
Background: The NEKL wants us to give input about moving JH girls wrestling to follow JH boys basketball season to allow for what other area leagues are moving to and allow for JH girls the ability to play JH basketball and also do wrestling like the boys.
Recommendation: Discussion and Feedback
7.02 KASB Policy Updates (D) -- First Reading
Purpose: Two times a year KASB provides suggested policy updates to local Board Policies. These policy suggestions are developed by KASB Attorneys due to changes in law and other items.
Supporting Documents:
Recommendation: This is the first reading of the policy updates. No action recommended, discussion only.
7.03 Approval of Amended Negotiated Agreement and Personnel Handbook (A)
Background: Health Insurance premiums increase with the January 1 renewal. Adjustments to the District Paid portion were negotiated and agreed upon. The same adjustment will be for all personnel that qualify. Language has been amended in both documents.
Supporting Documents:
Recommendation: To approve the amended Negotiated Agreement and Personnel Handbook as presented.
7.04 KDHE Waste Tire Grant (D/A)
Background: KDHE has a matching grant that can be used to put recycled tire mulch or pour and play surfaces on playgrounds. The Elementary Playground needs quite a bit of mulch and we add wood mulch to it almost yearly. The wood mulch is not ADA compliant and a solid pour and play rubber surface would be.
Supporting Documentation:
Recommendation: To discuss the grant opportunity and receive guidance from the Board whether to apply or not.
7.05 January Board Meeting (A)
Purpose: To set the January Regular Session Board meeting date.
Recommendation: To hold the January Regular Meeting of the USD 377 Board of Education for January 8 at 6:30pm.
8.0 EXECUTIVE SESSION
8.01 Executive Session
9.0 ACTION FOLLOWING EXECUTIVE SESSION
9.01 OTHER
9.02 Adjourn
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