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USD 377

Atchison County Community Schools

March 12, 2025 - Regular Session

 

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 March 12, 2025

REGULAR SESSION – 6:30 P.M.

 Regular Session       (A) – Action Item(s)    (D) – Discussion Item



 

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    1.01    Call the meeting to order

    1.02    Approval of the agenda

    ACTION NEEDED:  MOTION TO APPROVE THE AGENDA AS AMENDED

    ** New Business Item 7.03 added after publishing



  • 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.


     

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    Recognitions:   

     Wrestling - Coach Kramer - Boys Regional Coach of the Year

    Girls - Natasha Noor - 4th Place Regionals, - State Qualifier

    Kaylee McKee - 6th Place Regionals, - State Qualifier

    Tessa McAlexander- 5th Place Regionals, - State Qualifier

    Boys - Regional Champions

    Mason Bottorff - 3rd Place Regionals - State Qualifier

    Ayden Powell - 3rd Place Regionals - State Qualifier 

    Luke Smith - 3rd Place Regionals - 5th Place in State

    Cody Falk - 3rd Place Regionals -  State Qualifier

    Evan Falk - Regional Champion, - State Qualifier

    Kannon Crossland - Regional Champion - State Qualifier

    Easton Schletzbaum - Regional Champion, Regional Wrestler of the Year - 2nd in State

    Max Bottorff - Regional Champion - 2nd in State

    Houston Schletzbaum - Regional Champion - State Qualifier

    Elijah Webb- Regional Champion - 4th in State

    FFA - National Superior Chapter

    State Degree Recipients:

    • Anna Falk
    • Parker Harris
    • Brylyn Jolly

    Ashton Neill - NE District Swine Proficiency Winner

     

    Presentations:  State Assessment Needs Assessment

     


  • 4.01     Approval of Minutes 2.19.2025

    4.02     Approval of Financials

    4.0201 Activity Reports, Bills & Claims  

    4.0202  Treasurer's Report

    4.03    Acceptance of Gifts & Grants

    4.04     Acceptance of Correspondences

    4.0401 Keystone Superintendents Minutes 2.11.2025

    4.0402 Keystone Board of Directors mtg minutes 1.15.2025

    4.0403   ACCSEF minutes 1.27.2025

    4.0404   OPAA! March Newsletter

    4.0405   Keystone Superintendents Agenda 3.11.2025 

    4.0406  KS Dept of Wildlife & Parks LWCF Assurances Form

    4.0407  KSDE Virtual Assurances - Greenbush Form

    4.0408  KDHE Food Service Establishment Inspection reports

    4.05    Acceptance of the Personnel Report

    4.06    Acceptance of Food Service On-Site Reviews and USDA Reviews ES & JSH

    4.07    Acceptance of KASB membership renewal(option 1) and legal assistance fund

    4.08 Acceptance of Administrator Reports

    4.0801 Mrs. Handke

    4.0802 Mrs. McMillan

    4.0803 Mr. Malm


    RECOMMENDED ACTION:  MOTION TO APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA AS PRESENTED.

  • 5.01   Board Clerk

    5.02   Superintendent’s Report

    5.03    Keystone Report 

  • 7.01 Personnel Handbook Amendment to V. E. (A)

    Supporting Document:  Proposed New Language

    Recommendation:  To approve the Amended language to Section V. E in the Personnel Handbook. 


    7.02      2024 -2025 State Assessment Needs Assessment (A)

    Recommendation:   To approve the State Assessment Needs Assessment as Presented.


     

    7.03 Adoption of the Regional Hazard Mitigation Plan (A)

    Background: The Region K Hazard Mitigation Plan was approved by FEMA pending adoption late last year. Atchison County officially adopted the updated plan on November 26, 2024, replacing the previous version.  As a participating jurisdiction, USD 377 must also adopt the plan. 

    Supporting Documents:

    Region K Hazard Mitigation Plan

    Resolution of Adoption By USD 377

    Recommendation:  To approve the Region K Hazard Mitigation Plan as presented.

  • 8.01 EXECUTIVE SESSION – PERSONNEL (A)
    Recommendation (35 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_______. 

  • 9.01   OTHER

     

     

    9.02  Adjourn