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
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:
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.
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:
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.
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