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USD 377

Atchison County Community Schools

November 11, 2026 - Regular Session

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

BEST Students, BEST Staff, BEST Schools!!!


Wednesday, November 11, 2026

 REGULAR SESSION – 6:30 P.M.

    (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

     

  • 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.

     

  • RECOGNITIONS:

    State Cross Country:

    Aubrey Vanderpool – 22nd Place

    Clint Wilson – 24th Place

    Abe Bell – 27th Place

    Regional Cross Country – Girls 4th Place Team, Boys 4th Place Team

    Aubrey Vanderpool – 3rd Place

    Clint Wilson – 8th Place

    Abe Bell – 9th Place

    NEKL Cross Country – Girls 2nd Place Team, Boys 2nd Place Team

    Aubrey Vanderpool – 2nd Place – First Team All League

    Clint Wilson – 5th Place – First Team All League

    Abe Bell – 6th Place – First Team All League

    NEKMEA Honor Band

    Lynlee Drimmel, Emma Ruffley, Anna Goodpasture, Kallie Swendson, Elias Neill

     

    PRESENTATIONS:

  • 4.01     Approval of Minutes from October 14, 2026

    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’ Council Agenda for 10/13/2026

    4.0402 Keystone BOD Minutes from 9/16/2026

    4.0403 Keystone Superintendents’ Council Agenda for 11/10/2026

    4.0404   Acceptance of the Keystone IT Service Agreement

    4.0405   Accept 2026-2027 First Quarter PAT Report

    4.0406   Accept OPAA! Newsletter

    4.0407  Accept the Q4 QZAB Statement 

    4.05 Accept Personnel Report

    4.06   Accept Soundmasters Trip to Memphis TN

    RECOMMENDED ACTION:  TO APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA AS PRESENTED.

     

  • 5.01     Board Clerk

    5.02    Administrative  Reports

    5.0201 Mrs. Handke

    5.0202 Ms. Pierce

    5.0203 Mr. Malm

    5.03 Superintendent’s Report

     5.04 Keystone Report

     

  • 6.01 Track Replacement contract (A)

    Supporting Documents:  Contract

    Recommendation:  To approve the contract with Mammoth Sports Construction as presented and issuance of the initial payment as required by the contract.  

     

    6.02  Bleacher Platforms and Press Box (A)

    Supporting Documents:  Platform Quote and Design

    Recommendation:  To approve the addition of the coaching platforms to the Bleacher Project. 

     

    6.03  Activity Routes (D)

    Supporting Documents:  

    Recommendation:  Continued discussion and guidance 

  • 7.01   KANSAS EDUCATION SYSTEMS ACCREDITATION (KESA) ACTION PLAN (A)

    SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS:  

    Action Plan

    Recommendation:  To accept the 2026-2027 KESA Action Plan 

     

  • 8.01   EXECUTIVE SESSION – PERSONNEL (A)

    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_______.

     

    8.02     EXECUTIVE SESSION – NEGOTIATIONS (A)

    Recommendation (15 minutes):  Move to go into executive session to discuss negotiations pursuant to the exception for employer-employee negotiations under KOMA, and the open meeting will resume in the board room at_______.

     

  • 9.01  OTHER

     

     

    9.02   ADJOURN