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USD 377

Atchison County Community Schools

October 14, 2026 - 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, October 14, 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 4 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:

    NEKL JH Boys Cross Country – 3rd Place Finish 

    Individual League Medalists: 

    3rd Place - Jacob Neill 

    4th Place - Emmett Handke 

    7th Place - Noah Trevino

    Presentations: 

    2026 State Assessment Scores - 

  • 4.01     Approval of Minutes

    4.0101 RNR Hearing - 09/09/2026

    4.0102 Budget Hearing - 09/09/2026

    4.0103 Regular Meeting - 09/09/2026

    4.02     Approval ofActivity Reports, Bills & Claims and Treasurer's Report

    4.03     Acceptance of Correspondences

    4.0301 Keystone BOD Minutes for 8/19/2026

    4.0302  Keystone Sups Minutes for 9/10/2026

    4.0303  OPAA! Newsletter October 

    4.0304  Keystone Superintendent Council Agenda 10/13/2026

    4.04 Acceptance of October Newsletter

    4.05 Approval of Personnel Report

    4.06 Acceptance of Gifts and Grants

    4.07 Acceptance of Approved Social Media Accounts 

    Acceptance of State Reports:  SO66, ES PBR, JSH PBR

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

     

  • 5.01     Board Clerk

    5.02     Principal Reports

    5.0201 Mrs. Handke

    5.0202  Ms. Pierce

    5.0203  Mr. Malm

    5.03 Superintendent’s Report

    5.04 Keystone Report

     

  • 7.01   Approval of RFP for Track Replacement (A)

    Supporting Documents:

    Bid Cost Breakdown

    Recommendation:  To approve entering into a contract for the replacement of the Track with Mammoth Sports Construction. 

     

    7.02   Policy Update JDAD – Parent and Family Engagement Plan (First Read or Adoption)

    Background:  This was a part of the July updates but required input from Buidling staff prior to being created and approved. 

    Supporting Documents: JDAD – Parent and Family Engagement Plan

    Recommendation:  First Read Only or Adoption

     

    7.03  Activity Bus Routes (D)

    Background:   We have had to cancel several of the activity routes so far this year and often have as few as just 1 rider.  This information will be presented as well as a possible option for a change. 

    Supporting Documents:

    Activity Route participation

    Recommendation:  Discussion

     

  • 8.01 EXECUTIVE SESSION – PERSONNEL (A)

     MOTION:  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