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 13, 2023
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
K-State Concert Band
- Rebekah Caplinger
- Kaylee Foote
- Avery Handke
- Stephen Feek
Honor choir participants:
- Blake Goodpasture
- Nyla Faught
- Kaylee Long
- Adam Potts
- Hadleigh McCulley
- Aubrey Vanderpool
- Ella Handke
- Maisie Gilliland
7th -9th Grade Honor Band
- Madison Mount
- Huntley Bush
- Cora-Bella Tull
- Brooks Goodpasture
- Adison Potts
- Ava Handke – alternate
- Chase Lewman – alternate
FFA Horse Judging team - 3rd Place
- Emma Lanter
- Caden Behrnes
- Kori Wagner
- Maelle Servaes
- Jackson Neill
All NEKL Football –
- Tyler McRae - 1st Team Offense
- Jeston Vessar - 2nd Team Offense, 2nd Team Defense
- Vincent Webb - 2nd Team Offense
- Max Bottorff - 2nd Team Defense, Hon Men. Offense
- Kannon Crossland - Hon. Men. Defense
Sports In Kansas All State
- Jeston Vessar – Hon Ment
- Tyler McRae – Hon Ment
KSHSAA covered All Class Team
ALL NEKL Volleyball – Carly Bilderback
Washburn Math Contest
- Carmen Lahue - 1st Place
- Brylyn Jolly - 2nd Place
- Jesston Vessar - 3rd Place
KMEA Outstanding Young Band Director- Mr Gregory Scheetz
4.0 CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS (A)
4.01 Approval of Minutes from November 8, 2023 Special Meeting & Regular Meeting
4.02 Approval of Financials
4.0201 Activity Reports, Bills & Claims
4.0202 Treasurer's Report
4.0203 November Financial Packet
4.0204 OPAA! Newsletter
4.03 Acceptance of Personnel Report
4.04 Acceptance of Keystone Correspondences
4.0401 Keystone BOD minutes from 10/18/2023
4.0402 Superintendents Council minutes for 11/14/2023
4.0403 Superintendents Council Agenda 12/12/2023
4.05 Acceptance of the Food Service Management Company Review and Minutes
4.06 Acceptance of Sports Complex 3rd Quarter Reimbursement Request
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
7.0 New Business
7.01 KDHE Waste Tire Grant (D/A)
Background: KDHE has a matching grant that can be used to put recycled tire mulch on playgrounds or other recycled tire surfaces. The Elementary Playground needs quite a bit of mulch and we add wood mulch to it almost yearly. The rubber mulch would last longer and this is an opportunity to get a grant to cover some of the cost.
Recommendation: To discuss the grant opportunity and receive guidance from the Board whether to apply or not.
7.02 Bus Options (D/A)
Background: We currently have 2 buses that are not running due to needing motors. We have been exploring options of replacing the motors or getting replacement buses. After being told replacement motors were available, they have now informed us they are not. We can get another bus around the time the other 2 should arrive for $140,000 which includes a 10yr warranty on the motor and 36mon on other components. This would mean paying for 3 buses this year.
Recommendation: Provide guidance on the direction the Board wishes to take.
7.03 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: KASB Policy Updates Summary
Recommendation: This is the first reading of the policy updates. No action recommended, discussion only.
8.0 Action Following Executive Session
8.01 Other
8.02 Adjourn
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