USD 377

1.01   CALL TO ORDER 

1.02 APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA (A)

RECOMMENDATION:  To approve the agenda as presented.

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:

Big Thank YOU to all maintenance and custodial staff. They accomplished a TON this summer. 

Congratulations and Thanks to Mike Lee & Dwight Myer for all vehicles passing inspection. 

PRESENTATION:  Varney and Associates – Audit Presentation

4.01  Approval of Minutes for July 9, 2025 

4.02  Approval of Financial Documents & Treasurer Report

4.03 Approve the Personnel Report

4.04 Approve Classified Salary Schedule Placement for 2025-2026

4.05  Acceptance of Annual Bus and Vehicle Inspections

4.06 Acceptance of Reports and Documents

4.0601 Keystone IT Service Agreement 

4.0602 Keystone Superintendent Minutes 7.8.2025

4.0603  Keystone Superintendent Agenda 8.12.2025

RECOMMENDATION:  TO APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA

5.01 Board Clerk

5.02 Superintendent’s Report

5.03 Keystone Report

6.01 Needs Assessment Review for Budget Preparation (D)

Supporting Documents:  

• Elementary
• Jr-Sr High
• State Assessment

Recommendation:  Discussion and Feedback Only

7.01 Acceptance of Independent Audit Reports. 

Background:   Kansas State Statute calls for school districts to conduct an annual independent audit in accordance with applicable standards.  The results of USD #377 audit were presented at the opening of this meeting.

Supporting Documents:

• Governance Letter - summarizes the results of the audit.
• Audit Report - includes the audited financial statements and auditor opinions.

Recommendation:  To accept the Independent Audit as Presented.

7.02      Proposed 2025-2026 Budget (A)

Supporting Document:  2025-2026 RNR / Budget Publication

Recommendation:  To authorize the Board Clerk and Superintendent to publish the RNR & Budget Publication as presented in the Atchison Globe, Holton Recorder, Independent and Kansas Chief. 

8.01 Executive Session - Negotiations (A)

Recommendation:  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_______.

8.02 Executive Session – Personnel (A)

Recommendation:  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

Facility Tour - Old Bus Garage and Old House

9.02 ADJOURNMENT