USD 428 Board of Education
Monday, March 6 - 5 p.m.
District Education Center, 201 S. Patton Road
Agenda
1. CALL TO ORDER
1.1 Roll Call
1.2 Adoption of Agenda
1.3 Recognition of Visitors
1.4 Request to Speak Reminder
· Persons may present ideas or concerns regarding USD 428. The Board will take no action at this meeting. Such items will be referred to the appropriate administrator(s) for future information and researched and reported back to the Board at a later meeting. Personalities and behavior of employees are not to be presented during this period but are to be reported to the employee’s immediate supervisor. The president shall determine the amount of time to be spent on citizen participation.
1.5 Citizen’s Open Forum
2. RECOGNITIONS / PRESENTATIONS
· USD 428 Career Milestone Program
The Milestone Program is based on five-year increments, recognizing years of service of licensed and classified employees. Employees reaching milestones will receive a token of appreciation from the district for their longevity and commitment. Employees reaching 20, 25, and 30-year milestones will be recognized.
· First Reading- Secondary Math Curriculum Adoption
The 7-12 math curriculum committee will present their selections for the adoption of secondary mathematics resources to pilot. This is a First Reading.
3. COMMUNICATIONS
· Board Member Comments
· USD 428 Education Foundation
· Written Communications / Correspondence
4. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
A. Approval of Wrestling Mat
In February, the Board approved bid specifications for 372 linear feet of padded wainscoting panels for the East Campus wrestling room at 1721 24th Street. USA Gymnastics & Supply, Inc. submitted a bid for $24,250.00. The administration will recommend approval of this bid.
B. Fleet Management Update
At the February meeting, board members approved a no-cost/no-obligation contract to allow the company to evaluate the fleet of district vehicles and propose options for consideration. Mr. Popp will provide an update on this topic and will make a recommendation.
C. District Goals
Mr. Thexton and board members continue developing new district goals relevant to USD 428. Mr. Thexton will discuss and update of these goals.
5. NEW BUSINESS
A. Approval of JAG-K Memorandum
The administration recommends renewing a Partnership Agreement/MOU to extend the Jobs for America’s Graduates-Kansas program (JAG-K) for the 2023-2024 middle and high school year. The program costs $33,660 ($11,220 per program), with no increase from 2022-2023. However, a $980 per program increase is expected for the 2024-2025 school year.
B. First Reading of School Calendars
Review of the 2023-2024 and development of the 2024-25 school calendars are in process, and drafts are being presented for BOE review and input.
6. ASSISTANT SUPERINTENDENT / CURRICULUM REPORT
A. KESA Information/Update
The Kansas Education Systems Accreditation (KESA) Outside Validation Team (OVT) will review the district's progress over the past year. The team will study district data, listen to focus groups, and give feedback on current and future improvement steps.
B. State Assessments in USD 428
State Assessments in Kansas are a rigorous assessment of what students have learned and are used to predict college readiness and are comparative to the ACT. State Assessments begin in April and continue through May.
C. Vape Task Force
Vaping is an ever-increasing problem for school-age students, and we have seen our share of vaping issues with students in Great Bend. As a result, the district has engaged area agencies to form a task force to discuss options and responses to this growing concern. The Vaping Task Force, comprised of representatives from USD 428, Barton County Juvenile Services, Barton County Health Department, and the Great Bend Police Department, will meet regularly to provide recommendations to the Board.
D. Preschool and Kindergarten Pre-Enrollment Information Fair
USD 428 will host a come-and-go Pre-Enrollment Information Fair for parents/guardians of incoming preschool & kindergarten on Wednesday, April 5, from 1-7 p.m. at the Great Bend Events Center. The event connects families with information about USD 428 Preschool and Kindergarten programs and other community resources that serve young learners.
E. Be Our Guest Academy
The Great Bend Convention and Business Bureau will provide customer service professional development to enhance employee skills. USD 428 school secretaries will have access to this self-paced training on Friday, March 10.
F. Personnel Updates
Recruitment continues, and positions are slowly being filled. There have been few applicants, but the administration has had many conversations with people interested in career changes to become teachers.
G. Curriculum Meeting Minutes (No attachment)
§ Curriculum Steering Committee: Next meeting 3/21/23
§ Professional Development Council (PDC): Next meetings- 3/6/23 and 4/3/23
7. SUPERINTENDENT REPORT
A. Legislative Update
B. Mini-Grant Update
C. KTOY Banquet
D. Project Updates
E. Staff Appreciation
As a small token of appreciation for USD 428 dedicated employees, all USD 428 staff members are invited to enjoy complimentary bowling, appetizers, and door prizes at Walnut Bowl this Friday, March 10, from 3:30-5:30 p.m.
F. Approval of Grants / Contributions
8. FINANCIAL PRESENTATION
9. CONSENT AGENDA
A. Approval of BOE Meeting Minutes (February 13 and February 28, 2023)
B. Acceptance of Bills and Financial Reports
C. Personnel Report
10. EXECUTIVE SESSION
The Board of Education will go into executive session.
“Mr. President, I move that the Board go into executive session to discuss an individual employee’s performance pursuant to non-elected personnel exception under KOMA. The open meeting will resume in this Board room at : P.M.”
11. UPCOMING DATES
· Employee Appreciation: Friday, March 10, at Walnut Bowl
· Spring Break: USD 428 will observe Spring Break March 13-17, 2023. There will also be No School on Friday, March 10, for Teacher Grading/Collaboration.
· BOE Luncheon Meeting: March 28, 2023, Jefferson Elementary
· Preschool and Kindergarten Pre-Enrollment Fair: 1-7 p.m., on Wednesday, April 5, 2023, at the Great Bend Events Center
· BOE Regular Meeting: The next BOE regular monthly meeting is scheduled for April 10, 2023, at the District Education Center.
· IBB Negotiation Meeting: 8:00 a.m., on Thursday, April 27, 2023, at the District Education Center.
12. ADJOURNMENT