USD 364 Manhattan Public Schools, KS

Regular Board Meeting

The USD 364 Manhattan Public Schools Board will vote on several facility maintenance bids and service contracts. The board is also reviewing a proposal for a youth summer strength and conditioning program and the KIDS U contract.

• Bid with Gudenkauf Tree Service for $8,400.00 to remove 3 trees
• Bid with Hall Brothers for $5,141.00 for Agriculture Education parking lot millings
• Contract approval for Motor Mouth, LLC
• Approval of KIDS U contract, processes, and pricing
• Donations including $100 from Jancy Meyer and $150 from Tommy McNish to the Band Program

Regular Board Meeting

The USD 364 Manhattan Public Schools Board will hold its regular meeting on April 14, 2025, at 6:00 PM in the Jr/Sr High Innovation Room. The agenda includes routine procedural items, approval of minutes and bills, and a public forum for citizen comments. The board will also vote on multiple curriculum and technology purchases totaling over $300,000, as well as contracts and policy renewals.

• $122,279.20 ELA curriculum purchase (Amplify CKLA) for Manhattan Elementary School
• $83,871.15 Chromebook purchase from Bluum of Texas
• $91,888.75 iPad purchase from Apple, Inc.
• $8,520.00 Sophos software renewal
• $7,136.20 Microsoft renewal via Journey Ed

Special Board Meeting

The USD 364 Manhattan Public Schools board will convene a special meeting that is entirely procedural, including a closed executive session under Kansas Open Meetings Act justifications. No substantive decisions or discussions are listed on the public agenda.

Board Work Session

The USD 364 Manhattan Public Schools Board will hold a work session on April 1, 2025, at the ERC Building in Marysville. The meeting is procedural with no substantive decisions or votes expected.

Regular Board Meeting

The USD 364 Manhattan Public Schools board will hold its regular meeting on March 10, 2025, at 6:00 PM in the Jr/Sr High Innovation Room. The agenda includes routine procedural items, a consent agenda for approval of bills, transfers, financial reports, donations, and minutes, as well as several action items such as a 3-year ball field contract with Marshall County Sports & Rec, LLC, a $20,900 purchase of a surplus vehicle, and updates to KASB policies. The board will also discuss and potentially approve a work session for April 1, 2025.

• 3-year ball field contract with Marshall County Sports & Rec, LLC ($1,250 in 2025, increasing to $1,450 by 2027)
• Purchase of 2021 Chevy Traverse from State Surplus Property for $20,900
• Approval of JAG-K contract for 2025-26 school year
• Updated KASB policies (excluding Fundraising Activities - DFH)
• Board work session scheduled for April 1, 2025 at 5:30 PM

Regular Board Meeting

The Manhattan USD 364 school board will hold its regular February meeting to conduct procedural items and vote on several consent-agenda matters, including bills, transfers, financial reports, and donations. The board will also discuss safety protocols, graduation requirements, and a district website update, and is expected to approve an early graduation candidate and a $192,444 E-Rate network upgrade with Yellow Dog Networks, Inc.

• Motion to approve E-Rate Network Upgrade with Yellow Dog Networks, Inc. for $192,444.00
• Motion to approve Early Graduation Candidate for Marysville High School
• Approval of Consent Agenda including bills, transfers, financial reports, and donations totaling $8,545
• Discussion of Threat Assessment Protocol and Bus Camera Presentation under Student and Staff Safety
• Motion to approve 2025-26 Master District Calendar Draft #2

Regular Board Meeting

The Board of Education will review the 2023-2024 final audit report and a mid-year budget update for FY 2025. Members will also consider purchases for cafeteria seating and choral risers, and discuss the 2025-2026 district master calendar.

• Approval of 2023-2024 audit report presented by Varney's & Associates
• Purchase of cafeteria seating and chairs not to exceed $39,000.00
• Purchase of Signature Choral Risers not to exceed $18,000.00
• Proposed mileage reimbursement rate of $0.67 per mile
• Approval of job descriptions for Social Worker and Director of Special Education

Regular Board Meeting

The Board of Education will discuss and potentially approve a quote for online enrollment capabilities for the 2025-26 school year. Other business includes reviewing department job descriptions and temporary holiday pay for certain classified employees.

• PowerSchool online enrollment quote not exceeding $27,625.00
• Temporary holiday pay for 9 and 10 month classified employees for Christmas and New Year's Day
• Approval of district department job descriptions
• $500 donation from Farm Credit for elementary student snacks
• Permission to access contingency reserve

Regular Board Meeting

The USD 364 Board of Education will vote on security installations and facility improvements. The meeting includes a presentation on a traffic and circulation study for Marysville Elementary School and a review of district job descriptions.

• Proposal for security cameras, access control, guest management, panic buttons, and bollards from DCS for $225,857.00 via COPS grant
• Pole vault improvements contract with Mammoth for $30,066.00
• NHS Nationals Trip to Chicago, IL not to exceed $2,750.00
• Approval of job descriptions for Counselor, Teacher, Librarian, and Special Education Teacher
• Surplus of 10 Ecoopro Sound Intone Headphones and one Yamaha DGX-500 Piano

Regular Board Meeting

The USD 364 Board of Education will review expenditures for bus security and student test prep. The meeting includes discussions on student enrollment, a student-run pet grooming business, and updates to administration job descriptions.

• Proposed $97,661.00 bid for installation of bus cameras
• Proposed $50.00 per student allocation for PowerPrep ACT Test Prep course fees
• Update to Policy GAOE Workers Compensation to conform to new law
• Approval of administration job descriptions for Principal, Asst. Principal, Superintendent, and Athletic Activities Director
• Acceptance of donations including $1,000 to FFA from USD 364 Foundation and $2,500 to FBLA from Blue Valley Telecommunications

Revenue Neutral Rate Meeting

The Manhattan USD 364 school board will meet to discuss and vote on a resolution to exceed the revenue neutral rate for the 2024-25 school year. The meeting is procedural with one action item requiring a vote.

• Motion to approve resolution 924 to exceed the Revenue Neutral Rate

Budget Hearing

The board will discuss the FY25 budget based on a building needs assessment and state assessment review. The meeting includes votes on the 2024-25 budget and a local option percentage.

• Approval of the 2024-25 budget
• Proposed 32% Local Option Percentage for the 2024-25 school year
• Discussion of the Building Needs Assessment

Regular Board Meeting

The USD 364 Manhattan Public Schools Board will meet to discuss instructional coaching, ACT preparation, and personnel updates. The board is deciding on several action items, including a contract for parking lot improvements and the approval of special education handbooks.

• Contract with Hall Brothers, Inc. for Agricultural Education Parking Lot millings not to exceed $5,500.00
• Approval of Special Education Staff and Paraprofessional Handbooks
• Donations to FCCLA from El Ranchero ($500), Hometown Lumber ($250), and Napa ($250)
• Discussion of ACT Preparation Course for Juniors and Seniors
• Review of required KSDE documents for the district website

Board Work Session

The Board and Administration team are meeting for a work session. The agenda consists of procedural items and a planned socialization period.

Regular Board Meeting

The Board of Education will consider approving the 2024-25 budget for publication and setting pay rates for substitute teachers and bus routes. The meeting includes a capital projects walking tour of the Junior-Senior High School and various contract approvals.

• Approval of 2024-25 budget for publication
• Substitute teacher rates of $120.00 per day and $130.00 for long-term substitutes
• Increase of bus route pay rate to $40.00 per route
• Contract with Palmer's Precision Pruning for $10,050.00
• Contract for Anita Hinckle as gifted facilitator for $10,500.00

July 23, 2024 Special Board Meeting

USD 364 Manhattan Public Schools board will hold a special meeting to approve updated student handbooks, extended contract days for specific staff, and administrator contract lengths for the 2024-25 school year. The board will also discuss scheduling an August work session.

• Motion to approve Final 24-25 MES Parent Handbook and Final 2024-2025 MJSHS Student Handbook
• Motion to approve extended contract days for 7 staff members (ranging from 2 to 30 days)
• Motion to approve administrator contract lengths (10 or 10.5 months) for 5 administrators

Regular Board Meeting

The Manhattan USD 364 school board holds its July 15, 2024 regular meeting to elect officers for 2024-25, approve routine financial and policy items, and set the coming school year at 1,116 hours. No major new initiatives are on the agenda.

• Elect board president and vice-president for 2024-25 school year
• Appoint Jody Bruna as District Clerk, Tara Crawford as Deputy Clerk, Lindsey Clark as Treasurer, and Westbrook Law Offices at $95/hr as district attorney
• Set 2024-25 school year at 1,116 hours (state-allowed option)
• Approve 2024-25 MES and MJSHS student handbooks
• Approve $400–$250 donations from Sunflower Credit Union

Regular Board Meeting

The USD 364 Manhattan Public Schools Board will hold its regular June meeting, primarily acting on consent agenda items (minutes, bills, financial reports, transfers, personnel) and several action items. Key decisions include approving technology purchases up to $160,000, adopting new social studies curricula for elementary and 8th grade, setting meal prices for 2024-25 with a $0.10 increase, and approving enrollment fees. The board will also discuss student handbook drafts and enter executive session for personnel or legal matters.

• Approve purchase of MES TCI Social Studies Curriculum for $30,417.95
• Approve MJSHS 8th Grade Savis Social Studies Curriculum for $4,048.00
• Approve technology purchases (laptops/desktops) not to exceed $160,000
• Approve 2024-25 meal prices: breakfast $1.95, K-6 lunch $3.10, 7-12 lunch $3.20, adult breakfast $2.60, adult lunch $4.65
• Approve enrollment fees: PK $100, K-6 $75, 7-12 $115 (no increase)

Regular Board Meeting

The USD 364 Manhattan Public Schools Board will hold its regular meeting on May 14, 2024, at 6:00 PM in the Jr/Sr High Innovation Room. The agenda includes action items on carpet replacement, a turf maintenance agreement, contracts with Greenbush for special education and blended learning science, and an FFA out-of-state trip to Indianapolis. The board will also consider a consent agenda covering minutes, bills, transfers, financial reports, personnel, donations, and a scholarship, plus discussion items on FFA Airbnb, JH tennis, and foundation membership.

• Carpet replacement at Jr/Sr High and MES
• Turf maintenance agreement
• Greenbush contract for special education services
• Greenbush blended learning science contract
• FFA out-of-state trip to Indianapolis, October 2024

Special Board Meeting

This is a special board meeting with mostly procedural items. The board will vote to approve the agenda and to reschedule the May 13th board meeting to May 14th at 6:00 PM because of a conflict with 6th grade promotion. The meeting will then adjourn.

• Reschedule May 13 board meeting to May 14 at 6:00 PM
• Approve agenda
• Adjourn meeting

Regular Board Meeting

The USD 364 Manhattan Public Schools Board will hold a regular meeting with several action items, including approving a $70,842.75 Chromebook purchase from Bluum of Texas and allowing the facilities committee to approve playground surface installation at MES up to $30,000. The board will also vote on the 5-year professional development plan, nonresident enrollment capacity limits, contracts for occupational and speech therapy, out-of-state trips for FBLA and Forensics, and KASB membership renewal. Consent agenda items include approval of minutes, bills, transfers, financial reports, donations, surplus items, and personnel updates.

• Chromebook purchase from Bluum of Texas for $70,842.75
• MES playground surface installation up to $30,000
• KASB membership renewal: $11,330.52 plus $2,750 legal services
• Out-of-state trip requests for FBLA (Atlanta, GA) and Forensics
• Nonresident student enrollment capacity limits for 2024-25

Regular Board Meeting

The Manhattan Public Schools board will vote on several action items, including the FY23 audit report, a JAG-K contract for 2024-25, a Driver's Ed fee of $150, a ball field contract, the 2024-25 district calendar, and a $37,735.38 science curriculum purchase for MES grades 3-6. They will also discuss auditorium seating color, enrollment projections, and a mid-year budget update, and may enter executive session.

• Approve 2022-2023 audit report as presented
• Approve JAG-K contract for 2024-25 school year
• Approve Driver's Ed fees of $150 for 2024 with instructor at $115/student
• Approve Ball Field Contract with Marshall County Sports & Rec through June 30, 2024
• Approve purchase of Savvas Science Curriculum for MES grades 3rd-6th for $37,735.38

Regular Board Meeting

The Manhattan Public Schools Board will consider approving several facility projects, including a $1.1 million chiller/HVAC project, a $211,148.78 pressbox renovation, and a $151,992.22 auditorium seating project. They will also discuss adding junior high tennis, CTE pathways, and a new science curriculum, and vote on paid inclement weather days for classified staff. The meeting includes routine consent agenda items and an executive session for personnel matters.

• Approve Jr/Sr High Chiller/HVAC Project up to $1,100,000 with DCS as project manager
• Approve DCS Services proposal for Stadium Pressbox Renovation for $211,148.78
• Approve DCS Services proposal for Auditorium Seating Project for $151,992.22
• Approve issuing two paid inclement weather days for classified staff (retroactive for 23-24)
• Approve December 2023 KASB Policies and Forms (6 policies)

January 29, 2024 Special Board Meeting

This is a special board meeting of USD 364 Manhattan Public Schools, KS, held on January 29, 2024. The agenda includes a work session with Dr. Britton Hart from KASB for whole board training, plus procedural items to call the meeting to order and adjourn. No decisions or substantive actions are listed.

• Work session with Dr. Britton Hart (KASB) for board training
• Call to order (procedural)
• Adjournment (action item)

Regular Board Meeting - Rescheduled 1/15 Meeting

The USD 364 Manhattan Public Schools board will hold its regular meeting, rescheduled from January 15, to handle routine business. The board will vote on a consent agenda covering minutes, bills, transfers, financial reports, personnel updates, contingency reserve access, meeting dates, and donations. They will also welcome new board members, discuss committee assignments, and receive presentations on school buildings and budget basics.

• Approval of bills with check listings from 12/21/23, 1/4/24, and 1/15/24
• Acceptance of donations: $2,000 to FFA from Frontier Farm Credit, $20,400 to MES from Child Care Aware of Kansas, $3,000 to PEPC from a Farm Credit grant
• Permission to access contingency reserve
• Set regular meeting dates for 2023-2024 and elect officers at first July 2024 meeting
• Welcome new board members Craig Harries, Paige Howard, Buster Schmitz, Rose Shelburne