Unified School District 447 public meetings in 2024
13 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Regular Monthly Meeting
The Cherryvale USD 447 Board will hold a work session and regular meeting on December 9, 2024. The agenda includes approval of minutes, financial reports, and consent items. New business involves a proposal to form a Fellowship of Christian Athletes club at CMHS, first reading of KASB policy updates, and insurance renewal options. The superintendent will report on updated track plans for ADA accessibility, energy audits at all three attendance centers, and a screen-time task force recommendation from the state board.
- Presentation and possible approval of a Fellowship of Christian Athletes club at CMHS (unaffiliated, meets outside school day)
- First reading of KASB policy updates; final action scheduled for January 2025
- Superintendent's report on revised track plans addressing ADA accessibility at the stadium complex
- Energy audits at CMHS, Lincoln Central, and Thayer to reduce electric use with Evergy incentives
- Property/casualty and workers' compensation insurance renewal options (may be tabled if info unavailable)
Regular Monthly Meeting
The USD 447 Board of Education will hold its regular monthly meeting, including a work session and open forum, followed by reports and a consent agenda. Key actions include approving early graduation for two seniors, accepting gifts and grants totaling over $36,000, and discussing facilities improvement prioritization. The board will also consider a proposal to allow 6th grade boys to play middle school basketball due to low participation, and will enter executive session for personnel matters.
- Discussion and prioritization of facilities improvements for 2024-25 and beyond (Item 4.A)
- Gifts and grants: $25,000 from Ash Grove for Thayer Acres Project, $6,500 from Brooke Blaes for band, and others (Item 3.B)
- Approval of early graduation list for two seniors in December 2024 (Item 3.A)
- Proposal to allow 6th grade boys to participate in CMS basketball on a trial basis (Item 4.B)
- Approval of bills and financial reports including budget, cash receipts, and credit card expenses (Item 2)
Regular Monthly Meeting
The USD 447 Board of Education will consider approving a contract extension with K12itc for network services and hardware upgrades over five years, discuss facilities improvement priorities, and accept gifts and grants totaling $4,150. The meeting also includes routine financial reports, building reports, a personnel report, and an executive session for personnel matters.
- Approval of contract extension with K12itc for network services and hardware upgrades (5-year MSA)
- Discussion of USD 447 facilities improvement priorities for 2024-25 and beyond
- Acceptance of gifts/grants: $150 from Bobby Lane Race Cars, $1,000 from Big Sky Tire, $2,000 from KC 24 Hr Truck Repair, $1,000 from R J Farms
- Approval of personnel report
- Executive session for personnel matters
Special Meeting
This is a special meeting of the Unified School District 447 Board of Education, called solely for a closed executive session under the Kansas Open Records Act to discuss matters affecting an individual's employment. The board will also consider possible action resulting from that session, but no specifics are provided. The rest of the agenda is procedural: call to order, approval of agenda, and adjournment.
- Executive session under the non-elected personnel exception to discuss an individual's employment
- Possible board action following the closed session (no details given)
Revenue Neutral Rate Hearing, FY 2025 Budget Hearing, and Regular Monthly Board Meeting
The USD 447 Board will hold a revenue neutral rate hearing and a budget hearing, followed by a regular monthly meeting. The board is expected to vote on a resolution to exceed the revenue neutral rate for the FY 2025 budget. The regular meeting includes approval of financial reports and updates from principals and the superintendent.
- Vote on resolution to exceed the revenue neutral rate for FY 2025 budget
- Approval of FY 2025 budget hearing
- Approval of August 2024 financial reports (budget report, cash receipts, payment journal, treasurer's report, credit card expenses, student activity accounts)
- Superintendent's report on student enrollment, fall sports participation, and upcoming school events
- Facilities/maintenance report on current district projects
Regular Meeting
The board will discuss and receive reports on the FY 2025 budget, which includes a proposed increase of 2.953 mills to the Local Option Budget and an intention to exceed the Revenue Neutral Rate. The board will also consider accepting $27,000 in gifts from Frontier Farm Credit for agricultural projects. Other agenda items include approval of financial reports, consent agenda items such as the crisis plan and substitute handbook, and an executive session for personnel matters.
- Discussion of FY 2025 budget with proposed 2.953 mill increase to Local Option Budget and intent to exceed Revenue Neutral Rate
- Acceptance of $12,000 gift for Thayer Acres project and $15,000 for CMHS Horticulture/Greenhouse Development from Frontier Farm Credit
- Rescission of policy updates GAAC, GARIA, JGEC due to US Circuit Court injunction, reinstating previous versions
- Second reading of FY 2025 USD 447 Needs Assessment and 2024-25 Crisis Plan
- First reading of Substitute Handbook 2024-25; final passage scheduled for September
July Reorganizational - Monthly Business Meeting
The USD 447 Board of Education will hold its annual reorganization at the July 17, 2024 meeting, appointing representatives to site councils and committees for the 2024-25 school year. The board will also vote on consent agenda items including official positions (clerk, deputy clerk, treasurer), designations for truancy officers and compliance roles, approval of Community National Bank and Trust as official depository, and adoption of the 1,116-hour school calendar with designated snow make-up days. Financial reports for June 2024, including year-end transfers and cash balance, will be presented and approved.
- Appointment of board members to Tri-County Board, Lincoln Central/Thayer/CMHS site councils, and District Wellness Committee for 2024-25
- Approval of Clerk of the Board (Melinda Gillman), Deputy Clerk (Missy Regan), and District Treasurer (Tonya Ellis)
- Adoption of 1,116-hour school calendar with snow make-up days on May 13-16, 2025
- Designation of Travis Githens as hearing officer, purchasing agent, federal program representative, and Title compliance officer
- Approval of Community National Bank and Trust as official district depository of funds
Regular June Meeting
The Unified School District 447 board will hold its regular June meeting, starting with a work session at 6:30 p.m. and the business meeting at 7:00 p.m. at the Central Office. The board will vote on routine financial reports, consent agenda items, an audit contract for FY2025, and personnel reports, and will enter executive sessions for personnel and negotiations. The agenda also includes first readings of handbooks and policy updates, and reports from the superintendent on grants, budget, and school finance.
- Approve Rodney M. Burns CPA LLC audit contract for FY2024 and budget planning for FY2025
- Authorize closeout of fiscal year 2024 financials
- First reading of 2024-2025 handbooks (certified, classified, student)
- First reading of KASB policy updates, including therapy dog policy
- Approve monthly financial reports: budget, cash receipts, payment journal, treasurer's report, credit card expenses, student activity accounts
Regular Meeting
The USD 447 Board of Education will hold a regular meeting on May 13, 2024, starting with a work session at 6:30 p.m. and the board meeting at 7:00 p.m. at the Central Office. The board will consider approving the FY23 audit report, a change order for the Lincoln Central HVAC project funded by ESSER III and Capital Outlay funds, and the purchase of new ELA curriculum materials for grades 1-6. The agenda also includes routine consent items, reports from administrators, and executive sessions for student, personnel, and negotiations matters.
- Approve FY2022-2023 audit report (clean audit, no findings)
- Approve change order for Lincoln Central HVAC replacement (ESSER III Phase III, Capital Outlay funds)
- Approve purchase of Shurley English ELA materials for Lincoln Central and Thayer (grades 1-6, $10,980)
- Approve annual KASB legal assistance fund contract (no cost increase)
- Discuss therapy dog policy request for Lincoln Central classroom
Regular Meeting
The USD 447 Board of Education will hold a work session on tax revenue with the county appraiser, then vote on routine financial reports, computer replacement bids, and non-resident enrollment capacity. The board will also enter closed sessions for student, personnel, and negotiation matters.
- Work session on USD 447 tax revenue with MG County Appraiser Melody Kikkert
- Approval of computer replacement bids for student Chromebooks and staff workstations
- Approval of out-of-district student capacity threshold numbers for 2024-2025
- Approval of March 2024 financial reports including budget, cash receipts, and credit card expenses
- Executive sessions for student matter, personnel, and upcoming negotiations
Regular Meeting
The USD 447 Board of Education will hold a work session and regular meeting to discuss and vote on several items, including a preschool expansion at Thayer School, a $165,190 roof replacement bid for Cherryvale Middle/High School, and the 2024-2025 school calendar. The board will also consider financial reports, gifts, personnel, and an executive session on personnel matters.
- Approval of $165,190 roof bid from Wray Roofing for CMHS Section 3 replacement
- Discussion of Pre-School Section expansion at Thayer School for 2024-25
- Adoption of 2024-2025 school calendar (Option B)
- Acceptance of $5,000 gift from Bayer Fund for Thayer Acres Project
- Reschedule April board meeting from April 8 to April 15, 2024
Regular Meeting
The board will consider options for Lincoln Central ESSER III Phase III HVAC replacement work and discuss potential renovations for the Cherryvale Middle High School front entrance. The meeting also includes reports on district finances, building updates, and legislative bills affecting school funding and operations.
- Lincoln Central HVAC Option 1: $1,375,099 for 1st and 2nd floor VRF upgrade
- Lincoln Central HVAC Option 2: $979,945 for 1st floor and 2nd floor north face upgrade
- Lincoln Central HVAC Option 3: $472,665 for 1st and 2nd floor north face upgrade
- Discussion of CMHS front entrance renovation options
- Review of legislative bills including HB 2738 regarding special education funding
Regular Meeting
The USD 447 Board of Education will hold a work session on track replacement options for Logan Park track, followed by the regular meeting. The board will elect its 2024 president and vice president, approve financial reports and consent agenda items, and consider KASB policy updates. The agenda also includes executive sessions for real estate, personnel, and negotiations, and a personnel report.
- Track replacement presentation from Track Renovations, INC. for Logan Park track
- Election of board president and vice president for 2024
- Approval of gifts: $500 from Midwest Engineering Group for Thayer Acres Student Farm, $2,000 from Blue Cross/Blue Shield Foundation for weight room equipment
- Adoption of Resolution 2023-24-5 to set 2024 regular meeting dates
- Executive sessions for real estate, personnel, and negotiations