Hays Public Schools public meetings in 2021
26 substantive meetings from 2021, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Regular Meeting
The Hays Public Schools Board of Education will hold a regular meeting with routine consent items, including approval of minutes, financial reports, and a new student organization. The board will also consider a bid for air conditioning split systems at HHS and CTEA, and discuss personnel matters in executive session before taking action on a separation agreement and personnel reports.
- Approve HHS and CTEA Air Conditioning split systems (DCS Services bid)
- Approve new student organization Mini Sweet Treat
- Approve Treasurer's Report and Accounts Payable for November 2021
- Approve gifts to schools
- Executive session for personnel matters; action on separation agreement and personnel reports
Special Meeting
The Hays Public Schools Board of Education is holding a special meeting to consider two action items: ratification of the HNEA (teacher union) agreement for the 2021-22 school year and a personnel matter. The agenda is otherwise procedural, including convening, adopting the agenda, and adjourning.
- HNEA Ratification for 2021-22 School Year
- Personnel Matter
Regular Meeting - Study Session
The Hays Public Schools Board of Education will hold a study session covering routine approvals, a teacher contract ratification, personnel actions, and a data discussion. The agenda includes consent items, an executive session for personnel matters, and a presentation on the Rise Up Reno program.
- Ratification of 2021-22 contract with HNEA
- Approval of October 2021 expenditure and treasurer's reports
- Approval of gifts to schools
- Two release from contract requests and extension of personnel suspension
- USD 308 Data Dialogue discussion
Regular Meeting
The Board of Education will review October accounts payable, a copy paper purchase, and various personnel reports. The meeting also includes executive sessions to discuss personnel matters, contract negotiations, and possible litigation.
- Approval of October 2021 Accounts Payable
- Copy paper purchase approval
- Review of Classified and Certified Personnel Reports
- Discussion of 2020-2021 contract negotiations in executive session
- Motion to extend a personnel suspension
Special Meeting
The Hays Public Schools Board of Education is holding a special meeting on November 1, 2021, at the USD308 Administration Center. The agenda is largely procedural, including convening, adopting the agenda, and adjourning, with a governance monitoring item listed for action but no details provided.
- Call to order and pledge of allegiance
- Roll call to establish a quorum
- Adopt agenda as presented
- Governance monitoring action item (no details)
- Adjourn meeting
Regular Meeting - Study Session
The Hays USD 308 Board of Education will hold a study session to hear the 2020-2021 audit report, receive updates on COVID trends and federal funding, and take action on several items. These include releasing two teachers from contracts, approving a COVID retention bonus for staff, increasing financial support for Rise Up Reno, and approving a 7.2% health insurance contribution increase. The board will also discuss future district vision and goals in an interactive session.
- 2020-2021 audit report presentation by Christina Henson
- COVID retention bonus for classified and administrative personnel from Contingency Reserve Fund
- Increase in financial support for Rise Up Reno by $7,955
- 7.2% increase to employee health insurance benefit, costing $273,214.08 for 2021-2022
- Release from contract for long-term substitute teacher Lisa Dawn Johnson and teacher Melissa Lanning
Regular Meeting
The Hays Public Schools Board of Education will meet to consider several professional service renewals and memorandums of understanding. The agenda also includes updates on COVID-19 and the approval of various school grants.
- Renewal of RSP Professional Services Agreement for 2021-22
- Salthawk Community Services MOU for 2021-22
- Rise Up Reno MOU for 2021-22
- HCF Grant Request for HHS Daycare Center
- Donor's Choice grant request for McCandless
Regular Meeting - Study Session
The Hays USD 308 Board of Education will hold a study session with action items including approval of the KJUMP/Symmetry Energy Settlement and the WoodRiver Energy Agreement, plus several consent items such as van purchases, grants, and agreements. The board will also hear a presentation on the 'Leader in Me' program from FranklinCovey and discuss personnel and negotiations in executive session.
- Approve KJUMP/Symmetry Energy Settlement
- Approve WoodRiver Energy Agreement and Transportation Affidavit
- Award bid for van purchase and Head Start van purchase approval
- Approve Head Start Annual Report 2020-21 and COVID-19 Grant Report
- Approve Early Head Start MOU with United Way 2021-22
Regular Meeting
The Hays Public Schools Board of Education will vote to exceed the Revenue Neutral Rate (RNR) and approve the 2021-2022 budget. The board will also approve several agreements, including a settlement with KJUMP/Symmetry Energy and a memorandum of understanding with Salthawk. Additionally, the board will adopt a new quarantine protocol and approve personnel reports.
- Pass Resolution 2022-021 to exceed the Revenue Neutral Rate (RNR) for the 2021-2022 school year
- Approve the 2021-2022 Budget as published
- Approve KJUMP/Symmetry Energy Settlement agreement and payment
- Approve WoodRiver Energy Agreement and Transportation Affidavit
- Approve Salthawk Community Support MOU 2021-22
Regular Meeting - Study Session
The Hays Public Schools Board of Education held a regular study session to approve the sale of the Vocational House by contract and select a bid for the Allen STEM Stage. The board also voted to update several KASB policies, including those on sexual harassment and bullying, and set dates for upcoming budget and Revenue Neutral Rate hearings. Additionally, the board discussed an open seat and reviewed the July 2021 budget presentation.
- Motion to approve the Vocational House Sale by Contract
- Motion to approve the Allen STEM Stage bid (bids from Technique Manufacturing and HIEB & Associates)
- Motion to approve KASB Policy Updates (including Sexual Harassment, Bullying, and Procurement policies)
- Motion to set RNR (Revenue Neutral Rate) Hearing and Budget Hearing
- Motion to approve the Transitional Learning Center (TLC) Interagency Agreement renewal 2021-22
Regular Meeting
The Hays Public Schools board meets Aug. 9, 2021, at the Career and Technical Education Academy in Hutchinson. The agenda is mostly routine: approving minutes, consent items, and handbooks. The main action item is a superintendent recommendation on COVID mitigation protocols to start the school year, which the board will discuss after public comment. The board will also hear a superintendent update on enrollment and professional development, and assign committee work for the 2021-22 year.
- COVID mitigation policy recommendation for the start of the 2021-22 school year, to be discussed after public comment and requiring board action
- Adoption of the Hutchinson Virtual School Handbook
- Approval of July 2021 accounts payable, including a 25,405 KB board report
- Approval of 2021-22 adult meal prices and child nutrition program agreements
- Approval of multiple handbooks: RCYS, substitute teacher, PDC, licensed personnel, bloodborne pathogens
Regular Meeting - Study Session
The Hays Public Schools board will hear a superintendent update on year-end finances, including a $2.8 million decrease in expenditures attributed to federal pandemic funds. They will also consider a Title I agreement, approve consent items like the treasurer's report and various contracts, and discuss personnel and negotiations in executive session.
- Monthly Expense Report shows $2.8M less spent in 2020-2021 vs prior year, with $3.8M in federal pandemic allocations
- Title I Agreement 308-309-313 for 2021-22 FY approval
- Cisco Firewall Licensing Renewal 2021-22 approval
- Greenbush HHS Roof Top Unit Replacement approval
- Application for Creation of Student Organization - HHS Salthawk Store (Sammy's Shack)
Reorganization Board Meeting
The Hays Public Schools Board of Education is holding its annual reorganization meeting, where it will elect a board president and vice president for 2021-2022, approve a series of resolutions and consent items, and discuss topics like technology fees and district calendar changes. The agenda includes both procedural items and substantive actions such as approving a new position, a milk bid, and a subscription for FastBridge assessments.
- Election of Board President and Vice President for 2021-2022
- Approval of Resolution 2022-002 setting meeting dates, locations, and times for 2021-2022
- Approval of new At Risk Clerk position
- Approval of FastBridge Subscription and Training 2021-22
- Approval of Narcan Policy & Medication Administration Guidelines 2021-2022
Regular Meeting - Study Session
The Hays Public Schools Board of Education will hold a study session to consider consent agenda items including the FastBridge subscription and training for 2021-22, the year-end transfer report for FY 2020-21, and personnel reports. The board will also enter executive sessions for personnel and negotiations, and discuss academic and communications strategic planning.
- Approve FastBridge Subscription and Training 2021-22
- Approve Year End Transfer Report FY 2020-21
- Approve Treasurer's Report for May 2021
- Approve personnel reports (classified and certified)
- Executive sessions for personnel and negotiations
Regular Meeting
The Hays Public Schools Board of Education will hold a regular meeting on June 14, 2021, at the Career and Technical Education Academy. The board will discuss a governance model and vote on secondary grading scale changes. They will also consider a consent agenda that includes approving May 2021 accounts payable, a worker's compensation renewal, a security camera purchase, and a re-roofing project bid. The meeting includes public participation and executive sessions for personnel and negotiations.
- Secondary Grading Scale Changes (action item)
- Morgan Re-roofing Project bid approval
- C&G Group Security Camera Purchase, Installation, and Licensing
- Worker's Compensation Renewal FY 21-22
- Athletic Training Contract 2021-22
Special Meeting
This is a special meeting of the Hays Public Schools Board of Education. The board will vote on the agenda and on personnel reports, and will hear a presentation from RSP, a consulting firm, on facilities, enrollment, and efficiency studies for future strategic planning.
- Approve agenda as presented
- Approve certified and classified personnel reports
- RSP presentation on facilities, enrollment, and efficiency studies
Regular Meeting - Study Session
The Hays Public Schools Board of Education will hold a study session to discuss and potentially act on several items, including rescinding all COVID policies, approving consent agenda items, and entering executive session for contract negotiations. The meeting includes reports from the superintendent and treasurer, as well as a study session with KASB training.
- Rescind all COVID policies
- Approve VI-B Grant Assurance Application for Special Education 2021-22
- Approve Salthawk Activity Center (SAC) re-flooring
- Purchase HP desktop computers for CTEA lab
- Approve Sadlier ELA and Houghton Mifflin Harcourt curriculum materials
Regular Meeting
The Hays Public Schools Board of Education will hold its regular meeting on May 10, 2021, at the Career and Technical Education Academy. The board will consider several action items, including approving furniture purchases for PAT Midtown and Reno County Head Start, and scheduling a special board meeting for June 7th to hear a facilities study presentation. The agenda also includes routine consent items such as accounts payable, software renewals, and grants.
- Approval of furniture purchases for PAT Midtown and Reno County Head Start classrooms
- Special board meeting on June 7, 2021 for RSP facilities study presentation
- Annual Skyward Student Renewal for 2021-22
- Annual Filewave Renewal for 2021-22
- Hutchinson Community Foundation grants for Lincoln and Allen schools
Regular Meeting - Study Session
The Hays Public Schools Board of Education will hold a study session to discuss the superintendent's recommendation to join the KJUMP lawsuit regarding natural gas price gouging during the extreme cold snap. The board will also hear reports, consider consent agenda items, and hold executive sessions for negotiations and personnel matters.
- Discussion of joining KJUMP lawsuit for natural gas price gouging
- Annual EMC Support renewal 2021-22
- Hutchinson Community Foundation Grants
- Gifts to Schools
- Executive sessions for negotiations and personnel
Regular Meeting
The Hays Public Schools Board of Education will convene for a regular meeting, preceded by a Head Start training session. The board will hear reports on the Teacher of the Year, summer school programs, and a curriculum audit, and will take action on the agenda and consent items. The consent agenda includes approval of accounts payable, treasurer's reports, various grants, contracts, and membership dues. The board will also enter executive sessions for negotiations and personnel matters.
- Approval of accounts payable for March 2021
- Approval of Schools for Fair Funding membership dues at $1.10 per student for FY22
- Approval of Microsoft licensing and Skyward business renewal for 2021-22
- Approval of grants: Whole Kids Foundation, Go Fund Me & KANAAE, Hutchinson Community Foundation
- Approval of contracts: Flores Interpreting, Parents as Teachers MOU, KASB membership
Special Meeting
The Hays Public Schools Board of Education is holding a special meeting to discuss personnel matters, including an executive session and a personnel report. The agenda is largely procedural, with the main substantive item being the personnel discussion.
- Executive session for personnel matters under KOMA non-elected personnel exception
- Personnel report action item
- Adoption of the agenda as presented
Special Meeting
The Hays Public Schools Board of Education is holding a special meeting on March 15, 2021, at the Career and Technical Education Academy in Hutchinson, KS. The agenda includes procedural items, an executive session to discuss personnel matters, and a personnel report. No specific decisions or proposals are detailed in the agenda.
- Executive session for personnel matters under KOMA non-elected personnel exception
- Personnel report (action item)
- Adoption of the agenda (action item)
Regular Meeting
The Hays Public Schools Board of Education will hold a regular meeting with procedural items, a superintendent update, and public participation. The board will vote on the agenda and consent items including February accounts payable, a Frontline Education renewal, and course additions. The board will also enter executive sessions for personnel and negotiations.
- Accounts Payable - February 2021
- Annual Frontline Education Renewal
- 2021-2022 Parents as Teachers Program Assurances
- Jobs for America's (JAG) Partnership Agreement
- VRTEX Welding Simulator quotes
Regular Meeting - Study Session
The Hays Public Schools Board of Education will hold a study session to discuss and potentially act on installing air purifiers for HVAC units and adopting the Leader in Me program. The board will also review consent items including the Head Start grant, insurance renewal, and technology purchases, and enter executive sessions for personnel and negotiations.
- Action item: District Air Purifiers for HVAC Units
- Action item: Leader in Me program
- Consent: Head Start Annual Grant FY21
- Consent: Liability, Property, Automobile and Errors and Omissions Insurance Renewal
- Consent: HP Desktop Computers - CTEA Labs (75 units)
Regular Meeting
The Hays Public Schools Board of Education will convene for a regular meeting to hear a superintendent update and a report on i-Ready, accept public comments, and vote on consent items including gifts to schools, a grant application, and January 2021 accounts payable. The board will also enter executive sessions for personnel and negotiations, and consider a personnel report.
- Superintendent update and i-Ready report
- Public participation for parents and taxpayers (5-minute limit)
- Consent approval of gifts to schools
- Consent approval of grant application
- Accounts payable for January 2021
Regular Meeting
The Hays Public Schools Board of Education will hold a regular meeting on January 11, 2021, at the Career and Technical Education Academy. The board will take action on several items, including temperature checks, a professional services agreement with RSP & Associates, a transportation agreement amendment, and an extension of FFCRA. They will also receive reports on the Hutchinson Magnet School at Allen redesign and a superintendent update, and hold an executive session for personnel matters.
- Action on temperature checks
- RSP & Associates, LLC - Professional Services Agreement
- Transportation Agreement Amendment
- FFCRA - Extension
- Consent items: 504 Handbook, Gifts to Schools, Resolution 2021-020, Treasurer's Report, Accounts Payable