Hays Public Schools public meetings in 2022
23 substantive meetings from 2022, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Regular Meeting
The USD 308 Board of Education will consider approving a security glass purchase and installation bid, and take a first look at the Boys & Girls Club Ave. A project for safety enhancements. They will also discuss strategic planning and handle routine consent items like minutes, accounts payable, gifts, and personnel.
- Security Glass Bid (Purchase and Installation)
- Boys & Girls Club Ave. A Project -- FIRST LOOK
- Strategic Planning--FIRST LOOK
- Accounts Payable - November 2022
- Disposal of Outdated & Non-functional Technology Assets to Recycler
Regular Meeting - Study Session
The Hays Public Schools Board of Education will hold a study session and regular meeting, with the main action item being a vote on replacing 48 rooftop units at Hutchinson High School and Wiley Elementary for $964,000. The board will also consider consent items including the treasurer's report, district surplus, grant requests, and personnel report, and will discuss curriculum in a study session.
- Approve $964,000 contract with DCS of Wichita for rooftop unit replacement at HHS and Wiley
- Approve October 2022 Treasurer's Report
- Approve district surplus items for auction/disposal
- Approve grant requests including ONE Gas Foundation and Vernier Science Education grants
- Approve personnel report (classified and certified)
Regular Meeting
The USD 308 Board of Education will hold its regular meeting, primarily acting on consent items including October accounts payable, gifts to schools, grant requests, and appointing David Cunningham as lead negotiator for 2023-24. The board will also enter executive sessions to discuss superintendent evaluation and other personnel matters, and will hear public comments.
- Approve Accounts Payable for October 2022
- Approve Gifts to Schools (11-14-22)
- Approve Grant Requests from Morgan-Knackstedt Credit Union of America and CTEA Public School Funding Program
- Approve David Cunningham (KASB) as lead negotiator for 2023-24
- Executive session to discuss superintendent evaluation and personnel matters
Regular Meeting - Study Session
The Hays Public Schools Board of Education will hold a study session with action items including approving SJCF for consulting and master facility planning, receiving the FY 2022 audit presentation, and approving a memorandum of understanding with the Boys and Girls Club. The board will also consider consent items like the treasurer's report, Head Start financial report, and grant requests, plus personnel actions including a contract release and a suspension extension. An executive session is scheduled for negotiations and personnel matters.
- Approve SJCF for consulting and master facility planning services
- Audit presentation by Scot Loyd for fiscal year ending 6-30-22
- Approve MOU with Boys and Girls Club for 2022-23
- Approve Treasurer's Report for September 2022
- Release Shelby Shultz from teaching contract effective October 21, 2022
Regular Meeting - Study Session
The Hays Public Schools Board of Education will hold a regular meeting and study session, primarily handling consent agenda items such as approving minutes, the treasurer's report, grant requests, gifts to schools, district surplus, and a fire protection testing contract. The meeting also includes reports from the superintendent and board committees, and a study session on operations and maintenance.
- Approve minutes of RNR, Budget Hearing, and 9-12-22 board meeting
- Approve Treasurer's Report for August 2022
- Approve grant request for Wiley-Vogel KFB Foundation
- Approve Johnson Controls fire protection testing and inspections
- Approve personnel report (certified and classified)
Regular Meeting
The Hays Public Schools Board of Education will hold public hearings on the revenue neutral rate (RNR) and the 2022-23 budget, then vote on resolutions to exceed the RNR and approve the budget. The board will also consider a part-time enrollment policy, approve a new FFA chapter, and handle routine consent items including accounts payable and grants.
- Public hearing and vote on Resolution 2023-010 to exceed the Revenue Neutral Rate for 2022-23
- Public hearing and vote to approve the 2022-2023 budget
- Action on part-time enrollment policy JBC-2
- Approval of new student organization application for Future Farmers of America (FFA)
- Consent items: accounts payable for August 2022, gifts to schools, Salthawk Community Support MOU, amended SGC Prime Vendor Agreement, grant requests, Fresh Fruit & Vegetable Program
Regular Meeting
The Hays Public Schools Board of Education will vote on publishing the budget, setting hearing dates, and approving a $63,633 special-education classroom upgrade at Hutchinson High School. They will also consider a therapy dogs policy update, playground equipment for Grandview, and enter executive sessions for personnel, real property, and a student matter.
- Budget presentation and motion to publish
- Set RNR and budget hearing for Sept 12 at 5:45/5:50 p.m.
- Classroom G-110 upgrade at HHS, $63,633 total
- Therapy Dogs Policy update
- Playground equipment purchase for Grandview
Regular Meeting
The USD 308 Board of Education will convene, adopt the agenda, hear reports, and take action on several consent items, including an addendum to a transportation agreement, accounts payable, gifts to schools, a volunteer policy update, and a Title I agreement. The board will also have a first look at a School Resource Officer item and hold a work session on budget planning and needs assessment.
- Addendum to Transportation Agreement
- School Resource Officer -- First Look
- Accounts Payable - July
- Title I Agreement 308-309-313 for 2022-23
- Budget Planning and Needs Assessment work session
Regular Meeting
The Hays Public Schools Board of Education will convene for a regular meeting with a largely procedural agenda. They will consider adopting the agenda, hear reports from the superintendent and committees, and vote on consent items including meeting minutes, the June 2022 Treasurer's Report, the annual Head Start grant report, medication administration guidelines, a memorandum of understanding with ABC Counseling, and personnel reports. No major policy decisions or public hearings are listed.
- Approve minutes of 7-11-21 Board Meeting
- Approve Treasurer's Report - June 2022
- Approve Annual Head Start Grant Report 2021-22
- Approve 2022-23 Medication Administration Guidelines
- Approve Reno Co. Head Start & ABC Counseling-Alex Carey MOU 2022-23
Reorganization Board Meeting
The USD 308 Board of Education will reorganize by electing a president and vice president, then vote on a series of resolutions and consent items for the 2022-2023 school year. Key actions include ratifying a teacher contract with a starting salary of $42,000, approving classified and administrative pay increases, and adopting district and school handbooks. The board will also consider increasing the revenue neutral rate and hold executive sessions for personnel and negotiations.
- Election of Board President and Vice President for 2022-2023
- Ratification of professional agreement: teacher starting salary increased to $42,000 annually
- Classified salary increases: starting wages in 5 categories at $11.50 to $14.00/hour; average increase 3.3% for others; admin average 1.9%
- Approval of Resolution 2023-001 setting meeting dates, locations, and times for 2022-2023
- Motion to approve increasing the Revenue Neutral Rate for 2022-2023
Regular Meeting
The Hays Public Schools Board of Education will vote on adopting new English Language Arts curriculum for Pre-K through 12th grade, amending the 2022-2023 school year calendar, and approving a renewed MOU with Reno County Head Start. The board will also consider several consent items including a worker's compensation renewal, a food service prime vendor contract, and a rooftop unit replacement. The meeting includes executive sessions for personnel and negotiations.
- Pre-K-12 ELA curriculum adoption (Amplify and SAVVAS quotes)
- Amending 2022-2023 school year calendar
- Reno Co. Head Start MOU with Horizons 2022-23 (renewed, one classroom)
- TSC Rooftop Unit Replacement Proposal (Greenbush)
- Worker's Compensation Renewal Proposal 2022-23
Regular Meeting
The Hays Public Schools (USD 308) Board of Education is holding its regular meeting on June 13, 2022. The board will discuss an out-of-state elementary trip policy, facilities master planning, and school security, and will consider a consent agenda with multiple contracts and approvals. The meeting also includes executive sessions for security and personnel matters.
- Discussion of Out-of-State Elementary Trip Policy
- Discussion of Facilities Master Planning Information
- Discussion of Security at Schools
- Approval of Morgan Re-roofing Project quote from Greenbush
- Approval of Hiland Milk Bid for 2022-23
Regular Meeting - Study Session
The USD308 Board of Education held a study session to review various administrative items, including personnel reports and student program highlights. The board considered several consent items ranging from translation services to food service equipment purchases.
- Approval of Cindy Flores Translation Services Agreement
- Approval of JAG Partnership Agreement 2022-2023
- Approval of Food Services Equipment Purchase (Combi Oven)
- Approval of Annual Follett Destiny Licensing Renewal
- Presentation on Hutchinson High School student-run business enterprises
Regular Meeting
The Hays Public Schools Board of Education will vote on 2022-2023 food service and textbook fees, as well as the sale of the HCTEA Building Trades Home. The board will also discuss whether to continue live-streaming meetings and approve various consent items including grant requests and equipment purchases. No specific dollar amounts for the fees or the property sale are listed in the agenda text.
- Approval of Food Service Breakfast and Lunch Fees for 2022-2023
- Approval of Textbook Fees for 2022-2023 School Year
- Approval of Sales Agreement for HCTEA- Building Trades Home
- Discussion on continuing live-streaming and recording of board meetings
- Approval of HCTEA Purchase of Bobcat Loader for Building Trades Program
Regular Meeting - Study Session
The USD 308 Board of Education is meeting for a regular study session. The board will vote on terminating the Head Start lease with First Christian Church and moving classrooms to Grandview Elementary, approve funding for students to attend the National KidWind competition, and add two new HR job titles. They will also consider several consent items including the treasurer's report, new courses, and policy updates, followed by executive sessions for personnel and negotiations.
- Approve not appropriating funds for Head Start lease at First Christian Church, moving to Grandview Elementary effective June 30, 2022
- Approve funding for students to attend National KidWind competition in San Antonio, Texas
- Add two new HR titles: District Coordinator of Instructional Coaches and Assistant Principal Intern
- Approve HCTEA purchase of Reality Works Animal Science Simulators and Inclined Platform Lift for Building Trades Home
- Change district administration titles from Director to Assistant Superintendent with no salary change
Regular Meeting
The Hays Public Schools Board of Education will convene for a regular meeting to handle routine business, including approving the agenda, minutes, accounts payable, gifts, grants, and personnel reports. The board will also discuss the KidWind program and enter executive sessions for personnel and negotiations.
- Approve Accounts Payable for March 2022
- Approve Gifts to Schools
- Approve Grants, including HCF Grant for Graber Elementary and GoFundMe Grant for HMS8
- Approve Annual Microsoft Licensing Renewal (Resolution 2022-023 with Microsoft Corp.)
- Enter executive session for personnel and 2022-2023 contract negotiations
Regular Meeting - Study Session
The Hays Public Schools board will hold a study session with a presentation from Reno County Head Start, followed by routine approvals including the KASB HR study, February financial reports, and various consent items. The board will also discuss strategic planning for facilities and go into executive session for personnel and negotiations.
- KASB HR Study approval
- Treasurer's Report and Accounts Payable for February 2022
- KASB Membership Renewal and Legal Assistance Fund Contract 2022-23
- SAC Fire Alarm Component Upgrade
- Morgan Elementary Outdoor Classroom Project
Regular Meeting - Study Session
The Board of Education study session includes a presentation on long-term facility planning by RSP/HUSAC. The board will also consider several superintendent consent items, including insurance renewals and E-Rate technology contracts.
- Presentation on RSP/HUSAC long-term facility planning process
- Approval of E-Rate Category 1 Internet Service proposals from IdeaTek, Zayo, Cox, and AT&T
- Renewal of Cisco Smartnet, Aruba licensing, and network equipment via E-Rate
- Approval of various HCF grant applications for Morgan and Graber
- Renewal of liability, property, automobile, and errors and omissions insurance
Regular Meeting
The Hays Public Schools Board of Education will hold its regular meeting on February 14, 2022, at Morgan Elementary. The board will consider approving the 2022-2023 school calendar, an amended meeting schedule, an internet safety policy, and a change to the current COVID mitigation policy. It will also act on consent items including accounts payable, gifts to schools, and technology purchases, and will enter executive session for personnel and negotiations.
- Vote on changing the current COVID mitigation policy
- Approve 2022-2023 school calendar
- Approve Internet Safety Policy
- Approve Data Domain replacement purchase (quotes from Abtech Technologies and ISG Technology)
- Approve Skyward SaaS contract renewal
Special Meeting
The USD 308 Board of Education convened a special meeting on February 7, 2022. The agenda consists of procedural items and an executive session to discuss personnel matters.
- Executive session for discussing personnel matters pursuant to KOMA
Special Meeting
The USD 308 Board of Education convened a special meeting on January 31, 2022. The agenda consists of procedural items and an executive session to discuss personnel matters.
- Executive session for discussing personnel matters
Regular Meeting - Study Session
The Hays USD 308 Board of Education will hold a study session on January 24, 2022, to discuss and vote on several consent items, including adding new agriculture courses to create an Ag Pathway at the Hutchinson Career and Technical Education Academy (HCTEA), purchasing HP computer equipment, and approving the December 2021 treasurer's report. The board will also hear a presentation from SkillsUSA, receive reports from the superintendent and committees, and enter executive sessions for personnel and negotiations. The meeting is largely procedural, with most items on the consent agenda.
- Course additions to create an Ag Pathway at HCTEA, covering agriculture, food, and natural resources
- HP Computer Tech purchase (pricing attached from ISG Tech and NMGI)
- Treasurer's Report for December 2021
- Gifts to Schools approval
- Head Start 2021-22 Semi-Annual Grant Report approval
Regular Meeting
The Hays Public Schools Board of Education will convene, swear in new members, and consider a consent agenda. Key items include updating the COVID-19 policy to align with CDC guidance, approving the annual election of board officers, and accepting various reports and routine financial items. The board will also discuss KASB policy updates and hold an executive session for personnel matters.
- COVID Policy Update: quarantine timeframe changed from 10 to 5 days
- Resolution 2022-022: annual election of school board officers
- KASB policy updates: purchasing, child abuse, textbooks, foster care, dress code, property use
- Audit Engagement Letter approval
- Accounts Payable for December 2021