Unified School District 339 public meetings in 2023
19 substantive meetings from 2023, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Regular Board Meeting December 11, 2023
The Board of Education will review several fiscal payments and a treasurer's report. The meeting includes a first reading of seven board policy updates and a decision on hiring a CMAR firm. Personnel and superintendent evaluation will be discussed in executive session.
- Approval of fiscal payments totaling $531,163.70
- Approval to hire a CMAR firm
- First read of policy updates regarding evacuations, food services, and student medication
- Review of Audit Report from BT&Co
- Executive session for personnel and superintendent evaluation
Open Enrollment Policy Hearing November 13, 2023
The Unified School District 339 board is holding an action meeting to conduct a hearing regarding the district's Open Enrollment Policy.
- Hearing on Open Enrollment Policy
Regular Board Meeting November 13, 2023
The Board of Education will review and vote on an open enrollment policy for nonresident students and the approval of a high school boiler. The meeting includes the approval of several fiscal payments and reports from the superintendent and Keystone Learning Services.
- Approval of the Open Enrollment Policy (JCN-JBCC Enrollment of Nonresident Students)
- Approval of HS Boiler repair or replacement
- Fiscal payments totaling $1,101,565.31 across five warrants
- Discussion of Football Field Grandstands renovation
- Executive sessions regarding personnel and superintendent evaluation
Regular Board Meeting October 9, 2023
The Board of Education will review fiscal payments, personnel changes, and insurance renewals. Key agenda items include a notice of intent for a 2024 bond and a proposed hearing for the open enrollment policy.
- Approval of bills and payroll totaling $680,784.64
- Notice of Intent to Issue Request for Qualification for 2024 Bond
- Proposed publishing of Notice of Hearing for Open Enrollment policy
- Property Insurance Renewal for SY23-24
- Resignation of Dana Nieman, Driver
Budget Public Hearing September 11, 2023
The Unified School District 339 is holding a public hearing to adopt its annual budget. The meeting is scheduled for September 11, 2023, at the District Office.
- Hearing to adopt annual budget
RNR Public Hearing September 11, 2023
The Unified School District 339 board is meeting to conduct a public hearing. The purpose of the meeting is to adopt the Revenue Neutral Rate by resolution.
- Public hearing to adopt Revenue Neutral Rate
Regular Board Meeting September 11, 2023
The Board of Education will consider adopting the 2023-24 school budget and approving the High School Student Handbook. The meeting includes reviews of fiscal payments, employment recommendations, and updates on storm damage and the 2024 bond.
- Adoption of the 2023-24 school budget
- Approval of payroll and bills totaling $449,735.67
- Approval of the High School Student Handbook with changes
- Hiring of Jennifer Courtney, Melissa Bolinger, Aubree Cohorst, and Brian Spainhower
- Approval of a social work contract
Regular Board Meeting August 14, 2023
The Board of Education will consider approving the SY2023-2024 budget publication and various district handbooks. The meeting includes a review of state assessment data and a vote on the private vehicle mileage reimbursement rate.
- Approval of SY2023-2024 budget publication
- Proposed private vehicle mileage reimbursement rate of 65.5 cents
- Approval of Certified, Classified, Interscholastic, EMS, and High School student handbooks
- Fiscal payments totaling $258,538.45 across six warrants
- Employment recommendations for five new hires and two resignations
Regular Board Meeting July 10, 2023
The Board of Education will conduct annual elections for President and Vice-President and appoint various district representatives and officers. The board is also considering the adoption of a 1,116-hour school calendar and the JCN Strategic Plan.
- Approval of multiple payrolls and bills totaling over $600,000
- Establishment of $1,500 petty cash accounts for High School, EMS, and Board Office
- Adoption of a 1,116 hour School Calendar
- Approval of a $100.00 gift from Nortonville Alumni for baseball and softball
- Appointment of BT&Co., P.A. as auditor for fiscal year 2023-2024
Regular Board Meeting June 12, 2023
The Board of Education will consider several insurance renewals, service contracts, and proposed fees for the 2023-24 school year. The meeting includes approval of fiscal payments and personnel changes, as well as discussions on budget closeout and board policy updates.
- Approval of fiscal payments totaling $601,785.23 across five warrants
- Proposed fees for the 2023-24 school year
- Insurance renewals for Student Accident/Athletic, Workers Compensation, and KEIT Health Insurance
- Approval of milk bid and Greenbush School Improvement Services for SY23-24
- Hiring of Melissa Bolinger (HS Math), Thomas Pi (6-12 Band), and Paige Crocker (Forensics)
Regular Board Meeting May 8, 2023
The Board of Education will consider approving over $590,000 in fiscal payments and payroll. The meeting includes decisions on curriculum and technology purchases, as well as nursing and facility contracts.
- Fiscal payments totaling $590,492.68 across four warrants
- Nursing contract with Jefferson County Health Department
- Purchase of ELA curriculum from McGraw-Hill
- Apple technology purchase for freshman iPads and Communication and Web Design desktops using REAP funds
- EMS window replacement and installation
Special Board Meeting April 10, 2023
The board is holding a special meeting for a work and planning session. The session focuses on a facilities assessment, bonds, and the district's strategic plan.
- Facilities Assessment, Bond and Strategic Plan Board Work Session
- Executive session to discuss topics under KOMA
Regular Board Meeting April 10, 2023
The Board of Education will consider approving several warrants for bills and payroll totaling $502,405.12. The meeting includes decisions on staff retirements, middle school electives for 2023-2024, and a request for architect qualifications.
- Fiscal payments including payroll of $191,424.00 and bills totaling $310,981.12
- Retirements of Pam Pursel (K-8 Art Teacher), Richard McFarland (HS Counselor), and Becky Belveal (Head Cook/Food Service)
- Approval of middle school electives for the 2023-2024 school year
- Request for qualification (RFQ) for architect services
- Approval of Assistant Principal/District Athletic Director job description
Regular Board Meeting March 6, 2023
The Board of Education will review fiscal payments and reports from the superintendent and Keystone Learning Services. The board is deciding on the purchase of two new buses and the sale of two old buses. Other items include discussions on the bond process and property purchase from the City of Winchester.
- Approval of payroll and bills totaling $398,258.72
- Proposed purchase of two buses through the Kansas Bus Purchasing program
- Proposed auction of bus #14 and bus #20 on Purplewave
- Discussion of bond process
- Discussion of property purchase from the City of Winchester
Special Board Meeting March 6, 2023
The Board of Education is meeting for a special session focused on strategic planning. Sue Givens from the Kansas Association of School Boards (KASB) will facilitate a community strategic planning conversation.
- Strategic planning conversation facilitated by Sue Givens (KASB)
February 13, 2023
The Board of Education will vote on the 2023-2024 academic calendar and a Memorandum of Understanding with Greenbush Virtual Academy. The meeting includes a presentation on bond process services and an update on a property purchase from the City of Winchester.
- Approval of bills totaling $1,582,353.63
- Approval of 2023-2024 academic calendar
- Approval of Greenbush Virtual Academy MOU for 2023-24
- Employment recommendations for Steve Noll, Rick McFarland, Ron Langston, and Cody Cobb
- Discussion of Drivers Education fees
Special Board Meeting Jan 30, 2023
The Board of Education is meeting to conduct a community strategic planning conversation. The session will be facilitated by Sue Givens from the Kansas Association of School Boards (KASB).
- Community strategic planning conversation facilitated by Sue Givens (KASB)
Special Board Meeting Jan 23, 2023, 5:30
The Board of Education is meeting for a special session focused on strategic planning. Sue Givens from the Kansas Association of School Boards (KASB) will lead a community strategic planning conversation.
- Community strategic planning conversation led by Sue Givens (KASB)
Regular Meeting
The Board of Education will consider several fiscal warrants and employment recommendations. The meeting includes discussions on the 2023-24 school calendar and community weight room hours, as well as votes on board policy updates and a PowerSchool upgrade.
- Approval of fiscal warrants totaling $458,314.14
- Employment recommendation for Jessica Noll as Middle School Assistant Track Coach
- Retirement of board policies LED and IFA and approval of updated versions
- Approval of PowerSchool upgrade to include Enrollment Express and Ecollect Forms
- Resolution to establish 2023 regular meeting dates, times, and locations