Unified School District 339 public meetings in 2024
15 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Regular Board Meeting December 9, 2024
The Board of Education will review the school year 2023-24 audit and consider several fiscal payments. The meeting includes discussions on board policy updates, petty cash accounts, and property acquisition.
- Approval of bills and payroll totaling $772,584.34
- Proposed establishment of $1,500 petty cash accounts for High School, EMS, and Board Office
- Appointment of Teri Coppinger as KPERS Designation Agent
- Review of SY23-24 audit by BT & Co.
- Establishment of Activity Funds for the High School and EMS
Regular Board Meeting November 4, 2024
The Board of Education will consider approving several warrants for bills and payroll totaling $619,259.48. The meeting includes discussions on athletic survey development, powerlifting, and an update on Bond 2024.
- Approval of bills and payroll totaling $619,259.48
- Employment recommendations for Deborah Martinez (Bus Driver), Lucas Hattemer (MS Basketball), and Hazel Conder (HS Master Play)
- Discussion of a new seasonal athletic survey for high school Cross-Country, Football, and Volleyball
- Executive sessions to discuss personnel and property acquisition (Keystone)
- Update on Bond 2024
Regular Board Meeting October 7, 2024
The Board of Education will consider several fiscal payments and personnel hires. The meeting includes discussions on property insurance for the 2024-25 school year and a hazard mitigation plan resolution.
- Approval of bills and payroll totaling $499,745.35
- Hire of Casey Weishaar as Classified Sub (Districtwide)
- Adoption of the Kansas Homeland Security Region K Hazard Mitigation Plan Resolution
- Review of property insurance for SY24-25
- Executive sessions regarding personnel and property acquisition (Keystone)
Regular Board Meeting September 9, 2024
The Board of Education will consider adopting the 2024-25 budget and discuss iPad repair costs. The meeting includes a review of fiscal payments and an update on the November bond.
- Adoption of the 2024-25 school year budget
- Approval of bills totaling $770,008.36 across five warrants
- Approval of September 10, 2024 payroll of $209,177.07
- Hire of Terry Porter as Van Driver
- Discussion of AUP/iPad repair costs
RNR Public Hearing September 9, 2024
The Unified School District 339 board is holding a public hearing to discuss and act on a resolution to exceed the revenue neutral rate for the 2024-25 school year.
- Public hearing to adopt revenue neutral rate
- Resolution to exceed revenue neutral rate for SY24-25
Budget Public Hearing September 11, 2024
The board will hold a public hearing to adopt the annual budget. The meeting is scheduled for September 11, 2024, at the District Office.
- Hearing to adopt annual budget
Regular Board Meeting August 12, 2024
The Board of Education will discuss a resolution for a November bond election and approve the SY2024-2025 budget publication. The meeting includes votes on staff hiring, student and employee handbooks, and facility upgrades.
- Resolution calling for a November bond election
- Approval of PA/Sound Systems for EMS Gym ($45,693.70) and HS Football field ($43,861.75)
- Approval of SY2024-2025 budget publication
- Approval of 33% LOB for FY2025
- Fiscal payments totaling $233,335.87 across four warrants
Regular Board Meeting July 8, 2024
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 a 1,116-hour school calendar and an intent to exceed the revenue neutral rate.
- Approval of a 1,116 hour School Calendar
- Intent to Exceed Revenue Neutral Rate (RNR)
- Establishment of $1,500 petty cash accounts for High School, EMS, and Board Office
- Approval of private vehicle mileage reimbursement rate of 67 cents
- Appointment of BT&Co., P.A. as auditor for fiscal year 2024-2025
Regular Board Meeting June 10, 2024
The Board of Education will discuss the 2024 bond and strategic plan goals for the upcoming school year. Members are deciding on several renewals for insurance, school improvement services, and a milk bid. The board will also review proposed student fees and an updated open enrollment policy.
- Purchase of new 6-12 ELA Curriculum
- Approval of SY24-25 student accident/athletic insurance and workers compensation renewal
- Approval of Greenbush School Improvement Services for SY24-25
- Approval of milk bid from Hiland Dairy for SY24-25
- Approval of proposed fees for SY2024-2025
Regular Board Meeting May 13, 2024
The Board of Education will review several fiscal payments and employment recommendations. The board is also deciding on the high school student handbook and a request for Parents as Teacher units for the 2024-25 school year.
- Proposed $42,865.89 purchase of HMH math curriculum using ESSER Funds
- Approval of bills and payroll totaling $635,025.58
- Approval of the 2024-25 high school student handbook
- Hiring of a van driver, ELA teacher, and various coaches
- Resignations of four staff members including elementary and high school teachers
Regular Board Meeting April 8, 2024
The Board of Education will consider updates to high school graduation requirements for the Class of 2028 and the high school student handbook. The meeting includes approval of various fiscal payments and personnel changes.
- Approval of fiscal payments totaling $515,884.64
- Proposed graduation course requirement changes for the Class of 2028
- Approval of 2024-2025 enrollment projections and non-residency capacity
- Hire of Kaleb Bays as K-8 Music for SY24-25
- Approval of KASB Membership Dues SY23-24 and Legal Assistance Fund Service Fee
March 4, 2024 Regular Board Meeting
The Board of Education will vote on the 2024-2025 academic calendar and a nursing services contract with the Jefferson County Health Department. The board will also review a community fitness center agreement and discuss the sale of old buses.
- Approval of the 2024-2025 academic calendar
- Nursing services contract with Jefferson County Health Department
- Sale of buses #1, #15, #16, and #17 via Purplewave
- Fiscal payments totaling $497,873.07 across four warrants
- Hire of Ann Weeth as K-8 Art Teacher for SY 24-25
February 12, 2024 Regular Board Meeting
The Board of Education will discuss a resolution to call for a bond election and approve a memorandum of understanding with Greenbush Virtual Academy for the 2024-25 school year. The meeting includes routine approvals for payroll and bills, as well as personnel changes.
- Resolution calling for a bond election
- Approval of Greenbush Virtual Academy MOU for 2024-25
- Fiscal payments including payroll of $200,901.76 and bills totaling $214,734.51
- Approval of Drivers Education fees
- Hiring of Steve Noll and Rick McFarland for Drivers Ed
Special Board Meeting January 31, 2024
The Board of Education is holding a special meeting for a work session. The discussion will focus on a bond survey.
- Work session regarding bond survey
- Review of Facilities Assessment-Jefferson Co North
- Review of USD 339 Preliminary Financing Analysis 2023.09.05
- Review of USD 339 Jefferson Co North Survey Report
January 10, 2024 Regular Board Meeting
The Board of Education will consider approving over $595,000 in bills and payroll. The meeting includes discussions on a 2024 bond election and the 2024-2025 school calendar.
- Approval of fiscal payments totaling $595,473.81 across four warrants
- Hiring of Boyd Tweed (Industrial Technology/CTE), Aubree Cohorst (Elementary Teacher), and Quentin Umphenour (MS Assistant Basketball Coach)
- Acceptance of a $397.40 donation from the Knights of Columbus Aid Foundation for special education
- Discussion of the 2024 Bond Election
- Second reading of policy updates regarding evacuations, food services, and student medication