USD 364 Manhattan Public Schools, KS

Regular Board Meeting

The USD 364 Manhattan Public Schools Board will vote on several facility maintenance bids and service contracts. The board is also reviewing a proposal for a youth summer strength and conditioning program and the KIDS U contract.

• Bid with Gudenkauf Tree Service for $8,400.00 to remove 3 trees
• Bid with Hall Brothers for $5,141.00 for Agriculture Education parking lot millings
• Contract approval for Motor Mouth, LLC
• Approval of KIDS U contract, processes, and pricing
• Donations including $100 from Jancy Meyer and $150 from Tommy McNish to the Band Program

Regular Board Meeting

The USD 364 Manhattan Public Schools Board will hold its regular meeting on April 14, 2025, at 6:00 PM in the Jr/Sr High Innovation Room. The agenda includes routine procedural items, approval of minutes and bills, and a public forum for citizen comments. The board will also vote on multiple curriculum and technology purchases totaling over $300,000, as well as contracts and policy renewals.

• $122,279.20 ELA curriculum purchase (Amplify CKLA) for Manhattan Elementary School
• $83,871.15 Chromebook purchase from Bluum of Texas
• $91,888.75 iPad purchase from Apple, Inc.
• $8,520.00 Sophos software renewal
• $7,136.20 Microsoft renewal via Journey Ed

Board Work Session

The USD 364 Manhattan Public Schools Board will hold a work session on April 1, 2025, at the ERC Building in Marysville. The meeting is procedural with no substantive decisions or votes expected.

Special Board Meeting

The USD 364 Manhattan Public Schools board will convene a special meeting that is entirely procedural, including a closed executive session under Kansas Open Meetings Act justifications. No substantive decisions or discussions are listed on the public agenda.

Regular Board Meeting

The USD 364 Manhattan Public Schools board will hold its regular meeting on March 10, 2025, at 6:00 PM in the Jr/Sr High Innovation Room. The agenda includes routine procedural items, a consent agenda for approval of bills, transfers, financial reports, donations, and minutes, as well as several action items such as a 3-year ball field contract with Marshall County Sports & Rec, LLC, a $20,900 purchase of a surplus vehicle, and updates to KASB policies. The board will also discuss and potentially approve a work session for April 1, 2025.

• 3-year ball field contract with Marshall County Sports & Rec, LLC ($1,250 in 2025, increasing to $1,450 by 2027)
• Purchase of 2021 Chevy Traverse from State Surplus Property for $20,900
• Approval of JAG-K contract for 2025-26 school year
• Updated KASB policies (excluding Fundraising Activities - DFH)
• Board work session scheduled for April 1, 2025 at 5:30 PM

Regular Board Meeting

The Manhattan USD 364 school board will hold its regular February meeting to conduct procedural items and vote on several consent-agenda matters, including bills, transfers, financial reports, and donations. The board will also discuss safety protocols, graduation requirements, and a district website update, and is expected to approve an early graduation candidate and a $192,444 E-Rate network upgrade with Yellow Dog Networks, Inc.

• Motion to approve E-Rate Network Upgrade with Yellow Dog Networks, Inc. for $192,444.00
• Motion to approve Early Graduation Candidate for Marysville High School
• Approval of Consent Agenda including bills, transfers, financial reports, and donations totaling $8,545
• Discussion of Threat Assessment Protocol and Bus Camera Presentation under Student and Staff Safety
• Motion to approve 2025-26 Master District Calendar Draft #2

Regular Board Meeting

The Board of Education will review the 2023-2024 final audit report and a mid-year budget update for FY 2025. Members will also consider purchases for cafeteria seating and choral risers, and discuss the 2025-2026 district master calendar.

• Approval of 2023-2024 audit report presented by Varney's & Associates
• Purchase of cafeteria seating and chairs not to exceed $39,000.00
• Purchase of Signature Choral Risers not to exceed $18,000.00
• Proposed mileage reimbursement rate of $0.67 per mile
• Approval of job descriptions for Social Worker and Director of Special Education

Regular Board Meeting

The Board of Education will discuss and potentially approve a quote for online enrollment capabilities for the 2025-26 school year. Other business includes reviewing department job descriptions and temporary holiday pay for certain classified employees.

• PowerSchool online enrollment quote not exceeding $27,625.00
• Temporary holiday pay for 9 and 10 month classified employees for Christmas and New Year's Day
• Approval of district department job descriptions
• $500 donation from Farm Credit for elementary student snacks
• Permission to access contingency reserve

Regular Board Meeting

The USD 364 Board of Education will vote on security installations and facility improvements. The meeting includes a presentation on a traffic and circulation study for Marysville Elementary School and a review of district job descriptions.

• Proposal for security cameras, access control, guest management, panic buttons, and bollards from DCS for $225,857.00 via COPS grant
• Pole vault improvements contract with Mammoth for $30,066.00
• NHS Nationals Trip to Chicago, IL not to exceed $2,750.00
• Approval of job descriptions for Counselor, Teacher, Librarian, and Special Education Teacher
• Surplus of 10 Ecoopro Sound Intone Headphones and one Yamaha DGX-500 Piano

Regular Board Meeting

The USD 364 Board of Education will review expenditures for bus security and student test prep. The meeting includes discussions on student enrollment, a student-run pet grooming business, and updates to administration job descriptions.

• Proposed $97,661.00 bid for installation of bus cameras
• Proposed $50.00 per student allocation for PowerPrep ACT Test Prep course fees
• Update to Policy GAOE Workers Compensation to conform to new law
• Approval of administration job descriptions for Principal, Asst. Principal, Superintendent, and Athletic Activities Director
• Acceptance of donations including $1,000 to FFA from USD 364 Foundation and $2,500 to FBLA from Blue Valley Telecommunications

Revenue Neutral Rate Meeting

The Manhattan USD 364 school board will meet to discuss and vote on a resolution to exceed the revenue neutral rate for the 2024-25 school year. The meeting is procedural with one action item requiring a vote.

• Motion to approve resolution 924 to exceed the Revenue Neutral Rate

Regular Board Meeting

The USD 364 Manhattan Public Schools Board will meet to discuss instructional coaching, ACT preparation, and personnel updates. The board is deciding on several action items, including a contract for parking lot improvements and the approval of special education handbooks.

• Contract with Hall Brothers, Inc. for Agricultural Education Parking Lot millings not to exceed $5,500.00
• Approval of Special Education Staff and Paraprofessional Handbooks
• Donations to FCCLA from El Ranchero ($500), Hometown Lumber ($250), and Napa ($250)
• Discussion of ACT Preparation Course for Juniors and Seniors
• Review of required KSDE documents for the district website

Budget Hearing

The board will discuss the FY25 budget based on a building needs assessment and state assessment review. The meeting includes votes on the 2024-25 budget and a local option percentage.

• Approval of the 2024-25 budget
• Proposed 32% Local Option Percentage for the 2024-25 school year
• Discussion of the Building Needs Assessment

Board Work Session

The Board and Administration team are meeting for a work session. The agenda consists of procedural items and a planned socialization period.

Regular Board Meeting

The Board of Education will consider approving the 2024-25 budget for publication and setting pay rates for substitute teachers and bus routes. The meeting includes a capital projects walking tour of the Junior-Senior High School and various contract approvals.

• Approval of 2024-25 budget for publication
• Substitute teacher rates of $120.00 per day and $130.00 for long-term substitutes
• Increase of bus route pay rate to $40.00 per route
• Contract with Palmer's Precision Pruning for $10,050.00
• Contract for Anita Hinckle as gifted facilitator for $10,500.00

July 23, 2024 Special Board Meeting

USD 364 Manhattan Public Schools board will hold a special meeting to approve updated student handbooks, extended contract days for specific staff, and administrator contract lengths for the 2024-25 school year. The board will also discuss scheduling an August work session.

• Motion to approve Final 24-25 MES Parent Handbook and Final 2024-2025 MJSHS Student Handbook
• Motion to approve extended contract days for 7 staff members (ranging from 2 to 30 days)
• Motion to approve administrator contract lengths (10 or 10.5 months) for 5 administrators

Regular Board Meeting

The Manhattan USD 364 school board holds its July 15, 2024 regular meeting to elect officers for 2024-25, approve routine financial and policy items, and set the coming school year at 1,116 hours. No major new initiatives are on the agenda.

• Elect board president and vice-president for 2024-25 school year
• Appoint Jody Bruna as District Clerk, Tara Crawford as Deputy Clerk, Lindsey Clark as Treasurer, and Westbrook Law Offices at $95/hr as district attorney
• Set 2024-25 school year at 1,116 hours (state-allowed option)
• Approve 2024-25 MES and MJSHS student handbooks
• Approve $400–$250 donations from Sunflower Credit Union