USD 364 Manhattan Public Schools public meetings in 2022
22 substantive meetings from 2022, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Regular Board Meeting
The USD 364 Manhattan Public Schools Board will hold a regular meeting with consent agenda items including minutes, bills, transfers, donations, financial reports, personnel, and contingency reserve access. They will also discuss and take action on neighborhood revitalization, moving the January meeting, early graduation candidates, preschool program implementation, building site council report, policy committee, capital improvements, and superintendent update. The meeting includes a citizen's open forum and an executive session.
- Approve engineering costs of $41,657 for air quality improvements in auditorium, Junior High Addition, and Ag Ed complex exhaust system
- Approve preschool program plan for 23-24 school year with 3 and 4-year-olds attending half days, 4 days per week
- Approve early graduation status for 3 Marysville High School students
- Donations: Methodist Church $300, William and Deneise Jenkins $200, Kiwanis $200 and $50
- Move January meeting to January 16th
Regular Board Meeting
The USD 364 Manhattan Public Schools Board will hold its regular meeting, covering consent agenda items (minutes, bills, transfers, donations, financial reports, personnel) and discussion/action items including a preschool restructuring plan, school safety (CPTED, Narcan), a maintenance agreement with Thermal Comfort Air, and classified/certified salaries. The meeting also includes a citizen's open forum and an executive session.
- Donations: Sunflower Credit Union $500, Class of 1960 $25,000 to MES and $60,000 to Jr/Sr High, Pastor Julie Shields $1,523.42
- Discussion of Preschool Restructuring Plan
- School Safety Discussion: CPTED Evaluation, Narcan, Student Safety Issues
- Maintenance Agreement with Thermal Comfort Air (TCA Maint. Agreement.pdf, TCA Option #2.pdf)
- Classified/Certified (Not on Salary Scale) Salaries discussion
Special Board Meeting
This is a special board meeting of USD 364 Manhattan Public Schools, KS, held on November 10, 2022. The agenda is largely procedural, with the main substantive item being a motion to convene in executive session under the Kansas Open Meetings Act for purposes such as personnel matters, attorney consultation, or negotiations. After the closed session, the board will reconvene in open session and may act on a recommendation, but the specific topic is not disclosed on the agenda.
- Convene in executive session (personnel, attorney consultation, negotiations, etc.)
- Reconvene in open session
- Motion to accept recommendation regarding unspecified matter (XXXX)
- Approval of agenda
- Adjournment
Special Board Meeting
The USD 364 Manhattan Public Schools Board of Education is holding a special meeting to discuss and potentially take action on negotiations and changes to the 2022-23 school calendar. The board will also convene in executive session, likely to discuss personnel, legal, or negotiation matters, before reconvening in open session to consider any resulting recommendations.
- Discussion and action on negotiations
- Discussion and action on 2022-23 calendar changes
- Convene in executive session under Kansas Open Meetings Act
- Reconvene in open session and act on closed-session recommendation
Regular Board Meeting
The Manhattan Public Schools Board of Education will hold its regular meeting, primarily acting on a consent agenda that includes approval of minutes, bills, transfers, financial reports, personnel updates, out-of-district requests, and donations. The board will also vote on a resolution regarding tennis courts and discuss student recognition, a JAG presentation, teacher recruitment, a walkthrough tool, and math progress data. An executive session is scheduled to discuss potential property acquisition.
- Approval of bills for payments dated 09.20.22, 09.22.22, 09.30.22, and 10.10.22
- Acceptance of donations including $1,100 from John Oborny to Wrestling
- Motion to approve resolution for tennis courts
- Discussion of Educate Kansas teacher recruitment update
- Executive session for preliminary discussion of real property acquisition
Budget Hearing
The USD 364 Manhattan Public Schools board is holding a budget hearing to discuss and vote on the proposed 2022-23 budget. The agenda includes a motion to approve the budget as presented, along with procedural items to approve the agenda and adjourn the meeting.
- Motion to approve the 22-23 budget as presented
- Budget hearing scheduled for 5:55 PM in the Jr/Sr High Innovation Room
- Budget document attached as Code 99 (1).pdf
Board Meeting
The USD 364 Board of Education will meet on September 12, 2022, to consider routine consent agenda items (minutes, transfers, financial reports, bills, out-of-district requests, donations) and several discussion/action items. Key decisions include a proposed calendar change for October 7th and 14th, acceptance of policy updates, and a presentation on the MES math curriculum. The board will also hold an executive session, likely for personnel matters.
- Calendar change: Oct. 7th 1:30pm dismissal (homecoming), Oct. 14th 12:10pm dismissal and teacher workday
- Donations: $340 from Zoetis (FFA), $100 from Farmers Dream (KSCFL)
- MES math curriculum presentation and acceptance
- Policy updates acceptance
- Personnel update including winter coaching recommendations
Revenue Neutral Rate Meeting
The USD 364 Manhattan Public Schools board is holding a Revenue Neutral Rate meeting to discuss and potentially approve a resolution to exceed the Revenue Neutral Rate. This is the main action item on the agenda, along with procedural items like approving the agenda and adjourning.
- Resolution to exceed the Revenue Neutral Rate (RNR)
- Approval of agenda
- Call to order
- Adjournment
Special Board Meeting
This is a special board meeting of USD 364 Manhattan Public Schools, KS, held on August 29, 2022, at the Lee Dam Art Center. The agenda consists of procedural items: call to order, a work session, and adjournment. No specific topics, decisions, or proposals are listed.
- Work session (no details provided)
- Motion to adjourn meeting
Regular Board Meeting
The USD 364 Board of Education will vote on several action items, including approving a new girls wrestling team for the 22-23 school year, declaring bus #6 surplus for sale, and approving the 2022-23 budget for publication. They will also consider participating in the CACFP program, accepting KASB policy updates, and approving consent agenda items like minutes, transfers, financial reports, bills, and donations. The meeting includes a citizen's open forum and an executive session.
- Approve girls wrestling team and season for 22-23 school year
- Approve surplus and sale of bus #6 (2000 Chevy BlueBird, 65-passenger)
- Approve 2022-23 budget for publication
- Vote to participate in CACFP program
- Accept donations: $3,000 from USD 364 Foundation for Boys Basketball, $500 grant from Sunflower Credit Union for Jamie Anderson
Regular Board Meeting
The USD 364 Manhattan Public Schools Board will hold its regular meeting on July 11, 2022, starting with procedural items and the election of officers. The board will then consider a large consent agenda covering routine approvals such as minutes, bills, financial reports, and various appointments. Several discussion and action items include resolutions for activity funds, petty cash, records destruction, meal prices, and contracts for food service and speech-language pathology services.
- Election of President and Vice President; appointment of Clerk (Jody Bruna), Treasurer (Amanda Svoboda), Deputy Clerk (Tara Crawford), and Attorney (Bolton and McNish at $70/hour)
- Approval of bills and financial reports for June and July 2022
- Set school year at 1,116 hours (state law option)
- Donations for KAYS Story Walk totaling $14,275 from various organizations
- Interlocal agreement for tennis courts
June 13th Board Meeting
The USD 364 Manhattan Public Schools board will vote on an amended budget for Funds 13 and 24, approve handbooks for 2022-2023, and consider several purchases including a Canvas learning system, SPED computers, and a mower. They will also discuss a KERMP insurance renewal with a premium increase and a pressbox renovation budget waiver.
- Amended budget for Fund 13 and Fund 24 due to increased cost of goods
- Purchase of Canvas Learning Management System for $15,765 over three years
- SPED department computer purchase for $6,636 from 2022-23 budget
- KERMP insurance renewal premium increase from $140,159 to $168,687
- Accept $5,000 donation to Ag/FFA program in memory of Herb Plegge
June 6, 2022 Special Board Meeting
The June 6, 2022, special meeting consists of procedural items and a work session. The board will meet with Dr. Britton Hart from the Kansas Association of School Boards (KASB).
- Work session with Dr. Britton Hart of KASB
Regular Board Meeting
The USD 364 Manhattan Public Schools Board will hold its regular meeting on May 11, 2022, with action items including setting 2022-23 student fees, approving budget republication, renewing occupational therapy and special education contracts, and reviewing mowing bids. The board will also hear a capital outlay review from DCS, receive updates on negotiations and athletics, and may enter executive session for personnel or legal matters. The agenda includes routine consent items such as minutes, bills, transfers, financial reports, personnel, donations, and scholarships.
- 2022-23 Student Fees (action)
- Approve Budget Republication (action)
- Occupational Therapy Contract renewal with Nemaha Valley Community Hospital (action)
- Low Incidence Contract renewal with Greenbush for hearing impaired services (action)
- Mowing Bids (action/discussion)
Regular Board Meeting
The USD 364 Board of Education is reviewing several action items including out-of-state travel requests for FBLA and KSCFL. The board will also consider membership renewals for KASB and various district contracts and agreements.
- KASB membership renewal including $2,300 for legal assistance
- Request for FBLA to travel to National Conference in Chicago, IL
- Request for KSCFL to travel to Nationals in Washington D.C.
- Approval of JAG - Jobs for America's Graduates agreement
- Interlocal Agreement with the City regarding tennis courts
Regular Board Meeting
The USD 364 Board of Education is reviewing several operational items, including a $77,617 bid for a handicap bus and the 2021-2022 audit contract. The agenda also includes discussions on driver's education fees, potential snow day cancellations, and elementary school maintenance.
- Acceptance of $77,617 bid from Kansas Truck for a handicap bus
- Approval of 2021-2022 audit contract for $12,895
- Proposed Driver's Ed fees of $150 for summer 2022
- Replacement of elementary school hot water heater for approximately $11,600
- Discussion regarding returning April 18th and April 22nd as non-snow days
March 2, 2022 Special Meeting
The USD 364 Board of Education convened a special meeting on March 2, 2022. The agenda focuses on entering an executive session to consult with legal counsel regarding potential litigation.
- Motion to enter executive session for attorney-client privileged matters
- Discussion of potential litigation
Regular Board Meeting
The USD 364 Board of Education will review the 2022-2023 school calendar draft and an agreement regarding a track/turf project. The meeting also includes discussions on declaring a surplus bus and approving a ball field maintenance contract.
- Approval of 2022-2023 School Calendar Draft #2
- Discussion of Education Foundation/USD 364 agreement for track/turf project
- Motion to declare Bus #9 (2007 GMC Thomas) as surplus due to low oil pressure
- Approval of contract with Marshall County Sports and Rec for ball field maintenance
- Acceptance of donations including $9,640.03 from FFA Alumni for greenhouse supplies
Regular Board Meeting
The USD 364 Board of Education will hold its regular meeting on January 19, 2022, with a consent agenda covering routine approvals (minutes, bills, transfers, financial reports, personnel, donations, out-of-district requests, contingency reserve access, meeting dates). The board will also take action on electing a new vice president (due to Kevin O'Neil leaving), revisit committee assignments, adjust adult lunch prices due to increased state reimbursement rates, and review the draft 2022-2023 school calendar. A superintendent update on COVID-19 and a citizen's open forum are also scheduled.
- Election of new Vice President to replace Kevin O'Neil
- Adult lunch price adjustment due to increased state reimbursement rates
- Review of 2022-2023 school calendar draft
- Donations: $250 from Blue Valley Tele-Communications, $350 each from Marshall County Sports & Rec for boys/girls basketball, $600 anonymous to Junior Class
- Consent agenda includes approval of bills, transfers, financial reports, and personnel update
January 14th Special Meeting
This is a special meeting of the USD 364 Manhattan Public Schools board, held on January 14, 2022. The agenda is largely procedural, with the main item being a motion to convene in executive session for a closed discussion, followed by reconvening and any resulting action. No specific topics or decisions are listed on the public agenda.
- Convene in executive session under Kansas Open Meetings Act
- Possible topics include personnel, attorney consultation, negotiations, or real property
- Reconvene in open session after closed discussion
- Action resulting from closed session discussion
January 12th Special Meeting
The USD 364 Manhattan Public Schools board is holding a special meeting on January 12, 2022, at 6:00 PM in the Jr/Sr High Ag Innovation Room. The agenda is largely procedural, with the main item being a motion to convene in executive session for a purpose to be specified, followed by reconvening in open session and potential action on the closed-session discussion. No specific topics or decisions are listed on the public agenda.
- Motion to approve agenda
- Motion to convene in executive session (subject to be filled in)
- Motion to reconvene in open session
- Motion to accept recommendation from closed session (subject to be filled in)
- Motion to adjourn
January 10th Special Meeting
The Manhattan Public Schools board is holding a special meeting with the primary purpose of convening in executive session to discuss a matter relating to non-elected personnel. The board will also approve the agenda, reconvene in open session, and potentially act on a recommendation from the closed discussion. The agenda is otherwise procedural, with no other substantive items listed.
- Convene in executive session for non-elected personnel discussion
- Reconvene in open session after closed discussion
- Possible action on recommendation from executive session
- Approval of meeting agenda
- Adjournment