USD 364 Manhattan Public Schools public meetings in 2023
15 substantive meetings from 2023, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Regular Board Meeting
The USD 364 Manhattan Public Schools Board will hold its regular meeting, primarily acting on a consent agenda that includes bills, transfers, donations, financial reports, and personnel updates. The board will also vote on adopting a policy for enrolling non-resident students, approving an audit contract with Varney & Associates, and approving DCS as project manager for the MES Playground Surface Project. Other items include moving the January meeting to the 15th, approving early graduation candidates, and receiving updates on building presentations and capital projects.
- Vote on JBCC - Enrollment of Non-Resident Students policy
- Approve audit contract with Varney & Associates
- Approve DCS as project manager for MES Playground Surface Project
- Move January meeting to January 15
- Approve early graduation candidates at Marysville High School
Regular Board Meeting
The Manhattan Public Schools Board is holding its regular meeting to handle routine consent agenda items and discuss several action items. Key decisions include approving an engineering contract for HVAC improvements at the Jr/Sr High School and a cleaning service proposal. The board will also hear presentations on FFA Nationals, student-led businesses, and a superintendent update.
- Engineering contract with LST Consulting Engineers for JH/HS HVAC Improvements
- Cleaning proposal from Juana's Cleaning Service for remainder of 23-24 school year
- Donations: Valley Vet $500 to FFA; MES $20,400 from Child Care Aware of Kansas
- Special board meeting for new member training on Jan 29 at 6pm
- Building presentations on student-led businesses, greenhouse, AG FAB, graduation requirements
Non-Resident Student Enrollment Policy Hearing
The Manhattan Public Schools USD 364 board is holding a public hearing to discuss and potentially act on a policy governing enrollment of non-resident students. The agenda includes opening procedures, the policy discussion/action item, and adjournment. No specific policy details or decisions are listed in the agenda text.
- Public hearing on Non-Resident Student Enrollment Policy
- Discussion and possible action on the policy
- Attachments: Nonresident Student Policy Hearing Notice.pdf and Master - JBCC Enrollment of Nonresident Students - USD 364.docx
Board Work Session
The USD 364 Manhattan Public Schools Board is holding a work session where the Finance and Facility Committees will meet as a group. The agenda contains only procedural items: call to order, the work session, and adjournment. No specific decisions or proposals are listed.
- Finance and Facility Committees group work session
Regular Board Meeting
The USD 364 Board of Education will vote on adopting several KASB-recommended policies, including administration of emergency opioid antagonists (Naloxone), complaints, enrollment, and reduction of teaching staff. The board will also discuss student enrollment, a building presentation on behavior programs, and approve a work session for finance and facility planning. Consent agenda items include approval of minutes, bills, transfers, financial reports, personnel updates, and donations. The meeting will conclude with an executive session for possible personnel or legal matters.
- Adoption of KASB policies: JGFGA Administration of Emergency Opioid Antagonists, JGFGA Naloxone Incident Report, KN Complaints, JBC Enrollment, GBQA Reduction of Teaching Staff
- Discussion of student enrollment and MES Behavior Program/Student Intervention Team Process presentation
- Approval of BOE work session on Oct 30, 2023, 6pm at district office for finance and facility committee
- Consent agenda includes approval of bills (multiple check listings), financial reports, personnel update, and a $2,000 Walmart grant for bikes and helmets
- Executive session for personnel, legal, or other permitted matters, followed by possible action
Special Board Meeting
This is a special board meeting of USD 364 Manhattan Public Schools, KS, held on September 19, 2023. The agenda is largely procedural, with the main substantive item being a motion to convene in executive session under the Kansas Open Meetings Act, which may cover personnel, attorney consultation, negotiations, or other specified topics. After the closed session, the board will reconvene in open session and may act on a recommendation from the discussion, though the specific subject is not disclosed.
- Convene in executive session for permitted topics (personnel, attorney consultation, negotiations, etc.)
- Reconvene in open session and consider a recommendation from closed session (subject listed as XXXX)
- Approval of the agenda
- Adjournment
Revenue Neutral Rate Meeting
The USD 364 Marysville Schools board is holding a revenue neutral rate meeting to discuss and vote on a resolution to exceed the revenue neutral tax rate for the 2023-2024 budget. The agenda includes approval of the agenda, the main resolution, and adjournment.
- Resolution 923 to exceed the Revenue Neutral Tax Rate for 2023-2024 budget
- Public hearing on the proposed tax rate increase
- Motion to approve the agenda
- Motion to adjourn the meeting
Budget Hearing
The Marysville USD 364 school board is holding a budget hearing to consider approving the FY24 budget, which includes a review of building needs and state assessments. The board will also vote on a resolution authorizing a 31.6% local option budget for the 2023-24 school year. The meeting is primarily procedural, with action items for budget approval and adjournment.
- Approval of FY24 budget based on building needs assessment and state assessment review
- Resolution to set Local Option Budget at 31.6% for 2023-24
- Approval of the 23-24 budget as presented (Code 99 document)
- Motion to approve agenda and adjourn meeting
Regular Board Meeting
The USD 364 Board of Education will consider approving the 2023-24 budget for publication, along with several handbooks, and will receive updates from administrators and an instructional coach. The agenda also includes routine consent items such as minutes, transfers, financial reports, bills, donations, out-of-district requests, and personnel updates. A public comment forum and a possible executive session are scheduled.
- Approve 2023-24 budget for publication (prepared with Greenbush, reviewed by KSDE)
- Approve 23-24 MJSHS Activities/Athletics Handbook, MCSEC Supplemental Handbook, ERC Handbook, and Paraprofessional Handbook
- Approve consent agenda including financial reports, bills, and personnel update
- Citizen's Open Forum (30-minute limit, 5 minutes per speaker)
- Executive session for possible personnel, legal, or other permitted matters
Regular Board Meeting
The USD 364 Board of Education will hold its regular July meeting to elect officers for 2023-24, approve a consent agenda with routine items, and act on several contracts and resolutions. Key actions include setting the mileage rate, approving the gifted and SLP contracts, and authorizing activity and petty cash funds.
- Election of board president and vice president for 2023-24
- Appoint Jody Bruna as District Clerk, Tara Crawford as Deputy Clerk, Kylie Kroeger as Treasurer, and Bolton and McNish as attorney ($70/hour)
- Set mileage rate at $0.655 per mile for 2023-24
- Approve Gifted Contract with Marshall-Nemaha Educational Services
- Approve SLP contract with Jordyn Ring for 2023-24
Budget Amendment Hearing
The USD 364 Manhattan Public Schools board is holding a budget amendment hearing to consider approving an amended budget for fiscal year 2023. The amendments affect Fund 06 and Fund 13 due to changes in At-Risk weightings, aiming to recoup all spending authority. The meeting includes procedural items like agenda approval and adjournment.
- Amended budget for Fund 06 and Fund 13 due to At-Risk weightings changes
- Motion to approve amended budget
- Public hearing on budget amendment
Special Board Meeting-Strategic Planning
The Manhattan Public Schools Board of Education is holding a special meeting focused on strategic planning. The board will meet with Britton Hart from KASB and various district committees and community members to discuss the future needs of the district. The agenda includes only procedural items: call to order, the work session, and adjournment.
- Strategic planning work session with Britton Hart from KASB
- Discussion with district committees and community members
- Future needs of the district
- Motion to adjourn meeting
Regular Board Meeting
The USD 364 Manhattan Public Schools board will hold its regular meeting, taking action on the 2021-2022 audit report, the 2023-2024 school calendar, a ball field maintenance contract, and a $43,109 equipment donation from Landoll Corporation. The board will also hear presentations from students on a four-day school week and from Mrs. Niehues on therapy dogs, and will discuss a mid-year budget report and strategic planning. The meeting includes a consent agenda with routine approvals and an executive session for personnel matters.
- Approve 2021-2022 audit report presented by Ken Kickhaefer
- Approve 2023-2024 school calendar (Draft #5)
- Approve contract with Marshall County Sports and Rec for ball field maintenance
- Approve $43,109 equipment donation from Landoll Corporation to Ag Complex
- Approve settlement and release agreement (legal matters)
Special Board Meeting
This special board meeting of USD 364 Manhattan Public Schools was cancelled due to illness. The agenda included only procedural items: a call to order, a board work session, and a motion to adjourn. No substantive decisions or discussions are scheduled.
- Meeting cancelled due to illness
- Work session item cancelled
- Motion to adjourn listed as action item
Regular Board Meeting
The Manhattan Public Schools board will hold its regular meeting with mostly routine consent items, including approval of minutes, bills, transfers, financial reports, personnel updates, donations, and access to contingency reserve. The board will also discuss the 2023-2024 school calendar, budget fund summaries, and district data on attendance, behavior, grades, and progress monitoring. A public forum and executive session are scheduled.
- Approval of bills (check listings for 12/21/22, 01/04/23, 01/16/23)
- Donation of $2,000 to FFA from Frontier Farm Credit
- Discussion of 2023-2024 school calendar options
- Review of USD budget fund summaries and code explanations
- District data analysis: MTSS data for 1st semester (attendance, behavior, grades, progress monitoring)