USD 440 Leavenworth Public Schools public meetings in 2023
14 substantive meetings from 2023, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Regular Board Meeting
The USD 440 Board of Education will vote on routine consent items, including financial reports and warrants totaling over $456,000, and take action on new business. Key decisions include final approval of the out-of-district enrollment policy, increasing substitute teacher pay to $125 per day (and $160 for long-term subs after 10 days), and approving a fence bid for the bus barn. The board will also receive updates on facility planning, insurance renewal, and policy changes.
- Final read and approval of out-of-district enrollment policy, mandated before January 2024
- Substitute pay increase to $125/day and $160/day for long-term subs (days 11+) effective Jan 1, 2024
- Approve lowest bid for fencing at the bus barn to secure the facility
- Consent agenda includes warrants: $220,357.87 accounts payable and $235,695.94 payroll
- Second read of policy updates (J, K, L, M) and first read of policy updates (G, H, I) plus new medication misuse policy
Regular Board Meeting
The USD 440 Leavenworth Public Schools Board will hold its regular meeting on November 13, 2023. The main item is the final read of the out-of-district enrollment policy, which must be approved before January 2024. The board will also receive an update on long-term facility planning, review first-read policy updates, and act on the consent agenda, including financial reports and warrants.
- Final read of out-of-district enrollment policy (mandated by statute before January 2024)
- First read of BOE policy updates (J, K, L, M)
- Consent agenda includes approval of financial reports, gifts/grants (4 trumpets to band), and monthly warrants totaling $997,022.83
- Schaefer update on long-term facility planning
- Personnel report approval
Special Board Meeting
The USD 440 Leavenworth Public Schools Board is holding a special meeting on October 23, 2023. The agenda includes routine procedural items (call to order, pledge, mission statement, agenda approval) and an executive session, followed by adjournment. No substantive decisions or discussions are listed on the public agenda.
- Executive session scheduled
- Agenda approval action item
- Next regular meeting set for November 13, 2023
Regular Board Meeting
The USD 440 Leavenworth Public Schools Board will hold a regular meeting with a focus on long-term facility planning, including a discussion of district strengths and facility concerns. The board will also consider several action items, including the financial audit, RTU replacement quotes, building envelope repairs, and the consent agenda, which includes approval of financial reports, gifts, and monthly warrants totaling over $1.28 million.
- Discussion on long-term facility planning with Schaefer, including kickoff questions about district strengths and vision
- Approval of monthly warrants: Accounts Payable $1,053,294.38 and P/R Accounts Payable $235,555.25
- Action on financial audit, including 2023 Governance Letter, Management Letter, and FY23 Audit Report
- Action on RTU replacement quotes and building envelope repairs
- Consent agenda includes approval of September board minutes, financial reports, and gifts from Blackbaud Giving Fund and Larry and Carolyn Williams
Regular Board Meeting
The Halstead USD 440 Board of Education will hold public hearings on the revenue neutral rate and the 2023-24 budget, with recommended actions to exceed the rate and adopt the budget. The board will also consider new business items including adding a gaming club, reinstating FBLA, approving out-of-state trips, and selecting an architect firm.
- Resolution to exceed the Revenue Neutral Rate via roll call vote
- Adoption of 23-24 budget as presented
- Approval of sealed bid process for 2003 Chevrolet Malibu
- Addition of Gaming Club (eSports)
- Reinstatement of Halstead High School FBLA
Regular Board Meeting
The USD 440 Board of Education will hear a proposed budget presentation, with a public hearing and approval vote scheduled for September 11. The board will also consider several action items, including a handbook change, selection of an architecture firm, and the 23-24 needs assessment. Consent agenda items include approval of minutes, financial reports, gifts, and warrants.
- Proposed budget presented; hearing set for Sept. 11 at 7:00 p.m. at District Office
- HMS Handbook change for 2023-2024 school year
- Process for selecting an architecture firm
- 23-24 Needs Assessment approval
- Consent agenda: July 2023 warrants, financial reports, gifts and grants
Regular Board Meeting
The USD 440 Leavenworth Public Schools Board will hold a regular meeting on July 17, 2023, at 7:00 p.m. at the District Office. The agenda includes approval of the consent agenda, which covers financial reports, gifts, warrants, property disposal, resolutions, and several agreements. The board will also discuss policy updates and personnel requests.
- Transfer of funds: $9,888 and $12,288 to Professional Development, $76,040 and $423,960 to Special Education
- Approval of negotiated agreement for 2023-24
- CTE agreement with USD 373 and CNA agreement with USD 439
- Disposal of HHS football uniforms (sale at $15 per jersey, $20 for set)
- Approval of annual resolutions and meeting schedule for 2023-2024
Special Board Meeting
This is a special board meeting for USD 440 Leavenworth Public Schools. The agenda is mostly procedural, covering roll call, agenda approval, and adjournment. The only substantive item is a personnel report, with no details provided in the agenda.
- Personnel report (no details provided)
- Agenda approval
- Next meeting scheduled for June 12, 2023
Regular Board Meeting
The USD 440 Leavenworth Public Schools Board will hold its regular meeting on May 8, 2023, at 7:00 p.m. at the District Office. The board will consider action items including appointing an acting clerk, approving the agenda, consent agenda items (minutes, financial reports, gifts/grants, warrants), ESSER fund changes, and the personnel report. They will also receive informational updates on gifted education, school reports, legislative funding, and a facility audit.
- Appoint Marcie Carr as acting clerk in absence of Susan Adams
- Approve consent agenda including financial reports, gifts/grants, and monthly warrants
- Approve ESSER II and III fund changes as presented
- Approve personnel report as presented
- Receive facility audit information
Regular Board Meeting
The USD 440 Board of Education will hold its regular meeting on April 10, 2023, to consider several action items, including approving a memorandum of understanding with Prairie View for therapeutic services, an electrician quote for EV bus charging stations, a LETRS training proposal funded by ESSER, the 2023 summer school proposal, and a data management system quote. The board will also review student handbooks for the 2023-2024 school year and receive reports from schools and administration.
- Approve MOU with Prairie View for therapeutic services and SEL support
- Approve electrician quote for EV bus charging stations
- Approve LETRS training proposal using ESSER funds
- Approve 2023 Summer School proposal
- Approve Ion student data management quote
Special Board Meeting
The Leavenworth Public Schools (USD 440) Board of Education is holding a special meeting on April 5, 2023. The agenda is mostly procedural, covering roll call, pledge, mission statement, and agenda approval. The only substantive item is a KASB training session listed as information, followed by adjournment.
- Approval or revision of the agenda
- KASB training (information item)
- Adjourn the meeting
Regular Board Meeting
The Leavenworth Public Schools Board will consider several action items, including new course proposals for Halstead High School, extending contracts for two CNAs, a resolution in support of public schools, a cooperative class agreement, a policy audit, EV bus chargers, and staff travel to Apple Learning Academy. The board will also approve the consent agenda, which includes financial reports, gifts, and monthly warrants.
- Approve HHS course proposals for 2023-2024 (new math, ELA, marketing courses)
- Extend contracts of 2 CNAs for 2023-2024 school year
- Approve Policy Lite Audit for $6,500
- Purchase InCharge Chargers for Blue Bird EV Bus
- Approve monthly warrants: Accounts Payable $226,239.28, Payroll Accounts Payable $221,666.63
Regular Board Meeting
The USD 440 Leavenworth Public Schools Board will vote on several action items, including purchasing three electric buses, funding a greenhouse project at HMS, approving a contract for a district building needs assessment, and adopting the 2023-2024 school calendar. The board will also consider a consent agenda covering routine items like contracts, financial reports, and warrants.
- Approve purchase of three electric buses via Kansas Bus Purchasing Program
- Approve funding for HMS greenhouse project
- Approve contract for District Building Needs Assessment
- Approve 2023-2024 school calendar
- Approve monthly warrants totaling $469,840.98
Regular Board Meeting
The USD 440 Leavenworth school board will hold its regular meeting on January 9, 2023, at 7:00 p.m. at the District Office. The board will consider approving a contract with Hellas Construction to resurface the HHS track, as well as other action items including the personnel report, consent agenda, and policy changes from KASB. Public comments are scheduled from three named individuals.
- Approve Greenbush contracted bid pricing with Hellas Construction to resurface the HHS track
- Approve the Personnel Report as presented
- Approve the Consent Agenda including board minutes, financial reports, gifts and grants, and monthly warrants
- Approve recommended policy changes from KASB
- Election of officers and confirmation of meeting dates