Unified School District 447 public meetings in 2023
7 substantive meetings from 2023, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Hearing Regarding Out of District Students Policy, Regular Monthly Board Meeting
The Unified School District 447 board will hold a public hearing on its out-of-district student enrollment policy, then vote on adopting the policy (Resolution 2023-24-4) to comply with new state law. The regular meeting also includes approval of financial reports, insurance renewals, and routine consent items.
- Public hearing and 2nd reading of Policy JBC/JBCC on nonresident student enrollment
- Adoption of Board Resolution 2023-24-4 for nonresident student enrollment policy
- Approval of district property and workers' compensation insurance: $143,886 property/liability, $36,098 workers' comp
- Accept $540 gift from LC Parent Teacher Council for student field trips
- Approve November 2023 budget, cash receipts, payment journal, treasurer's report, credit card expenses, and student activity accounts
Regular Meeting
The USD 447 Board of Education will hold its regular meeting, starting with a work session at 6:30 p.m. and the business meeting at 7:00 p.m. at Lincoln Central Elementary. The board will consider a financial commitment to the Cherryvale Recreation Commission for the lighting replacement project at Lake Tanko Park, and will also discuss a trial proposal to allow 6th grade boys to participate in CMS boys basketball due to low participation. The agenda includes routine approvals of financial reports, consent agenda items, and executive sessions for personnel and negotiations.
- Consideration of financial support for Cherryvale Recreation Commission's ball field lighting project at Lake Tanko Park
- Trial participation proposal for 6th grade boys in CMS boys basketball for the 2023 season
- Approval of bills and financial reports for October 2023
- First reading of KASB policy updates JBC and JBCC on out-of-district student enrollment
- Joint use agreement with City of Cherryvale for Cherryvale Community Center for junior high practices
Regular Meeting
The USD 447 Board of Education will hold its regular meeting on October 9, 2023, at Thayer School Library. The board will vote on routine financial reports, consent agenda items (including early graduation and personnel), and enter executive sessions for personnel and negotiations. Reports will cover the Cherryvale Recreation Commission ballfield lights project, building updates, and the superintendent's report on enrollment and election positions.
- Approval of September 2023 budget report, cash receipts, payment journal, treasurer's report, credit card expenses, and student activity accounts
- Approval of early graduation list for December 2023 (10 seniors)
- Approval of Tier III and Tier I/II personnel reports
- Executive sessions for personnel matters and upcoming negotiations
- Update on Cherryvale Recreation Commission ballfield lights project
Revenue Neutral Rate Hearing, FY 2024 Budget Hearing, and Regular Monthly Board Meeting
The USD 447 Board of Education will hold a revenue neutral rate hearing and a budget hearing before its regular monthly meeting. The board is expected to adopt a resolution to exceed the revenue neutral rate for FY 2024 and approve the 2023-24 budget. The regular meeting also includes consent agenda items, reports, and executive sessions for negotiations and personnel matters.
- Adoption of resolution to exceed revenue neutral rate for FY 2024 budget
- Approval of FY 2024 budget as published
- Approval of planned annual maintenance agreement for HVAC services with US Engineering
- Authorization to conduct surplus property sale at McKinley School (late October/early November)
- Approval of financial reports including budget, cash receipts, payment journal, treasurer's report, credit card expenses, and student activity accounts
Regular Meeting
The USD 447 Board of Education will hold a work session and regular meeting to discuss and act on several items, including a possible expansion of the preschool program to include 3-year-old at-risk students, a first reading of a drug testing policy for student activities, and approval of the FY 2023 audit contract. The board will also review financial reports, handbooks, and policy updates, and will enter executive sessions for personnel and negotiations.
- Approval of Rodney M. Burns CPA LLC audit contract for FY 2023
- Discussion on adding a 3-year-old at-risk preschool section
- First reading of USD 447 drug testing policy for student activities
- Approval of standards-based grading expansion to PreK-5
- Approval of FY 2023 financial closeout and consent agenda
Regular Meeting
The USD 447 Board of Education will hold a work session and regular meeting to consider several action items, including approving bids for HVAC projects at the Central Office and Lincoln Central, a labor bid for window and door installation at CMHS, and a modified 7/8 period schedule. The board will also discuss a potential student drug testing policy and enter executive sessions for personnel and negotiations.
- Approve Central Office HVAC subcontractor bids: Hometown Heat and Air ($33,414), Ziegler Electric ($39,420), Berumen ($25,500)
- Discuss/possibly approve Lincoln Central Phase II HVAC project bids
- Approve Benchmark Construction labor bid for CMHS window and entryway installation
- Discuss options for a student drug testing policy
- Approve CMHS modified 7/8 period day schedule
Regular Meeting
The Unified School District 447 board will hold its regular meeting on January 9, 2023, starting with a work session and tour of CMHS CTE facilities. The board will elect its president and vice president for 2023, approve financial reports and consent agenda items, and discuss reports from the superintendent, principals, and maintenance director. The board will also enter executive sessions to discuss real estate and personnel matters, with possible action following.
- Election of board president and vice president for 2023
- Approval of December 2022 budget report, cash receipts, payment journal, treasurer's report, credit card expenses, and student activity accounts
- Acceptance of gifts: $2,000 from Kansas Blue Cross Blue Shield Foundation, $1,000 from Midwest Engineering Group, $500 from Tank Connection
- Adoption of Resolution 2022-23-3 to establish 2023 regular meeting dates
- Executive sessions for real estate and personnel matters