Dalton Fitch

The Lyndon USD 421 Strategic Plan outlines the district's future direction and aims to map out student learning. Developed through a process involving diverse stakeholders and community surveys, the plan is structured around three core focus areas: Student Success, High Quality Staff, and Future Thinking. It seeks to foster a connected community where every student belongs, grows, and is prepared for personal success, empowering learners who demonstrate resilience, integrity, and a commitment to achieving personal success. The plan details action steps and goals to address key themes such as facilities, staff retention, funding, academics, and community engagement.

The meeting addressed the approval of the USD 421 Strategic Plan and presentations of quotes for replacing entrance doors and installing a new intercom system in the high school. Discussions were held regarding a phone system for classrooms and updates to the Facilities Use form, including the removal of the LEMS Gym and IDL Lab/Conference Room from the rental list. The consent agenda, including the District Treasurer's Report, Activity Fund Treasurer's Report, Principal's Report, Technology Report, Superintendent's Report, and Bills for Payment, was approved. The board also convened in multiple executive sessions to discuss non-elected personnel matters. Additionally, Michael Massey was hired as a Middle School Boys Basketball Assistant Coach.

The meeting included an executive session to discuss personnel matters, which resulted in the hiring of a Maintenance Director. Another executive session was held to discuss Employer-Employee negotiations, leading to the acceptance of ratified items for the 2025-2026 Negotiated Agreement.

The meeting addressed Kansas State Assessment scores, a phone system for classrooms, and a technology update. The consent agenda included the District Treasurer's Report, Activity Fund Treasurer's Report, Principal's Report, Superintendent's Report, approval of previous board meeting minutes, bills for payment, construction bills for payment, approval of a memorial bench, and approval of the PFF Grant. The board also convened in multiple executive sessions to discuss employer-employee negotiations and non-elected personnel matters. Additionally, the board approved a 3% raise for classified staff, excluding Cleo Feltner, and approved increases in pay for Glenna Bronson, Rogue Heit, Allison Smith, Teresa Fitch, and Dalton Fitch. The board accepted a resignation from Jeff Burkdoll as the Maintenance Director and approved the employment of Jessica Doman as the Head Softball Coach and Eric Smith as the Head Baseball Coach for the 2025-2026 school year.

The meeting included a public hearing on the 2025-2026 RNR and a subsequent approval to exceed the RNR for the 2025-2026 school year.