Board meetings, strategic plans, and buyer signals from JC Zahradnik’s organization
Jul 13, 2026·BoardMeeting
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USD 361 Chaparral Schools Board of Education Regular Board Meeting
The board approved updates to the high school student handbook and the superintendent-in-charge leadership plan. Legal services were consolidated by terminating an agreement with the KNLaw Group in favor of the Kansas Association of School Boards. Members discussed the process for filling a vacant board seat following a resignation. The board reviewed the upcoming budget and revenue neutral rate, and conducted a first reading of new policies. Significant purchases of student iPads and teacher laptops were authorized. Additionally, the meeting addressed various personnel changes including new hires, role transfers, and a position elimination.
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Usd 361 Chaparral Schools Board Of Education Special Meeting
The Board approved the liability insurance renewal for the upcoming fiscal year with Strong's. A paving project bid was awarded to South Central Sealing & Paving to improve district parking and traffic areas. The district's membership with the Kansas Association of School Boards was renewed. Additionally, the Board established a new process for personnel reporting, which will include resignations and retirements in the consent agenda and specific hiring or termination recommendations as action items, and approved the hiring of a new 5th grade teacher for Harper Elementary.
May 27, 2026·BoardMeeting
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Usd 361 Chaparral Schools Special Meeting
The Board of Education discussed and took action on several personnel matters, specifically approving new hires for high school social studies, high school science, and junior high volleyball. Additionally, the Board processed resignations for an integrationist, a CHS teacher, and a bus paraprofessional. An executive session was held to discuss personnel and student matters.
May 11, 2026·BoardMeeting
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Usd 361 Chaparral Schools Board Of Education Meeting Highlights
The Board discussed ongoing policy work and negotiations, with a focus on aligning district policies with state requirements. Compliance with the Kansas Open Meetings Act was reviewed, along with the need for more specific language in future executive session motions. A first reading of the student and staff handbooks was conducted. Operational items included the sale of a district property, the transition to new technology services, and a proposed professional development partnership. Action items approved included administrator contracts, updated job descriptions, and personnel recommendations, in addition to addressing resignations, retirements, and new hires.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
