Kinnie Ledford

The strategic plan for Winfield USD 465 outlines the organization's priorities and goals. It guides the allocation of resources and efforts towards achieving specific outcomes.

The Board of Education meeting included discussions and actions related to various topics. These included a presentation by HOSA students about their upcoming Nationals trip, a technology request for RFP, and a Snyder Grant application presentation for the Stop the Bleed community training event. The board also received a building report from Whittier Elementary, highlighting the programs and activities at the school. Additionally, the consent agenda covered personnel matters, an engagement letter, the HOSA trip, the Snyder Grant, appointment of a food service representative, appointment of a Board Clerk and Board Treasurer, summer school additional staff, an Irving PTO grant, and a personnel transfer request item.

The meeting included recognitions of Capturing Kids Hearts Showcase Schools and WHS Apply Kansas All-Star High School. Discussions covered the 2026 Program Agreement between USD 465 and Taher, a budget amendment for the Parent Education Program, and the approval of the 2025-26 BOE meeting schedule. Updates were provided on personnel, elementary kitchen renovations, bond work, district operations data, and WHS welding ventilation. Financial reports, KELPA data, LETRS participation, district growth and proficiency data, summer professional development, curriculum adoption plans, school board election updates, a fundraising policy proposal, and the KSDE audit enrollment report were presented. The consent agenda was approved, covering personnel matters, an out-of-state trip, special education summer school staff, and the financial summary and report.

The meeting included an informative session open to the public, led by Chad Higgins and Richard Proffitt, which provided insights into the attributes and responsibilities of serving on the Board of Education.

The meeting included recognition of winter athletes and their post-season awards. The 2022-23 Audit Financial Statement and Letter to BOE & Management Comments were presented and approved. A calendar change proposal was discussed and approved, involving adjustments to the last day of school, the last teacher workday, Memorial Day, and the bond construction start date. A building report was given by Lowell Elementary, highlighting programs and activities. The Board of Education went into executive session to discuss an individual employee's performance. Consent items were approved, including personnel matters and the Superintendent Contract.