Lynda Marni Downing

The meeting included a presentation by Village Elementary School Eagle Leaders about student empowerment, a proclamation for American Education Week, and recognition of the third annual Ruby Bridges Walk to School Day. The board also discussed public comments and the consent agenda, followed by a data dive into the spring 2025 CAP and FastBridge data.

The board discussed the adoption of the agenda, public comments, and the consent agenda. They also discussed primary resource materials for the EHS reading intervention course, focusing on the purchase of Read 180 subscriptions and related resources. The board also reviewed the 2025 initial Kansas state assessment results, including ELA, math, and science, and next steps for improving student performance based on the data.

The board discussed the adoption of the agenda and a presentation by Walnut Elementary student council. Public comments were heard regarding a policy change for long-term substitute teacher pay. The board also discussed and approved the purchase of keys to literacy professional services and materials. The health insurance renewal for 2026 was discussed, focusing on a recommendation for a partially self-funded plan with a 12% increase.

The meeting addressed several key issues including a 60-day notice from the Boys and Girls Club of South Central Kansas regarding after-school care services, the purchase of two route buses, and a proposal for a storefront for the EHS boiler room. Also discussed was a change order for the EHS boiler replacement and the implementation of vape detectors at Emporia High School.

The meeting included recognitions of the First United Methodist Church for their school supply donation and EHS National Merit Scholarship finalists. Discussions covered the EMS turf facility, public comments, and the consent agenda. A change order for the middle school track concession stand was addressed, along with health insurance renewal options for 2026, including an exploration of self-funded versus fully insured plans.