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Aug 10, 2026·BoardMeeting
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Unified School District No. 113 Monthly Board Meeting
The board meeting covered several key administrative and financial agenda items. The board approved the FY27 Budget Code 99 for publication and scheduled upcoming hearings for the Revenue Neutral Tax rate and the budget. The board established two-way and one-way communication options regarding specific school policies and authorized various capital outlay purchases, including a lawnmower, security cameras for the Axtell campus, and the initiation of an RFP process for the SES intercom system. Additionally, the board discussed the At-Risk Accountability Plan and held an executive session to address employer-employee negotiations, subsequently approving contractual changes and the negotiated agreement.
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The board meeting covered several key administrative and operational items. Discussion topics included staff and student communication policies, specifically regarding digital platform usage, and the approval of school fees and meal prices for the upcoming academic year. The board addressed capital improvements, specifically approving a roofing repair proposal for storm damage at the high school. Additionally, the superintendent provided updates on the budget approval process, anticipated mill rates for the next fiscal year, and building needs assessments, while also authorizing various personnel appointments, insurance rate approvals, and district policy adoptions.
Jun 8, 2026·BoardMeeting
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USD 113 Prairie Hills Board of Education Monthly Board Meeting
The board addressed several administrative matters, including the presentation of district assessment data and the approval of the Title 1 Family Engagement Framework. Key actions included the authorization of new scoreboards for the middle school, the appointment of foundation members, and the adoption of a new policy regarding student personal electronic communication devices. Additionally, the board reviewed district handbooks, KASB policy revisions, and received a superintendent's report covering staffing vacancies, student fees, facility updates, and summer programming. Executive sessions were held to discuss school security, personnel matters, and negotiations.
May 11, 2026·BoardMeeting
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Board Of Education Of Usd 113 Prairie Hills Monthly Board Meeting
The meeting included discussions on administrative reports, a summer STEM program, and consent agenda items such as financial reports, payroll, and various donations. The Board approved the 2026-27 Parents as Teachers program and the implementation of the Watch D.O.G.S. program. Significant discussion items included the Building Needs Assessment for FY27, an implementation plan for HB 2299 regarding student cell phone usage, and a review of the Capital Outlay fund and mill rate. Additionally, the Board conducted executive sessions regarding employer-employee negotiations and recognized staff for various achievements.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
