Wendy Hacker

The special session meeting addressed the agenda approval. The primary business item involved a discussion regarding the proposed Cooperative Sports Agreement for Baseball/Softball with Ellinwood USD 355, which the Board subsequently approved.

The Board of Education meeting included discussions and actions on several key items. The KESA team reviewed progress on the 2024-25 KESA Action Plan, focusing on Quality Instruction. The board approved senior release applications for students to work during the second semester. There was also a discussion about potentially adding Baseball/Softball as a Cooperative sport. The Attorney General's response to KOMA complaints was reviewed, with an extension granted for KOMA training. Administrative reports covered winter sports, musical performances, academic activities, and upcoming events. The board held multiple executive sessions regarding attorney-client privileged matters and later directed the District Attorney to communicate with relevant parties. The personnel report was approved. Future agenda items were identified, including administrator contracts, election of officers, meeting dates, legislative platform, and board policy updates.

The Board of Education meeting included discussion and approval of the 2024-25 financial audit report, a review of the bond election and timeline for future consideration, and an agreement for transportation of wrestling students to Stafford. The board also discussed a district social media policy and KASB recommendations. Administrative reports covered interim assessments, a 6th-grade trip to the Kansas Learning Center, parent-teacher conferences, upcoming activities, fall and winter sports updates, Essdack career fair, referee courses, and various classroom and community engagement activities. The board held multiple executive sessions to discuss personnel matters and approved the personnel report.

The Board of Education meeting included discussion and updates on various topics. A bond update was presented, and the student handbook was updated to modify the fever threshold. The superintendent shared enrollment data for the 2025-26 school year, and an assessment report was presented. The board also discussed policy reviews and administrative reports, including community grants, bike week, and upcoming activities. Additionally, reports were given on JH/HS band and choir concerts, college visits, career fairs, parent-teacher conferences, and various sports updates. The KSDE star awards graduation and postsecondary success were also reported. The board accepted the personnel report.

The governing body of Unified School District 350 will meet for the purpose of hearing and answering objections of taxpayers relating to the proposed use of all funds and the amount of tax to be levied. Detailed budget information, including budget profile, building needs assessment and Board state assessments review is available at on the district website and will be available at this hearing.