Pretty Prairie Unified School District 311

The meeting included a principal's report, an RCEC update, and a discussion on changing the 2026 graduation date. The board considered fall benchmark data and approved the 2025-26 budget and the members of the 25-26 Site Council. They also approved the hiring of a part-time secondary para/food service cashier, a part-time custodian, and an elementary at-risk para.

The meeting included updates such as the 24-25 Audit Review, the Principal's Report, and the RCEC Update. Policy updates were discussed and accepted. The board also discussed KASB Voting Delegate Selection and Classified Staff Pay Raises. There was an executive session to discuss non-elected personnel.

The special board meeting and budget hearing included a needs assessment review for budget consideration, where the superintendent described the district's needs, such as supporting at-risk learners, providing individual support during MTSS with the IXL platform, and professional development focused on the district's KESA Action Plan for High Quality Instructional Strategies. Highlights of the budget were presented, noting a significant decrease in Federal Funds due to the expiration of ESSER monies.

The board meeting included presentations and updates such as the Principal's Report, RCEC Update, and the 2026 Graduation Date Change. Discussions and possible action items covered Fall Benchmark Data and the 2025-26 Budget Approval. The board also approved the members of the 25-26 Site Council. Additionally, there was an executive session. The board approved the hiring of Kristi Schrag, Diana McDaniel, and Anna Hall.

The document reviews the barriers that prevent students from achieving grade level proficiency in state assessments, including student trauma, learning loss, and absenteeism. It proposes budget actions to address these barriers, such as creating at-risk para positions, academic opportunity classes, and allocating resources for individualized learning plans and compassionate climate initiatives. The document emphasizes that student success should not be measured by a single test and that students learn and develop at different paces.