Wellsville Unified School District 289
Track open bid opportunities, contracts, public meetings, and key contacts for Wellsville Unified School District 289.
- Buyer type:
- School District
- Location:
- Wellsville, KS
- Country:
- US
Track open bid opportunities, contracts, public meetings, and key contacts for Wellsville Unified School District 289.
Key metrics and characteristics
City
The city where this buyer is located.
Wellsville
Enrollment
Total student enrollment.
856
NCES ID
National Center for Education Statistics identifier.
2012870
Number of Schools
Total number of schools in the district.
3
Mascot
School mascot.
Eagle
Total Staff
Total number of staff members.
88.75
Highest Grade
Highest grade level offered.
Grade 12
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Board meetings and strategic plans from Wellsville Unified School District 289
The board reviewed preliminary data for the 2026-2027 budget and building needs assessments. Updates were provided regarding employee health benefits, and a first reading of board policies was conducted. Personnel actions included the acceptance of resignations and the offering of several new contracts, including coaching and sponsor roles. The board approved supplemental contracts, school meal pricing for the upcoming year, and property and liability insurance renewals. Furthermore, a 5-year contract for the McGraw-Hill Reveal Math Program for grades 6-12 was authorized. Operational approvals included a custodial services renewal, a 3-year energy contract, and a 3-year athletic department software package. Finally, the board authorized end-of-year fund transfers and approved district and faculty/student handbooks.
The meeting commenced with newly elected board members taking the Oath of Office and the subsequent election of officers for 2026, naming Jeremi Thompson as President and Amanda Donovan as Vice President. Key discussion topics included KASB Policy Updates (First Reading), an overview of the ECKCE Budget & Assessment, preliminary planning for the 2026-2027 Budget, and a review of Capital Outlay Projects. Personnel actions approved after executive session included accepting one resignation, approving new hires for transportation roles, and rescinding the resignation of a teacher. Action items approved included the Consent Agenda, covering monthly bills, financial reports, committee reports, statutory resolutions, 2026 board meeting dates, and community donations. Additionally, Kurt Neis was appointed to fill the open USD 289 representative position on the WJRC Board. A Special Board Meeting for Board Training was scheduled for February 25, 2026.
The board recognized a retiring member, Shane Pruitt, for his dedicated service. Key discussions focused on planning for the future, including a review and prioritization of the Capital Outlay Project List for resource management, and an update on district progress regarding student outcomes and academic achievement indicators. Personnel actions taken after the executive session included accepting resignations from an elementary teacher and a football coach, approving a new contract for Forensics for the 2026-2027 school year, and approving one-year extensions for several administrative contracts, including the Superintendent's, whose annual evaluation was also approved. The board also approved routine monthly business items and accepted several community donations earmarked for the Drama Club, Girls Basketball, and the Life Skills Program.
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