Members of Pleasanton School Board met on Monday, July 11, for their regular monthly meeting. Superintendent Travis Laver informed the board of a route bus needing to be towed to Chanute for repairs. The board voted and approved the $800 tow fees.
Laver, as well as board member Jay Allen, discussed updates on the STARS building with the other board members. Laver noted the plumbing has been taken care of, and A2Z Plumbing donated labor for the work. Front portion of the building is now completed and crews will begin on the shop areas of the building. Instructors are set up, and the students will follow the schedule of Fort Scott Community College. Allen noted that there will be 65-70 students from the three county schools taking classes at STARS for the 2022-2023 school year.
It was noted that class credits and requirements for students enrolled in the STARS program was also discussed. Students in the program will be receiving high school and college credits. The previous student handbooks were not aligned for students seeking honors to achieve their goal. Laver provided an amended STARS handbook and credit guide for the board to review. After discussion, the board voted and approved the updated handbook.
Board members heard from the high school STUCO sponsor, who provided constitution updates for STUCO members. After reviewing the changes, the board voted and approved the new constitution.
The board heard from FFA officers requesting the use of a transit van and fuel cost coverage for travel to the National Convention in Indianapolis in October of this year. There will be six officers and a sponsor attending the convention. The board voted and approved their use of the van, and agreed to cover gasoline costs, which will be reimbursed after the convention.
Laver informed the board that the district will exceed the revenue neutral rate for the 2022-2023 school year. The board voted and approved the exceeding of the revenue neutral rate. A revenue neutral rate hearing and budget hearing will be held prior to the regular monthly meeting on August 14, 2022.
Board members approved the following hires for the 2022-2023 school year: Richard Nuzum as transportation director; Shawn Conley as junior high boys track coach; Sydney Dent as junior high girls track coach; Bill Roudybush as sub volleyball assistant coach; Chip More as high school assistant football coach; and Tanner Edwards as junior high head football coach.
The board accepted the resignation of James Beltz as high school drama coach and music teacher.
The board approved the following appointments for the 2022-2023 school year: Jennifer Low, BOE clerk; Ginger Mattingley, Treasurer; Jesse Randall, Board Attorney; Sarah Conley, school truant officer; Nathan Meik, school truant officer; Travis Laver as hearing officer for free and reduced price meals and as Section 504 Coordinator; Labette Bank as official depository bank; Jennifer Lowe as KPERS and health insurance representative; and Larry Streeter as Asbestos Coordinator.
Board members adopted the following for the 2022-2023 school year: resolution 22-23-03 exempting district from GAAP audit and fixed asset accounting principles; the 1,116 hours calendar; early payment claims; resolution 22-23-12 to allow the elementary and high school principals to oversee activity funds and gate receipts as well as make appropriate disbursements from activity funds; resolution 22-23-16 calling for patrons to renew requests for notice of special board meetings; adopt USD-344 Board Policies; resolution to Levy Tax for Capital Outlay fund; and an LOB resolution not to exceed 33 percent.
The board designated the following for the 2022-2023 school year: meeting dates on the second Monday of each month at 6 p.m. in the Annex Board Room; American Fidelity to be principal provider for the Section 125 Cafeteria Plan; the superintendent of schools as the official representative to solicit federal and state grand program funds; and the Linn County News as the official newspaper.
The following was established for the 2022-2023 school year by the school board: mileage rate for reimbursement same as state rate; a petty cash fund of $1,500 for Central Office only; and payroll dates as follows: non-certified and certified-day after regularly scheduled board meetings.
In other business, the board approved the following: the evening’s agenda; minutes of the previous meeting; and monthly bills.
MEETINGS
LINN COUNTY COMMISSIONERS - Monday, October 23, 2023

The Linn County Commissioners met in regular session on Monday, Oct. 23, and began their weekly meeting with the approval of the minutes of the last meeting followed by the approval of claims in the amount of $272,818.97. Linn County Rural Fire Chief Randy Hegwald presented... [More]
LA CYGNE CITY COUNCIL - Wednesday, October 18, 2023

Among actions at the regular La Cygne council meeting last Wednesday, Oct. 18, was a split vote in which the city accepts a draft agreement for title search and warranty deed preparation of seven lots at 402 S. Broadway in exchange for absorbing a $16,400 house demolition bill.... [More]
LINN VALLEY CITY COUNCIL - Monday, October 23, 2023

The Linn Valley City Council held its bi-monthly meeting at 7:00 PM on Monday, October 23, 2023, with Mayor Cindy Smith presiding and all council members present. Following approval of the October 9th and October 14th meeting minutes, Mayor Smith opened the floor... [More]
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- LINN COUNTY COMMISSIONERS - Monday, August 28, 2023
- LINN VALLEY CITY COUNCIL - Monday, August 28, 2023
- USD 344 SCHOOL BOARD - Monday, August 14, 2023
- USD 346 SCHOOL BOARD - Monday, August 14, 2023
NEWS
Commissioners discuss effects of city disbandment of fire department

During the Public Works report at the May 5 meeting Linn County Commissioners heard a brief report on mutual aid agreements for the Linn County Rural Fire Department and what effect the possible disbandment of the Pleasanton Fire Department will have on the county. District... [More]
Blue Mound discusses financing options for water tower project

Members of the Blue Mound City Council heard from Tom Fingers of Midwest Assistance Program and Joey McLiney from McLiney and Company concerning options for financing the water tower on Monday, May 5, for their regular monthly meeting. The city has received a grant... [More]
La Cygne leaders contemplate sales tax adjustment

After bond defeasance, election would be required to alter stated fund focus By all appearances, La Cygne voters may not be far away from seeing a ballot proposal to alter the stated focus for one of its two 1-cent city sales taxes. Information at the two regular... [More]
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SPORTS
Prairie View track has a great day as they host home invitational

The Prairie View track team hosted their home invitational on May 1. The Buffalos did very well as the girls won the meet with a score of 142 and the boys placed second with a score of 92. Central Heights won the meet for the boys with a score of 103. Once again, the Buffalos... [More]
Jayhawk track places top three at Prairie View

The Jayhawk Linn track team traveled to Prairie View on May 1 to compete in the Prairie View Invitational. The Hawks did well at the event as the girls placed second overall with 124 points while the boys placed third overall with 89 points. Here are the individual... [More]
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- Jayhawk hosts home track invitational
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- Prairie View track has multiple gold winners at Anderson County, top athletes compete at KU Relays
- Jayhawk baseball earns first victories of the season
- Pleasanton boys’ and girls’ track teams win Oswego Invitational