Notes taken from the district notes of the board meeting

The board met in regular session on Dec. 12 and took action on the following items:

- Approved an update for the Wednesday/Saturday policy.

- Mandated activities will be finished by 7 p.m. on Wednesday nights at all school facilities. Tournaments, state sponsored activities per KSHSAA may be exempt per approval of the BOE. There will not be any Sunday participation in school facilities unless prior approval has been given by the BOE. 

- Approved an update for the cafeteria/ nutrition rules. Cafeteria staff can place the rules for the cafe on the bulletin board for all students to follow.  

- Accepted the resignation from Sydney Dent effective at the end of the 1st semester.

- Hired Jesse Secrest as mathematics instructor.

- Hired Ronnie Basore as a substitute driver/ rider for special education routes. 

-Approved extending Sara Conley’s contract one year to include the 23-24 school year. 

- Tabled a vote on Nathan Meik’s contract.  

Notes taken from the district notes of the board special meeting on Thursday, Dec. 15:

The board met for a special meeting on Thursday, Dec. 15 and took action on the following items:

- Approved  Principal Nathan Meik’s contract for next year. 

MEETINGS

LINN COUNTY COMMISSIONERS - Monday, October 23, 2023

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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

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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

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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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NEWS

Wagon Wheel Restaurant lost in Tuesday night blaze

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What was a mainstay of La Cygne, the Wagon Wheel Restaurant, was lost to fire Tuesday night. La Cygne Fire was called to the scene, 602 E. Market, at approximately 3:20 a.m. The building was fully-involved with the State Fire Marshall stating the cause is undetermined at... [More]

Christmas food distributions this weekend

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Christmas food distributions are scheduled this weekend to help those in need through the holiday. Helping with funds to aid three food distributions were Pleasanton High School students who organized a “Battle of the Buckets” coin drive competition amongst the classes.... [More]

Commissioners given update on mental health outreach at jail

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During the Dec. 15 meeting, the Linn County Commissioners were given an update on the community outreach project through SEKMH at the Linn County Jail. Brian Cook and Kym Hargrove, both with SEKMHC, along with Linn County Sheriff James Akes and Linn County Jail Administrator... [More]

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SPORTS

Prairie View girls’ basketball places second at Linn County Tournament

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The Prairie View girls’ basketball team traveled to Osawatomie on Dec. 9 and Dec. 11-12 to compete in the 2025 Linn County Tournament.  The Lady Buffs did well as they placed second overall going 2-1 in the tournament. Their first game of the season was back on Dec.... [More]

Pleasanton boys’ basketball place second at Linn County Tournament with a solid performance

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The Pleasanton boys’ basketball team traveled to Osawatomie on Dec. 9 and Dec. 10-11 to compete in the annual Linn County Tournament. The Jays were only two points away from being tournament champions and went 2-1 in the tournament placing second. To see the full article,... [More]

Jayhawk girls’ basketball wins the Linn County Tournament

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The Lady Hawks traveled to Osawatomie on Dec. 9 and Dec. 11-12 to compete in the Linn County Tournament. Jayhawk won the tournament last year and this continued as the Lady Hawks are the 2025 Linn County Tournament girls’ basketball champions going 3-0 in their games. To... [More]

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