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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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

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NEWS
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SPORTS
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