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
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]
More Meetings
- USD 362 SCHOOL BOARD - Tuesday, October 17, 2023
- LINN COUNTY COMMISSIONERS - Monday, October 2, 2023
- PLEASANTON CITY COUNCIL - Monday, October 2, 2023
- BLUE MOUND CITY COUNCIL - Monday, October 2, 2023
- 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
Local film crew premieres new film in Albuquerque, plans Kansas City Release
Heartland Film Productions, based out of Linn County, premiered its latest film in Albuquerque, N.M. on March 21. The film features individuals and events in both Kansas and New Mexico. Titled “A Beautiful Place,” the film looks at how individuals react to... [More]
Commissioners hear from County Attorney, Sheriff on legal issues
During the meeting on Monday, March 30, Commissioner Alison Hamilton told Linn County Attorney Justin Meeks and Linn County Sheriff James Akes that they had received a letter and Meeks noted the letter itself could not be discussed in public due to active, ongoing cases and insurance.... [More]
Board adopts changes to the JCAC interrogations policy
The USD 362 Board met Tuesday, March 24 where financial reports and treasurer reports were approved unanimously. A resolution of commendation was approved by the board for several students for state wrestling qualifiers and state placements. A presentation on IXL was... [More]
More News
- SPECIAL: KDHE Issues Air Quality Health Advisory due to Prescribed Burns
- Commissioners sign settlement agreement with Tanglewood Lakes
- K9 Tank, new addition to the Pleasanton Police Department
- La Cygne Council awards sewer lift bid
- Breaking News: Wellness check leads to discovery of deceased resident
- Commissioners hear presentation on the next phase for opportunity zones
- Pleasanton council contracts financial advisor
- SPECIAL NOTICE
SPORTS
Jayhawk softball starts season with games against Northeast and Osawatomie
The Jayhawk softball team started their season with games against Northeast Arma and Osawatomie. Their home opener was against Northeast on March 23 and they traveled to Osawatomie on March27, both contests were double-headers. They lost to Northeast 3-21 and 5-20 and then... [More]
Pleasanton baseball starts season against Oswego and Crest
The Pleasanton baseball team started their season with double-headers against Oswego and Crest. The Jays hosted Oswego on March 23 and traveled to Crest on March 26. The split against Oswego winning the first game 14-4 but losing the second 11-12. They lost both games against... [More]
Prairie View baseball hosts Miami and Wellsville to begin the season
The Prairie View baseball team began their 2026 season with home games against Miami and Wellsville. Their first contest was a single game against Missouri foe, Miami, on March 24. The Buffalos then hosted Wellsville in a Pioneer League double header on March 26. Prairie View... [More]
More Sports
- Pleasanton and Jayhawk boys’ basketball have multiple players make TRL All League
- Lady Hawks and Lady Jays make the TRL All League basketball team
- Jayhawk girls’ basketball finishes the season as Sub-State runner-up
- Pleasanton boys’ basketball finishes season as Sub-State runner up
- Pleasanton boys advance in Sub-State tournament, girls end season
- Jayhawk wrestling has four wrestlers place in the top four at State
- Prairie View boys’ wrestling sends two to State
- Jayhawk boys’ wrestling sends five to State and sets milestones

