Board members of Pleasanton USD-344 school district met on Monday, January 9, for their regular monthly meeting. 

Elementary principal Nathan Meik provided a written report for the board members. He informed them that the canned food drive was a great success, with the school as a whole bringing in a total of 3,256 items, a significant increase of the previous year’s 2,300 items. 

Within his report, Meik informed the board that the annual school spelling bee would be on January 12 at 1 p.m., and invited them to attend the event.

High school principal Sara Conley also provided a written report for the school board. Conley informed board members now Jesse Secrest is piloting new curriculum materials for junior high and Algebra 1 math classes by using HMH Into Math. Conley also noted Faith Meik has stepped into the role as long-term substitute teacher for high school history. 

Conley shared how she is partnering with Wendy Conley and Robert Nolan on piloting materials to organize student plans and communicate with community partners in offering internships. Conley stated this goal is to broaden the IPS process and improving their CTE work study and internship opportunities to allow students to become more college and career ready. 

Board members discussed and approved the following board members for the negotiations team: Monica Sabine, Meredith Johnson, and Kaye Hardy.

In other business, the board approved the following: agenda for the evening’s meeting; minutes of the previous meeting; and payment of monthly bills; approve the board policy updates as amended; allow Laver to fill the position of supervisor for Wednesday night open gym; and allow Laver to sign an agreement with Prairie View for 1/5 of the salary and benefits for Rick Sandness as HVAC electrical technician. 

Board members approved the following resignations: Seth Gabbert as high school boys’ basketball coach; Cory Zacharello as teacher; and Caleb Hendricks as head football coach and weights.

The board also approved the following hire: Ethan Sabine to complete the rest of the season as high school boys’ basketball coach.

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

Linn County News website gets new update

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Recently you may have seen our notification on our website or our Facebook page that we were undergoing some changes on our website at www.linncountynews.net. We here at the News are happy to announce those changes are nearly complete. Changes to the website include an easier... [More]

Commissioners vote 1-1 on motion to not exceed revenue neutral

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County now required to cut budget to meet the RNR rate BY $837,000   The Linn County commissioners, with Commissioner Jason Hightower absent, began the revenue neutral hearing on Monday, Aug. 25, by welcoming those in the audience and stating the purpose and objective... [More]

Linn Valley looks at option for fire truck purchase, new vehicles

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The Linn Valley City Council held a special meeting at 6 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 21, with Mayor Lew Donelson presiding and all council members present except for John Weers. City Attorney James Brun was also present. The meeting began with a presentation by city’s financial... [More]

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SPORTS

Frog gigging a new ‘old sport’

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It’s another one of those…So…stories. So, last weekend was an adventure. I’ve gotten involved with the Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks Wild Foods Academy (WFA) that is a pilot program designed to educate many ‘left-0ut’ people’s... [More]

Fishing Derby kicks off at Linn County Fair

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The annual Linn County Fair and Rodeo Fishing Derby was held on the morning of Aug. 9.  Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks fish biologist Don George has been heading the derby since 1987 and this year was no different.  The derby was divided into three age... [More]

Linn County Farm Bureau hosts annual pedal pull

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The Linn County Farm Bureau Association hosted the annual kids’ pedal pull on the evening of Aug. 8. Kids 4 to 12 can compete in the event for a chance to earn a spot at the State pedal pull at Hutchinson.  Trophies and a place at the State fair was awarded to the... [More]

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