The USD 346 School Board met on Monday, Dec. 12, 2022 and began their meeting with the approval of the consent agenda; including the agenda for the meeting; minutes of the last meeting; financial reports; and payment of monthly bills and payroll.

The board then heard from Kayla McGrew, Board Secretary, who gave a presentation on the new software recently installed, noting all the things she and staff across the district can now do that, before, took several steps and tons of paperwork.

Junior High and High School principal Bob Beckham reported that he is almost done with evaluations.

Beckham said with finals done, the issue this week seems to be getting them to show up, as most students are ready for the upcoming Christmas break.

Genea Bruner stated that STARS results show students attending classes there are working hard toward their goals.

Superintendent Shawn Thomas noted some legislative concerns, in particular a move in the State Board of Education that will change the required credits for graduation starting with the Class of 2028, or those currently 7th grade. (see related article in this edition.)

Thomas then noted the lawsuit they had joined had settled but he has not yet heard on the award amount decided upon yet.

Discussion turned to the sale of a district bus and Thomas noted that Dougherty Steel had expressed an interest in it, after a brief conversation a motion was made to accept the $8,500 offer from Dougherty Steel and it carried on a unanimous vote.

The board then adopted several policy changes as recommended by KASB.

The board entered executive session to discuss personnel matters. Following the executive session the board approved hiring Nicki Traul as assistant high school wrestling coach and extended Superintendent Thomas’ superintendent contract an additional year, through June 2025. 

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

SPECIAL: Legislative Update

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April 18, 2025 Kansas Land and Military Installation Protection Act, SB 9, prohibits foreign adversaries from purchasing property within 100 miles of a military installation and any foreign adversary ownership of non-residential real property purchased prior to July 1, 2025,... [More]

16 criminal cases from Tanglewood Lake incident dismissed

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Late Wednesday afternoon, April 16, orders were filed dismissing all 16 current cases on file in Linn County District Court concerning the Tanglewood Lake gate incident, 14 of which were filed against separate individuals that stemmed from the incident in May 2023. According... [More]

Tanglewood seeks clarification, aid from county

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During the April 21 meeting, Linn County Commissioner Jason Hightower reported to his fellow board members that he had met with the Tanglewood Lake board president and a resident the previous week and noted that they wanted a resolution or motion that clarified if the roads are... [More]

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SPORTS

Jayhawk track wins the Pleasanton Invitational

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The Jayhawk Linn track team traveled to Pleasanton on April 15 for the Pleasanton Invitational. The Hawks did very well as both the boys’ and girls’ teams won the meet. The girls won with a score of 188 points while the boys won with a score of 127 points. There were... [More]

Pleasanton track places in top three at home invitational

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The Pleasanton track team hosted their home invitational on April 15. The Jays did well as both the boys’ and girls’ teams placed in the top three out of nine teams. The boys were second with 92 points while the girls were third with 107.5 points. “It was... [More]

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