Taken from unofficial minutes of the board meeting

The board opened the meeting with the approval of the consent agenda, including:

a. Approved the agenda

b. Approved minutes of previous meeting

c. Approved financial report, payment of bills, and payroll

d. Approved Drivers Education Fee for 2023

e. Approved Regular BOE meetings to be held on the 2nd Monday of each month

f. Approved Board officer elections for 2023-2024 to be held at the July 2023 BOE organizational meeting

g. Approved KASB Policy Recommendations (GAAB, GCRF, IDAB, IFA, JBE, JCE, JDD, KN, LED – deleted)

Learned that the KESA report might be in the ARC committee this month and then may be ready to be considered by the State Board of Education in February.

The board was reminded that the free ACT test for juniors is scheduled for March 28, 2023.

The board learned that the process of evaluating and revising Jayhawk’s crisis plan has begun.

The board was told that an item being discussed in legislature is an interstate compact, which would set a benchmark for teacher licensure across the country.

Discussion of the auditorium revealed that renovations are in full swing. The stage floor was installed over winter break and work is set to begin on the dressing room and storage area within the next few weeks.

Board members Kitty Rhynerson and Daniel Earnest were approved to be USD 346 Board of Education Negotiating Team members.

The board then discussed the possibility of students being able to earn embedded credit through CTE/STARS program. In doing so, students could earn one English (Senior English) and one Math credit through their CTE/STARS program work if they choose to do so and if it meets the set criteria. This will be revisited at the February meeting.

Following executive session, the Board approved the employment of Terri Gentry as summer driver’s education instructor and accepted the resignation of Lacey Earnest as school nurse.

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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