The USD 346 School Board met in regular session on Monday, March 20, with the first order of business being the approval of the consent agenda which included the agenda for the meeting; the minutes of the previous meeting; and the payment of bills and payroll.

The board then heard from Bob Beckham, principal of the junior high and high school, who reported the work on the auditorium is complete.

Beckham noted spring sports have begun with teams and rosters filling up.

Mark Proffitt, elementary principal, reported that Ryan Metcalf, PE teacher at the elementary, held their annual fundraiser for the American Heart Association and met their goal so he will be ‘slimed’ by the top money raisers on Friday.

Genea Bruner reported that assessments went well and the district received recommendation for accreditation and she is anxious to see results which should come out in April.

Superintendent Shawn Thomas noted several pieces of legislation he is currently watching. 

Thomas also reported that Jayhawk students currently exceed the number of enrolled students from other districts at the STARS school in Pleasanton. Thomas said he had spoken to Director Jay Allen recently and noted he is hoping to expand the facility and, with that, what they can offer there.

Thomas then told the board that many schools are currently adopting e-sports programs which are based on gaming and while he can see benefits to it for the students, such as the ability to learn coding, he is still exploring the idea.

Curt Toll spoke to the board regarding the Hawk Project and noted that 41 students took advantage of that program last year alone. He added that one, in particular, also chose to do summer school and came back to the project last semester and will finish the year out with the required credits to graduate.

The board then entered into an executive session to discuss personnel matters. Following that session the board accepted the resignation of Dorothy Avery as JLHS custodian; updated extra duty list to include Chris Thomas as assistant high school track coach and Keith Harlow and Nichola Traul as assistant junior high track coaches; updated the classified staff list to include the hiring of Crystal Gorman as JES school nurse; and authorized an increase in salary for Alica Wood, JLHS 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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