Note: This report is taken from notes provided by USD 346

The USD 346 School Board began their meeting on May 8 with the approval of the consent agenda, which included the agenda for the meeting; the minutes of the last meeting the financial report and the payment of bills and payroll.

Superintendent Shawn Thomas expressed his appreciation for the excellent teachers at Jayhawk in honor of Teacher Appreciation week.

Thomas gave his final legislative update of this session. House Sub for Senate Bill 113 has been passed and is awaiting the governor’s action. If approved, this will increase the BASE state aid by the 3-year CPI average, which would amount to $5,088 per pupil. This bill also would allow non-public students to participate in KSHSAA activities. While this bill would also allow open enrollment, they did provide some clarification including the fact that nonresident children of staff and homeless students are considered residents. House Bill 2236, known as the parent’s bill of rights, was vetoed. House Bill 2089, which was attempting to establish the Kansas Education Enrichment Program (vouchers) was not voted on and didn’t pass. That failed bill, however, also included the $72.4 million increase in special education funding.

Thomas gave a brief update on energy cost projections, noting that natural gas prices are finally starting to level out a bit. Projected prices are approximately half of what last year’s projections were. However, Evergy is renegotiating their contracts and are expecting a 15 percent increase in electric by January 2025, beginning in January 2024.

The board approved the food service management contract with OPAA for an additional year.

The board approved the republished budget for the KPERS fund.

Thomas discussed the budget needs assessment, which takes into account challenges faced, how budget funds can be used to meet said challenges, and looks at the timeframe that this will take. Thomas encouraged the board to review these documents and bring suggestions to the June meeting if they have any.

The board then entered into an executive session for personnel matters and following the executive session, the board accepted with regrets the retirement intentions of John Williamson, JES head custodian, effective July 1, 2023. They also accepted the resignation of Annie Humbolt as Agricultural Instructor and FFA sponsor. 

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

Pleasanton Council moves forward with street grant process

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With nearly $250,000 in the street repair fund earned from the one-cent sales tax voters approved, the Pleasanton City Council approved moving forward with a KDOT (Kansas Department of Transportation) 85/15 grant to repair Ash and Cedar streets first. BG Consulting Engineer... [More]

La Cygne leaders approve water plant maintenance

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La Cygne legislative leaders have approved financing for the second phase of maintenance to the city’s water treatment plant. At their special meeting last Wednesday that replaced the cancelled Feb. 19 regular meeting, the council voted 3-0–with Jerome Mitzner and... [More]

Blue Mound hears updates on possible water tower project

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Council members for the city of Blue Mound met on Monday, March 3, for their regular monthly meeting.  City Clerk Max Krull informed the council that the city has been accepted for a state-funded grant of $517,000 for the water tower project. He then noted the city would... [More]

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SPORTS

Case leads Prairie View girls’ wrestling with a second-place finish

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The Prairie View girls’ wrestling team traveled to Salina on Feb. 28-March 1 to compete in the 4A girls’ State championship.  The Buffalos brought six girls to the tournament and Shawna Case earned a medal for the Lady Buffs as she placed second as State runner-up. ... [More]

McCarty leads Lady Hawks with a fourth-place finish at State

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The Jayhawk Linn girls’ wrestling team traveled to Hays on Feb. 28-March 1 to compete in the 3-1A girls’ State championship. The Lady Hawks brought seven total wrestlers with one, Alayna McCarty, earning a State medal. As a team the Lady Hawks were 26th out of 64... [More]

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