The USD 346 School Board met on Nov. 14 and began their meeting with amendments to the agenda to add a discussion on evaluations and a presentation by members of the FFA.
The board then approved the consent agenda which included the agenda for the meeting as amended; minutes of the previous meeting; payment of bills and payroll; and a contract with Diehl, Banwart and Bolton, CPA.
JLHS FFA members gave a brief presentation of a demonstration of a meeting similar to one they will enact during an upcoming competition at the Leadership Conference they will attend at Mission Valley High School.
Genea Bruner gave a report on Successful Practices. She and other staff members spoke regarding the seven mindsets and how lessons for them are handled at each school.
Terry Sercer with Diehl, Banwart and Bolton CPA reported the district audit went smoothly and no violations were found.
Elementary Principal Mark Proffitt reported on his building, noting that the Third Grade Salute to Veterans was well-attended and students did a remarkable job.
Junior high and high school Principal Bob Beckham noted that the school had a great fall sports season and their Veterans Day program was also well attended.
Superintendent Shawn Thomas thanked district staff for their hard work on the audit process and also thanked Bruner and her crew for the recent inservice they put on.
Thomas then stated that he had experts look at the track due to thinning of the top layer and that a resurfacing of it with striping could be completed over the summer break for a cost of $130,000 and asked the board to think about it.
Thomas then noted another item he would like the board to consider is a grant opportunity to transition their owned buses from diesel powered to other options.
Discussion then turned to auditorium stage floor repairs and Thomas stated a bid had been submitted to resurface the floor with a urethane covering for less than $20,000.
Thomas explained that a wood floor would have to be done over the summer break whereas this can be done over Christmas break providing a good floor in time for spring performances. The board then approved the bid as presented and authorized Thomas to get it scheduled.
Following a brief discussion, it was determined that each board member will do their evaluations and get them to Max Krull for review prior to the next meeting.
The board then entered into executive session for 20 minutes for personnel matters.
Following the executive session the board updated the classified employment list to include the employment of Sandy Thompson and Austin Weber as JLHS custodians.
The board then updated extra duty list to include Christa Holt as head junior high girls basketball coach and Josh Randall as assistant junior high boys basketball coach.
MEETINGS
LINN VALLEY CITY COUNCIL - Monday, March 27, 2023

The Linn Valley City Council met Monday and heard from City Clerk Karen Siffring concerning meeting dates. She said the Kansas League of Municipalities (KLM) said governing bodies can’t cancel meetings prior to the meeting date, as in the case of a lack of a quorum; she... [More]
LINN COUNTY COMMISSIONERS - Monday, March 27, 2023

The Linn County Commissioners met on Monday, March 27, and began their meeting with the approval of the minutes of last week’s meeting followed by the approval of the payment of claims in the amount of $372,248.40. County Clerk David Lamb then presented adds and abates... [More]
LINN COUNTY COMMISSIONERS - Monday, March 20, 2023

Linn County Commissioners met in regular session on Monday, March 20, and began their meeting with the approval of the minutes of the last meeting followed by the approval of claims in the amount of $208,590.69. The commissioners then approved adds and abates 2021-178 and 2022-878-... [More]
More Meetings
- PLEASANTON CITY COUNCIL - Monday, March 20, 2023
- USD 346 SCHOOL BOARD - Monday, March 20, 2023
- LA CYGNE CITY COUNCIL - Wednesday, March 15, 2023
- LINN COUNTY COMMISSIONERS - Monday, March 13, 2023
- MOUND CITY COUNCIL - Tuesday, March 7, 2023
- PRESCOTT CITY COUNCIL - Monday, March 13, 2023
- LINN VALLEY CITY COUNCIL - Monday, March 13, 2023
- LINN COUNTY COMMISSIONERS - Monday, March 6, 2023
NEWS
Special: Governor issues declaration of disaster emergency due to threat of wildland fires

Governor Laura Kelly issued a verbal declaration of disaster emergency this morning, March 31, due to the potential for wildland fires and severe storms in the state. The declaration will allow the state to preposition assets for a quicker response to any fires... [More]
Commissioners discuss Pleasanton meal site options

During the latter part of the meeting on Monday, March 27, Linn County Commissioners discussed the walk-through on Wednesday, March 22 at the former Memaw’s Kitchen located at 6th and Main Streets in Pleasanton. Economic Development Director Jessica Hightower read notes... [More]
Linn Valley moves forward with water, sewer project

“Positive ramifications” for the city Following a 15-minute legal session called by Linn Valley Mayor Cindy Smith at their Monday meeting, the mayor announced a preliminary agreement with Rural Water District #1 for water rights in Linn Valley. Smith... [More]
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- Heartland REC introduces possible Linn County solar field
- County appraiser reports on valuation increases
- One-cent sales tax coming on Pleasanton ballot
- SPECIAL: Pleasanton One-Cent Sales Tax Questions
SPORTS
Prairie View competes at State Powerlifting meet

The Prairie View Buffalos competed in the State Powerlifting meet on March 25. The meet had 285 total lifters and the Buffalos took 16 boys and nine girls to the event. Prairie View had two lifters place second in their respective weight divisions at the meet. Rhett Jackman,... [More]
Jayhawk softball and baseball open season against Southeast Cherokee

The Jayhawk baseball and softball teams opened their 2023 season at home against Southeast Cherokee on March 27. Both softball and baseball teams played a double header and the boys split while the girls swept the Lancers. Baseball won their first game 3-0 but lost the second... [More]
More Sports
- 2022-23 All County Girls’ Basketball team
- Jayhawk Wrestling Club has five place at State
- Linn County Twisters takes 13 to State, 5 place
- Lady Buffs win 1, fall in semifinals
- Pleasanton basketball falls in the first round of Sub-State
- White places sixth for Jayhawk wrestling at State
- Kline and Cox-Halliburton represent Prairie View at State
- Prairie View basketball splits against Anderson County