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Haysville School District special meeting, Sep 14, 2026

1 h 46 min · 3 videos · 0 public speakers

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What happened

What happened at this meeting

Part 1 · 15 min

Haysville board votes 6⁠-⁠0 on 26⁠-⁠27 budget exceeding revenue neutral rate 14:32

  • The meeting was called to order at 6:15 for a board meeting on the revenue neutral rate. 6:03
  • A speaker introducing the item said the district would ask the board to approve exceeding the revenue neutral rate, which happens every year largely because property valuations rise, and said the district does not necessarily raise its mill levy. 6:23
  • The presiding officer gave 5 minutes for community members to speak and said at 6:22 that no new people had entered the gallery. 7:37
  • The presiding officer announced a 6⁠-⁠0 roll call vote on a resolution adopting the 26⁠-⁠27 budget with a property tax levy exceeding the revenue-neutral tax rates, with one board member absent. 14:32
Item by item (2)
  1. Hearing on revenue neutral rate 6:03
    • The meeting was called to order at 6:15. 6:03
    • A speaker said exceeding the revenue neutral rate happens every year, with much of it tied to rising property valuations, and that the district does not necessarily raise its mill levy. 6:23
    • The presiding officer held 5 minutes open for community members and said at 6:22 that no new people had entered the gallery. 7:37
  2. Vote on exceeding revenue neutral rate 12:50
    • The motion read aloud asked that USD 261 adopt the 26⁠-⁠27 budget with a levy of property taxes exceeding the revenue-neutral tax rates as adjusted under KSA 79⁠-⁠2988. 13:56
    • The presiding officer announced the vote was 6⁠-⁠0, with one board member missing. 14:32

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Part 3 · 1 h 20 min

Board approves 3.44% raises for staff outside bargaining unit and 26⁠-⁠27 budget 42:07

  • The board voted 6⁠-⁠0 to approve a local option budget of 33% and the budget for the 26⁠-⁠27 school year. 39:03
  • The board also voted 6⁠-⁠0 to grant the City of Hayesville use of a district easement along Meridian Avenue for a donated fee of $1. 47:39
  • A district staff member presented new placement salary schedules and raises for staff who are not part of the bargaining unit, and the board voted 6⁠-⁠0 to approve all three salary motions. 1:15:20
Item by item (14)
  1. Opening and president's announcements 8:57
    • The JROTC at Campus High presented the colors, and 4th grade students from Freeman led the flag salute. 9:11
    • The presiding speaker said the JROTC team is a program being piloted through Campus High School this year. 13:10
    • The speaker presiding announced the Homecoming Parade on Friday the 25th at 2 PM and said the KASB conference is coming up. 13:40
  2. Staff recognitions 15:41
    • The assistant superintendent for HR presented USD 26 Wonderful Awards to several district staff members. 15:41
    • A group of Stuff the Bus volunteers was recognized for collecting, sorting and distributing school supplies. 22:02
  3. Campus High School student report 23:24
    • A student report described a new Field Night event tentatively planned around October 29th, with a movie and field games. 24:12
    • The report also listed a bonfire on the 23rd, a Spirit Week and homecoming the 26th. 24:39
  4. Good news reports 26:20
    • A speaker said the Campus band performed at the Kansas State Fair and won. 26:31
    • A speaker said Hazell Middle School held a 5th quarter event Friday night with probably 300 and 25 kids attending. 26:42
  5. Agenda approval and public comment 26:42
    • The presiding speaker said no agenda amendments were needed, and no one was scheduled or present to address the board. 26:42
    • The agenda was approved 6⁠-⁠0. 27:59
  6. Consent agenda 27:52
    • A district staff member said the Kansas City Chiefs donated uniforms and other items for a new girls flag football program. 28:27
    • A district staff member said the district partnered with Orion for a diploma completion program for students 18 years or older and has 3 students enrolled. 28:57
    • The consent agenda was approved 6⁠-⁠0. 30:04
  7. Treasurer's report 29:49
    • The treasurer said the first payroll for teaching staff had recently been completed. 30:11
    • Courtney Williams moved to approve the Treasurer's Report as presented. 30:37
    • The Treasurer's Report was approved 6⁠-⁠0. 30:51
  8. Summer programs report 30:42
    • The capital improvement update was a placeholder with nothing to present. 30:42
    • A district staff member reported 79 students in overtime, 33 in high school summer school, 71 in extended school year, 214 in the K-8 enrichment program and 121 in the summer reading program. 31:38
    • The staff member said the Jumpstart program was paused because of bond and construction and that 112 students took driver's ed. 31:38
  9. KASB policy adoption 36:09
    • The presiding speaker said the policies had been deferred from last month to give members time to review them. 36:09
    • Jeremy Bennett moved to accept the new KASB policies as presented. 36:47
    • The policies were adopted 6⁠-⁠0. 37:06
  10. Local option budget 36:53
    • A district staff member said the LOB is set at 33% of the general fund, a level the board approved in 2019 and renews each year. 37:19
    • The local option budget of 33% was approved 6⁠-⁠0. 39:03
  11. Adoption of district budget 38:43
    • A district staff member said copies of the budget go to KSDE and then to the county before the first of October. 39:16
    • One speaker said the budget would be friendlier if state legislators fully funded special education. 39:48
    • A district staff member said the district is about 20 to 30% short on that funding. 40:30
    • The budget for the 26⁠-⁠27 school year was adopted 6⁠-⁠0. 42:07
  12. Meridian Avenue easement 41:55
    • A district staff member said the city plans to widen Meridian and add a turning lane, and the district proposed donating easement access for $1. 42:27
    • The staff member said the project is guesstimated to start around the time school ends and will add safe cross zones for students. 43:18
    • Asked about other costs, the staff member said there would be no costs to the district. ~44:10
    • The easement access was approved 6⁠-⁠0. 47:39
  13. Salary schedules and staff raises 47:45
    • A district staff member said a 3.44% package was agreed upon in negotiations and presented new placement salary schedules for staff outside the bargaining unit. 48:03
    • The staff member listed costs of $85,255 for licensed health and special education staff, just over $736,000 for classified staff, a little over $21,000 for KPERS retiree teachers and a little over $140,000 for administrative staff. 58:14
    • A speaker asked what it would cost to get everyone to at least $15 an hour. 1:05:43
    • The board approved all 3 salary motions 6⁠-⁠0. 1:15:20
  14. Executive session and adjournment 1:15:36
    • There were no first readings and no executive sessions before the meeting adjourned. 1:15:36

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Who spoke

Who spoke

Courtney WilliamsBoard member
Jeremy BennettBoard member
Tosha WhiteBoard member

Video: posted by the district as “9.14.2026. Special BOE Meeting (Revenue Neutral Rate Hearing)”