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Board approves resolution to exceed LOB average and certifies 2026⁠-⁠2027 budget 20:24

  • A district staff member gave a construction update and led a discussion of building timelines, including a late January completion for Area A and Area B and the monthly cost of the modular buildings. 12:43
  • The board approved a resolution authorizing a local option budget of up to 33% of total foundation aid and certified the 2026⁠-⁠2027 budget. 20:24
  • After an executive session, the board approved a 1.2% salary increase for administrative staff. 1:32:11
Item by item (12)
  1. Opening and agenda approval 7:01
    • A staff member reported no changes to the agenda. ~7:11
    • No one spoke during the open forum. 7:23
    • The motion to approve the agenda carried. 7:23
  2. Consent agenda 7:49
    • The consent agenda included minutes of meetings on August 10th and August 27th, payment of claims and donations. 7:49
    • A speaker said the donations were for color shirts for every student, about 250 shirts, described as a one-time startup. 9:22
    • The motion to approve the consent agenda carried. 12:00
  3. Construction contract update 12:00
    • A staff member reported that metal wall panel installation in Area A was complete and the first floor ceiling grid was complete. 12:43
    • Asked about the cost of repairing cracking, the staff member said the district had not been given the cost. 14:22
    • The staff member said a topping out ceremony was being planned and did not know how long 8th Street would stay closed. 14:23
  4. Local option budget resolution 19:17
    • A staff member said the resolution allows the district to go from the 32.4 to 33%. 19:31
    • The resolution, read aloud, authorizes a local option budget not to exceed 33% of total foundation aid unless a petition is filed within 40 days after publication. 20:24
    • The motion to adopt the resolution carried. 21:36
  5. Certification of 2026-2027 budget 21:55
    • A staff member said KSAB recommends the wording of the motion to approve the budget. 23:56
    • The motion stated the board had reviewed the 2024⁠-⁠2025 state assessment scores and the building needs assessment before certifying the 2026⁠-⁠2027 budget. 24:07
    • The motion to certify the budget carried. 24:43
  6. Northwest Tech representative 24:43
    • A speaker read the meeting dates, starting with Saturday, September 26th, and said meetings can also be attended on Zoom. 26:12
    • The motion to nominate a Northwest Tech representative carried. 27:55
  7. Emergency opioid antagonist policy 28:06
    • A staff member said the policy came from the health department, was reviewed by the KSAB attorney and that KDHE would provide much of the supply. 28:27
    • The staff member said the medication would be stored in the offices, and a speaker suggested placing it in the AED areas so it is available during events. 29:43
    • A speaker said the item was a first reading with no action. 30:43
  8. Construction-related items and timelines 31:56
    • A staff member said low voltage and security bids were planned to go out in 3 weeks and that the playground budget is $100,000. 31:59
    • The staff member said Area A and B are looking at a late January completion and that the modulars cost $18,871 per month, with no decision needed that night. 34:24
    • Jordan Dunker asked whether the modular company charges rent until it picks up the buildings, and the staff member said the removal contract was about $305,000 or $310,000. 37:29
  9. Administrative reports 44:36
    • Speakers suggested inviting community groups to sign the beam for the topping out ceremony. 44:36
    • A staff member said the new scoreboard is in storage. 47:38
    • No action was needed on the administrative reports. 48:04
  10. Executive session on hires 48:04
    • After the executive session, a motion was made to hire a high school girls assistant basketball coach, a junior high girls basketball head coach and a junior high girls basketball assistant coach. 1:01:33
    • The motion to approve the hires carried. 1:01:54
  11. Executive session on personnel 1:01:54
    • The board went into executive session for personnel for 15 minutes and extended it by 10 minutes. 1:02:43
    • A staff member said there was no action. ~1:31:28
  12. Administrative staff salaries 1:31:34
    • After a board-only executive session, a motion was made for a 1.2% salary increase for administrative staff. 1:32:11
    • The motion carried. ~1:44:11

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Video: posted by the district as “09.14.2026 Board of Education Meeting”