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U.S.D. #338 Valley Falls

Board of Education Meeting

April 14, 2025

Unofficial Minutes

1. CALL THE MEETING TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order by President, Jami Heinen, at 6:30 P.M. in
the Library.

Members Present:
Jami Heinen, Donny Smith, Kimberly Kirkham, Aaron Sprang, Jesica Clark Jesse Nickelson and Caleb Clark.

Members Absent: 
None.

Staff Present:
John Hamon, Dayna Lloyd, Susan Grey, Greg Morgan, Cheryl Brosa, and  Mattie Ritz.

Visitors Present:
Paisleigh Heinen, Shelby Kirkham, and Cassie Frakes.

2. ADOPTION OF AGENDA

Motion by Kimberly Kirkham, second by Jesica Clark to approve the Agenda as amended.  8E add donation from Kearney & Son.
Yes 7 No 0

3. REVIEW OF BOARD NORMS

4. COMMENTS FROM PATRONS AND GUESTS.

5. CONSENT
a.   Approved Board of Education Minutes from March 10, 2025.
b.   Approved Treasurer’s report warrants.
c.   Received Keystone’s Board Meeting Minutes.  
d.   Site Council meeting did not have a meeting.
e.   A Curriculum Coordinating Council meeting was not held.
f.    Received Recreation Commission meeting minutes.
g.   There were no resignations.
h.   Approved hiring Amelia Brown-Cook, Megan Caldwell-Art(K-12), Kristi Bradley-Elementary Teacher, Betty Smith-Head Cook.
i.    Received Principal Reports from Susan Grey and Greg Morgan. 

Motion by Jesica Clark, second by Aaron Sprang to approve the Consent Agenda as presented.
Yes   7 No 0

6.         INFORMATION ITEMS

  1. Good News from the Buildings - The HS Journalism spoke about their website, yearbook and growth of the Journalism program.

  2. The Board received a thank you card from the HS Basketball Team.

  3. The Board received the Superintendent’s Report from Mr. Hamon including:  Health and Wellness Night scheduled for April 23, Spring Sports numbers, and a donation.  Mr. Hamon reviewed district goals which included:  District Goal 4- Develop and Maintain Capital Outlay Plan, Goal 7 - seek ways to improve the financial position of the district.

  4. Board Committee Reports

    1. Keystone - the Board received a Keystone Learning update.

    2. Foundation - The Foundation distributed checks for dual credit and Washburn Tech students.

    3. Curriculum Coordinating Council -did not have a meeting.

7.       Discussion Items

The Board discussed parking at 7th and Francis.

8.       Action  Items 

  1. The Board did not receive any mowing bids.

  2. Motion by Jesica Clark second by Aaron Sprang to approve the last day for seniors as May 15, 2025.
    Yes   7 No 0



    3. Motion by Aaron Sprang second by Jesse Nickelson to approve summer school for USD 338 for 2025 as presented.


    Yes   7 No 0

    4. Motion by Kimberly Kirkham second by Jesica Clark to KASB 2025-2026 membership Options 2 including Legal Assistance Fund.


    Yes   7 No 0

    5. Motion by Donny Smith second by Aaron Sprang to approve the donations from Carolyn Elias and from Kearney and Son as presented.


    Yes   7 No 0

    6. Motion by Kimberly Kirkham second by Caleb Clark to approve the USD 338 student enrollment projections and the nonresident enrollment capacity as recommended and presented by the superintendent.


    Yes   7 No 0

    ADJOURNMENT 

The meeting was adjourned by the President at 7:44 P.M.