U.S.D. #338 Valley Falls

Board of Education Meeting
September 9, 2024
6:40 P.M.
Unofficial Minutes

1. CALL THE MEETING TO ORDER
   The meeting was called to order by President, Donny Smith, at 6:40 P.M. in the library. 
   
   Members Present: 
   Donny Smith, Aaron Sprang, Kimberly Kirkham and Jami Heinen.
   
   Members Absent:

   
   Jesica Clark, Caleb Clark and Jesse Nickelson.

Staff Present: 
John Hamon, Dayna Lloyd, Greg Morgan, Susan Grey, Cheryl Brosa, Cary Brosa, and Tom Brown.

Visitors Present:
None.

2. ADOPTION OF AGENDA
   Motion by Kimberly Kirkham, second by Aaron Sprang to approve the agenda as presented.

   
   Yes    4     No  0
   

3. REVIEW BOARD NORMS 

4. COMMENTS BY PATRONS AND GUESTS

   
   None.
   

5. CONSENT AGENDA
   a. Approve Minutes of previous meetings for August 12, 2024.
   b. Approve Treasurer’s Report and Approval of Warrants.
   c. Approve Social Worker Services through Keystone.
   d. Receive Board Meeting Minutes.
   e. There was no Site Council Meeting.
   f.   There was no CCC meeting.
   g. Receive Recreation Commission Minutes.

   
   h. The Board Received a written report in the Board packet from Susan Grey and Greg Morgan.
   i.

   Received resignations from:
   Allen Schoonover - Middle School Assistant Football
   Alicia Christenson - Middle School Volleyball Assistant
   Jaden Courter - High School Girls Basketball Assistant.
   j. Approve Hiring (Pending KBI and drug screen checks) as follows:  
   Seth Cooper - High School Volleyball Assistant
   Josh Gerety - Middle School Volleyball Assistant
   Calee Kober - Part Time Elementary Aide

Motion by Aaron Sprang, second by Kimberly Kirkham to approve the consent agenda as presented.
Yes 4 No 0

6. Information Items
      a.   Good News from the Buildings
            The Board received positive feedback from the Reality U event that was held earlier today.
      b.   The Board did not receive any written communications.
      c.   The Board received the Superintendent’s report from Mr. Hamon including:  5 year Capital Outlay quarterly report, football field/track
enhancements and enrollment numbers.
      d.   Board Committee Reports
            i.    Keystone - the Board received a Keystone Learning update.
            ii.   Foundation - The Board received an update from the Education Foundation.
            iii.  Curriculum Coordinator Council - did not have a meeting.

7. Discussion Items
a. The Board discussed the KASB Policy update.

8. Executive Session
a. Motion by Kimberly Kirkham, second by Aaron Sprang to go into executive session beginning at 7:10 P.M. to discuss matters relating to a
student and pursuant to the exception relating to negotiations under KOMA, K.S.A. 75-4319 et seq., to include John Hamon, Susan Grey and
Greg Morgan. 
Yes 4 No 0

The Board meeting returned to open session at 7:15 P.M.

9. ACTION ITEMS
a. Motion by Kimberly Kirkham, second by Aaron Sprang, after reviewing and considering the State Assessments and Building Needs
Assessments to approve, the FY 2025 Budget as presented.   
 Yes   4 No 0

b.   Motion by Kimberly Kirkham, second by Aaron Sprang to adopt the LOB Resolution as read and presented.
      Yes  4 No 0

c.  Motion by Kimberly Kirkham, second by Aaron Sprang to approve the Board of Education Goals as presented.     
Yes 4     No   0

d.  Motion by Aaron Sprang, second by Kimberly Kirkham to approve the FFA National Conference in Indianapolis, Indiana in the amount of $3,455.
Yes  4     No   0

e.   Motion by Aaron Sprang, second by Kimberly Kirkham to accept the Interlocal Agreement with JCN for a Spanish Teacher.
Yes   4     No   0

f.  Motion by Aaron Sprang, second by Kimberly Kirkham to waive instructional fees of those meeting criteria and to grant the Superintendent to approve them based on criteria for the remainder of the fiscal year 2025.
Yes  4     No   0

g.  Motion by Kimberly Kirkham, second by Aaron Sprang to approve out of district students as presented.
      Yes  4 No   0

h.  Motion by Aaron Sprang, second by Kimberly Kirkham to approve to seek bids for snow removal.
      Yes   4   No   0

i.  Motion by Kimberly Kirkham, second by Aaron Sprang to accept the Recreation Commission donation for $53,565 for the following items:  2 sun shades for the playground and by the greenhouse; clear court dividers, shot clock and mats for the east gym.
        Yes  4     No   0

ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned by the President at 7:36 P.M.

U.S.D. #338 Valley Falls

Board of Education Meeting
Revenue Neutral Rate Hearing
September 9, 2024
6:30 P.M.

Unofficial Minutes

1. CALL THE REVENUE NEUTRAL HEARING TO ORDER
   The meeting for the Revenue Neutral Rate Hearing was called to order by President, Donny Smith, at 6:30 P.M. in the library. 
   
   Members Present: 
   Donny Smith, Aaron Sprang, Kimberly Kirkham and Jami Heinen.
   
   Members Absent:

   
   Jesica Clark, Caleb Clark and Jesse Nickelson.

Staff Present: 
John Hamon, Dayna Lloyd, Greg Morgan, Susan Grey, Cheryl Brosa, Cary Brosa and Tom Brown.

Visitors Present:
None

2. COMMENTS FROM PATRONS AND GUESTS
   None.
   

3. ACTION ITEMS

   1. Motion by Kimberly Kirkham, seconded by Aaron Sprang to approve the Resolution of Exceeding the 2024-2025 Revenue Neutral Rate by roll call vote as read and presented. 
      Yes 4 No 0

The Revenue Neutral Rate Hearing was closed at 6:35 P.M.

RESOLUTION NO. 9-9-24R

A resolution expressing the property taxation policy of USD 338 Valley Falls with respect to exceeding the Revenue Neutral Tax Rate for financing the annual budget for 2024-2025. 

K.S.A 79-2988, provides that a levy of property taxes to finance the 2024-2054 budget of USD 338 exceeds the Revenue Neutral Tax Rate to finance the 2024-2025 budget of USD 338, be authorized by a resolution. 

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by USD 338 that the 2024-2025 budget with a levy of property taxes exceeding the Revenue Neutral Tax Rates calculated for 2024-2025, as adjusted pursuant to K.S.A 79-2988 is hereby adopted. 

Adopted this 9th day of September, 2024 by USD 338 Valley Falls in Jefferson County, Kansas. 

_________________________________     ______________________________ 
Dayna Lloyd, Board Clerk Donny Smith, Board President

Board Member Name
Yes
Jami Heinen
Kimberly Kirkham
Donny Smith
Aaron Sprang

No

U.S.D. #338 Valley Falls
Board of Education Meeting
Budget Hearing
September 9, 2024
6:35 P.M.

Unofficial Minutes

1. CALL THE BUDGET HEARING TO ORDER

The meeting for the Budget Hearing was called to order by President, Donny Smith, at 6:35 P.M. in the library. 

Members Present: 
Donny Smith, Aaron Sprang, Kimberly Kirkham and Jami Heinen.

Members Absent:
Jesica Clark, Jesse Nickelson and Caleb Clark.

Staff Present: 
John Hamon, Dayna Lloyd, Greg Morgan, Susan Grey, Cheryl Brosa, Cary Brosa, and Tom Brown.

Visitors Present:
None

2. COMMENTS FROM PATRONS AND GUESTS
   None.
   

3. ADJOURN BUDGET HEARING
    The Budget Hearing was adjourned at 6:40 P.M.