FEBRUARY BOARD OF EDUCATION MINUTES

U.S.D. #338 Valley Falls
Board of Education Meeting
February 10, 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 music room.

    Members Present:
    Jami Heinen, Aaron Sprang, Jesica Clark, Caleb Clark, Jesse Nickelson, and Donny Smith arrived at 7:48 P.M.

    Board Members Absent: 
    Kimberly Kirkham

    Staff Present:
    John Hamon, Dayna Lloyd, Suan Grey, Greg Morgan, Tom Brown, Cheryl Brosa, Cary Brosa, Tabitha Fialowski and Becky Penry.

    Visitors Present:


    Alex Perkins, Heather Perkins, Kesley Bonnel, Tess Coffman, Lakota Coffman, Marc Woods, Conrad Reichart, Laura Reichart, Amber Miller, Mikela Wynkoop and John Shipley.

  2. ADOPTION OF AGENDA

    Motion by Jesica Clark, second by Jesse Nickelson to approve the Agenda as presented.


    Yes 5 No 0

  3. REVIEW OF BOARD NORMS

  4. COMMENTS FROM PATRONS AND GUESTS.
    There were no comments from patrons or guests.

  5. CONSENT 

    1. Approved Board of Education Minutes from January 13, 2025.

    2. Approved Treasurer’s Report and Approval of Warrants.

    3. Received Keystone’s Board Meeting Minutes.  

    4. Site Council did not meet.

    5. Received Curriculum Coordinating Council meeting from January 29, 2025.

    6. Recreation Commission meeting was not held.

    7. Received Resignation of Ariel Urwin as Elementary Teacher, Brittney Smits as MS/HS Ag Teacher/FFA Sponsor, Quincie McCowan as MS/HS Art Teacher.

    8. There were no applications to approve.

    9. Received Principal Reports from Susan Grey and Greg Morgan.

     Motion by Caleb Clark, second by Jescia Clark to approve the Consent Agenda as presented.
     Yes   5 No 0

Old Business
There was no old business

New Business

  1. INFORMATION ITEMS

    1. Good News from the Buildings.  The Board received a presentation from Pre-School where the students shared Valentine cards they have received throughout the United States.  PTO presented to the Board and shared information on the many ways that PTO has and continues to support Valley Falls students.

    2. The Board received a positive letter from a Troy patron about the Valley Falls HS boys and girls basketball team members and coaches.

    3. The Board received the Superintendent's Report from Mr. Hamon including:  KSDE Accountability Report, KESA Action Plan approved by KSDE, Health and Wellness Night scheduled for April 23, 2025 and Old PK room possible usage.

    4. Board Committee Reports

      1. The Board received a Keystone Learning update.

      2. The Board Foundation did not meet.

      3. Curriculum Coordinating Council did not meet.

  1. DISCUSSION ITEMS

  1. ACTION ITEMS

    1. Motion by Caleb Clark second by Aaron Sprang to approve the VFAA Field Agreement for $3,500 as presented.
      Yes 5 No 0

    2. Motion by Aaron Sprang second by Jesica Clark to approve the 3rd Grade Omaha Zoo Trip.


      Yes 5 No 0

    3. Motion by Aaron Sprang, second Jesica Clark by  to approve the 2025-2026 School Calendar.
      Yes 5 No 0

    4. Motion by Caleb Clark, second by Aaron Sprang to approve the purchase of a 29 passenger bus not to exceed $27,900 as presented. 
      Yes 5 No 0

    5. Motion by Jesica Clark, second by Caleb Clark to add Jami Heinen and remove Donny Smith from the General Fund and Self Funded Insurance accounts at Kendall Bank.


      Yes 5 No 0

    6. Motion by Aaron Sprang, second by Jesica Clark to approve the Ramsey Financial Education for Schools Curriculum for the 2025-26 school year that is made possible by the donations of Chance and Vanessa Gier as well as Paul and Diane Heinen.
      Yes 6 No 0

Executive Session

Motion by Jesica Clark, second by Jesse Nickelson to go into executive session beginning 7:51 P.M. for 15 minutes to discuss personnel matters of non-elected personnel that relate to potential contracts pursuant to the exception relating to personnel under KOMA, K.S.A. 75-4319 et seq and to include Mr. Hamon.  The Board extended the executive session until 8:16 P.M.  The Board invited Susan Grey and Greg Morgan into Executive Session at 8:06 P.M.  The Board extended the executive session until 8:26 P.M.  The Board extended the executive session until 8:34 P.M.  The Board extended the executive session until 8:39 P.M.  The Board extended the executive session until 8:39 P.M.  The board reconvened at 8:39 P.M.  
Yes   6 No 0

Motion by Jesica Clark second by Jesse Nickelson to extend the principals’ contracts for one year through the 2026-27 school year.
Yes   6 No 0

ADJOURNMENT

The meeting was adjourned by the President at 8:41 P.M.



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