Students and staff from Sunflower Elementary presented information related to their "Attendance Matters" program.

To view the slide deck, click HERE.

Kristin Sechler, TRAILS instructor, shared highlights from the recent Job Olympics which took place on the campus of Johnson County Community College. Five TRAILS young adults participated and were very successful. During the meeting, student Eddie Harris demonstrated his talent in front of the audience.

Moonlight Elementary was recently recognized by State Commissioner Dr. Randy Watson and the Kansas State Department of Education (KSDE), as a "Challenge Award: recipient. The Challenge Awards were created to honor schools that performed well on the state assessments and had high percentages of students from disadvantaged backgrounds. The Challenge Award helps showcase the many positive academic achievements in schools with predominately high-risk populations.

The University of Kansas School of Education and Human Sciences is proud to continue its program of awarding Certificates of Service to teachers and administrators who have completed 25 years of service in the education field. This service contributes fundamentally to Kansas's future and the nation.

The University of Kansas has recognized nine USD 231 veteran educators for their dedication and service to public education.

Those being recognized this school year include:

Crysta Baier, Librarian/Computer Teacher, Edgerton Elementary

Ben Boothe, Ed.D., Assistant Superintendent, Administrative Offices

Linsey Clark, Interventionist, Gardner Elementary

Elizabeth Crouch, Fourth Grade Teacher, Grand Star Elementary

Lisa Essex, Physical Education Teacher, Pioneer Ridge Middle

Susan Gurwell, Spanish Teacher, Wheatridge Middle

Tracy Platt, Ph. D., Technology Integration Coordinator, Administrative Offices

Janna Snyder, Social Studies Teacher, Trail Ridge Middle

Lisa Thursby, Physical Therapist, District-Wide

USD 231 is proud of our partnerships with many stakeholders (students, parents, employees, churches, local vendors, etc.). Often, due to these partnerships, our students and employees are the recipients of generous donations.

To view a list of recent donations and grants, click the icon on the right/above.

Director of Operations, Mark DeWitt and Ian Kilpatrick (DLR) presented updated information related to the Bond Planning process.

To view the slide deck, click HERE.

To view the Bond Planning website, click HERE.

The Board of Education discussed the vacancy created by the resignation of Russ Ellis. The Board agreed they would interview three candidates during the June 5 Special Meeting.

To learn more about the process and how to apply, click HERE.

The Board reviewed the proposed policy and processes related to the Cell Phone program to be implemented next school year.

The Board approved the following policy:

IIBFB Student Use of Personal Cell Phones

(See IIBF and JCDA)

Student possession or use of personal cell phones including all functions within the cell phone (i.e. cameras and all other applications) is prohibited within the classroom environment and/or during instructional activities. At any time when student use of personal electronic devices is in conflict with a staff directive; results in a substantive disruption to any educational environment/setting; causes personal harm or embarrassment; and/or that promotes academic dishonesty the student will be subject to disciplinary action as described in the adopted student handbook. As determined by a staff member, there will be a clearly designated area for student cell phones during instructional time.

Moving forward, the procedures for the plan will be finalized and shared with the Board for their consideration in June and July (2024).

To view the proposal, click HERE. A revised draft will be brought to the Board during the June meeting for their consideration. A final decision will be made during the July meeting.

• 6.1 - 6.8 - Approval of minutes from the Board Meeting on April 8, 2024; Approval of Financial Statements and ESSER Expenditure Reporting; Approval of the School Building Quarterly Report; Approval of all New Building Activity Funds as presented; Approval of 2024-2025 meal prices for Nutrition Services; Approval of Contracts/Purchases; Approval of attached Memorandum's of Understanding; Approval of Claims.
• To view documents related to the Consent Agenda, click HERE.
• 9.1 - Approval of applicants to be interviewed at the June 5 "special" board meeting for the district 1, position 1 board vacancy.
• 9.2 - Approval to adopt cell phone policy IIBFB Student Use of Personal Cell Phones as presented.
• 10.2 - Approval of Personnel Items.

​Board Briefs are informal reports from the Gardner Edgerton Board of Education's regular meetings. They are typically released a day or two after each meeting and are not meant to be accepted as meeting minutes.

To view previous Board Briefs, click the image on the right.

Monday, June 3, 2024 - 6:00 p.m. (Regular Meeting)

Wednesday, June 5, 2024 - 6:00 p.m. (Special Meeting for Board candidate interviews)