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Public Meeting Agenda

Mission Statement 

East Butler Public Schools will develop respectful, responsible, and productive citizens.

Vision Statements

Create a safe environment of respect and mental well-being for students and staff.  

Continue the pursuit of commitment, collaboration, and communication among students, staff, and community members.

Construct a curriculum that is rigorous, adaptable, utilizes technology, and aligns with recognized standards. 

East Butler School Board Goals

2024-2025

POLICY UPDATES - KSB SCHOOL LAW

Annually, KSB School Law provides the school district with policy updates. These updates come as a result of recently passed legislation or for clarification purposes. The following policies are being considered for updates:

SUMMER PROJECTS & FACILITY PLAN

Superintendent Eldridge provided the board with an update on the summer projects. Projects moving forward for this summer are: 2nd & 3rd - grade classroom - Brainard renovation, Biology Classroom, Madison Street Drainage - Brainard. A majority of these are part of the district's five-year facility plan. You can reference that plan in the link below:

East Butler Facility Plan

LEGISLATIVE UPDATE

Superintendent Eldridge gave the board an overview of the recently completed legislative session. The list of bills that Mr. Eldridge shared can be found in the link below.

Legislative Update

BOARD WORK SESSION

The East Butler Public School Board annually conducts a work session focusing on a specific topic. Topics that are being considered are:

• Budget planning

• Facility Assessment and Master Planning

The school baord felt that both topics were relevant for this year's work session. The work session will take place on July 28th at 6:30 pm.

BEFORE & AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM (TIGER KIDS CLUB)

Elementary Principal Biltoft shared information with the school board regarding the Before & After School Program from the 2024-2025 school year. This information can be referenced below:

POLICY REVISIONS

The school board reviewed the following policies at the June Board Meeting.

3004 - General Purchasing & Procurement
3007 - Review of Bills
3009 - Audit
3010 - Insurance
3011 - Transportation
3012 - School Meal Program and Meal Charges
3013 - Emergency Closings
3013 - INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK
3014 - Use of School Property
3015 - Time away from School Activities
3016 - Smoking

The school board moved to approve the edit of policies 3004 and 3007.

MOTION PASSED: 5-0

PURCHASE OF INTERACTIVE PANELS

The school board considered purchasing three interactive panels from KCAV for a total of $9,727.99. These panels will be placed in the 2nd, 3rd, and music classrooms in Brainard.

The school board moved to accept the quote from KCAV for purchasing three interactive panels for $9,727.99.

MOTION PASSED: 5-0

June 14, 2025 - 6:30 PM - Regular Board Meeting

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