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A presenter explained the itinerary to the board: teams would travel by charter (two buses if 80 students sign up), spend roughly a day and a half traveling each way, perform in the park on an event day, and have park access and other site visits included in the package. The presenter said the district would “lock in that price for them once they commit,” and provided a per-student package cost of “about 1,800. A little over 1,800 per student to attend,” which the presenter said would include hotel, food, park tickets and travel.

Board members pressed the presenter on supervision levels and logistics. One board member asked, “So supervision wise, we do have a supervision plan in regards to how we are supposed to when we bridal. Just like in Branson, before they even travel, all kids have to check-in their bags the night before.” The presenter said the sponsoring company (named in the record as Bob Rogers) coordinates lodging and logistics and that the district would add additional adults if the student count surpasses 100.

Board members also asked whether administrators would be included; the presenter said no administrators were confirmed because participation depends on who commits. The board discussed equipment logistics for a large group and whether families could instead fly while equipment traveled separately; the presenter replied that the charter/travel package was being managed by the tour company and that equipment handling is part of that arrangement.

The board’s conversation noted that the trip is expensive and that participation requires parent commitments and deposit deadlines. The presenter said the district could use fundraisers to offset increased costs if necessary. No separate, standalone vote on the music trip occurred in open session; the travel request was included within the consent agenda, which the board approved later in the meeting by a 7–0 roll-call vote.

The meeting record shows board members requested additional follow-up information (participant counts and supervision details) and that staff planned to update the board after spring break on enrollment numbers for the trip.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","USD 475 - Board of Education Meeting | Feb. 3, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","District staff outlined a proposed multi-day out-of-state trip for Junction City High School’s music students — charter buses, park performances and a per-student package price of roughly $1,800 — and answered board questions about supervision, administrator participation and equipment logistics.","taxTitle","Geary County Schools, School Boards, Kansas","taxId",38451,"location","Kansas","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":77,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":78,"_41":79,"_43":80,"_45":81,"_47":82,"_49":83,"_51":84,"_53":85,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":86,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":87,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6679178,"Board approves consent agenda, HD Carnes building‑code application and 2026–27 calendar; all votes 7–0",78,5582000,5660000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2627975-00fbe55053180023ef3c154ba361216a&start=5582&end=5660","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2627975-00fbe55053180023ef3c154ba361216a/thumbnail_5582000.jpg","/articles/6679178/Kansas/Board-approves-consent-agenda-HD-Carnes-buildingcode-application-and-202627-calendar-all-votes-70","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6679178-cf31d0ef3534f3a3df689f85aed5fa84/orig.mp4?Expires=1771139189&Signature=UzeACABuwoLgokLpmQVogLPAXodnBAloUSmGn1Xu0daPwS4lXC6XtLHcvfC2e8HaCmk32YMcSMdn7oxu9ZsUpZTD8Kb0aX6Dql2zL-9iF~5w7FhOEnIwnSUxsy5IBlIV26iDi18M2vYndt0G~LTlO3S9v85KP~SnWA1C5U4fubFbI1aQJb53PUJ-zJkbACf2PHrDaCAoXJZtoJEhiMatRthKw1apMexKLFBczi2ZYIKBlXMByMS58v-F5T~wVchFrtsOmrsnH94kF3TDK7Q-0VuxJ7Hu125I9qsfeCCZ0NmrGQyrQLtD3x16zrTLOkO10YAI76vvJ9W28DCrDPmm2w__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Board of Education for Geary County Schools (USD 475) approved the meeting agenda, a multi-item consent agenda, a request to apply for a separate building code for HD Carnes for the 2025–26 school year, and school calendar option B for 2026–27 during the evening meeting. All roll-call votes recorded at the meeting were 7 to 0 in favor.

The board opened formal business by approving the meeting agenda. “I move the approval of the agenda,” was the motion (vote recorded: “Motion carries 7 to 0”). The consent agenda — which the board described to include minutes, the treasurer’s report, student activity accounts, bills, personnel reports, requests to receive or apply for grants, approval of out-of-state travel requests (including JCHS music, JROTC, FFA), vehicle purchases, and other standard items — was later moved and seconded and approved by a 7–0 vote.

On a separate action, teaching and learning staff asked the board to approve submitting an application for a distinct building code for HD Carnes for the 2025–26 school year. The board moved and seconded the request and the motion carried, 7–0.

The board also considered a recommended academic calendar for the 2026–27 school year. District staff reported that the teachers’ association vote favored calendar option B (53.9% of voting teachers). A motion to approve calendar option B for 2026–27 passed by a 7–0 vote.

The board recessed into executive session to discuss employer–employee negotiations under the Kansas Open Meeting Act; the board announced the session and later returned to open session and adjourned.

The meeting minutes log each of the above votes as unanimous (7–0). The board did not record any “nay” votes on the motions described at the meeting.","At its meeting, the Board of Education for Geary County Schools (USD 475) approved the consent agenda, authorized staff to apply for a separate building code for HD Carnes for 2025–26, and adopted calendar option B for the 2026–27 school year. All recorded votes were unanimous, 7 to 0.",{"_33":89,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":90,"_41":91,"_43":92,"_45":93,"_47":94,"_49":95,"_51":96,"_53":97,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":98,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":99,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6679169,"Parent and sponsors urge more equitable meal support and supplemental pay for non‑athletic activities",416,4119000,4535000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2627975-00fbe55053180023ef3c154ba361216a&start=4119&end=4535","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2627975-00fbe55053180023ef3c154ba361216a/thumbnail_4119000.jpg","/articles/6679169/Kansas/Parent-and-sponsors-urge-more-equitable-meal-support-and-supplemental-pay-for-nonathletic-activities","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6679169-f1ba89771a016890e6ab65e87d0c438c/orig.mp4?Expires=1771139189&Signature=MbXszzOCcwxKqMJuoKVy3y2Gch9UqXAJH8AlFG22Zm3wvI0pw1MF11QDEcc-sCtayO9MMzRrix4SO2m6yrAoTcU2GMLhz7eEcitWTop1evZZpR9ZWvi0ZvAaXDKiHq-jmZSziCOR4pQ~5Kd0lVydwfWmYzy8ttct-Z2~0GXG7CA10wEgjmcqyUSZ5sTVQXixCx99gP0Gaxv4ocPK7~X4ycEeoDPv4SiO7cOWlg20BeWWe55r8eGXG6h-lSTivBjbZxnrRc3cU6taGY8mkRszfaMOalEkM~TA3Sja5m~Lbv-zmajp~fz0yEMvqf7Iz~dnz0oc2MLzJ87rz14Ad5WKcw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","A parent told the board that her son, a Junction City High School student who competes in debate and forensics, paid hundreds of dollars during a state tournament because only a small set of meals were provided. “He also spent a hundred and $25 on food at States because he was only provided with 3 meals,” the parent said during public comments, asking the board to consider better meal support for non‑athletic activities so students who cannot afford extra spending can still participate.

Board members and staff explained the district’s current practice for travel meals. A staff member said the district allocates $5 per student for meal reimbursement for athletics when travel exceeds a threshold (distance/hours), and “a couple years ago only $3 and so, we did everything to increase it to 5.” The staff member said athletic programs often rely on booster or parent groups to supplement meals; in contrast, many non‑athletic clubs depend on fundraising run by the students and sponsors.

A sponsor who addressed the board confirmed that non‑athletic clubs and sponsors typically must raise money to pay for travel and meals. She told the board that supplemental pay for coaches and sponsors has been frozen and that the supplemental base pay is behind by roughly $5,000 compared with earlier expectations: “We are $5,000 behind because of the last years of being frozen. And last year, they only bumped it up a thousand.” The sponsor urged the board to address supplemental compensation and the disparity in travel support for athletic versus non‑athletic student activities.

Board members asked staff to provide more information and said they would look into mechanisms to support equitable access to activities. One board member suggested exploring fundraising and community partnerships. The superintendent and staff acknowledged the comment and said they would follow up; the parent said she wanted other students who cannot afford extra meals to be able to attend state competitions without added financial barriers.

The board did not change policy at the meeting; it requested additional information and flagged the matter for follow‑up during negotiations and future budget discussions.","A Junction City parent told the board her debate team son had to pay substantial out‑of‑pocket costs for food while traveling to state forensic competition; sponsors and board members discussed the district’s $5 per‑student athletic meal stipend, fundraising reliance for non‑athletic clubs, and frozen supplemental pay for coaches and sponsors.","actionData","errors"]

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JCHS music department seeks approval to start signups for large Florida trip; board raises supervision and cost questions

Board approves consent agenda, HD Carnes building‑code application and 2026–27 calendar; all votes 7–0

Parent and sponsors urge more equitable meal support and supplemental pay for non‑athletic activities