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Megan, the teaching and learning presenter, said the handbook revisions ensure policies referenced in handbooks actually appear there and that, where appropriate, policies will be linked so handbook users always see accurate language. \"You will see that bullying handbook information has been added across the board,\" she said, and the draft AI guidelines that had been circulated for feedback are now embedded in the handbooks for staff and families to reference.

Staff credited Teresa Dunham for reviewing policies and identifying missing references across grade‑level handbooks. Megan told the board that upon approval next month the highlighted drafts will be cleaned and incorporated into printed and electronic handbooks.

No formal approval occurred at this meeting; staff asked trustees to review the draft document and bring questions next month when the board will consider final approval.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","USD 345 June 2025 Board Meeting","oneSentenceSummary","District staff reviewed proposed student handbook revisions that add embedded bullying guidance across all handbooks and formalize draft AI guidelines; staff said the revisions will be finalized and presented for approval next month.","taxTitle","Seaman USD 345, School Boards, Kansas","taxId",66946,"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},6203268,"Seaman USD 345 proposes 75 iPads to pilot elementary transition to tablets",498,738000,1236000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3783569-32e8418f892c16aa0c5df798a1f2e835&start=738&end=1236","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3783569-32e8418f892c16aa0c5df798a1f2e835/thumbnail_738000.jpg","/articles/6203268/Kansas/Seaman-USD-345-proposes-75-iPads-to-pilot-elementary-transition-to-tablets","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6203268-fe7394d07f07666be3d05972aa3f2b61/orig.mp4?Expires=1770959404&Signature=eWqfLYZDtXjzSjxl4GdEOcAVNJyjCtdeuwsuIaOz1TzPNCu80uHmWJDI7wGinwXtD94U1q1AG7ELjgmcnL0eeKQFC7wdN5RluQJEM8GCEDvKnD5s-8MM9um6mcU~DoumsGZMgblnG8wv-W7k3jB6vj7GofBo4dwtJ5kPGMXOXSMhRdI3MuQRY9ixNljtNY0FXMxj82cSz-bQ8-aCj8aPv8jaRk7aUnmC5IQOYDYIqaEWULexaMBbYOJjF7fWtryF3eUNN1~T81oC--2LiBkzoG7GLpLYDXz1E91ybvOdjG5yKQasho22GAz--m1cNHkvS~cOI8OcujuMEf3L1vI2sg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","District teaching and learning leaders described a proposal to purchase 75 iPads with keyboard cases and AppleCare as an initial pilot step toward transitioning elementary classrooms from MacBooks to iPads.

Megan, the district's teaching and learning presenter, said the district already has iPads in kindergarten and first grade and is proposing a phased rollout so teachers can prepare instructionally. \"We are looking at transitioning to iPads at the elementary level,\" she said, adding the full shift would not occur next school year but is planned for the 2026 school year. The plan calls for \"iPad carts\" with 15 devices per elementary so teachers can check devices out for targeted lessons and build familiarity before any full classroom set decision.

Jeff, who presented the budget details, told the board the purchase request is for 75 new iPads (2025 model) with recommended keyboard cases and AppleCare; the district already has carts but some wiring updates will be required. \"So you're looking at about $34,000 out of cap,\" he said. He explained the 75 devices would be folded into a future four‑year lease purchase and would reduce the quantity needed in subsequent purchases.

Board members asked clarifying questions about grade levels for the pilot, instructional benefits and timing; staff said a technology audit in the coming fall will determine appropriate device counts per classroom and that this initial purchase is intended to give teachers time to test lessons and adapt instruction. No formal board vote to approve the purchase occurred during the meeting; trustees asked staff to return with formal procurement language and a timeline for review and potential approval.","District staff proposed purchasing 75 iPads (15 per elementary) at an estimated $34,000 from capital outlay as part of a phased plan to transition elementary classrooms from MacBooks to iPads by the 2026 school year; the board discussed timeline and piloting plans but did not take an immediate vote.",{"_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},6203272,"Seaman USD 345 superintendent outlines multi‑year plan to reallocate $1.5 million",496,2536000,3032000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3783569-32e8418f892c16aa0c5df798a1f2e835&start=2536&end=3032","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3783569-32e8418f892c16aa0c5df798a1f2e835/thumbnail_2536000.jpg","/articles/6203272/Kansas/Seaman-USD-345-superintendent-outlines-multiyear-plan-to-reallocate-15-million","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6203272-e1f44e3a47ca4ca2cd4d89712a6d7aca/orig.mp4?Expires=1770959404&Signature=dWi1Zji6OYkiwnGApUYmulkm6CPMnMaz4kSqAFIuJIeGRFU-RPJj41SDs63xm6Ht3ANeWFs~BFRBGfRo3welo-kQd~B6gYulFY0j3Jbz9zr9uUS3KFn6FN0gO6BMPsztdMuaFH6a0vdgHgLyu8W7fxm833bbZDTie1PE6XO8kA7uiIBjA0mlzooJwHpJ1UT2s0ePRSwZAv83Hg45OFCCdCGJs0JhqmOTAXGjxzujTUrLP9p64ZTMPkO27Os2dQqoXu41yDnwrMFH1UelPfqvwWqqGEjdptY9wh4suclQ0BmwfwUz66Fr0PoS2YvO4GlUPxNstJ28FJ8a0fTLXfH9AA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Superintendent Wilson told the Seaman USD 345 board the administration has proposed a multi‑year plan designed to reallocate roughly $1.5 million from the district's ongoing budget through a combination of program changes, efficiency measures and targeted savings.

Wilson said the administration's near‑term target is at least $250,000 of savings in the coming year, with a first‑year goal to reach $750,000 and an additional $500,000 in subsequent years for a total of $1.5 million in ongoing reallocated funds. \"We're looking for at least $250,000 of savings this next year,\" he said, and described the phased targets as intended to produce long‑term fiscal health while avoiding sudden, deep cuts.

The plan bundles several actions and investigations: moving some ESSER‑funded software purchases onto ESSER where allowable, exploring alternatives or migration paths for the district's learning management system (Schoology), conducting a fall technology audit, and reviewing high‑school scheduling models to meet negotiated agreement and staffing requirements. Staff also recommended a hybrid communications plan that phases paper mailers toward an electronic distribution model while maintaining access for readers who rely on print.

Board members and staff described broad consultation with teachers, principals and other employees. Wilson and the business office said they had sought input and adjusted proposals — for example, continuing Pebble Go under ESSER funding after librarians reported heavy use. Board members praised staff for the collaborative process and indicated general support; several trustees said a formal board vote on the conceptual plan was unnecessary at this time but indicated they would consider a vote the next month if desired.

Staff emphasized the plan remains conceptual in places and that some items require further study or stakeholder input. \"Investigate\" items include assessment of FastBridge for assessment needs and possible migration to other platforms; the district will test alternatives over the coming year. Superintendent Wilson repeatedly said the objective behind the savings is to preserve the district's ability to recruit and retain staff through competitive pay.

Board members asked about demographic forecasts and state finance formula changes that could alter the district's needs; staff said those unknowns will be incorporated as new information arrives and could reduce or alter planned cuts. Several trustees urged caution and flexibility, and the superintendent said the administration would return with more details and, if desired, a formal recommendation for board approval.","Superintendent outlined a multi‑year budget plan that aims to reallocate about $1.5 million through phased savings and efficiency changes, while emphasizing the goal of preserving staff pay and maintaining services.",{"_33":101,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":102,"_41":103,"_43":104,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6203277,"Seaman USD 345 board taps contingency after Medicaid reimbursement error",0,3208000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3783569-32e8418f892c16aa0c5df798a1f2e835&start=3208&end=3208","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3783569-32e8418f892c16aa0c5df798a1f2e835/thumbnail_3208000.jpg","/articles/6203277/Kansas/Seaman-USD-345-board-taps-contingency-after-Medicaid-reimbursement-error","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6203277-c2a4bb688e7a9e2581335825b7c8bb38/orig.mp4?Expires=1770959404&Signature=R6BDHqGbLX1wAZN1AeMmSknaaeTXFmYN6nsbW9G~VCRCD-W8VfB6Er0qDv-E~n0IjpGK4xID4Ao4QEpQsMDcMjFpdZmk476qYAzzKmSqJGThyhX~hZK5YB6-UAtW9Zh6p~0-6sJmNcte~DSRBkmTIN189ljbzMxLsjEhfu8buuwo9V4XE9A0MzWqk5MowyHCebTOyAdLTmuHA-DojkZK~NZbAVd0V-bUy7A~xLHeB63ZY2xGY-NN2LC6xHYjnJPNV~2lLVyyjzF791CL~n5MXpcPge~7~peqc2IfGyw4j~fIultZgCBvDPdBL5JuwBZHFGff19Wce5AQXmOWndxSXA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Seaman USD 345 Board of Education voted to declare a contingency and authorize up to $230,900 from the district contingency reserve to cover expenses while the state adjusts school‑based Medicaid reimbursements, a district official said.

The district learned this month that a denominator/numerator error affecting Medicaid reimbursements submitted through a state contractor, Public Consulting Group (PCG), had affected multiple years of payments. \"Over the past seven years since 2017, each of those years has had an incorrect numerator,\" the district's business official told the board. The state and its vendor are requiring a look‑back and recovery of funds the federal program concluded were overpayments.

The board motion read in full that the board would \"declare a contingency due to an error by PCG contracted through KDHE and school‑based Medicaid reimbursement to allocate up to $230,900 to be spent from contingency reserve to cover the expenses.\" The motion was moved and seconded and passed on a voice vote; the meeting record did not include a roll‑call tally. The board president said the district will repay the amount from a future payment the state will withhold.

Business staff told the board the state has allowed an extended period (commonly 30–60 days) for districts to return the funds, but the district must ultimately reconcile the amounts within about a year. District leaders emphasized the contingency reserve exists precisely for unexpected liabilities. \"We are very fortunate that we have put money into our reserves,\" the business official said, adding that without that reserve the district would be in worse shape to absorb the refund requirement.

Board members asked whether the vendor has insurance or will be held accountable; district staff said they have asked that question but had not yet received a definitive answer. The business official said the district expects follow‑up from state and vendor representatives and will seek accountability where appropriate.

The board chair and multiple members urged continued growth of the contingency reserve to limit disruption from future unanticipated liabilities. The motion passed and the board moved on to other business.","The Seaman USD 345 board voted to declare a contingency and allocate up to $230,900 from its contingency reserve after a state audit found a multi‑year error in school‑based Medicaid reimbursements processed through a contractor, officials said.","actionData","errors"]

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