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Adopt agenda — passed 7–0
Motion: \"I move to adopt the agenda as presented.\" (mover/second not specified in the transcript)
Vote: Motion passes 7–0.

Approve consent agenda — passed 7–0
Motion: \"I move to approve the consent agenda as submitted.\" (mover/second not specified in the transcript)
Vote: Motion passes 7–0.

Enter executive session to discuss superintendent evaluation — passed 7–0
Motion: \"I move we enter into executive session for 15 minutes to discuss the superintendent evaluation pursuant to the non elected personnel exception under the Kansas Open Meetings Act and we'll return to open session in this room at 06:54PM.\" (mover/second not specified in the transcript)
Vote: Motion passes 7–0.
Notes: The motion cites the non-elected personnel exception of the Kansas Open Meetings Act as the legal basis for a closed session. The board subsequently reconvened and recorded the motion to adjourn.

Adjourn — passed 7–0
Motion: Motion to adjourn (mover/second not specified in the transcript)
Vote: Motion passes 7–0.

Public comment: the board clerk announced there were no public comments signed up for the meeting.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","USD253 Board Meeting 2025-08-27","oneSentenceSummary","The Emporia Board of Education conducted and recorded four formal motions on Aug. 27: adoption of the agenda (7–0), approval of the consent agenda (7–0), entry into a 15-minute executive session to discuss the superintendent evaluation under the Kansas Open Meetings Act (7–0), and adjournment (7–0).","taxTitle","Emporia, School Boards, Kansas","taxId",55189,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6479726,"Superintendent reports preliminary enrollment drop of about 239 students; outlines cost-containment plan and after-school update",645,1829000,2474000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5692188-534faf022915a3fd50416a0b0b9d165c&start=1829&end=2474","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5692188-534faf022915a3fd50416a0b0b9d165c/thumbnail_1829000.jpg","/articles/6479726/Emporia/School-Boards/Kansas/Superintendent-reports-preliminary-enrollment-drop-of-about-239-students-outlines-cost-containment-plan-and-after-school-update","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6479726-f423ae5452cb126da24c2f58de18f6a2/orig.mp4?Expires=1777796004&Signature=EUSRvDKMjEb05FWUnTjr4so~7q78XB-m7arbpcWlt2cZv1hgeL4dlN~P1dOYYkiZ0z236H~rj3ZP1Ya18Wpm7AGyzBbkIFj9EWpNooizN4CcHEPWpOUAo9kyOzmCuDiaHc1TX5JtoVHqaIwkCSBTnN9qAwYuKgxAZVBLf0oJuG9rfwpYHR27It8TdN3b0rDQWnUh5uPVC2Iqn98CQV0j88XNqCUor88w~Fr5HTCJrki1cgGUM32caI-d0XD2Mb3i-yeVOA9UJ8quc4oE7vVlnOmwAIXoQfMa542RVBZmpdAJXzRgWOTSHKgEihKE0vPePgZWAFZIBprqUh5jnw34og__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The superintendent reported to the Emporia Board of Education on Aug. 27 that preliminary in-seat enrollment stood near 3,811 students, about 239 fewer than the previous audited headcount of 4,050, and said the decline will reduce state funding for the district.

\"Earlier this week, we kind of landed on, actual physical students in our end seats at right at 38 11, compared to a headcount... our audited headcount was 4,050,\" the superintendent said, noting the district had been working to verify numbers in PowerSchool. He told the board the district is using a higher earlier funding number for the current year but that a 172-student drop already had been accounted for in the state's funding calculation used this year.

Because personnel are the district’s primary expense, the superintendent said the district will form a cost-containment team that includes three board members, staff and parents to examine programs, class size and staffing ahead of next year’s budget. \"My message is always to prioritize things and those things that we do initially try to have as little impact on our programming for students as possible,\" the superintendent said.

Other items reported:
- State assessment cut scores: The superintendent relayed that the State Board of Education approved new state assessment cut scores and said the move aims to align state-assessment results with long-term measures such as ACT performance. Several statewide associations supported the adoption, he said.
- After-school programming: Amanda Gutierrez, executive director (employee recreation), reported signups for after-school programs were strong entering September; food-service coordination and principal support were credited for a smooth launch. The superintendent said no significant problems had been reported to his office.
- Start of school observations: The superintendent described visiting multiple schools during the opening days and recounted brief interactions with students and staff, saying the start of the year felt \"organized chaos\" at the early childhood center but overall positive.

Next steps: the superintendent said he will convene a cost-containment review and involve staff and parent representatives, and the district will continue to refine September enrollment counts for state reporting and budgeting purposes.","At the Aug. 27 Emporia Board of Education meeting the superintendent said preliminary in-seat enrollment is about 3,811, down from last year’s audited 4,050, and described steps for a cost-containment review, changes to state assessment cut scores and the start of after‑school programming.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6479731,"Emporia board hears update on math action plan; staff outline resource gaps, fidelity target and training costs",1426,332000,1758000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5692188-534faf022915a3fd50416a0b0b9d165c&start=332&end=1758","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5692188-534faf022915a3fd50416a0b0b9d165c/thumbnail_332000.jpg","/articles/6479731/Emporia/School-Boards/Kansas/Emporia-board-hears-update-on-math-action-plan-staff-outline-resource-gaps-fidelity-target-and-training-costs","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6479731-9e7223f7f06811ed9afba3cbee2445c5/orig.mp4?Expires=1777796004&Signature=Ekt2vJNaINZDf0TPPk3UGCYXwSwVQ6T~LxzD1x~J5KOS0BiM7udWBXrAd1XK~TfTekxx97fBsIHfhuZdkvupvY5-tDlOBp3WRzfqxc98~JoGt2Ptu-SpG99yab3BLcCe1xiRe5LSRVIJEZm05SvQ5IfDLdVG3fisdI~fUVBE2edCZBOZcdzRqUNF-iw-fnURm0Boq~GGgOdptLOkTzfRR4KidQzANs3BnMxRyfutYRJPHkRXdLU0r74SNYlF4CIUAAyTFNVU7oQOuzYsM~VgwjlaYvXBRz1gaZrmU1bnz6tGJZ28YmoSCixZ0dFl1Sd3xwK4HGLDFBJWk685cfraag__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Dr. Kargil, a district staff member, presented an update on the district's math action plan at the Aug. 27 Emporia Board of Education meeting, outlining plans to fill resource gaps, provide targeted professional development and track classroom use of selected materials.

The update covers three immediate priorities: identifying evidence-based resources for courses that currently lack them (notably pre-algebra and some combined classes), creating a schedule of instructional coaching and professional development, and using a walkthrough tool to track how teachers use adopted resources. \"We're going to spend some time researching those courses and then see if we can find some resources that they can use in class that are evidence based,\" Dr. Kargil said.

Board members pressed for details on implementation and accountability. The plan sets an instructional-fidelity target of roughly 80% — staff said that, across 10 lessons, a teacher should use the selected resource about 8 times, while acknowledging there will be justified deviations. The district expects to begin collecting walk-through data in September and to add updates to the plan as part of scheduled academic presentations (for example, when state assessment results or FastBridge data are discussed). \"I fear spiraling,\" Board member Lillian said, urging the district to ensure supports arrive quickly for students who are already behind.

Specific initiatives described by staff:
- Resource review: Staff identified weaker coverage in pre-algebra and transition-to-algebra-2 classes and will research evidence-based materials on the state's approved list before recommending purchases.
- Professional development: Options under consideration include a six-session program for the whole math department, beginning with a coach-led needs identification session. Staff estimated a roughly $5,000 annual cost for the PD package and noted a one-day coach observation option priced at about $4,200.
- Walkthrough and observation schedule: Principals will be scheduled to perform two math walkthroughs per week; the presenter intends to attempt classroom visits for each math teacher about twice a month. The walkthrough tool will be incorporated into the district’s Observe for Success system in September.
- Student/family access: Staff emphasized intentional communication about how students and families access online resources (for example, linking materials in Google Classroom). The district also noted external supports, such as library-provided online tutoring, which require a library card.
- Staffing and onboarding: Staff reported three new math instructors this year and recommended that the PD sequence become an annual part of onboarding for new teachers.

Board members recommended feedback loops with families and students to guard against observed-classroom behavior that might not reflect typical instruction, and they asked staff to ensure supports for students without active parent advocates. Several board members said they wanted regular progress reporting rather than waiting for a final plan adoption, stressing that updates should be frequent as data arrive.

Next steps: staff will research and recommend specific resources for the identified course gaps, finalize PD scheduling with Mr. Fisher and the math department, begin walkthrough data collection in September, and return updates to the board as part of scheduled academic presentations.","At the Aug. 27 Emporia Board of Education meeting, staff presented an update to the math action plan that identifies resource gaps in pre-algebra and combined courses, sets an instructional-fidelity target of about 80%, proposes ongoing professional development and walkthrough-based tracking, and plans data collection beginning in September.","actionData","errors"]

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