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Haysville board approves routine business, honors staff and students and hears foundation updates
Summary
The board approved the agenda, consent items and treasurer's report unanimously, recognized paraprofessionals, transportation staff and teachers, and heard foundation event reports including Stuff the Bus and the Barn Bash fundraiser.
The Haysville USD 261 Board of Education approved routine business items unanimously, recognized staff and students from multiple schools, and heard updates from the district foundation about recent and upcoming community events.
Votes at a glance
- Approve agenda as presented — motion by Jeremy, second by Kelly; vote 7–0; outcome: approved.
- Approve consent agenda (including purchases and routine personnel) — motion by Kelly, second by Courtney; vote 7–0; outcome: approved.
- Approve treasurer's report — motion by Courtney; second not specified in the record; vote 7–0; outcome: approved.
- Move into executive session for personnel — motion by Jennifer, second by Courtney; vote 7–0; outcome: approved; the board later returned and reported no binding action was taken.
Recognitions: during the meeting the board recognized students from Hazel West Middle School’s Gorilla TV production class for presenting the pledge. The board also honored paraprofessionals from Oakville Elementary (Rebecca Berry, Maricle Graber, Caleb Wallace, Christina Wood), transportation staff Gary McLean (bus driver) and Maria Saavedra (bus aide), and Rex Elementary staff including special education teacher Tess Shaw and fourth‑grade teacher Britney Tankrew, among others. The recognitions included citations of exceptional service — for example, a nomination recounting that Gary bought a wheelchair ramp for a student’s home and routinely assists in ways beyond his required duties.
Foundation and community events: district foundation staff reported on Stuff the Bus — the district’s school‑supply drive — saying the single event collected about 14,200 donated items, raised $682 for supplies and served 211 students at the distribution event this year (the largest turnout recorded in the organizer’s account). Foundation staff also previewed the Barn Bash fundraiser scheduled for November 14 at the Wichita Union Stockyards with ticket pricing and activities; the event’s proceeds support teacher innovation grants and other district programs.
What’s next: with routine votes completed the board moved into executive session for personnel matters and later returned to open session; trustees asked staff to follow up on consent‑agenda procurement items (including a tractor purchase and fleet replacements) and outreach for foundation events.
Ending: The board concluded the evening after returning from executive session and stated no binding action was taken during closed sessions.
