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Manhattan‑Ogden USD 383 board approves ethics policy revision and KASB recommended updates; consent agenda passes
Summary
The board approved a final revision to policy BH (school board member ethics) on second reading (5‑2) and approved a package of KASB‑recommended policy updates on first reading (7‑0); the consent agenda, including a robotics trip and an alcohol fund contract, also passed 7‑0.
The Manhattan‑Ogden USD 383 Board of Education approved several governance items Wednesday, including a final revision to its school board ethics policy and the first‑reading approval of a slate of Kansas Association of School Boards (KASB) recommended policy updates.
On old business, Jamie moved and Greg seconded a motion to give final approval to revisions to board policy BH (school board member ethics). After discussion, the board adopted the changes by a 5‑2 vote.
On new business, Christine moved and Carla seconded a motion to approve the package of KASB‑recommended policy updates on first reading. The board approved that motion 7‑0.
The meeting also approved its consent agenda (minutes, bills, the human‑resources report, the Manhattan High School robotics team trip to Oklahoma, the financial audit second reading, and the City of Manhattan alcohol fund contract) on a 7‑0 vote after a motion by Katie and a second from Jamie.
Why it matters: Revisions to board policy BH will be incorporated into the district’s policy manual and affect expectations and conduct for board members. The KASB updates reflect state‑level policy standardization that district policy committees review and the board typically adopts by reference or formal motion.
Votes at a glance:
- Policy BH (school board member ethics): Final approval on second reading — Passed 5‑2 (mover: Jamie; second: Greg). - KASB recommended policy updates: Approved on first reading — Passed 7‑0 (mover: Christine; second: Carla). - Consent agenda items including Manhattan High School robotics trip and City of Manhattan alcohol fund contract: Approved 7‑0 (mover: Katie; second: Jamie).
Ending: Board members also discussed officer positions for the coming year and will hold elections at the next meeting; the board adjourned following the business items.
