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Board approves staff handbooks, negotiated pay increases, insurance renewals and several purchases
Summary
The Clay County School Board approved the 2026–27 staff handbooks and a negotiated agreement that raises district compensation roughly 3.7–3.8% when insurance changes are included; the board also approved a band equipment bid, property and casualty insurance binding, and contingent bus purchases funded in part by a grant.
The Clay County School Board on Thursday approved a set of personnel, procurement and insurance actions tied to the district’s operating budget and capital plans.
Key votes included approval of the 2026–27 staff handbooks and the negotiated agreement for certified staff; administrators told the board that the negotiated package and insurance decisions increase district compensation spending by roughly 3.7–3.8% overall. The board separately approved a 3% pay increase for employees not covered by the negotiated agreement and a 3% increase plus a step for hourly/classified staff.
On procurement, the board approved a bid from Ernie Williamson Music for $53,921.89 to supply band instrument equipment. The board also authorized binding property and casualty insurance with Kansas Insurance Cooperative for Schools and deductible buy‑down coverage with Lloyd’s of London. In personnel matters the board approved the presented personnel report including supplemental updates.
For transportation, the board approved proceeding with bus purchases contingent on approval by KSD (KSDE); members noted the grant would cover 75% of each bus with a district share of 25% and that build timelines could place deliveries in 2027 or 2028.
Why it matters: These approvals finalize near‑term spending and insurance decisions that shape district payroll costs, risk exposure and equipment availability for the coming school year. The insurance decision was highlighted as a cost control measure after several years of premium volatility.
What’s next: Staff will implement handbook and payroll changes effective with the new fiscal year, bind insurance coverage, complete vendor procurement for band equipment and proceed with the bus purchase process pending KSDE approval.
