Udall USD 463 board approves custodial contract, plumbing repairs and routine financial items

The Udall Unified School District #463 Board of Education approved multiple operational and facilities items at its Oct. 13 regular meeting, including a one-year custodial services contract and a plumbing repair proposal.

Adrianne King moved to approve a contract with ATS for three full-time equivalent custodial positions for one year; Andrea Ahlerich seconded the motion, which passed 5-0. John Warrick was invited to speak during consideration of custodial-service quotes.

The board also approved a Superior Plumbing proposal for $9,182.00 after discussion. Andrea Ahlerich moved to approve the plumbing proposal and Megan Clasen seconded; the motion passed 5-0. Earlier in the meeting the board approved the consent agenda, which included payroll, invoices and financial reports, and specific vendor invoices: an $8,575 invoice from BMS, LLC for HVAC equipment and installation and a $4,400 invoice from McClellan, Inc. for a Community ALC series amplifier for the football field press box. Adrianne King moved to approve the consent agenda; Rebecca Mason seconded and the motion passed 6-0.

The board reviewed HVAC needs as part of facility planning; no action beyond discussion was recorded. Therapy dog applicants and their animals were introduced and remained in the meeting for questions and observation; no action on approvals was recorded.

The board moved briefly into executive session to discuss individual employee performance under the non-elected personnel exception of the Kansas Open Meetings Act. Rebecca Mason moved for a three-minute executive session; Megan Clasen seconded and the motion passed 4-0. Members resumed in the boardroom at the stated time and Andrea Ahlerich, who had left at 7:25 p.m., returned at 7:30 p.m. The meeting was adjourned by Chris Holmes, board president, at 7:34 p.m. The board scheduled its next regular meeting for Nov. 10, 2025, at 6:00 p.m.