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Stanton County USD 452 board approves staff changes, contracts and policy updates
Summary
At its April 15 meeting, the Stanton County Unified School District #452 Board approved multiple routine policies, personnel actions and contracts — including a two-year Johnson Controls service agreement for $21,105 — and tabled school fees pending further information.
The Stanton County Unified School District #452 Board of Education, presided over in opening by Board President Lettie McKinney, met April 15 in the SCHS Board Room and approved a slate of routine policies, personnel actions and service contracts.
The board voted unanimously on a series of items brought under Information/Discussion/Action, including approving the annual Kansas Association of School Boards (KASB) agreement and adopting the Stanton County Elementary Parent and Family Engagement Policy after a correction noted by a board member. The board also approved adding a second assistant football coach for the 2026–27 school year and authorized two summer maintenance hires.
Votes at a glance: Bobbie moved and Bret seconded the consent agenda (minutes from March 11 and payment of claims); motion carried 7–0. The board approved the KASB agreement (motion carried 7–0), the Stanton County Elementary Parent and Family Engagement Policy (7–0), the request for a second assistant football coach (7–0), and the OPAA food-service addendum for 2026–27 (7–0). It approved the Athletic Director job description (7–0) and tabled school fees for further information (7–0). The board approved hiring two summer maintenance workers (7–0).
On supplemental pay, the board agreed to several changes: splitting junior-high and high-school wrestling into separate head positions, placing Drivers Education on the supplemental schedule at the 12% column, and adding the Athletic Director position to the supplemental schedule at the 17% column (to reflect base teacher salary plus planning and event duties). The board indicated the Athletic Director percentage will be part of upcoming negotiations with teachers.
A notable contract decision concerned a facilities service agreement reviewed for heating/ventilation maintenance. The board considered one-, two- and three-year options from Johnson Controls; the two-year option at $21,105.00 was approved to provide semiannual coil cleaning, filter changes, periodic belt/service work and remote system access. Craig, who presented the proposal, noted approving a multi-year service agreement would help ensure continuity while he expects to be deployed later in the year.
The board also approved dance uniform selections with the stipulation uniforms be maroon and gold (not black), revised the 2026–27 school calendar to correct an earlier placement of Easter, and agreed to add items to the supplemental salary schedule. School fees were tabled pending additional information.
In open session the board approved a list of resignations presented on the agenda (Fiona Higley; Carolyn Johnson; KC Higley; Casey Polzin; Melissa Siruta; Frank Garcia; Lori Umberger) and approved contracts for Melinda Wilson (Freshman Class Sponsor, 2030) and Donna Olivas (High School Cheerleader Sponsor). All listed motions carried unanimously where votes were recorded.
The board held multiple executive sessions during the meeting to discuss personnel matters and negotiations; the minutes record the sessions and the parties present but do not disclose private personnel details.
The meeting concluded with routine board comments — including a request to identify diploma presenters and a reminder the next meeting is May 13 at 11:30 a.m. — and adjourned at 9:23 p.m. (The minutes list Board President as Lettie McKinney at the opening; the signature line at the end of the minutes reads Lettie Nickell.)
