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Frontenac USD 249 hears presentations from new teachers and technology update; reviews enrollment handbook and vehicle needs
Summary
At the March 9 meeting new high school teachers introduced themselves, the technology director gave an update, the board reviewed proposed changes to the HS enrollment handbook and discussed seeking bids for two passenger vehicles for the transportation department.
At the March 9 meeting of the Frontenac Unified School District 249 Board of Education, three new high school teachers—Hunter Knox, Sherry Sharp and Michelle Pfeifer—each presented to the board about their experiences this year. The presentations were followed by an update from Technology Director Ryan Varsolona on the work of the technology department.
Jennifer Niederklein reviewed proposed changes to the high school enrollment handbook for 2026–27; the minutes note the proposed changes were reviewed but do not list specific edits. During discussion the board identified a need to seek bids to purchase two smaller/midsized passenger vehicles for the transportation department and directed staff to pursue solicitation of bids.
In regular reports, district leaders Howard Smith and Brandy Stanley told the board that Schools PLP was selected over Edginuity for online learning, the high school adopted a new science curriculum and a building purchase closing date was set (the minutes do not specify the exact closing date). The district also noted staff participation in a Women in Leadership Conference, recommended board policy updates from KASB and a legislative update described as “the Bathroom Rule.” HS assistant principal/athletic director interviews were scheduled as noted in the minutes.
The minutes record these items as updates and discussion; no formal votes on the handbook or vehicle purchases were recorded at the March 9 meeting.
