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Board approves vehicle purchases, accepts KSU equipment grant and affirms student-suspension decision
Summary
At its meeting the board approved purchases of a Ford Expedition (~$55,000) and a Ford Escape (under $30,000), accepted roughly 100 Chromebooks and 58 tablets donated via a KSU rural-education grant, approved several personnel motions (with a separate library-clerk vote that included abstentions), and affirmed an extended student suspension after executive session.
The Santa Fe Trail School Board approved several actions at Tuesday’s meeting, including two transportation purchases, acceptance of an equipment grant and personnel approvals.
Vehicles: Robbie described transportation shortages—three district vans with high mileage and occasional rentals for long trips—and proposed buying a state‑contract Ford Expedition (about $55,000) and a Ford Escape (under $30,000) instead of larger 14‑passenger buses. A motion to procure both vehicles was moved and seconded; the board voted in favor (voice vote recorded as four in favor, none opposed).
Grant acceptance: Board member Lomar reported a KSU rural-education distribution offering roughly 100 Chromebooks and 58 tablets. “This was the easiest grant I’ve ever done,” Lomar said, describing quick notification and delivery logistics. The board moved to accept the devices and approved the acceptance by voice vote.
Personnel and classified reports: The board approved the classified personnel report with the library‑clerk line item pulled for a separate vote; the library-clerk vote recorded abstentions. The certified personnel report and the superintendent‑related personnel motion were also moved, seconded and approved.
Student discipline: After moving into executive session under statutory exceptions to discuss a student suspension, the board returned to open session and adopted the findings and conclusions of the appellate hearing officer, affirming an extended suspension. The motion was seconded and approved.
The meeting closed after routine business and recognitions.
