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Board approves consent agenda, renews security software and accepts donations
Summary
The Chanute USD 413 board approved a consent agenda on May 6 that included a calendar change, participation assessment of $2,096.25, a 5-year Genetec Advantage renewal for $58,761.80, equipment surplus declarations and multiple donations including $1,000 gifts to the high school chess team and FFA program.
The Chanute Unified School District 413 Board of Education approved its consent agenda at the May 6 meeting. The motion, made by Bri Leroy and seconded by Dr. Bruce Lee, carried with six yeas and one absence.
Key consent items included approval of minutes and payment of bills; a change to the 2026–27 school calendar moving a "no school" day from Friday, April 2 to Friday, March 26; and authorization for the district to participate in School For Fair Funding, Inc. for FY27 with an assessment of $2,096.25. The board also declared surplus athletic and fitness equipment (various girls basketball uniforms, life fitness machines and tennis jerseys) and technology items (20 Epson projectors and multiple Dell laptops/parts).
Financial and donation items recorded in the consent packet included a five-year renewal of Genetec Advantage for $58,761.80; a $1,000 donation from Love Big Like Nate, Inc. to the Chanute High School Chess Team and another $1,000 to the Chanute FFA program; $500 from The American Legion Auxiliary and $700 from First Presbyterian Church for Debbie’s Fund (negative senior lunch balances); a $96 donation for CMS choir competition food expenses; and a $200 donation for the CMS PE Department. The board also accepted an in-kind donation of two microwaves for Chanute Middle School and approved the personnel report. The board forgave the snow day from Jan. 26, 2026 for all students and staff.
The transcript excerpt does not include discussion of how Genetec renewal funds were budgeted or details about the expected disposition or sale proceeds for the surplus items.
