Kansas / School Boards / Geary County Schools
Board members approved the district’s routine monthly bills, but one member urged a follow-up review, saying the district appears to be paying invoices against a GovLink contract much larger than its available cash and that about $3,000,000 of work remains unclosed.
Kansas / School Boards / Geary County Schools
The board approved personnel actions by a 5–0 vote. District staff reported fewer new hires than prior years, increased use of licensed long-term substitutes, and expansion of apprenticeship 'grow your own' efforts.
Kansas / School Boards / Geary County Schools
Geary County Schools board approved the district's monthly bills but a board member asked the board to review payments to GovLink, saying the district appears to be paying on the full contract amount while available cash is lower and some projects remain open.
Kansas / School Boards / Geary County Schools
Geary County Schools approved personnel reports 5–0; district staff told the board that teacher hiring needs dropped below 100 this year, long-term substitute numbers declined to 23 (many licensed), and a registered future apprenticeship program will expand from one to five participants.
Kansas / School Boards / Geary County Schools
Negotiators discussed a proposal to move Karnes Building teachers to a 60-minute daily planning schedule for one year, with district leaders arguing it benefits students and teachers warning it would cut thousands of planning minutes; parties agreed to pause and form a teacher–admin committee and reconvene in July.
Kansas / School Boards / Geary County Schools
Geary County Schools negotiators and teachers’ representatives debated a proposed change to planning time and class periods for the Karnes alternative school during a bargaining session that produced no formal agreement but ended with both sides agreeing to continue talks and form a joint committee.
Kansas / School Boards / Geary County Schools
Negotiations between Geary County Schools and teacher representatives focused on a proposal to change the Karnes Building to 60-minute class periods, a move teachers say would reduce planning time; both sides agreed to pause and form a committee to study data before acting.
Kansas / School Boards / Geary County Schools
The board approved 2025–26 salary adjustments for administrators and classified staff, confirmed two administrative title changes, and directed staff to issue an RFP for on‑call architectural and engineering services after removing that item from the consent agenda.
Kansas / School Boards / Geary County Schools
Jennifer Hansen explained LETRS training, the state's Seal of Literacy requirement and how the district has trained more than 250 teachers; the district said it may request local funding if state ESSER funds are not released.
Kansas / School Boards / Geary County Schools
Dr. Eggleston presented a proposed cell‑phone/electronic device procedure for the district handbook emphasizing uniform enforcement; board members raised concerns about parental pushback and consistent enforcement across classrooms.