Kansas / School Boards / Tonganoxie
District operations staff reported a recent G‑Max test on the football turf showed acceptable safety performance; technicians made targeted repairs and loosening of infill, and staff said the work should extend the field’s life.
Kansas / School Boards / Tonganoxie
District projects presenter described a two‑summer HVAC replacement for the elementary school with a construction estimate of about $5.3 million and an operating budget window of $6 million including fees and contingencies; the board plans to consider a GMP in February.
Kansas / School Boards / Tonganoxie
Tonganoxie USD 4 administrators proposed converting early‑release days to late‑start mornings to preserve collaborative time for teachers; principals cited preliminary FastBridge growth data (about 55–57% meeting growth benchmarks for grades 2–5) and recommended further family surveys and comparative analysis before a final decision.
Kansas / School Boards / Tonganoxie
The Tonganoxie USD 4 board approved hiring a fully licensed special education teacher to address growing elementary caseloads. Administrators said the one‑semester hire is partially funded through a 60/40 split and categorical aid; the motion passed unanimously.
Kansas / School Boards / Tonganoxie
Gordon CPA issued an unmodified (clean) opinion on USD 4’s financial statements for the year ended June 30, 2025, and the district reported just under $19,500,000 in cash across funds. Auditors reported no recommendations to communicate.
Kansas / School Boards / Tonganoxie
The board voted to enter contract negotiations with Universal Construction as CMAR for the TES HVAC/capital project after staff presented RFQ/interview results, pre-construction fee details and rough project cost targets. Staff said final GMP and scope remain to be determined.
Kansas / School Boards / Tonganoxie
Miss Taylor presented CAP and FastBridge baseline data showing modest gains in some grade bands and persistent gaps in early literacy. Board members pressed for grade-level breakdowns, volunteer and staffing strategies for small-group interventions, and more historical comparison data.
Kansas / School Boards / Tonganoxie
The USD 464 Board of Education unanimously approved an AIA agreement with HTK for design/engineering of a TES HVAC project and a preconstruction services contract with Eske & Associates; both votes were 6–0. No specific dollar amounts were presented; agreements are percentage- or task‑based.
Kansas / School Boards / Tonganoxie
Consultant Dr. Hubbard presented survey and focus group results that prioritized transparency, communication, teacher/staff support, budget management and academic quality; applications are due Jan. 7, 2026, interviews are planned Jan. 12–16, and the board anticipates a public decision by Feb. 1.
Kansas / School Boards / Tonganoxie
The Tonganoxie USD 464 Board of Education met Oct. 21 with search consultants to choose a hybrid timeline for the superintendent search, agreed to fast-track initial steps, and set a special meeting for Nov. 6 at 7 p.m. to finalize candidate characteristics and communications.