For the past 10 years, Eureka USD 389 has been led by Superintendent Scott Hoyt, who is set to retire at the end of the month. To begin the June monthly meeting, Board President Brian Mongeau presented Hoyt with a plaque expressing appreciation for his years of service at the district. The board then held a short business meeting.
Among the business items, board members approved updates to Kansas Association of School Boards (KASB) policies and authorized Board Clerk Tammi Burtin and incoming Superintendent Shay Demlow to complete the 2025-26 fiscal year closure process.
Superintendent Hoyt reported that work has begun on the high school parking lot project. He also announced that the district has been approved for a grant to purchase two buses. The grant is expected to cover approximately 75 percent of the cost, with final approval anticipated in July. The district will initially pay for the buses and receive reimbursement through the grant program.
Elementary Principal Stacy Coulter, Eureka Junior Senior High School Principal (EJSHS) Angie Lowe and EJSHS Assistant Principal/Athletic Director Joe Thornburg also gave administrative updates. During her report, Principal Lowe noted that the district will be offering a new class next year. RefReps, supported by KSHSAA, teaches students the fundamentals of sports officiating through real-world scenarios and practical application.
Following a five-minute executive session for personnel (evaluation), with Superintendent Hoyt and Principal Lowe, the board approved several personnel changes. Accepted resignations included Courtney Bailey, 7-9 science teacher; Carolyn Bonfiglio, food service employee; and Terri Hamilton, Marshall Elementary paraprofessional.
The board also approved the employment of Stacy Randle as a 7-9 science teacher, Rhonda Ward as transportation secretary, and Tara Witham as junior high assistant girls basketball coach.
The board approved both the meeting agenda and consent agenda, including the May meeting minutes, payment of bills and the treasurer’s report.
Board member Brandon Hall was absent.
Superintendent Demlow will take the helm during the July board meeting on Monday, July 13 at 6 p.m.
