The Madison/Virgil USD #386 Board of Education met on Oct. 12 for its regular meeting.
Superintendent Dallas Woolf recognized Mark Adams for organizing a monthly potluck dinner for staff and Elementary Principal Amanda Schild recognized the Special Education Paras as they have faced some big challenges this year, but have rose to the occasion with all the new changes.
Members of the Teacher Advisory Committee spoke to the board about current classroom activities and the projects including the Outdoor Learning Center.
Adams spoke to the board about technology changes within the school’s website and staff calendar and how they are simplifying things. One of the most noticeable changes was having no programs at sporting events. Adams indicated that there are QR Codes posted around the gym and football field for people to access those programs as well as seeing rosters on the school website. Adams indicated that doing programs that way saves the office about an hour and a half every home game.
Thomas Scott gave an update on the purchase of a new drum set that was paid for with alumni donations. They were also able to purchase band t-shirts for the next few years. Scott also gave an update on the projects the band and choir are working on.
The board heard an update from OPAA regarding food service and it was reported that the students seemed to be enjoying the food and were shown pictures of different sample plates.
The board approved the current accounts payable, activity fund, treasurer’s report, the eligibility policy modification for the 202627 Jr/Sr High School student handbook and the code of conduct-discipline polity modification for the 202627 school year.
Board members approved Shane Watts to serve on the USD #386 sick pool committee for the current school year.
The following information items were discussed: Kansas School Finance Formula Renewal Taskforce, Patterson Family Grant visit, boiler inspection, welding update, Madison/Hamilton sports agreement, board goals and bond timeline and parent teacher conferences.
The board approved to accept the resignation of Tabitha Cowley as Junior High assistant track coach for this year. The board also approved Rick Ginter as the Junior High assistant track coach.
The board held an executive session for 5 minutes to discuss personnel matters. No action was taken after returning to open meeting.
The next meeting of the Madison/Virgil USD #386 Board of Education will be held on Monday, Nov. 12.
