Board Approvals:

• minutes of December 14, 2022
• treasurer’s report for October 2022
• treasurer’s report for November 2022
• fiscal payments
• donation of $2,990.00 in $5 gift cards from IHOP to district 2nd and 3rd-grade classes
• donation of $500 from Mr. and Mrs. Mike and Marie Guion for the Spartan Stop
• donation of $1500 from the Ace It Up Fund through the Emporia Community Foundation for the Spartan Stop
• Paola Perera Human Resource and Business Clerk as KPERS Designated Agent
• dispose of district surplus property via internet auction
• Resolution 2023-1 Establishing Regular Board of Education Meeting Time and Place for 2023
• Resolution 2023-2 Extend Term of Board Officers
• Board Representation to Committees/Board for 2023
• tabled discussion regarding the Maynard property listing until the January 25, 2023, Board of Education meeting

Board Updates and Information:

McCownGordon Construction Update:

Mr. Eric Woltje, McCownGordon, Senior Project Manager provided updates on the district’s current construction projects. Emporia Middle School is 38% complete. Crews are working to frame the new administrative office space, finish hanging drywall in the science wing, and have started the roofing on the new gymnasium/storm shelter. Village Elementary is 37% complete. Crews are installing soundproofing panels in the new gymnasium/storm shelter, finishing restroom flooring, and beginning to demo the space for new administrative offices. Final construction documents were received for Riverside Elementary and Timmerman Elementary before the winter break. Drawings for both buildings are currently out for bid. Programming is tentatively scheduled to begin in February at William Allen White Elementary. Click here to review the construction presentation.

2022-2023 Budget Update:

Mrs. Stephanie Pope, Director of Business, gave a quarterly update for the 2022-2023 Budget. Pope reviewed the General Fund and the Supplemental General Fund expenses as compared to those last year during the same quarter. Overall, the district continues to spend conservatively and in most funds, expenses are comparable to last year. 

Click here to review the budget presentation documents.

Maynard Property Listing:

Board members held a discussion regarding the Maynard property listing. Topics included were building list price, requiring as earnest money, and the consideration of selecting a realtor. After some discussion, the Board voted to table the topic until the January 25, 2023, Board Meeting.

Jones Early Childhood Development Center (JECDC) School Improvement Update:

Ms. Joy McGhee, JECDC Principal, and teachers Tessa Santangelo and Ashley Bollinger, reviewed their School Improvement Goals and the action steps in place to help students meet those goals. McGhee shared that it can be challenging for PreK students to meet the intended goals since many of the students are only with them for one year. Even with the challenges, the staff is seeing much success and is excited to build on that success during the second semester. Click here to review the Jones School Improvement Update:

Future Board Calendar Dates:

• Wednesday, January 25, 2023, 5:00 p.m./6:30 p.m., StuCo/Board Meeting, Emporia High School
• Wednesday, February 8, 2023, 5:30 p.m., Study Session and Board Meeting, Mary Herbert Education Center
• Wednesday, February 22, 2023, 6:30 p.m., Board Meeting, Mary Herbert Education Center