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Reorganization of the Board for the 2026-2027 School Year
Election of the Board President
The board elected Gabe Grant to serve as president for the 2026-2027 School Year.
Election of the Board Vice President
The board elected Scott Gardner to serve as vice president for the 2026-2027 School Year.
Personnel Report and Consent Agenda
Action Agenda
2026-2027 Handbook for Retired Certified Teachers (Retired Educators)
The board approved the changes to the 2026-2027 Retired Certified Teachers Handbook as presented.
2026-2027 Handbooks
The board approved the 2026-2027 school year elementary, secondary and virtual student handbooks.
Social Media Approved Sites
The board approved the purchase of ParentSquare, along with the social media platforms of ParentSquare, Bound, Hudl and School Messenger.
Cardiac Emergency Response Plan (CERP)
The board approved the USD 305 Cardiac Emergency Response Plan as presented.
School Board Reports
- Gabe Grant, president, attended the Central Kansas Cooperative in Education (CKCIE) Board of Control meeting.
- Scott Gardner, vice president, attended the Salina Adult Education Center (SAEC) graduation.
- Paul Gebhardt, board member, attended the SAEC graduation.
- Dana Johnson, board member, attended the SAEC graduation.
- Dana Kossow, board member, attended the SAEC graduation.
- Ann Zimmerman, board member, attended the SAEC graduation and the Smoky Hill Education Service Center Executive Cabinet meeting.
Upcoming Dates of Importance
- Thursday, August 6, District-Wide Staff Meeting, Central High, 8:00 a.m.
- Wednesday, August 12, First Day of School
- November 6-8, KASB Annual Conference, Wichita
Superintendent’s Report
Heath Hogan, superintendent of schools, reported that he attended a community partnership luncheon at Kansas Wesleyan University and, along with Ann Zimmerman, attended a retirement reception for Dr. Randy Watson, former Kansas Education Commissioner. He also attended the SAEC graduation and the budget workshop with Lisa Peters, executive director of business. He met with Dr. Matt Thompson, KWU president, to discuss extending opportunities in Salina Public Schools with KWU resources. Superintendent Hogan worked with Ann Zimmerman to assist with the 12th annual Paul Laurence Dunbar School Reunion & Community Celebration. He attended the Schilling Air Force Base meeting and met with State School Board candidate Alana McWilliams. He informed the board of the upcoming administrator retreat on July 15 and 16 and reminded the community that online enrollment is now open until July 27 and that the walk-in enrollment event will take place on July 21 in a new location this year at South High School.
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