BOARD OF EDUCATION COMMITTEES

INTRODUCTION
This committee system aims to increase the involvement of board members and patrons in the operation of school district affairs. Most people work better, more enthusiastically, and at a higher level of motivation when they are given a reasonable degree of freedom to act and contribute. When effective, the participative leadership style of the committee structure can establish a work climate in which the potential power of people is unleashed.

All meetings will be open to the public and held at the Administrative Offices building (Board Office) to encourage community participation.

Community Outreach Committee
Overview
The committee advises the board on how the district can work to coordinate and support community partnerships, outreach, and engagement initiatives.

The committee meets at 6:00 p.m. at the Board Office. 

Board Members
Greg Chapman, Jeff Miller, and Katie Williams

Meeting Dates

  • September 21, 2023

  • November 1, 2023

  • February 22, 2024

  • April 18, 2024

Educational Services Advisory Committee
Overview
The committee reviews curriculum, instruction, and assessment topics, including proposed curriculum and textbook adoptions. The committee also reviews the accreditation process, progress, Curriculum Standards, Building Report Cards, and Federal programs.

The committee meets at 6:00 p.m. at the Board Office.

Board Members
Jeff Miller, Lana Sutton, and Katie Williams

Meeting Dates

  • September 7, 2023

  • October 19, 2023

  • November 9, 2023

  • January 18, 2024

  • March 21, 2024

  • May 2, 2024

Facility and Construction Committee

Overview
The committee advises the board on construction and facility-related issues such as bids, change orders, easements, construction projects, construction contracts, and long-range capital improvement projects.

The committee meets at 4:00 p.m. at the Board Office. 

Board Members
Heath Freeman and Tom Reddin

Meeting Dates

  • July 26, 2023

  • August 16, 2023

  • September 13, 2023

  • October 11, 2023

  • November 15, 2023

  • December 13, 2023

  • January 10, 2024

  • February 12, 2024

  • March 20, 2024

  • April 10, 2024

  • May 15, 2024

  • June 12, 2024

  • July 24, 2024

  • August 14, 2024

Finance Committee
Overview
The committee reviews the business activity of the school district. The group is also responsible for overseeing the operating, special revenue, capital outlay, disbursements, special fund transfers, and bond funds
.

The committee meets at 4:00 p.m. at the Board Office.

Board Members
Greg Chapman and Russ Ellis

Meeting Dates

  • July 12, 2023

  • August 9, 2023

  • September 6, 2023

  • October 4, 2023

  • October 25, 2023

  • November 29, 2023

  • January 3, 2024

  • January 31, 2024

  • February 28, 2024

  • April 3, 2024

  • May 1, 2024

  • May 29, 2024

Policy Review Committee
Overview
The committee advises the board on the development, revision, or elimination of USD231 policies. These are policies that govern the operation of USD231.

The committee meets at 6:00 p.m. at the Board Office. 

Board Members
Jeff Miller, Lana Sutton, and Katie Williams

Meeting Dates
January or February and July-September, depending on when the Kansas Association of School Boards provides-recommended policy revisions – typically associated with the end of a calendar year and/or the legislative session.

Safety and Wellness Committee
Overview
The committee assists in the overall effort to ensure physical safety, social and emotional wellness, and physical activity and nutrition.

The committee meets at 4:00 p.m. at the Board Office.

Board Members
Heath Freeman and Tom Reddin

Meeting Dates

  • September 12, 2023

  • December 5, 2023

  • February 27, 2024

  • April 30, 2024

Special Education Advisory Committee
Overview
The committee reviews topics related to special education, including support for students, staff, and parents. The committee also reviews state performance indicators and state and federal programs.

The committee meets at either 9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. or 6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. at the Board Office.

Board Members
Heath Freemand and Tom Reddin

Meeting Dates

  • September 21, 2023 (9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.)

  • October 19, 2023 (6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.)

  • November 16, 2023 (9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.)

  • January 18, 2024 (6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.)

  • March 21, 2024 (9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.)

  • May 16, 2024 (6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.)

Technology Committee
Overview
The committee reviews, advises, and recommends strategic and tactical plans to implement and use technology in all areas of district operations. 

The committee meets at 6:00 p.m. at the Board Office.

Board Members
Greg Chapman and Russ Ellis

Meeting Dates

  • September 14, 2023

  • November 16, 2023

  • February 8, 2024

  • April 18, 2024