Dodge City Public Schools USD 443 Board of Education Packet Summary — 2026-08-24
For its August 24, 2026 meeting, Dodge City Public Schools USD 443 Board of Education has personnel matters and reports on the agenda.
The packet lists a $40,375.08 total for Microsoft Renewal – Victor Guerrero. Proposal to approve a one-time $1,500 payment for eligible paraprofessionals (Instructional, Interventionist, Behavior, and 12-Month Daycare) who meet attendance and professional development requirements for the 2026-2027 school year, with an estimated maximum cost of $330,000. The Board of Education is respectfully requested to nominate a board member to serve as the delegate and alternate to the KASB Delegate Assembly, which will be held during the annual convention in Wichita, Kansas on November 6-8, 2026. In addition, the Board will be requested to review the.
Packet and Meeting Details
Meeting: School Board Meeting
Date: 2026-08-24
This summary highlights 12 source-supported agenda items most relevant to residents.
Donation of School Supplies from Hilmar
Each elementary school, middle schools, high school, and Alt ed.
Status: Recommended
KASB Delegate- Jason Scheck
The Board of Education is respectfully requested to nominate a board member to serve as the delegate and alternate to the KASB Delegate Assembly, which will be held during the annual convention in Wichita, Kansas on November 6-8, 2026. In addition, the Board will be requested to review the.
Status: Recommended
- STAFF RECOMMENDATION: The Board of Education is respectfully requested to nominate a board member to serve as the delegate and alternate to the KASB Delegate Assembly, which will be held during the annual convention in Wichita, Kansas on November 6-8, 2026.
- CURRENT CONSIDERATIONS: The delegate from the USD 443 Dodge City Board of Education will represent this
- Each year the Legislative Committee of the Kansas Association of School Boards
Donation to Bright Beginnings from Donors Choose
Materials are on their way to Bright Beginnings ECC for Mrs. Veeder's DonorsChoose project.
Status: Recommended
- Hi Bianca, The DonorsChoose community recently funded supplies for Mrs. Veeder's classroom!
- 10 Pack Activity Plastic Art Tray,Colorful Arts and Crafts Organizer
Donations to DCHS (see the list in the source documents for donors)
see the source documents for a complete listing of all donors, the amounts, and what the funds will be used for at.
Status: Recommended
There was a community school supply drive at Dillon's in Dodge City. School Supplies will be distributed to all school buildings.
Status: Recommended
2026-2027 Paraprofessional Compensation Enhancement Program
Proposal to approve a one-time $1,500 payment for eligible paraprofessionals (Instructional, Interventionist, Behavior, and 12-Month Daycare) who meet attendance and professional development requirements for the 2026-2027 school year, with an estimated maximum cost of $330,000.
Status: Recommended
The purpose of this informational item is to review the importance, structure, and function of the district Instructional Coaching Program; as well as to update the Board regarding Program improvements.
Status: Informational
- CURRENT CONSIDERATIONS: The purpose of this informational item is to review the importance, structure, and function of the district Instructional Coaching Program; as well as to update the Board regarding Program improvements.
- STAFF RECOMMENDATION: The Board of Education is asked to receive this report as an information item.
- Superintendent of Curriculum and Instruction 2025-2026 Instructional Coaching Program Report
Minutes for August 10, 2026 Board Meeting
The board is scheduled to consider Minutes for August 10, 2026 Board Meeting; actions recorded in those minutes are prior meeting outcomes, not new decisions on this agenda.
Status: Recommended
Microsoft Renewal – Victor Guerrero
The packet lists a $40,375.08 total for Microsoft Renewal – Victor Guerrero.
Status: Recommended
- Total $ 40,375.08
- Untaxed Amount $ 40,375.08
- M365 A3 Unified Edu Sub Student Use Benefit Per User (EES Student
Board Policy IDAD Title 1 Programs- Jason Scheck
Provide a well-articulated curriculum for all students.
Status: Recommended
- Encourage and support effective instructional practices.
- Provide adequate facilities and learning environments.
Disposals of Old Musical Instruments
Jason Richins, Band Director, has identified several musical instruments/pieces for disposal. These instruments are no longer in working condition or have been used as spare parts to keep other instruments working. For the past several years, Gentry Brook has reached out to the music department to purchase the used instruments as-is for recycling.
Status: Recommended
- CURRENT CONSIDERATIONS: Jason Richins, Band Director, has identified several musical instruments/pieces for disposal. These instruments are no longer in working condition or have been used as spare parts to keep other instruments working.
- STAFF RECOMMENDATION: The Board of Education is respectfully requested to approve disposing of the musical instruments that are no longer in operating condition by selling them to Gentry Brook, as indicated, with proceeds being deposited into the school district’s band and orchestra instrument.
- Board of Education policy DFM allows for the disposal of district equipment and supplies at the direction of the Board of Education.
Personnel, including the Supplemental Personnel Report
The Board is scheduled to consider approval of personnel matters as detailed in the Supplemental Personnel Report.
Status: Recommended
- Proposal to approve a one-time $1,500 payment for eligible paraprofessionals (Instructional, Interventionist, Behavior, and 12-Month Daycare) who meet attendance and professional development requirements for the 2026-2027 school year, with an estimated maximum cost of $330,000.
- The Board is scheduled to consider approval of personnel matters as detailed in the Supplemental Personnel Report.
- Information on Coaches' Report- Dr. Scott Springston.
- Which students, schools, or staff are covered, what changes from current practice, how would success be measured, and what resources are required?
- What resources are being considered, who are the intended recipients, how would they be used or distributed, and are any donor conditions identified?
- What role and term are being filled, what qualifications or selection process apply, whose interests are represented, and what responsibilities come with the position?
- What service need is being addressed, which locations or residents are covered, what staffing or equipment is included, and what cost or performance terms apply?
- What systems and users are covered, what is the term and total cost, what service changes are included, and what security or privacy safeguards apply?
- What work is included, why is it needed, what has changed, what is the total public cost, and what schedule or completion evidence supports the request?
- Which items are included, how were they determined to be unusable, how would proceeds be recorded, and what stated purpose would receive those funds?
- What is the full financial effect of Donation of School Supplies from Hilmar, and how will it be funded?
- What are the cost, location, schedule, and accountability measures for KASB Delegate- Jason Scheck?
- What is the full financial effect of Donation to Bright Beginnings from Donors Choose, and how will it be funded?
- What is the full financial effect of Donations to DCHS (see the list in the source documents for donors), and how will it be funded?
- What is the full financial effect of Donation of School Supplies from Community Members, and how will it be funded?
Important Dates, Deadlines, and Next Steps
- 2026-08-24: School Board Meeting; the listed recommendations and other agenda matters are scheduled for consideration.
Key Takeaways
- Each elementary school, middle schools, high school, and Alt ed.
- The Board of Education is respectfully requested to nominate a board member to serve as the delegate and alternate to the KASB Delegate Assembly, which will be held during the annual convention in Wichita, Kansas on November 6-8, 2026. In addition, the Board will be requested to review the.
- Materials are on their way to Bright Beginnings ECC for Mrs. Veeder's DonorsChoose project.
- see the source documents for a complete listing of all donors, the amounts, and what the funds will be used for at.
- There was a community school supply drive at Dillon's in Dodge City. School Supplies will be distributed to all school buildings.
- Proposal to approve a one-time $1,500 payment for eligible paraprofessionals (Instructional, Interventionist, Behavior, and 12-Month Daycare) who meet attendance and professional development requirements for the 2026-2027 school year, with an estimated maximum cost of $330,000.
- The purpose of this informational item is to review the importance, structure, and function of the district Instructional Coaching Program; as well as to update the Board regarding Program improvements.
- The board is scheduled to consider Minutes for August 10, 2026 Board Meeting; actions recorded in those minutes are prior meeting outcomes, not new decisions on this agenda.
- The packet lists a $40,375.08 total for Microsoft Renewal – Victor Guerrero.
- Provide a well-articulated curriculum for all students.
- Jason Richins, Band Director, has identified several musical instruments/pieces for disposal. These instruments are no longer in working condition or have been used as spare parts to keep other instruments working. For the past several years, Gentry Brook has reached out to the music department to purchase the used instruments as-is for recycling.
- The Board is scheduled to consider approval of personnel matters as detailed in the Supplemental Personnel Report.
Official Sources
About the Public Body
- Name: Dodge City Public Schools USD 443 Board of Education
- Organization type: school-district
- Government body: school-boards
- Location: Dodge City, kansas
- County: Ford County
- Provider: smartsites-documents
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