USD 231 Board Meeting

The Gardner Edgerton USD 231 Board of Education held a meeting on August 11, 2026, where several procurement and budget-related matters were discussed. The board approved the publication of the 2026-2027 budget hearing and revenue neutral tax rate notice, as well as the adoption of a local option budget percentage up to 33% for the school year. Updates were provided on capital improvement projects including new playgrounds and a service center expected to be completed by Christmas. The board also ratified the teacher negotiated agreement contract for 2026-2027 and approved a special education hard-to-fill stipend of $1,000 for certified staff. Additionally, a motion was passed to appoint a board member as a voting delegate for the Kansas State Board of Education annual convention. Executive sessions were held for negotiations and personnel matters, with subsequent approvals of personnel reports. No new contracts or vendor selections were specifically detailed beyond these items.