Liberal USD 480

Chromebook check-out is this week at the AG BUILDING (1501 W 8th St) for students grade 6th - 12th.
TODAY 1pm - 4pm
TUESDAY 9am - 6pm
WEDNESDAY 8am - 4pm
THURSDAY 9am - 6pm

Board Meeting - 8/4/2025 - 6:30 pm - LHS East Annex - Room C107
1.5 Approval of Minutes 07-21-2025, Passed 7-0
1.6 Approval of Agenda, Passed 7-0
3.1 Approval of Consent Agenda, Passed 7-0
4.1 Monthly Bills, Passed 7-0
5.2 Facility Dog Policy Handbook, Passed 7-0
5.3 25-26 Handbook Updates, Passed 7-0
5.4 ARIS Pilot, Passed 7-0
5.5 Reframing Behavior, Passed 7-0
Thompspon left meeting at 7:14 p.m
7.1 Executive Session, Passed 6-0
7.2 Executive Session, Passed 6-0
8.1 Additional Contract Days, Passed 6-0
9.1 Adjournment 8:15 p.m. Passed 6-0

Funding Letter

Board Meeting - 07/07/2025 - 6:30 pm - LHS East Annex - Room C107 1.5 Approval of Minutes 06-30-2025, Passed 7-0 1.6 Approval of Agenda with addition of 4.4, Passed 7-0 2.1 Appointment of the Board Treasurer and Assistant Treasurer for 2025-2026, Passed 7-0 2.2 Appointment of the Clerk and Assistant Clerk of the Board for 2025-2026, Passed 7-0 2.3 Appointment of the USD 480 Board Attorney for 2025-2026, Passed 7-0 2.4 Appointment of the USD 480 Board Auditor for 2025-2026, Passed 7-0 3.1 Approval of Consent Agenda, Passed 7-0 4.1 Board Resolutions A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, L, N, O, P, Q, R, S, T, and U, Passed 7-0 4.2 Printer Ink, Passed 7-0 4.3 Destiny - Library Software, Passed 7-0 4.4 HireFox, Passed 6-0 Brown Abstains 7.1 Adjournment @ 8:14pm Passed 7-0

Board Meeting - 06/30/2025 - 6:30 pm - LHS East Annex - Room C107
1.5 Approval of Minutes 06-09-2025, Passed 7-0
1.6 Approval of Agenda with addition of 5.14, Passed 7-0
3.1 Approval of Consent Agenda, Passed 7-0
4.1 Monthly Bills, Passed 7-0
5.1 Canvas, Passed 7-0
5.2 Copy Paper, Passed 7-0
5.3 LETRS Facilitator Training, Passed 7-0
5.4 Pest Control Services, Passed 7-0
5.5 Teach Like a Rockstar, Passed 7-0
5.6 Federal Programs Compliance Consultant, Passed 7-0
5.7 Director of Recruitment and Education, Passed 7-0
5.8 Special Education Personnel, Passed 7-0
5.9 Wrestling Mat, Passed 7-0
5.10 Printer Ink, Died for lack of motion
5.11 LINQ ERP Contract Renewal, Passed 7-0
5.12 Door Replacement, Passed 7-0
5.13 Timeclocks, Passed 7-0
5.14 LHS Auditorium Rain Screen, Passed 7-0
8.1 Adjournment @ 8:04pm Passed 7-0

SRMS Summer School STEM activity pictures

Register for Kindergarten NOW at the McKinley Building, 615 W 7th.

Summer School is going strong at Sunflower Elementary.

Here is a video recap of a great year, 2024-2025. Go to: https://bit.ly/USD480Recap

Board Meeting - 06/9/2025 - 6:30 pm - LHS East Annex - Room C107 1.5 Approval of Minutes 05-19-2025, Passed 6-0. Brown Abstains 1.6 Approval of Agenda with the addition of 5.12 Art Supplies, Paper and General Stock Supplies Bid and 8.2 ESL Reimbursement, Passed 7-0. 3.1 Approval of Consent Agenda, Passed 7-0 5.1 LHS Auditorium Rain Screen, Passed 7-0 5.2 Mckinley Roof Repair, Passed 6-1, Hatcher against 5.3 SLP Motor Mouth Agreement, Passed 7-0 5.4 Hirefox, Passed 7-0 5.5 Leader in Me Renewal, Passed 7-0 5.6 Imagine Learning- Edgenuity 6-12 Renewal, Passed 7-0 5.7 25-26 Organizational Meeting, Passed 7-0 5.8 Software and Service Renewals, Passed 7-0 5.9 Annual Worker’s Compensation Policy Renewal, Passed 7-0 5.10 25-26 Property and General Liability Insurance Review, Passed 7-0 5.11 Teacher Apprentice Pay Scale, Passed 7-0 5.12 Art Supplies, Paper and General Stock Supplies Bid, Passed 7-0 7.1 Executive Session, Passed 7-0 7.2 Executive Session, Passed 7-0 7.3 Executive Session, Passed 7-0 8.1 Tuition Reimbursement Teacher Plan of Study, Passed 7-0 8.2 ESL Reimbursement, Passed 7-0 9.1 Adjournment 10:01pm Passed 7-0

USD 480 Board of Education Meeting - Monday, June 9, 2025 6:30 p.m. LHS East Annex Room C107 Enter Exterior Door #15 Park on the West side of LHS East Annex

The LHS Weight Room is busy! #angryred

Summer School continues....

USD480 is hiring interim instructors. Make a difference in students' lives. Check the QR Code or click https://liberalusd480.schoolspring.com/ to get started on your new career!

Summer School 2025 is in full swing all over USD 480. Here is the first in a series of pictures:

USD480 is hiring paraprofessionals. Make a difference in students' lives. Check the QR Code or click https://liberalusd480.schoolspring.com/ to get started making a difference!

USD 480 is hiring! Scan the QR Code to find your next job!

Growing Our Own: The Human Resources Department hosts an informational meeting for the new KSDE sponsored Registered Teacher Apprenticeship Program (RTA) focused on developing and retaining teachers from our local community.

It is with a heavy heart that we share the heartbreaking news that our beloved Daena Rios suddenly passed away on May 22nd. Daena was a cherished member of our school community, and her warmth, kindness, and dedication touched the lives of so many. Her absence will be deeply felt by students, staff, and families alike. Daena Rios obituary: https://www.garnandfuneralhomes.com/obituaries/obituary-listings?obId=42609086