NO SCHOOL Thursday and Friday for ALL USD 480 schools.
Bright Start will NOT have school on Wednesday.
1.5 Approval of Minutes 2-23-2026, Passed
1.6 Approval of Agenda with the addition of 5.8 LHS Replacement HVAC Coil,
Passed 6-0
3.1 Approval of Consent Agenda, Passed 6-0
4.1 Monthly Bills, Passed 6-0
5.1 CW and SF Bathroom Flooring, Passed 6-0
5.2 Updated ESOL Endorsement Tuition Payment Agreement, Passed 6-0
5.3 ESOL Endorsement Tuition Payment Agreements, Passed 6-0
5.4 Early Graduation, Passed 6-0
5.5 Marzano Resources Critical Concepts, Passed 6-0
5.6 Skyward Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) Software Agreement, Passed 6-0
5.7 Community Natatorium MOU, Passed 6-0
5.8 LHS Replacement HVAC Coil, Passed 6-0
7.1 Executive Session, Passed 6-0
7.2 Executive Session, Passed 6-0
8.1 Adjournment 9:08 p.m. Passed 6-0
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PARENT-TEACHER CONFERENCES: Monday - Thursday
NO BLAST THIS WEEK
NO SCHOOL: Thursday and Friday
NEXT WEEK: NO SCHOOL - SPRING BREAK
What a wonderful week at USD 480! Here are just a few of the many amazing things we did this week. Great week, everyone! And there is still more excitement to come this evening and throughout the weekend! Let's keep this momentum going!
NEXT WEEK is Parent-Teacher Conferences across USD 480! Please make sure you have a time scheduled for each of your students at USD 480. It is important to attend conferences at every grade level.
Next week will also be Bright Start Pre-Enrollment for the 2026-2027 school year! This will be your first opportunity to find out what Bright Start is all about Tuesday or Wednesday. Students must be 4 years old on or before August 31, 2026 to pre-enroll.
There will be NO SCHOOL Thursday and Friday NEXT WEEK. NO SCHOOL at Bright Start on Wednesday.
This week is School Social Work Week and we are so fortunate to have such a wonderful group on our social work team! The things they do to take care of our students and families go well beyond expectations. Above and beyond is their starting point and we appreciate all that they do, seen and unseen. Theirs is not an easy job and one that requires tremendous fortitude and perseverance. School social workers are the heart of mental health support in our schools. They build bridges between home, school, and community — offering trauma-informed care, crisis support, and advocacy for equity. Join us in celebrating this amazing group and all they do for USD 480 and our community!
USD 480 and Liberal High School are thrilled to announce Joel Baker as the next Liberal High School Head Football Coach. Read more here: usd480.net/o/liberal-high/article/2731352
🍎📓 USD 480 Educator of the Month | February 2025 ✏️🍎
🎉 Ms. Vail Garrett 👏
📚 6th Grade Science and Social Studies | Seymour Rogers Middle School 📗
"As a 6th grade Science and Social Studies teacher, Ms. Vail consistently demonstrates dedication, professionalism, and an unwavering commitment to her students' success. In the classroom, Ms. Vail brings both Science and Social Studies to life with engaging lessons that challenge students to think critically and explore the world around them. Her ability to connect complex concepts to real-world applications makes learning meaningful and exciting for her 6th graders. She fosters curiosity, encourages thoughtful discussion, and creates an environment where students feel supported and motivated to do their best." - Mr. Jason Diseker, SRMS Principal
1.5 Approval of Minutes 2/9/2026, Passed 7-0
1.6 Approval of Minutes 2/12/2026, Passed 7-0
1.7 Approval of Agenda, Passed 7-0
3.1 Approval of Consent Agenda, Passed 7-0
4.1 LHS Entryway Roofing, Passed 7-0
4.2 HVAC Planned Service Agreement, Passed 7-0
4.3 Access Control Stock Order, Passed 7-0
4.4 Early Graduation, Passed 7-0
6.1 Executive Session, Passed 7-0
6.2 Emergency Leave Request, Passed 7-0
6.3 Executive Session, Passed 7-0
6.4 Liquidated Damages, Dies for a lack of motion
6.5 Executive Session, Passed 7-0
7.1 Adjournment 7:40 p.m. Passed 7-0
NO SCHOOL TUESDAY - PANCAKE DAY
Cottonwood Winners - Kinder- Alexander M., 1st- Logan S., 2nd- Fernando O., 3rd- Cristian M., 4th- Bryanna R., 5th- Camila P.
MacArthur Winners - Malaika O., Eli W., Oakley C., Luis C., Eli M., Oliver M.
Meadowlark Winners - Kinder - Sevastian V-S., 1st - Johana G., 2nd -Jovani G., 3rd - Dayner L-V., 4th - Adrian E., 5th - Damian E.
Prairie View Winners - Kinder - Lukah, 1st - Michael, 2nd - Everest, 3rd - Jacquelyn, 4th - A.J., 5th - Easton
Sunflower Winners - Kinder - Jayden R., 1st - Emilio E., 2nd - Santiago F., 3rd - Jorge, 4th - Matteo, 5th - Taelyn
