Chromebook Checkout is this week in the Ag Building at the fairgrounds. Monday, 7/29 1 pm - 4 pm Tuesday, 7/30 9 am - 6 pm Wed, 7/31 8 am - 4 pm Thur, 8/1 9 am -6 pm

USD 480 Staff getting trained on "Capturing KIds' Hearts" #progresswithpurpose




USD480 Registration continues... PreSchool - 8th at Seward County Activity Center: Wed. 8 am - 4 pm & Thur. 1 pm - 7 pm. .. 9th - 12th at LHS: Wed. 10:45 am - 5:30 pm & Thur. 7:30 am - 2 pm. #progresswithpurpose
Board Meeting - 07/22/2024 - 6:30 pm - SRMS - Room B110
Brown, Hatcher Absent
1.5 Approval of Minutes 07-06-2024, Passed- 5-0
1.6 Approval of Minutes 07-08-2024, Passed 5-0
1.7 Approval of Agenda with the addition of 4.7 Enrollment Packets, Passed 5-0
3.1 Approval of Consent Agenda, Passed 4-0, Baeza abstains
4.1 Resolution M, Passed 5-0
4.2 Cafeteria Software Renewal, Passed 5-0
4.3 Pest Control Services, Passed 5-0
4.4 Sign Language Interpreter Contract, Passed 5-0
4.6 Apple Ipads- Brightstart, Passed 5-0
4.7 Enrollment Packets for LHS, Passed 5-0
6.1 Executive Session, meeting resume 7:10 - Passed 5-0, Linkous was invited.
7.1 Liquidated Damages to approve passed 5-0
8.1 Adjournment 7:12 p.m passed 5-0
USD 480 Enrollment - LHS: July 22 - 25, PreK - 8th July 24 & 25. (See image for times.)

Campus Administrators for the 2024-2025 school year met with Superintendent Stephen Linkous and the District 480 leadership team Wednesday morning to hear plans and highlights for the upcoming year. #progresswithpurpose




🌟 Thank You, Summer Team! 🌟
As we wrap up this amazing summer, we want to give a HUGE shout-out to our incredible summer employees.
Your hard work, enthusiasm, and dedication have made a real difference, and we couldn’t be more grateful.
Thank you for all your efforts, and we hope you enjoyed your time with us as much as we enjoyed having you! 🎉😊
(Pictured: Superintendent, Stephen Linkous)

Board Meeting - 07/08/2024 - 6:30 pm - SRMS - Room B110
1.5 Approval of Minutes 6-24-24 - Passed 7-0
1.6 Approval of Minutes 6-26-24 - Passed 7-0
1.7 Approval of Minutes 6-30-24 - Passed 7-0
1.8 Approval of Agenda with the addition of 6.5 Calendar update - Passed 7-0
2.1 Appointment of the Board Treasurer and Assistant Treasurer for 2024-2025 Passed 7-0
2.2 Appointment of the Clerk and Assistant Clerk of the Board for 2024-2025,
Passed 7-0
2.3 Appointment of the USD480 Board Attorney for 2024-2024, Passed 7-0
2.4 Appointment of the USD480 Board Auditor for 2024-2025, Passed 7-0
4.1 Approval of Consent Agenda, Passed 7-0
5.1 Remove from Table, Passed 7-0
5.2 Assistant Superintendent Positions, Passed 7-0
6.1 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
6.2 Renewal for Emergency Management Software- Passed 7-0
6.3 LHS Library and Rainscreen Projects- Passed 7-0
6.5 Calendar Update - Passed 7-0
8.1 Executive Session - to include Mr Linkous - Passed 7-0
8.2 Executive Session - to include Mr Linkous - Passed 7-0
9.1 Liquidated Damages - Passed 7-0
9.2 Liquidated Damages - Passed 7-0
Adjournment @ 7:32pm
We would like to thank Equity Bank of Liberal for their generous donation to the USD 480 Foundation! We appreciate their continued investment in the education of the children of our community. This donation will directly impact on the students of USD 480! Thank you, Equity Bank!

This is the FINAL CALL for 2023-2024 Chromebooks. If you still have a Chromebook or charger, please drop them off at Door 5 of the McKinley Building (615 W 7th St.) as soon as possible. Thank you for your cooperation!


The USD 480 Board of Education will be meeting at District Office (7 Parkway Blvd.) today at 12:15 p.m. for a special meeting. Read more here: www.usd480.net/article/1654605

The USD 480 Board of Education will be meeting in The Forum (Room B110) at Seymour Rogers Middle School tonight at 6:30 p.m. for their regularly scheduled meeting. Those attending should park in the West lot and use exterior Door 9. Read more here: www.usd480.net/article/1651917

We have so much to celebrate from the 2023-2024 school year and with that in mind, USD 480 would like to extend an invitation to the entire Liberal community for a cookout this Friday at the Liberal Bee Jays games from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Everyone in Liberal is welcome this Friday!

Board Meeting - 6/10/24 - 6:30 pm - SRMS - Room B110 - Hatcher, Lopez Absent
2.5 Approval of Minutes 5/20/24 - Passed 5-0
2.6 Approval of Agenda - Passed 5-0
Hatcher Arrives @ 6:33 pm
4.1 Consent Agenda - Passed 6-0
5.1 Monthly Bills - Passed 6-0
6.1 Republish the 2023-2024 Budget - Passed 6-0
6.2 24-25 Organizational Meeting - Passed 6-0
6.3 Delete Policy CGA - Passed 6-0
6.4 Board Health Benefit - Passed 6-0
6.6 Lightspeed Redcats - Passed 6-0
6.7 eLuma SLP Service Contract - Passed 6-0
6.8 2024-2025 SLP MotorMouth Agreement - Passed 6-0
6.9 Speech Language Paraeducator - Passed 6-0
6.10 Cultivate Education - Passed 5-1 (BROWN)
6.11 Sign Language Interpreter - Passed 6-0
6.12 Braille Agreement with SCCC - Passed 6-0
6.13 Virtual/Itinerant Special Education Case Manager - Passed 6-0
6.14 Sunflower Floor Scrubber - Passed 6-0
6.15 Full-Time Social Worker for BSEL - Passed 6-0
6.16 24-25 Property and General Liability Insurance Coverage - Passed 6-0
6.17 Replacement Digital Copier Machines - Passed 6-0
6.18 Software and Service Renewals - Passed 6-0
6.19 Chromebox Labs - Passed 6-0
9.1 Assistant Superintendent Positions - Tabled - 6-0
9.2 Employee Pay Scales - Passed 5-0 (BROWN ABSTAINS)
Adjournment @ 8:48 pm
The USD 480 Board of Education will be meeting in The Forum (Room B110) at Seymour Rogers Middle School tonight at 6:30 p.m. for their regularly scheduled meeting. Those attending should park in the West lot and use exterior Door 9. Read more here: www.usd480.net/article/1634284

Don't forget there will be FREE LUNCHES for any child 18 or younger who show up to any of our five locations, Monday through Thursday this week! Keep the summer fun going with a healthy lunch from our USD 480 Nutrition Services! We will see everyone starting at 11:30 a.m. today!

Now that the chaos of the end of the school year is behind us, take some time to nominate your favorite teacher for this year's USD 480 Teacher of the Year! All you need is their name and school to nominate them! Nominations are open through Friday! usd480.net/article/1565099
USD 480 Summer Lunch Program will begin next Monday! These lunches are free to any child 18 years old or younger. Children must be present to receive a meal. Limit one meal per child, per day. We will be at these 5 locations Monday through Thursday starting NEXT WEEK!

In observance of Memorial Day, USD 480 will be closed Monday, May 27, 2024. We will return to summer hours on Tuesday, May 28 at 7:00 A.M.

REMINDER: Chromebooks must be turn in by Thursday, May 23 to avoid a late fee. Check-in is at the Seward County Ag Building (1501 W. 8th St.).

