This past Saturday, we had an excellent turnout for USD 480's Bike Rodeo. Students learned the "Rules of the Road," their bikes were tuned up and ready for Walk/Bike to school day on Wednesday, May 7.






This week at LHS, EMS, & SRMS.



Here is the agenda for the Board of Education meeting,
Monday, May 5, 2025, at 6:30 p.m. LHS East Annex, Room C107
Enter Exterior Door #15


It was a night of Fun, Food, and Prizes at the Meadowlark Family Fun Night!
This week at Liberal High School, Eisenhower Middle School, and Seymour Rogers Middle School.



Attention CNAs !

During the Interest-Based Bargaining (IBB) process, the USD 480 district team will consist of three BOE members. At times, additional BOE members may attend this process, but only in an observational capacity - no school board business or actions will take place.
Kindergarten DUAL LANGUAGE LOTTERY Additional Date Added / Kinder Loteria de Programa Bilingüe Junta Mandatoria. If you were unable to attend our meeting earlier this month, there is still an opportunity to apply for the lottery.


During the Interest-Based Bargaining (IBB) process, the USD 480 district team will consist of three BOE members. At times, additional BOE members may attend this process, but only in an observational capacity - no school board business or actions will take place.

This week at LHS, EMS & SRMS



Regular Board Meeting—04/21/2025—6:30 pm—LHS East Annex—Room C107
The Monday, April 21, meeting of the Board of Education began with recognition of the Liberal Chamber Teacher of the Month, Jessica Palacios from Cottonwood Elementary. Chamber CEO Rozelle Web presented the award along with Cottonwood Principal Traci Mettlen.
Next, Eisenhower Middle School Principal Randi Jones shared information about the school’s efforts to measure instructional efficacy, while some of the students shared their results with board members, who were quite impressed by the students’ efforts.
Also, Kandice Lee from Sunflower Elementary, along with some Sunflower students, invited the board to their upcoming Leadership Day.
Other board action included:
1.5 Approval of Minutes 04-07-2025, Passed 7-0
1.6 Approval of Minutes 04-11-2025, Passed 7-0
1.7 Approval of Agenda, Passed 7-0
4.1 Remove from table, passed 6-1. Brown
4.2 FHSU Memorandum of Understanding, Passed 7-0
4.3 KESA Goals, Passed 7-0
5.1 Furniture and Equipment for Bright Start, Passed 7-0
5.2 Speech Para Positions, Passed 7-0
5.3 Special Education Teacher, Passed 7-0
5.4 Cultivate Education, Passed 7-0
5.5 Work Order Tracking Software, Passed 7-0
5.6 Cafeteria Software Renewal, Passed 7-0
5.7 Window Replacement at SF, CW, and BSELC, Passed 7-0
5.8 Walkthrough Platform—Bullseye Presentation and Quote, Passed 7-0
5.9 Head Custodian Pay Scale and Alignment, Passed 7-0
5.10 City of Liberal Facility Use MOU, Passed 7-0
5.11 LHS Rainscreen Change Orders, Passed 7-0
5.12 Chromebooks, Passed 7-0
5.13 Teacher Apprentice Program, Passed 7-0
5.14 Football Uniform for SRMS, Passed 7-0
7.1 Executive Session, Passed 7-0
7.1 Adjournment, 8:52 p.m. Passed 7-0




Kindergarten Registration / Registro de Kindergarten
NOTE: Beginning May 19, The Newcomer Center's summer hours are Monday through Thursday from 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. (it is closed at noon for lunch.)
McKinley Building 615W 7th (Door #1).


Regular Board Meeting - 04/21/2025 - 6:30 pm - LHS East Annex - Room C107
1.5 Approval of Minutes 04-07-2025, Passed 7-0
1.6 Approval of Minutes 04-11-2025, Passed 7-0
1.7 Approval of Agenda, Passed 7-0
4.1 Remove from table, Passed 6-1. Brown
4.2 FHSU Memorandum of Understanding, Passed 7-0
4.3 KESA Goals, Passed 7-0
5.1 Furniture and Equipment for Bright Start, Passed 7-0
5.2 Speech Para positions, Passed 7-0
5.3 Special Education Teacher, Passed 7-0
5.4 Cultivate Education, Passed 7-0
5.5 Workorder Tracking Software, Passed 7-0
5.6 Cafeteria Software Renewal, Passed 7-0
5.7 Window Replacement at SF, CW and BSELC, Passed 7-0
5.8 Walkthrough Platform- Bullseye Presentation and Quote, Passed 7-0
5.9 Head Custodian Pay Scale and Alignment, Passed 7-0
5.10 City of Liberal Facility Use MOU, Passed 7-0
5.11 LHS Rainscreen Change Orders, Passed 7-0
5.12 Chromebooks, Passed 7-0
5.13 Teacher Apprentice Program, Passed 7-0
5.14 Football Uniform for SRMS, Passed 7-0
7.1 Executive Session, Passed 7-0
7.1 Adjournment, 8:52 p.m Passed 7-0
Enjoy Easter break April 18 - 21.

This week at LHS:

This week at SRMS

During the Interest Based Bargaining (IBB) process, the USD 480 district team will consist of three BOE members. At times, additional BOE members may attend this process but only in an observational capacity - no school board business or actions will take place.
Here is the agenda for Friday's Board Workshop. 04-11-2025

Information for Kindergarten Enrollment!


Prairie View Elementary Principal Kendra Haskell is on KSCB to discuss the school winning the challenge award. Live at 9:00
