Board Members: Kinnie Ledford, President (remote); Jalaine Richardson, Vice President; Roy Andreas; Gregg Follmer; Ed Trimmer. Absent: Sarah Morton and Andrea Ball.
Board President Kinnie Ledford joined the meeting remotely due to travel. Vice President Jalaine Richardson presided over the meeting.
USD 465 Mission Statement
Board of Education members read the USD 465 mission statement: 'Developing Responsible Citizens for the Future’.
Adoption of Agenda
Prior to approval, Ed Trimmer moved to amend the agenda to add an executive session regarding confidential student information before the consent agenda and renumber subsequent items accordingly. Roy Andreas seconded the motion to approve the agenda as amended. The motion carried 5–0.
Recognition of Visitors
Visitors introduced themselves.
Presentations
Winfield High School students seeking early graduation presented their requests to the Board of Education for consideration and approval in accordance with Board policy. The students requested early graduation at the conclusion of the first semester of the 2026–27 school year and shared their academic plans, career goals, and reasons for pursuing early graduation.
USD 465 Winfield Middle School Staff Handbook
WMS incoming Principal Joe Standard presented the 2026-27 Winfield Middle School Staff Handbook. Ed Trimmer moved to approve the handbook. Roy Andreas seconded the motion. The motion carried 5–0.
2026–27 Support Staff Handbook
Assistant Superintendent Phil Bressler presented the second reading of the 2026–27 Support Staff Handbook. Revisions focused primarily on eliminating redundancies, aligning language with the negotiated agreement, and updating procedures to reflect current district practices. Roy Andreas moved to approve the 2026–27 Support Staff Handbook. Ed Trimmer seconded the motion. The motion carried 5–0.
Adoption of Policy JCDC – Student Personal Electronic Communication Devices
Superintendent Tricia Reiser presented KASB Policy JCDC regarding student personal electronic communication devices. The policy was recommended to ensure compliance with Kansas law and current KASB guidance while maintaining USD 465’s existing, more restrictive local procedures regarding cell phone use. Discussion focused on 504 accommodations, IEP considerations, and maintaining consistency across buildings. Ed Trimmer moved to adopt Policy JCDC. Gregg Follmer seconded the motion. The motion carried 5–0.
Technology Support Specialist Position – WMS/WHS
Assistant Superintendent Phil Bressler presented a recommendation to create a full-time Technology Support Specialist position serving Winfield Middle School and Winfield High School. The position would provide onsite technology support, improve response times, assist with testing and network issues, and reduce demands on library media specialists. Funding would be accomplished through reallocation of existing student technology aide funds. Ed Trimmer moved to approve the Technology Support Specialist position. Gregg Follmer seconded the motion. The motion carried 5–0.
Bus Cameras
Assistant Superintendent Phil Bressler presented a recommendation to expand the district’s bus camera system following a successful pilot program. The proposal included installation of camera systems on the district’s remaining twelve buses using Capital Outlay funds. Cameras would provide enhanced student and driver safety, incident documentation, and fleet-wide consistency. Roy Andreas moved to approve the purchase and installation of bus camera systems. Ed Trimmer seconded the motion. The motion carried 5–0.
Recreation Board Vacancy
Ed Trimmer reported on the Recreation Board vacancy and recommended appointment of Marla Gladstone, citing her qualifications and support from the Recreation Commission. Ed Trimmer moved to appoint Marla Gladstone to fill the vacancy on the Recreation Board. Gregg Follmer seconded the motion. The motion carried 5–0.
KASB Policy Updates
Superintendent Reiser presented the second reading of the June 2026 KASB Policy Updates, including revisions related to investment of funds, emergency drills, food services, graduation requirements, attendance, enrollment, staff online activities, and student records. Particular attention was given to Policy IIBGC regarding staff online communications and retaining USD 465’s local restrictions regarding approved communication platforms. Ed Trimmer moved to approve the June 2026 KASB Policy Updates. Roy Andreas seconded the motion. The motion carried 5–0.
DFE – Investment of Funds (Revised)
EBBE – Emergency Drills (Revised)
EE – Food Services Management (Revised)
GAAC – Sex-Based Discrimination (Revised; formerly Sexual Harassment)
IDAD – Title I Programs (Policy) (Revised)
IHF – Graduation Requirements (Revised)
IIBGC – Staff Online Activities (Revised)
JB – Attendance Records (Revised)
JBC – Enrollment (Revised)
JBCB – Foster Care Students (Policy) (Revised)
JBCC – Enrollment of Nonresident Students (Revised)
JBD – Absences and Excuses (Revised)
JGEC – Sex-Based Discrimination (Revised; formerly Sexual Harassment)
JGFGA – Administration of Emergency Opioid Antagonists (Revised)
JGFGAA – Stock Supply of Emergency Medication (Revised)
JGFGBA – Student Self-Administration of Medication (Revised)
JQKA – Foreign Exchange Student (Revised)
JRB – Release of Student Records (Revised)
Assistant Superintendent Report
Assistant Superintendent Bressler reviewed current personnel recommendations and reported continued progress in filling certified vacancies, including several difficult-to-fill cooperative positions. Plans for a July classified employee recruitment event were also discussed.
Updates were provided on:
Winfield High School roof replacement
High school intercom replacement
Parking lot repairs and striping
Tennis court improvements
Agricultural ventilation project
HVAC replacement projects at Irving Elementary, Lowell Elementary, and the WHS auxiliary gym
Administration reported projects remained on schedule and within budget.
Student Fees
Administration reviewed proposed student fees for the 2026–27 school year and noted the elimination of several course fees while keeping most charges unchanged.
Meal Fees
Administration presented recommended meal fee increases for the 2026–27 school year. Breakfast prices would increase by five cents and lunch prices by ten cents. Due to a healthy food service fund balance, the district is able to keep increases minimal despite ongoing inflationary pressures. Administration noted that maintaining affordable meal prices supports the district’s goal of increasing student participation in the food service program.
Executive Sessions
At 6:32 p.m., Ed Trimmer moved that the Board of Education enter executive session for 13 minutes to discuss confidential student information pursuant to the exception relating to actions directly affecting a student. Kinnie Ledford seconded the motion. The motion carried 5–0. The Board entered executive session and reconvened in open session at 6:45 p.m. No action was taken during executive session.
Consent Agenda
A. Personnel
B. Approval of Student and Meal Fees for 2026-27
C. Approval of WHS Early Graduation Requests
Kinnie Ledford moved to approve the consent agenda as presented. Ed Trimmer seconded the motion. The motion carried 5–0.
Upcoming Events
BOE Work Session: The Board of Education will conduct a work session on Thursday, July 9, 2026, from 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the District Office.
BOE Meeting: The next Board of Education meeting is scheduled for Monday, July 13, 2026 at the District Office.