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Name Email Term Expires Dr. Kelly Deewall, President kdeewall@usd220.net 2025 Dr. Travis McCarty, Vice President tmcarty@usd220.net 2027 Mr. Jeremy Fast jfast@usd220.net 2027 Mrs. Jenny Betschart jbetschart@usd220.net 2027 Mr. Seth Harrington sharrington@usd220.net 2025 Mr. Brandon Grigsby bgrigsby@usd220.net 2027 Mr. Ransom Gardiner rgardiner@usd220.net 2025 -
The USD 220 holds regularly scheduled Board of Education meetings on the 3rd Monday of each month at 7:00 pm at the Ashland School. Entrance to the building through the front doors or the cafeteria glass door off of the front patio starting at 6:30 pm unless otherwise posted.
We welcome the Ashland-Englewood community to join us at these meetings. We must work together to provide the education our students deserve. BOE Policy BCBI: The president or presiding officer may ask patrons attending if they would like to speak during the open forum. Rules for the public forum will be available from the clerk prior to the board and at the meeting itself. The board president may impose a limit on the time a visitor may address the board. The board president may ask groups with the same interest to appoint a spokesperson to deliver the group’s message. Except to ask clarifying que stions, board members shall not interact with speakers at the open forum.
2025 – 2026 Anticipated BOE Meeting ScheduleThird Monday of each month with with exceptions in October and March due to conflicts preventing normal schedule. Meetings will begin at 7:00 P.M. 311 J.E. Humphreys, Ashland, Kansas unless otherwise noted. The published BOE Meeting schedule for 2025-2026 is as follows:
July 21, 2025
August 18, 2025 – Budget Hearing 6:45pm with Regular Meeting to Follow
*USD 220 will not be exceeding the Revenue Neutral Rate for FY26, therefore no public hearing will be conducted on the RNR.
September 22, 2025*
October 13, 2025*
November 17, 2025
December 15, 2025 (7:15pm or 15 minutes following the Christmas Concert)
January 19, 2026
February 16, 2026
March 9, 2026*
April 20, 2026
May 18, 2026
June 15, 2026
BOE Policy
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Number Topic See Also A District Authority - Home Rule ABE District Goals and Objectives BK AC School District Grade Levels AD District Attendance Areas AG ADA School Census AE School Year and Virtual School AEA School Calendar IDK AEB School Year and Learning Opportunities AE, JBD, JBE, JCDA, JDD AF School Day AG Closing School Buildings AD -
Number Topic See Also BA Goals and Objectives BBBB New Member Orientation BCBK BBBF Reinbursement for Expenses GAN BBC Board Committees CF BBE Attorney BBG Consultants CJ,CL and ID BCAC Special Meetings BCAE Public Hearings BCBI and KN BCBD Agenda BCBF Rules of order BCBH BCBG Voting Method BCBH Minutes BCBF BCBI Public Participation BCAE and KN BCBJ News Coverage BCBK Executive Session BBBB,BE,CN,CNA,ECA,IDAE, II, JDD and JRB BDA Developing and Adopting Policy CM, CMA, GAA, and JA BE School Board Records BCBK, CN, CNA,ECA,II and KBA BG Memberships BK Board Self-Evaluation ABE -
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Number Topic See Also CA Goals and Objectives of School Administration CB Administrator Ethics CC Organizational Chart CD Administrative Line and Staff Relations GACA and GACB CE Superintendent of Schools CEA Superintendent Qualifications CEB Superintendent's Duties CEC Superintendent Recruitment CEE Compensation and Benefits CEF Expense Reinbursement and Credit Cards CG,GAN and KB CEG Superintendent's Professional Development Opportunities CEI Evaluating the Superintendent CGI and GAK CEJ Nonrenewing or Terminating the Superintendent's Contract CEK Resignation CF Board-Superintendent Relations BBC CG Administrative Personnel Personnel CEF and GAN CGI Administrator Evaluation CEI and GAK CJ Hiring Consultants BBG,CL and ID CK Professional Development Opportunities CL Administrative Teams BBG,CJ and ID CM Policy Implementation BDA,CM, CMA,GAA and JA CMA Administrative Rules and Regulations BDA,CM,DJFAB,GAA and JA CN Public Records BE,CNA,ECA,IDAE,HAI,II,JGGA and JR et seq. CNA Document Production, Including Electronic Information BCBK,BE,CN,ECA,IDAE,II,JGGA,JR et seq., and KBA CO Reports BCBK -
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Number Topic See Also DA Goals and Objectives DB Budget Planning DC Annual Operating Budget Budget Forms Priorities Deadline and Schedules Encumbrances Recommendation Preliminary Adoption Procedures Hearings and reviews Budget Transparency Management of District Assets/Accounts Fraud Prevention and Investigation Reporting Fraud Whistleblowers DD Annual Audit DFAA Grants and other Outside Financial Resources DFAB Standard of Conduct for Federally Funded Contracts DFAC Federal Fiscal Compliance Time and effort Reporting by Employees Record Keeping Subrecipient Monitoring DFE Investment of Funds Posting Securities Distribution of Monies for Investment shall be as follows DFG Fees, Payment and Rentals KG DFK Gifts and Bequests DFM Equipment and Supplies Sales KK DH Bonded Employees DIC Inventories DJB Petty Cash accounts DJE Purchasing Purchasing Authority DJEB Quality Control Specifications Standardization Quality Purchasing Cost Control DJED Bids and Quotations Requirements Bid Specifications Procedure Responsible Bidder Withdrawal of Bids Rejection of Bids Multi-State Purchasing Pools DJEE Local Purchasing DJEF Requisitions DJEG Purchase Orders and Contracts DJEJ and DJFAB DJEJ Payment Procedures DJEG and DJFAB DJEK Check Signatures DJFA Purchasing Authority DJFAB Administrative Leeway CMA,DJEG and DJEJ DK Student Activity Fund Management JGHB,JH,and JL Activity Fund Management Activity Fund Deposits Inactive activity Funds Resolution to Establish Activity Fund DP Collection Procedures Unpaid Fees and Negative Account Balances Insufficient Funds Check -
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Number Topic See Also EA Goals and Objectives EB Buildings and Grounds Management EBA Insurance Program Liability Other Than For Vehicles EBB Safety JBH Safety Rules Safety Unit Warning System Safety Inspections Heating and Lighting EBBA Hazardous Waste Inspection and Disposal Inspection Disposal Rules EBBD Evacuations and Emergencies EBBF and JBH School-closing Announcements Bomb Threats Planning or Emergencies EBBE Emergency Drills EBBF Crisis Planning EBBD EBC Security and Safety JCAC,JCDBB,JDD,JDDB,JDDC,JGGA,and KGD Reporting Crimes at school to Law Enforcement Reporting Certain Students to Administrators and Staff Annual Reports Staff Immunity EBCA Vandalism Vandalism Protection Restitution for Damages Return of School Property Offering a Reward EBE Cleaning and Maintenance Program Sanitation EBI Long-Range Maintenance Program EBJ Records EC Equipment and Supplies Management Receiving ECA See BCBK,BE,CN,CNA,IDAE and JR et seq Staff Training Required Compliance Required ECH Printing and Duplicating Services IIBG and KBA ED Student Transportation Management EDDA and JGG EDAA School Vehicles (District-Owed Buses) ED, JBCA and JGG Liability Safety Speed Limits Safey Inspections Scheduling and Routing Records Licensing of Drivers Housing of School Vehicles Transportation to Summer Athletic Events Option 1 and Option 2 EDDA Special Use of School Vehicles ED EE Food Service Management Sanitation Inspections Records Meal Prices Free and Reduced Price Meals Unpaid Meal Charges EF Data Management Data Dissemination To Education Agencies -
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Number Topic See Also FA Goals and Objectives FB Building Committee FC Memorials, Funerals, and Naming of District Facilities KG Memorials Funerals Naming of Facilities FD Capital Outlay Long Range Planning FDB Long- Range Needs Determination -
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Number Topic See Also GA Personnel Policy Organization GAA Goals and Objectives BDA,CM,CMA, and JA GAAA Equal Opportunity and Non-Discrimination GAAB Complaints of Discrimination JDDC,JGECA and KN GAAC Sexual Harassment GAF and JGEC GAACA Racial and Disability Harassment; Employees GAF, JGECA and KN GAAD Child Abuse JCAC, and JGEC DCF or Law Enforcement Access to Students on School Premises Cooperation between School and Agencies Reporting Procedures GAAE Bullying by Staff EBC,GAAB,JDD and JDDC Cyber Bullying GAAF Emergency Safety Interventions GAO,JRB,JQ, and KN Definitions Prohibited Types of Restraint Use of Emergency Safety Interventions ESI Restrictions Use of Seclusion Training Notification and Documentation Law Enforcement, School Resource, and Campus Security Officers Documentation of ESI Incidents Reporting Data Parent Right to Meeting on ESI Use Local Dispute Resolution Process GACA Positions CD and GACB GACB Job Descriptions CD and GACA GACC Recruitment and Hiring Recruitment Hiring Hiring Sequence GACCA Nepotism GACD Employment Eligibility Verification (Form I-9) GAK GACE Assignment and Transfer GAD Employee Development Opportunities GAE Complaints GAF Staff-Student Relations GAAC,GAACA,JGEC,JGECA and KN GAG Conflict of Interest GAH Participation in Community Activities GAHB Political Activities Holding Public Office Political Activity in the School GAI Solicitations KDC GAJ Gifts JL and KH Gifts to Staff Members GAK Personnel Records CEI,CGI,GACD,GBI, and GCI Request for References Immunity Provided Prohibition on Aiding and Abetting Sexual Abuse GAL Salary Deductions (FLSA) GAOF GAM Personal Appearance GAN Travel Expenses BBBF,CG,CEF,GBRC and GCA GANA Expense Reinbursement and Credit Cards CEF and GAN GAO Maintaining Proper Control JGFB GAOA Drug Free Workplace LDD Alternate I Alternate II GAOB Drug Free Schools JDDA and LDD Employee Conduct GAOC Use of Tobacco Products and Nicotine Delivery Devices JCDAA GAOD Drug and Alcohol Testing GAOE Workers Compensation Testing Choice of Physician GAOF Salary Deductions GAL GAR Communicable Diseases GARA Bloodborne Pathogen Exposure Control Plan GARI Family and Medical Leave GARID Military Leave GAT Staff Use of Communication Devices Definitions General Use Use in Vehicles Use of District-Provided Communication Devices Personal Use of District-Provided Communication Devices Staff Bring Your Own Device Policy GBH Supervision GBI Evaluation GAK Availability of Evaluation Documents Evaluation Criteria GBK Suspension GBN Nonrenewal and Termination GBO Resignation Exit Interviews GBQA Reduction of Teaching Staff GBR Working Schedule JGFB Work Schedules Attendance Required GBRC Professional Development GAN and GBRH GBRD Staff Meetings GBRE Additional Duty GBRF Student and Parent Conferences GBRG Non-School Employment GBRGA Consulting GBRGB Tutoring for Pay GBRH Leaves and Absences GBRC Paid Leave Unpaid Leave Jury Leave GBRIBA Disability Leave GBRJ Substitute Teaching Certified Substitute Teacher Pay GBRK Non-Certified (Rule 10) Coaches Philosophy First Option-Certified Faculty Second Option-Non-Certified and Contracted Persons Duration Coaching Contract GBU Ethics IA and IKB GCA Compensation and work Assignments GAN Work Assignment Work Assignments Attendance Required Workweek Classifications of Employees Overtime Compensation for Out-of-town/Overnight Trips GCI Classified Employee Evaluation GAK GCIA Evaluation of Coaches and Sponsors GCK Suspension GCRF Non-School Employment GCRG Leave and Absences Paid Leave Unpaid Leave Jury Leave GCRH Vacations GCRI Paid Holidays -
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Number Topic See Also HAA Legal Status HAB Goals and Objectives HAC Scope of Negotiations HAE Board of Negotiating Agents HAF Superintendent's Role HAHBA Use of School Facilities HAHBB Use of School Equipment HAI Negociations Procedure CN Distribution of Information Research Assistance Minutes and Records Reporting to the Staff and Board Reporting to the Media and Public HAJ Preliminary Agreement Disposition HAK Ratifications Procedures HAL Announcement of Agreement HAN Slowdowns HBGA Chrildren's Internet Protection Act HBGB On-Line Learning Opportunities Application Guideline Other Regulations or Guidelines HBGC Staff Online Activities -
Number Topic See Also IA Philosophy- Mission Statement GBU and IKB IB School Site Councils KA IC Educational Program IDAA,IDAB, IDAC and IJ Curriculum Handbooks Educational Goals and Objectives Additional Educational Programs ICA Pilot Projects IDAE Pilot Project Evaluation Student Surveys ICAA Teaching Methods ICA,IDAE, IJ ID Instructional Program BBG,CJ,CL and IJ Modification Personnel Financial Resources Evaluation IDAA Special Programs IC and JJ Partnerships/Work-Study Program IDAB Support Programs IC and LDD Drug Education Student Mental Heath Dropout Prevention At-Risk Students Guidance Homebound Instruction IDAC Exceptional Programs IC IDACA Special Education Services IDACB Section 504 Accommodations for Students IDAD Title I Programs Annual Parent Meetings IDAE Student Privacy Policy BCBK,ICA, ICA,AA,II and JR er seq Student Data Restrictions Student Data Security Breach Biometric Data Select Student Survey IDCE College Classes JBE and JQ Concurrent Enrollment IDD Driver Education IDFA Athletics IE Instructional Arrangement Class Size Scheduling for Instruction Pre-enrollment IEB Charter School IF Textbooks, Instructional Materials & Media Centers IKD and KN Selection Criteria: Textbooks and Instructional Materials Selection Criteria: Media Center Materials Collection Development Challenges of Materials Review Committee The Review Committee Shall: Removing Challenged Materials IFBH Outside Speakers IKB IFC Community Resources KFD IFCB Field Trips USD Approved Field Trips Non-Sanctioned Field Trips IHA Grading System IHB Homework IHEA Make-up Opportunities JBD and JDD IHF Graduation Requirements JFCA II Educational Testing Programs BCBK,BE,CN,CNA,IDAE,IJ and KBA Test Integrity Reporting Test results IIA Performance-Based Credits IIBF Acceptable Use Guidelines IIBG Computer Use ECH,JCDA and KBA Use of District Computers/Privacy Rights Copyright Installation Hardware Audits E-Mail Privacy Rights Ownership of Emplyee Computer Materials -
Number Topic See Also JA Goals and Objectives BDA,CM,CMA,GAA and JCDA JB Attendance Records JBC,JBD and JCDA JBC Enrollment IIBGB, JBCA, JBCB, and JQKA Resident Students Non-Resident Students Non-Resident Students- Continued Education Enrollment Restrictions Enrollment Procedures Part-time Students Identification of Students Enrollment Information Assignment to a School Building, Grade Level or Classes Transferring Credit Transfers from Non-Accredited Schools JBCA Homeless Students EDAA and JBC Coordinator JBCB Foster Care Students EDAA, JBC, and JBCA Point of Contact JBD Absences and Excuses AEB, IHEA, JBE and JDD Excused/Unexcused Absences Significant Part of a School Day Make-Up Work JBE Truancy AEB, IDCE,JBD and JQ Waiver of Compulsory Attendance Requirements Involvement of Law Enforcement Reporting to Parents Dual Enrollment Students JBH Release of a Student during the School Day EBB and EBBD JCAB Searches of Property JCABB Searches of Lockers Searches of Property JCABB Searches of Students JCAB and JCAC JCAC Interrogation and Investigation EBC, GAAD,JCABB, JCEC and JHCAA Coordination with Law Enforcement Investigations Initiated by School Administrators and Conducted by Law Enforcement Officers Investigations Initiated and Conducted by Law Enforcement Officers Violations of Criminal Law Taking Students into Custody Disturbance of School Environment JCDA Student Conduct AEB, IIBG, JA,JCHAA and JHBAA JCDAA Tobacco and Nicotine Delivery Devices GAOC JCDB Dress Code JCDBB Weapons EBC,JDC, JDD, JHCAA and KGD Weapons and Destructive Devices Penalties for Weapon Violations JCE Complaints JDDC and KN Complaints about Discrimination Complaints about School Rules JCEC Demonstrations JCAC JDA Corporal Punishment JDB Detention JDC Probation JCDBB and JDD JDD Suspension and Expulsion Procedures AEB,EBC, IHEA,JBD,JCDA,JCDBB,JDC, Reasons for Suspension or Expulsion JDDB,JDDC and JHCAA Short-term Suspension Long-Term Suspension or Expulsion Rules Which Apply in all Cases When a Student may be Suspended or Expelled Student Rights during a Long-Term Suspension/Expulsion Hearing Appeal to the board JDDA Drug Free Schools GAOB and LDD Student Conduct Insert Local sanctions Here JDDB Reporting to Lw Enforcement EBC and JDD JDDC Bullying EBC,GAAB,JCE,JDD,JGEC,JGECA and Cyber Bullying KGC JF Academic Achievement II and JR et seq Reporting Report Cards JFA Peer Grading of Assignments Option 1- Peer Grading Prohibited Option 2- Limited Peer Grading Allowed JFB Promotion and Retention JFC Graduation Exercises JFCA Early Graduation IHF JGA Student Insurance Program JGC Health Assessment and Physicals JGCB JGCA Local Wellness Wellness Committee Record Keeping JGCB Inoculations JGC JGCBA Automated External Defibrillators JGCC Communicable Diseases JGCD Health Screening Vision Screening Hearing Screening Dental Screening Selected Screening JGD Student Psychological Services JR, et seq JGEC Sexual Harassment GAAC, GAAD, GAF, JDDC and KN JGECA Racial and Disability Harassment GAACA, GAAD, GAF, JDDC and KN JGFB Supervision of Students GAO,GBR and JH JGFF Student Transportation Regulation JGFG Student Accidents Records JGFGB Supervision of Medications JGFGBA JGFGBA Student Self-Administration of Medications JGFGBA Student Eligibility Authorization Required Employee Immunity Waiver of Liability Additional Requirements JGFGBB Accomodating Students with Diabetes JGG Transportation ED and EDDA JGGA Use of Video Cameras CN and JR et seq. JGH School Food Service Programs Free or reduced Price Meals Contracts with Other Agencies JGHB Vending Machines and Other Automated Play Machines DK and JGCA JH Student Activities DK,JGFB,JM and KG Eligibility for Activities Adding or Eliminating Activities Activity Fund Management JHC Student Organization Student Clubs Non-School Sponsored Student Clubs Student Government JHCA Student Publications KI School-Sponsored Student Publications Non-School Sponsored Student Publications Advertisements JHCAA Gang Activity JCAC,JCDA,JCDBB and JDD JI Community Activities JJ Employment of Students IDAA In-School Employment Outside Employment Vocational or Other Work Experience JK Solicitations KI JL Gifts DK, GAJ and KH Student Gifts to Staff Members Faculty Gifts to Students Student Organization Gifts to the School JM Contest for Students JH JN Awards JQ Exceptional Students IDCE and JBE Concurrent Enrollment JQA Temporarily Disabled Students IDACB and JGFGBA JQE Alternative Arrangements for Nontraditional Students JQI Adult Students JQKA Foreign Exchange Students JBC JQL Hearing Procedures for Exceptional Students JQLA Class-size/Caseload Limits for Exceptional Students JR Student Records BCBK,CN,CNA,ECA,IDAE,JGGA, JR et seq. and KBA JRA Types of Records BCBK,CN,CNA,ECA,IDAE,JGGA, JR et seq. and KBA Permanent Students Records Administrative records Supplementary records Tentative records JRB Release of Student Records BCBK,CN,CNA,ECA,IDAE,JGGA,JR et seq.and KBA Directory Information Forwarding Pupil Records JRC Disposition of Records BCBK,CN,CNA,ECA,IDAE,JGGA,JR et seq.and KBA JRD Hearing Request BCBK,CN,CNA,ECA,IDAE,JGGA,JR et seq.and KBA JS Student Fees and Charges Credit Card Payments Fee Schedules Debt Collection Forwarding Pupil Records -
Number Topic See Also KA Goals and Objectives KB Public Information Programs CEE,CEF, and KBA Newsletters and other Media KBA District or School Websites DC,ECH, II, IIBG, JR et seq. and KB Website Rules KBC Media Relations Broadcasting and Taping News Releases Conferences and Interviews KCA Protection of Privacy Rights KCB Custodial and Non-Custodial Parent Rights KDC Solicitations GAI KFD School Volunteers EBAA and IFC KG Use of School Facilities by Community Groups DFG and JH Use in Accordance with Board Policies Use in Accordance with Board Policies Fees and Rental Charges
Lease Arrangements Supervision of Non-School Groups Insurance and/or Bonds KGA Use of District Personal Property and Equipment Personal Use KGB Concealed Observations JGGA KGC Bullying by Parents EBC, GAAE, JDDC, KGD KGD Disruptive Acts at School or School Activities EBC, GAAE, JCDBB, JDDC and KGC Criminal Possession of a Firearm KGDA Public Conduct on School Property KH Gifts to Schools GAJ and JL KI Distributing Materials in Schools JHCA, JK and JR et seq. Materials Produced by Outside Groups-Including Religious Materials Political Campaign Materials Advertising in the Schools Mailing Lists KK Sale of District Property DFM KM Visitors to the School KN Complaints BCBI, GAACA, GAAB, GAAF,IF, IKD and JCE Complaints About Discrimination or Discriminatory Harassment Informal Procedures Formal Complaint Procedures Complaints About Policy Complaints About Curriculum IF Complaints About Instructional Materials Complaints About Facilities and Services Complaints About Personnel Complaints About Emergency Safety Intervention Use -
Number Topic See Also LA Goals and Objectives LB School-Community Cooperation LC School-Community Programs LDD Federal Government-Drug Free Schools GAOA, GAAB, IDAB and JDDA LDDA Fiscal Management of Federal Grants LED Scheduling of School Activities -
Number Topic See Also MA Goals and Objectives MD Interdistrict Relations MF Colleges and Universities Contract Required Other Relationship MI Kansas Education Systems Accreditation MK Educational Accreditation Agency Relations IJ Table of Contents Policy Extras
BOE Meetings & Minutes
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July
July 29, 2024 – Organizational
August
September
September 19, 2024 – Budget Hearing
October
November
December
January
February
March
April
April 7, 2025 – Public Hearing regarding closing Ashland Grade School
May
June
June 16, 2025 – Regular
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July
July 24, 2023 – Organizational
August
August 22, 2023 – Public Hearing: Revenue Neutral Rate
August 22, 2023 – Special Meeting: Health Insurance
September
September 18, 2023 – Public Hearing: Revenue Neutral Rate
September 18, 2023 – Public Hearing: Budget
October
October 23, 2023 – Public Hearing: Open Enrollment Policy
November
December
January
February
March
April
April 29, 2024 – Special Meeting: Continuation of Unfinished Business from April 15, 2024
May
A public forum (town hall) was held on May 22, 2024 to discuss long-term facilities planning and gather questions/information from the public. This was not a public hearing or meeting of the board of education.
May 29, 2024 – Special Meeting: Facilities Planning after Public Forum
June
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