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Sep 14, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
Crest Unified School District No. 479 Regular Board Meeting And Public Hearing Minutes
The board conducted hearings for the Revenue Neutral Rate and the budget, both of which were subsequently adopted. Key actions taken included the acceptance of the Building Needs Assessment and the adoption of the 2026-2027 budget. The board approved the LOB Percentage Resolution and authorized the Anderson County Emergency Management Kansas Regional J Hazard Mitigation plan. Operational decisions included allowing the Anderson County Road Department to house equipment in the district bus barn, adjusting middle school meal pricing to align with elementary rates, and extending 403(b) matching contributions to eligible staff. Additionally, the board initiated a bidding process for the removal of an old greenhouse and hired new personnel, including a Student Council sponsor and several transportation staff.
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Crest Unified School District No. 479 Board Meeting Minutes
The board reviewed several administrative and operational items, including a presentation from students regarding the FBLA National Conference and a report on current student enrollment. Key actions included approving the CPA audit engagement agreement, adopting the 2026-2027 Crest Daycare Handbook, and authorizing the publication of notices for the RNR and budget hearings. The board also approved a Cardiac Emergency Response Plan, reviewed facility improvement updates, ratified the 2026-2027 negotiated agreement, and finalized classified and administrative salaries. Additionally, the board addressed personnel matters, including staff resignations and new hires, following executive sessions.
Jul 13, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
Crest Unified School District No. 479 Board Meeting Minutes
The board meeting involved multiple administrative and policy decisions for the upcoming school year. Key topics included the closure of books for the 2025-2026 school year, the adoption of various resolutions covering petty cash funds, official depositories, publication designations, school term hours, and food service programs. The board also addressed fee structures for textbooks, designated specific staff roles such as the homeless coordinator and bank authorized signers, and reviewed non-resident enrollment policies. Additionally, discussions were held regarding budget and building needs, scheduling of the revenue neutral rate and budget hearings, updates to the student handbook and board policies, approval of a car show fundraiser, and the acceptance of a coaching resignation. The board also conducted executive sessions regarding teacher negotiations and district staffing.
Jun 24, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
Crest Unified School District No. 479 Special Board Meeting Minutes
The board discussed several items, including facility improvements, where they approved a quote for curbing work and received updates on a gym replacement project and a greenhouse assembly proposal. They considered participation in the Community Eligibility Provision but took no action due to fiscal constraints. Additionally, the board adopted a new cell phone policy for the student handbook and entered into an executive session to discuss district staffing, resulting in the approval of a new third-grade teacher hire.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
