HAVILAND

Due to guidance from the Kansas State Board of Education, the special meeting of USD 474 proposed for Monday, March 1 has been cancelled. 

At the February 22 Special Board meeting, after several meetings where public input was received, USD 474 Board of Education decided to meet again on March 1 to formally vote on a proposed application for Transfer of Territory. The outcome of the vote was not certain by any means, but the Board felt it was important for the public to have the vote exercised. We were aware at the time that deadlines with the State Board of Education (KBOE), by whom the application would be formally considered, were questionable.  Having been notified February 23 that the deadline has passed to add items to the March KBOE agenda, the need for a vote at this time is deemed unnecessary.

The USD 474 Board of Education appreciates the active engagement of its patrons in this matter.  It is our desire to serve the interests of this community and its students to the best of our ability.  While immediate consideration of Transfer of Territory is not an option at this time, we are encouraged by the number of options before us.  Our commitment to providing an excellent educational experience in 2021-2022 is unwavering.  The agenda of the March 8 regular meeting will be published no later than Wednesday, March 3.

Please note, the Pratt Tribune article published on Facebook is in regards to the February 8 regular meeting and makes no reference to the February 22 Special meeting.