USD 242 Board Meeting - October 2025

November 27, 2025

CALL TO ORDER

The Board of Education of Unified School District 242, Wallace County, Kansas, met in regular session at 7:00pm in the Board Room on October 13th, 2025 with President Eric Purvis presiding. 

ROLL CALL 

MEMBERS PRESENT: Mr. Aaron Aldridge, Mr. Gabe Cox, Mr. Eric Purvis, Mr. Kyle Riedel, Mr. Macy Sexson (Zoom), Mrs. Christine Smith 

MEMBERS ABSENT:

OTHERS PRESENT: Mr. John Cox (Superintendent), Mrs. Heavenly McQuillan (Clerk), Mr. Brett Clow (Athletic Director) arrived at 7:04pm, Mr. Yancey Still, Mrs. Traci Still, Ms. Kasidee Daugherty, Mr. Clayton Cox, Ms. Tori Springsteel, Mr. Maverick Mitchek, Ms. Addison Aldridge, Mrs. Christine Aldridge

APPROVAL OF AGENDA

Mr. Cox (Mr. Riedel) moved to approve the agenda with the addition of 6.1.3. Motion carried 6-0.

HEARINGS FROM INDIVIDUALS IN THE AUDIENCE
 
Communications to and From the Board

Student of the Month: Maverick Mitchek presented to the board the students of the month and how they were nominated. Student of the month from the Secondary is Addison Aldridge and Elementary is Will Bussen, they were awarded certificates for their accomplishments. Maverick also approached the board about the STUCO getting an Instagram account and talked about the Leadership conference they attended in Ransom. 

Open Board Position: Mr. Clayton Cox stood up in front of the board, letting them know he would like to be considered for the open board position and his reasons why he would like to become involved. 

Athletic Director Report: Mr. Clow gave this report – Jr. high fall sports update and remaining schedule, High school volleyball taking 6th at league and updates on games ahead with regionals and sub-state, High school football update on district standings and the upcoming playoff games, and talked about the league meeting update, with scheduling for the next 2 years.  

Administration Report: Mr. John Cox gave this report from Laura’s Report – Update on college, career and scholarships; events happening in the school the last month; teacher’s observations; fall meeting with Karen Rigler with CTE; William Allen White trip; Parent-Teacher conferences; Elevate Leadership 1; and upcoming events. 

Superintendent’s Report: Mr. Cox gave this report – 8th grade girls lunch group presentation; Door security; the need for PreK handbook; Out-of-District student; Handrails in the gym; superintendent evaluation and facility management plan. 

Mrs. Aldridge, Ms. Aldridge, Mr. Mitchek, Ms. Springsteel, Mr. Clow all left the meeting at 7:30. 

EXECUTIVE SESSION

Mr. Riedel (Mr. Gabe Cox) moved to enter into executive session at 7:30pm.  He further moved to return to the open session at 7:40pm.  The justification for the executive session is to discuss matters relating to student matters.  The purpose for the executive session is to protect the privacy rights of an identifiable individual. Mr. John Cox was invited to attend. Motion carried 6-0. The meeting reconvened at 7:40pm. 

Mrs. Smith (Mr. Gabe Cox) moved to enter into executive session at 7:40pm.  He further moved to return to the open session at 7:50pm.  The justification for the executive session is to discuss matters relating to student matters.  The purpose for the executive session is to protect the privacy rights of an identifiable individual. Mr. John Cox was invited to attend. Motion carried 6-0. The meeting reconvened at 7:50pm. 

Mr. Riedel (Mr. Gabe Cox) moved to enter into executive session at 7:50pm.  He further moved to return to the open session at 8:10pm.  The justification for the executive session is to discuss matters relating to student matters.  The purpose for the executive session is to protect the privacy rights of an identifiable individual. Mr. John Cox was invited to attend. Motion carried 6-0. The meeting reconvened at 8:10pm. 

Mrs. Smith (Mr. Gabe Cox) moved to enter into executive session at 8:15pm to discuss matters relating to personnel.  He further moved to return to the open session at 8:25 pm.  The justification for the executive session is non-elected personnel exception under KOMA.  The purpose for the executive session is to protect the privacy rights of an identifiable individual. Mr. John Cox was invited to attend. Motion carried 6-0. Meeting reconvened at 8:25pm. 

Mr. Gabe Cox (Mr. Riedel) moved to enter into executive session at 8:30pm to discuss matters relating to school safety. He further moved to return to the open session at 8:45 pm.  The justification for the executive session is for school safety exception under KOMA.  The purpose for the executive session is to protect the privacy rights of the district. Mr. John Cox was invited to attend. Motion carried 6-0. Meeting reconvened at 8:45pm. 

CONSENT AGENDA: 

Mr. Aldridge (Mr. Gabe Cox) moved to approve the consent agenda from 8.1.1-8.1.5, moving 8.1.6 to new business: 

            Approval of the minutes

            Approval of the bills

            Resignations – None at this time

            Hiring – ReNae Mann and Eric Palmer Co-FFA Sponsors $837 each for a total of $1674

            Reassignments – None at this time

            Motion carried 6-0.

OLD BUSINESS

Mr. Gabe Cox (Mr. Riedel) moved to approve the board policy updates as reviewed during the work sessions. Motion carried 6-0. 

NEW BUSINESS

Mr. Gabe Cox (Mrs. Smith) moved to appoint Clayton Cox to the open board position. Motion carried 6-0

Mr. Yancy Still, Mrs. Traci Still and Kasidee Daugherty left the meeting at 9:02. 

Comments and Questions from Board Members

Mr. Purvis reminded the board members that in November we will start the board meetings at 6:30pm. 

ADJOURNMENT 

Mr. Purvis declared the meeting adjourned at 9:21pm.

Heavenly McQuillan, 

Clerk Board of Education