The USD 480 Board of Education met on Monday and after approving the Consent Agenda, approved the classified and administration raises as presented. Classified Raise: The greater of either .50 cents per hour or 2.0%, Administration Raise: 2.0%.

For the Special Education Department, the Board approved the service agreement with Motor Mouth Therapy Services for the 2026-2027 school year. Also approved was the LINQ contract for the 26-27 year in the amount of $77,377, also approved was the Edgenuity Renewal, the You Science Renewal, and the Contract with Southwest Plains Regional Service Center for $43,140.00.

The Board approved the purchase of 3 new Sharp digital copiers for $37,740 from Southern Office Supply and approved the bid from Davis Pest Control in the amount of $19,120.00 for pest control services for the 2026-27 school year.

The updated BLAST Afterschool Program Fees for 26-27 school year were tabled by the Board

Approved were Teaching Tuition Amendments for Philip Kinsinger and Sergio Borjas, with a Teaching Tuition Agreement approved for Kemberly Zamora.