USD 305 Board to Consider $443K Cyber Security Contract, Over $1M in Early Childhood Grants

The Salina USD 305 Board of Education will hold its regular meeting on Monday, January 13, 2026, at 5:30 p.m. at the District Offices, 1511 Gypsum. The meeting will be livestreamed at https://www.usd305.com/about_us/board_of_education/livestream.

Key Agenda Items

Recognitions
The board will recognize students and staff, including "You Make A Difference" awards and Renaissance Teachers. Heartland Early Education will present on its Parents as Teachers program.

Personnel Changes

The board will consider a personnel report that includes:

New hires, including Gage Saltkill as a math teacher at South HighMultiple retirements and resignations, including Christopher Barkley (PE/Health teacher at South High) and several elementary teachersVarious classified staff appointments and transfers

Financial Matters

The consent agenda includes approval of:

December bills listNovember financial reports (treasurer's report, investment report, journal entries)Encumbrance listings totaling over $463,000, including $442,800 for a three-year cyber security monitoring subscription and $20,802 for South High weight room equipment

Grant Applications

The board will consider applications for:

Kansas Preschool Pilot Grant ($189,800)Kansas Early Head Start Child Care Partnership Grant ($697,000)Kansas Early Head Start Home Visitation Grant ($200,000)

Board Business
Action items include approving board representative appointments to various organizations and establishing negotiation teams for certified and classified personnel for the 2026-2027 school year.

The board will also consider resolutions to establish when school board officers will be elected and to set regular meeting dates for the upcoming year.

An executive session for personnel matters is scheduled, with the board reconvening for any necessary action.