4 takeaways from Smoky Valley USD 400 school board meeting

Board to hire firm for community bond survey

Smoky Valley Football Coach Tim Lambert Resigns; Middle School Tennis Coach Also Steps Down

Superintendent highlights elementary math program

FFA students learn professional skills with admin help

Board to hire firm for community bond survey

LINDSBORG, Kan. — The Smoky Valley Board of Education will move forward with hiring a third-party company to conduct a community survey regarding a potential future bond issue. The decision was made during the board’s regular meeting Monday night following a discussion of feedback from the district’s bond committee. Superintendent Quentin Breese recommended the survey to gauge public opinion and priorities for potential district projects before proceeding with a formal bond proposal.

Smoky Valley Football Coach Tim Lambert Resigns; Middle School Tennis Coach Also Steps Down

LINDSBORG, Kan. — Tim Lambert has resigned as Smoky Valley High School head football coach, effective immediately, according to the district’s Nov. 10, 2025 board minutes. The board also accepted the resignation of Emily Phil as Smoky Valley Middle School head tennis coach, effective immediately.

Superintendent highlights elementary math program

LINDSBORG, Kan. — Superintendent Quentin Breese shared positive feedback on the district’s “Elementary math FACTS” program during his report to the board Monday. Breese noted the excitement among students engaged in the program and praised the efforts of district principals in managing such initiatives alongside other challenges.

FFA students learn professional skills with admin help

LINDSBORG, Kan. — In a display of school community collaboration, district administrative staff recently helped FFA students learn how to properly tie neckties, Superintendent Quentin Breese reported to the board. The brief lesson in professional dress was highlighted as a positive student interaction during the superintendent’s regular report.

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