5 Takeaways From Liberal USD 480 School Board Meeting
November 10 2025
District finalizes Pine Street property transaction with city
$17,799 approved for McKinley Building door replacement
Board reports food service equipment failures, explores backup options
Anonymous donor gifts $27,000 for elementary bike program
District adds coaching position for middle school wrestling
District finalizes Pine Street property transaction with city
LIBERAL, Kan. - The board voted unanimously to finalize a property transaction with the city of Liberal regarding the vacant lot at Pershing Avenue and Pine Street. The motion, introduced by board member Alan Brown, moves the district forward in divesting the real estate asset to the local municipality.
$17,799 approved for McKinley Building door replacement
LIBERAL, Kan. - To address infrastructure needs, the board approved a quote from Southwest Glass totaling $17,799 for door replacement at the McKinley Building. The expenditure was approved via a 6-0 vote following a motion by Sarah Thompson.
Board reports food service equipment failures, explores backup options
LIBERAL, Kan. - Director of Operations Chad Mease informed the board of multiple equipment failures over the last two years that have disrupted food service operations. As a result, the district is exploring options to purchase a trailer-mounted cooler and freezer that can serve as a backup unit for any school in the district facing equipment malfunctions.
Anonymous donor gifts $27,000 for elementary bike program
LIBERAL, Kan. - The district accepted a significant financial contribution listed in the consent agenda: a $27,000 anonymous donation designated for the Elementary Bike Program. This gift was approved alongside other donations, including contributions from the Liberal Redskin Booster Club and National Beef for various athletic programs.
District adds coaching position for middle school wrestling
LIBERAL, Kan. - The board voted 6-0 to create an additional assistant coach position for the Eisenhower Middle School boys wrestling program. The staffing increase is intended to support the growing needs of the middle school athletic program.
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