Takeaways from Ark City USD 470 school board meeting
January 12 2026
Bond sales expected to come in under budget
Board approves over $200,000 for vehicle fleet updates
Interim head coach named for girls' basketball
Bond sales expected to come in under budget
ARKANSAS CITY, Kan. - The Board of Education authorized district administration to proceed with selling remaining bonds after Jan. 15 to lock in favorable interest rates. Greg Vahrenberg, a bond financial advisor with Raymond James, reported that the district will likely issue the bonds at a lower average interest rate than anticipated during the election period. The advisor noted this financial position allows the district to deliver promised projects to taxpayers at or below projected costs.
Board approves over $200,000 for vehicle fleet updates
ARKANSAS CITY, Kan. - The board approved the purchase of four vehicles from a regional auto dealership totaling $208,446. The acquisition, secured through a state-aligned bidding process, includes two Ford Expeditions and two Ford F-150 pickup trucks.
Interim head coach named for girls' basketball
ARKANSAS CITY, Kan. - The board accepted the resignation of Tyler Henderson, head girls' basketball coach at Arkansas City High School. Blake McDonald was approved as interim head coach for the remainder of the current season.
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