2011/2012 Board of Education
By Becky Bruna

School Board Members
| Position | Name |
| Board President | Marge Schlabach (Position #6) |
| Board Vice President | Larry Nicholson (Position #7 - At Large) |
| Board Member | Sara Beikman (Position #1) |
| Board Member | Daryl Bott(Position #3) |
| Board Member | Dianna Gugenhan (Position #5) |
| Board Member | Jim Kruse (Position #4) |
| Board Member | Steve Ohlde (Position #2) |
| Superintendent | Rick Simoncic |
USD #223 Board of Education
Goals for 2010-2011
- Continue to budget and operate our school district through sound financial and fiscal practices and stewardship.
- Retain and recruit highly motivated staff by demonstrating staff appreciation, emphasizing professional development and striving to improve compensation.
- Provide a strong diverse curriculum to our students.
- Attain the highest level of achievement possible for all students in academics, activities, and athletics.
- Maintain effective communication with community, staff, students, and government agencies.
- Continue to enhance and maintain facilities, services, and technology that foster an outstanding education.
- Provide the best possible education and prepare our students for future endeavors.
- To provide strong, positive administrative leadership.
The Board of Education meets at 7:00pm at the District Office in Barnes, KS on the second Monday of every month. Any changes from the regular meeting time and place will be posted.
School Board Meetings
| Date and Time | Location |
| July 11, 2011 @ 7:00pm | Barnes, KS |
| August 8, 2011 @ 7:00pm | Barnes, KS |
| September 12, 2011 @ 7:00pm | Linn, KS |
| October 10, 2011 @ 7:00pm | Hanover, KS |
| November 14, 2011 @ 7:00pm | Barnes, KS |
| December 12, 2011 @ 7:00pm | Barnes, KS |
| January 9, 2012 @ 7:00pm | Barnes, KS |
| February 13, 2012 @ 7:00pm | Barnes, KS |
| March 12, 2012 @ 7:00pm | Barnes, KS |
| April 9, 2012 @ 7:00pm | Barnes, KS |
| May 14, 2012 @ 7:00pm | Barnes, KS |
| June 11, 2012 @ 7:00pm | Barnes, KS |
School Board Minutes
