USD 361 Chaparral Schools

02/27/2026

USD 361 Board Briefs
February 23, 2026:

USD 361 – Chaparral Schools Board Briefs Regular Board of Education Meeting – February 23, 2026 A Message from the Superintendent Dear USD 361 Community, No matter the season, our focus remains the same — students. I’m proud to recognize the accomplishments of our Chaparral High School stude...

02/26/2026

Attention 1095 Availability Notice:

At this time, full-time employees and covered individuals may receive a copy of their 2025 1095-C statement upon request. Current District Employees may download a copy through Skyward Employee Access.

Please contact the District Office to request a printed copy:
[email protected]
215 S Springfield, Anthony KS 67003
620-842-5183

02/24/2026

Please see the below Letter to Staff & Community:

February 24, 2026 Dear USD 361 Staff & Community, Last evening, the Board of Education approved the staffing plan for the 2026–2027 school year. I want all employees to receive this information directly as we begin planning for the year ahead. I understand that staffing adjustments can bring ques....

02/20/2026

There will be a Board of Education meeting on Monday, February 23, 2026 at 6:00 PM, held in the Chaparral High School Library.
The meeting agenda is available at the link below:

Agenda Call to Order Pledge Roll Call Adoption of Proposed Agenda and Additions Public Comment Discussion Items Board Policies - KSBRC Financial Budget Findings & Explanation 2026-2027 District Calendar Move March Regular Board Meeting Executive Session, Personnel Discussion may occur in exe...

02/11/2026

Time Change: 5:00 PM

There will be a Board of Education Special Meeting on Friday, February 13, at 5:00 PM, held in the Chaparral High School Library.
The meeting agenda is available at the link below:

Agenda Call to Order Pledge Roll Call Executive Session, Personnel Discussion may occur in executive session pursuant to K.S.A. 75-4319(b)(1) for personnel matters of nonelected personnel. Personnel Adjourn Regular Board Meeting Unified School District #361 Friday, February 13, 2026 at 6 ...

02/06/2026

There will be a Board of Education meeting on Monday, February 09, at 6:00 PM, held in the Chaparral High School Library.
The meeting agenda is available at the link below:

Agenda Call to Order Pledge Roll Call Adoption of Proposed Agenda and Additions Public Comments Harper County NEA Consent Agenda Finances Approve the minutes from the January 12, 2026 Regular Board Meeting and January 27, 2026 Special Meeting Presentation Legacy Insurance Group Action Items...

01/29/2026

01/28/2026

Special Meeting Board Briefs below:

USD 361 Board of Education Special Meeting Board Briefs January 27, 2026 The USD 361 Board of Education met in special session on January 27, 2026, to discuss district priorities, review policies, and take action on personnel items. RightSizing Initiative – Follow-Up & Next Steps The Board rev...

01/26/2026

There will be a special meeting of the Board of Education on Tuesday, January 27 at 6:00 p.m. in the Chaparral High School Library.

Please see the agenda below.

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1j5SKNXD1UWt0BNI-R8HmDvMAuAW5H1bnnNigNPWdF_8/edit?usp=sharing

01/25/2026

Change of Plans!!

Monday, January 26th is a Snow Day!
No School, stay home and stay warm!

01/16/2026

See the BOE presentation from Mr. Whetzel below.

Our RightSizing Initiative Rebuild, Reshape, Reload