NOTICE OF BID OPPORTUNITY

Unified School District #244 is accepting sealed bids for burning and haying approximately 17 acres of grass located north of the baseball fields at the corner of 13^th and Lynx Lane.  Bids must state the amount bid per acre and include the bidder’s name, mailing address, and phone number.  The sealed envelope should be marked “Burn/Hay Bid”. All burning should be complete by April 1, weather pending. All baling should be completed by August 1 and removed by August 15.  Bids should be sent to USD #244 Board of Education, 301 Neosho Street, Burlington, KS 66839 by Tuesday, February 3, 2026, at 8:45 a.m. and will be opened at 9:00 a.m.  Contact Brian Shank at bshank@usd244ks.org or Craig Marshall at cmarshall@usd244ks.org or by calling 620-364-8478 for more information.  USD #244 reserves the right to reject any and all bids.

SUPERINTENDENT CANDIDATE
Tuesday, January 27^th
Leslianne Craft is a candidate interviewing for the superintendent position at USD #244, Burlington. She brings a strong background in educational leadership and a deep commitment to student-centered decision-making. Throughout her career, Ms. Craft has focused on integrity, transparency, and collaboration as guiding principles in her work with students, staff, families, and communities. She has experience leading systemwide initiatives that strengthen instruction, improve operations, and expand opportunities for students. Ms. Craft believes in active listening, clear communication, and shared leadership to help districts achieve their goals. She is passionate about building trust and partnering with the community to support student success. Ms. Craft is currently the principal at Andover Central Middle School.