Board of Education
The Maize Board of Education is composed of seven members elected by the Maize USD 266 community to four-year terms. Six of the board members must live in three specific geographic districts, while the seventh can live anywhere in the district at-large.
The function of the Maize Board of Education is to serve the Maize community, which includes students, parents, and employees.
Maize USD 266 school board members are unpaid representatives who strive to model servant leadership in supporting our students. Desiring to operate in the most ethical and conscientious manner possible, board members adhere to a code of ethics and focus on elevating the success of our students.
School board resources
All meeting agendas, documents, and much more are available on the BoardDocs portal.
School Board Documents
- Nonresident Enrollment Policy
- Maize USD 266 Board of Education Policies and Regulations (approved July 8, 2024)
- Maize USD 266 District Student Handbook (approved Aug. 12, 2024)
- Maize USD 266 Transportation Handbook (approved July 8, 2024)
- Maize USD 266 Athletic Handbook (approved Aug. 12, 2024)
- Maize USD 266 Finance/Purchasing Handbook (approved Jan. 13, 2025)
District Information
The Board of Education shall be composed of seven (7) members elected from three (3) districts and one (1) member at large. The description of each district is as follows and shall be reviewed on even years as per state law.
- Board Member District I: Beginning at the northwest intersection of Maize Road and 13th street, west on 13th Street to 119th Steet, south on 119th Street to 1/2 section line adjacent from Lost Creek Street, west on 1/2 section line adjacent from Lost Creek Street to 151st Street, north on 151st Street to 1/2 section line north of 13th Street, east to 135th Street, north on 135th Street to 21st Street, east on 21st Street to Ridge Road, south on Ridge Road to 1/2 section line to southern boundary of School District No. 266 (17th Street), west on boundary line to Maize Road, south on Maize Road to intersection of Maize Road and 13th Street, to the point of beginning. Positions 1 & 4.
- Board Member District II: Beginning at the southeast intersection of W. 151st Street and the Arkansas River (northwestern boundary of School District No. 266), south on 151st Street to K-96 Highway, southeast on K-96 Highway to Maize Road, south on Maize Road to 45th Street, east on 45th Street to K-96 Highway, southeast on K- 96 Highway to Tyler Road, south on Tyler Road to 21st Street, east on 21st Street to Ridge Road, south on Ridge Road to southern boundary of School District No. 266 (17th Street), east on district boundary line to the Arkansas River, northeast on the Arkansas River (northeast boundary) in the northwest direction to intersection of W. 151st Street and the Arkansas River, to the point of beginning. Positions 2 & 5.
- Board Member District III: Beginning at the northwest intersection of W. 45th Street and Maize Road, north on Maize Road to K-96 Highway, northwest on K-96 Highway to 151st Street and western boundary of School District No. 266, south on 151st Street and the western district boundary line to 21st Street, east on 21st Street to Tyler Road, north on Tyler Road to K-96 Highway, northwest on K-96 Highway to 45th Street, west on 45th street to the intersection of 45th Street and Maize Road, to the point of beginning. Positions 3 & 6.
- Member at Large: Position 7.
Vacancies
When a vacancy occurs, the Board shall publish a notice one time in a newspaper having general circulation in the school district stating that the vacancy has occurred and that it will be filled by appointment by the Board not sooner than fifteen (15) days after such publication. If such vacancy occurs before May 1 of the second year of the term leaving an unexpired term of more than two years, such appointee shall serve until second Monday in January after following the general school election as provided in K.S.A. 25-2023 and amendments thereto.
In the latter event, the unexpired term of two years commencing on the second Monday in January after the following general school election shall be filled at such election and the ballots or ballot labels and returns of election with respect to such office shall be designated as follows: "To fill the unexpired term."
Board of Education and Superintendent tag outs
Superintendent of Schools Dr. Raquel Greer and Board of Education members love to give back to Maize USD 266 employees by surprising them with a tag out! A tag out occurs when the board member or administrator unexpectedly shows up to "tag out" an educator. That educator is then available to leave while the surprise leader takes over their duties. This is a small token of appreciation and keeps board members and administrators close to the realities of the classroom.