Kansas City Kansas Public Schools public meetings in 2023

Regular Board Meeting Agenda 2023

The Kansas City Kansas Board of Education will hold a public hearing regarding opening enrollment for the 2024–2025 school year. The board also approved the regular agenda and recognized students and an employee of the month. No other substantive decisions or contracts are on the agenda.

• Public hearing on open enrollment for 2024–2025 school year
• Recognition of Early Childhood Student of the Month Angelina Min
• Recognition of Employee of the Month Erick George
• Recognition of Elementary Student of the Month Christian Williams
• Recognition of Middle School Student of the Month Jesus Cruz Gonzalez

The Board held and closed a public hearing regarding open enrollment for the 2024-2025 school year. Members approved the 2024-2025 middle school schedule and various consent items including financial reports and grant approvals.

• Approved intent to open enrollment for 2024-2025 school year (7-0)
• Approved 2024-2025 Middle School Schedule (7-0)
• Approved $32,452.00 amended AVID contract for Sumner Academy (7-0)
• Approved Human Resources Report and Recommendations (6-0, 1 abstain)
• Approved Head Start Year 1 Baseline Grant and Budget (7-0)
• Approved Microsoft Office 365 yearly license renewal (7-0)
• Approved digital ticketing for events via GoFan (7-0)
• Approved mascot mural at Eugene Ware Elementary cafeteria (7-0)

Special Board Meeting Agenda 2023

The Kansas City, Kansas Board of Education approved a two-year negotiated agreement with the teachers bargaining unit (NEA-KCK) for the 2023-2024 and 2024-2025 school years. The special meeting also included routine procedural items such as roll call and approval of the agenda.

• Approved negotiated agreement with NEA-KCK teachers union for 2023-2024 and 2024-2025 school years

The Board approved the negotiated agreement with the Teachers Bargaining Unit for the 2023-2024 and 2024-2025 school years. The special agenda for the meeting was also approved.

• Approved Negotiated Agreement with Teachers Bargaining Unit for 2023-2024 and 2024-2025 school years (6-0)
• Approved special agenda (6-0)

Regular Board Meeting Agenda 2023

The Kansas City, Kansas Board of Education held a public hearing on its intent to open enrollment for the 2024-2025 school year. The board also entered multiple executive sessions to discuss the superintendent's evaluation, teacher negotiations, and non-elected personnel matters. Employee and student of the month recognitions were presented.

• Public hearing on open enrollment for 2024-2025 school year
• Executive session to discuss superintendent's evaluation
• Executive session for teacher negotiations
• Executive sessions for non-elected personnel matters
• Employee of the Month recognition for Dianna Adgers

The Board conducted a public hearing regarding open enrollment for the 2024-2025 school year and scheduled an additional hearing for December 12, 2023. The Board also approved several consent agenda items, including financial reports and human resources recommendations.

• Opened and closed public hearing on 2024-2025 open enrollment (7-0)
• Approved additional open enrollment public hearing for Dec 12, 2023 (5-2)
• Adopted American Education Week Proclamation (7-0)
• Approved Human Resources Report and Recommendations (7-0)
• Approved KCK Public Library HR and Operations Recommendations (7-0)
• Approved payment of bills for K12 and Public Libraries (7-0)
• Approved purchase of Qualtrics Dashboards for $30,170.55 (4-2)
• Approved TPT tutoring expansion for Wyandotte and Schlagle (7-0)

Regular Board Meeting Agenda 2023

The Kansas City, Kansas Board of Education will recognize an Employee of the Month and four Students of the Month. The board also voted to amend the regular agenda to include the Wyandotte Health Foundation Grant on the consent agenda, then approved the amended agenda.

• Amended regular agenda to include Wyandotte Health Foundation Grant on consent agenda (motion approved 6-0)
• Recognized John Davenport, custodian at Sumner Academy, as Employee of the Month for October 2023
• Recognized Adriel Sabado (Morse Early Childhood Center) as Early Childhood Student of the Month
• Recognized Alex Hernandez (John Fiske Elementary) as Elementary Student of the Month
• Recognized Blanca Erazo (Eisenhower Middle School) as Middle School Student of the Month and Navaeh Rosa as High School Student of the Month

The Board of Education approved a low bid for new equipment at JC Harmon High School and authorized rebranding for the public library system. The board also approved several consent agenda items, including financial reports and grant renewals. Policy reviews were conducted regarding acceptable usage and solicitations.

• Approved $44,704.44 low bid from Edward Don & Company for JC Harmon High School dishwashing machine
• Approved proposed updates and costs for Public Library system website design and logo rebranding
• Approved consent agenda including payment of bills for K12 and Public Libraries
• Approved Monthly Financial Report and Human Resources Report and Recommendations
• Approved KDHE Grant Renewal for Parents as Teachers
• Approved Wyandotte Health Foundation Grant
• Approved third read changes to Acceptable Usage Policy
• Approved first read of Policy KDC & GAI (Solicitations)

Board Retreat Agenda October 19, 2023

The Kansas City Kansas Board of Education holds a retreat to evaluate the superintendent in executive session and discuss board goals, the facilities master plan, finance, the board handbook, and a listening session. No votes on substantive items are on this agenda, only procedural actions.

• Executive session to discuss superintendent's evaluation under non-elected personnel exception
• Discussion of facilities master plan
• Finance discussion
• Review of board handbook
• Listening session for public input

The board held a special meeting to determine SMART goals and discuss the district's finances and facilities master plan. The board tabled a discussion regarding the board handbook until the new year.

• Approved special agenda (5-0)
• Approved three separate recesses to executive session to discuss Superintendent's evaluation
• Tabled discussion regarding the board handbook until the new year

Regular Board Meeting Agenda 2023

The Kansas City, Kansas Public Schools Board met on Oct 10, 2023 at 5:00 p.m. in the Central Office Board Room. The Board approved the regular agenda, adopted a community‑comment policy, received an update from the School Foundation for Excellence, and approved two recesses to an executive session to discuss privacy matters concerning non‑elected personnel under the Kansas Open Meetings Act. The Board also approved the consent agenda covering several items.

• Motion approved to approve the regular agenda (motion by Janey M Humphries, second by Wanda Brownlee Paige).
• Adoption of Community Comment Policy outlining speaker rules and procedures.
• Executive Session recess at 5:35 p.m. to discuss non‑elected personnel privacy (motion by Maxine Drew, second by Janey M Humphries).
• Executive Session recess at 5:46 p.m. to discuss non‑elected personnel privacy (motion by Janey M Humphries, second by Rachel Russell).
• Approval of the consent agenda (single motion).

The Board of Education approved a contract with Midwest Transit for new school buses and authorized several payments and personnel reports. They also advanced several policy updates through first and second readings.

• Approved $782,460 bid from Midwest Transit for 71 passenger conventional school buses (7-0)
• Approved Human Resources Report and Recommendations (6-1)
• Approved payment of bills for K12 and Public Libraries (7-0)
• Approved renewal of ThoughtExchange contract and subscription agreement (7-0)
• Approved Professional Development Recommendations (7-0)
• Tabled placement of nameplates at Rosedale Middle School to a future meeting (7-0)
• Approved second read changes to Acceptable Usage Policy and Policy JBC (7-0)
• Approved first read of Policy JBCC (7-0)

Special Board Meeting Agenda 2023

The Kansas City Kansas Public Schools Board will hold a special meeting to discuss a Memorandum of Understanding with the Kansas City Kansas Public Library and review policy updates. The board will also recess into executive session to evaluate the superintendent under a non-elected personnel exception. The meeting begins at 4:00 pm on October 2, 2023.

• Discussion of KCK Public Library MOU
• Policy review of KASB model policy JBCC and Policy JBC
• Executive session to discuss superintendent's evaluation
• Approval of special meeting agenda (motion carried 5-0)

The Board approved the special agenda and entered into three separate executive sessions to discuss the Superintendent's evaluation. No other substantive decisions were recorded.

• Approved special agenda (5-0)
• Approved recess to executive session for Superintendent's evaluation (5-0)
• Approved extension of executive session (6-0)
• Approved second extension of executive session (6-0)

Regular Board Meeting Agenda 2023

The board approved the regular agenda and added an executive session and COVID-19 updates via amendment. It recognized the Employee of the Month and four Students of the Month. No significant policy decisions or financial actions were on the agenda.

• Employee of the Month recognition for Laurie Walker, counselor at Rosedale Middle School
• Early Childhood Student of the Month recognition for Khylar Newton from Silver City Elementary
• Elementary Student of the Month recognition for Isabella Brown from TA Edison
• Middle School Student of the Month recognition for Mia Rodriguez Rico from Gloria Willis Middle School
• High School Student of the Month recognition for Dominique Gant

Special Board Meeting Agenda 2023

The Kansas City Kansas Board of Education held a special meeting on September 22, 2023. The board waived the 48-hour notice requirement, approved the meeting agenda, and then recessed into a 30-minute executive session (later extended 10 minutes) to discuss school safety plans. No other public business was conducted.

• Board voted unanimously to waive the 48-hour written notice for the special meeting
• Approved the special meeting agenda by unanimous vote
• Recessed into executive session for 30 minutes to discuss school safety plans, with administrators and security staff invited
• Extended executive session by 10 minutes
• Returned to open session and adjourned without further action

The board waived the 48-hour notice requirement to hold a special meeting. Members entered executive session twice to discuss school safety plans and security matters. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Waived 48-hour written notice for special meeting (7-0)
• Approved special agenda (7-0)
• Approved recess to executive session for school safety and security (7-0)
• Approved return to open session (5-0)
• Approved extension of executive session for school safety plans (5-0)
• Approved return to open session (5-0)

Regular Board Meeting Agenda 2023

The Kansas City, Kansas Board of Education held public hearings and voted to exceed the revenue neutral rate for the 2023-2024 fiscal year. The board also approved the 2023-2024 budget, which includes a $2,046,500 transfer from Contingency Reserve to the Supplemental General Fund. Additionally, the board adopted a Local Option Budget (LOB) percentage of 33% for the coming year. Both the budget and LOB resolution passed 5-2.

• Approved resolution to exceed the revenue neutral rate for 2023-2024 by a 5-2 vote.
• Approved the 2023-2024 budget with a $2,046,500 transfer from Contingency Reserve to Supplemental General Fund (5-2).
• Adopted the LOB percentage at 33% for the 2023-2024 school year (5-2).
• Proclaimed September as Attendance Awareness Month.
• Recognized Transportation and Facilities departments for work during excessive heat days.

The Board of Education approved the 2023-2024 budget and a resolution to exceed the revenue neutral rate for the fiscal year. Members also approved a 33 percent LOB resolution and various contract renewals via a consent agenda. Additionally, the board approved a Special Education Status Update Review and May 2024 graduation plans.

• Approved resolution to exceed Revenue Neutral Rate for 2023-2024 (5-2)
• Approved 2023-2024 Budget (5-2)
• Approved LOB resolution at 33 percent for 2023-2024 school year (5-2)
• Approved Human Resources Report and Recommendations (7-0)
• Approved MOU renewals with Cengage Learning and Prep KC (7-0)
• Approved N2Y, LLC License Renewal and Outside School Agencies renewals (7-0)
• Approved Special Education Status Update Review by University of Kansas (7-0)
• Approved May 2024 graduation dates and locations at Children's Mercy Park (7-0)

Special Board Meeting Agenda 2023

This special board meeting will include an executive session to discuss the superintendent's evaluation. The board will also receive an overview of the 'Let's Talk' cloud-based platform for improving community communication and customer service. Consent agenda items include approval of the human resources report and recommendations.

• Approval of Human Resources Report and Recommendations (consent agenda)
• Overview of 'Let's Talk' cloud-based platform for community engagement
• Executive session to discuss superintendent's evaluation under non-elected personnel exception
• Executive session for attorney-client privileged consultation with potential action to follow
• Approval of special agenda and board norms reading

The Board of Education approved the Human Resources Report and Recommendations submitted by the Associate Superintendent of Human Resources. The board also held an executive session to discuss the Superintendent's evaluation.

• Approved Special Agenda (5-0)
• Approved Human Resources Report and Recommendations (5-0)
• Approved recess to Executive Session for Superintendent's evaluation (6-0)
• Approved 15-minute extension of Executive Session (6-0)

Regular Board Meeting Agenda 2023

The Kansas City Kansas Public Schools Board held a regular meeting on August 22, 2023. They approved an amended agenda and received a presentation on the Healthcare Workforce Pipeline website. The board approved a consent agenda that included an increase to adult meal prices, along with the human resources report, payment of bills, and professional development travel. Two items related to Infinite Campus software were removed from the consent agenda and voted on separately, with one approved.

• Presentation on the Healthcare Workforce Pipeline website for Wyandotte County healthcare careers
• Approval of Human Resources Report and Recommendations
• Approval of payment of bills for K12 schools and Public Libraries
• Approval of Professional Development and Student Travel out of district
• Approval of increase to adult meal prices

The Board approved several operational items including a $187,060 ExamSpark subscription and contracts for Infinite Campus analytics and workflow. Other approvals included an increase in adult meal prices and the use of Providence Working Canines for contraband detection. Two policy reviews were tabled.

• Approved $187,060 ExamSpark subscription (7-0)
• Approved $47,866 CIC contract for Analytics (7-0)
• Approved $48,586 CIC contract for Workflow (7-0)
• Approved adult meal price increase for 2024-2024 school year (7-0)
• Approved Providence Working Canines for contraband detection (7-0)
• Approved Notice of Hearing for Revenue Neutral Rate and 2023-2024 Budget (5-2)
• Tabled Third Read KASB Recommended Policy Updates (7-0)
• Tabled Second Read Policy AHA (7-0)

Special Board Meeting Agenda 2023

The Kansas City, Kansas Board of Education holds a special meeting to act on a consent agenda. The main item is approval of the Human Resources Report and Recommendations submitted by the Associate Superintendent of Human Resources. The meeting also includes procedural items like call to order, roll call, and adjournment.

• Approve Human Resource Report and Recommendations as submitted by Samrie Devin, Associate Superintendent of Human Resources

The Board of Education approved the special meeting agenda and the Human Resource Report and Recommendations submitted by the Associate Superintendent of Human Resources and recommended by the Superintendent of Schools.

• Approved special agenda (4-0)
• Approved Human Resource Report and Recommendations (4-0)

Regular Board Meeting Agenda 2022

The Kansas City, Kansas Board of Education will approve several consent agenda items, including Human Resources reports for the district and public library, payment of bills for K‑12 and library operations, and the Arts Partners Annual Service Agreement. The board will also recognize the oath of office for newly hired police officers. All items are approved by motion during the regular meeting.

• Approve Arts Partners Annual Service Agreement
• Approve payment of bills for K‑12 schools
• Approve payment of bills for Public Libraries
• Approve Human Resources Report and Recommendations
• Recognize oath of office for newly hired police officers

The Board of Education approved a series of consent items including personnel reports, bill payments, and software subscriptions. Additionally, the Board approved Memorandums of Understanding for student internships and a new reading intervention curriculum.

• Approved Student Analytics Lab Subscription for $42,459.83 (5-0)
• Approved FastBridge Assessments contract with Renaissance for $93,636.00 (5-0)
• Approved MOU with Associated General Contractor of Kansas for Wyandotte High School Construction Pathway (5-0)
• Approved MOU with The Learning Club for internships (5-0)
• Approved MOU with Mercy and Truth Medical Missions for 2023-2024 internships (5-0)
• Approved purchase of secondary curriculum for reading intervention (4-0)
• Approved purchase of two Synology 256 TB storage devices for Police and Title IX evidence (5-0)
• Approved renewal of special education contracts with outside staffing agencies (5-0)

Special Board Meeting Agenda 2023

This special board meeting includes a discussion on the Hollis + Miller Facilities Study Update, which is part of the KCKPS 2023 Master Plan Step 2 Data Collection. The board approved the special agenda. No other substantive items are listed.

• Approval of the special agenda (motion passed 6-0, with one member not present)
• Hollis + Miller Facilities Study Update presented for discussion and information
• Attachments include a PowerPoint presentation and a report on Step 2 Data Collection

The board met for a special session and approved the meeting agenda. A facilities study update from Hollis + Miller was discussed.

• Approved special agenda (6-0)

Special Board Meeting Agenda 2023

The Kansas City, Kansas Board of Education is holding a special meeting to consider a single consent agenda item: approval of the Human Resources Report and Recommendations as submitted by the Associate Superintendent of Human Resources. The agenda is otherwise procedural, consisting of welcome, roll call, approval of the special agenda, and adjournment.

• Approval of Human Resources Report and Recommendations (consent agenda)

The Board of Education approved the special meeting agenda and the Human Resource Report and Recommendations as submitted by the Associate Superintendent of Human Resources and recommended by the Superintendent of Schools.

• Approved special agenda (7-0)
• Approved Human Resource Report and Recommendations (7-0)

Regular Meeting Agenda

The Kansas City Board of Education will vote to elect a President and a Vice‑President for the 2023‑2024 term. It will also approve the committee chairs for Academic, Boundary, Finance, and Facilities committees. Additional actions include approving several appointments such as the district hearing officer, the free‑meal hearing officer, and KASB board members.

• Election of Board President for 2023‑2024
• Election of Board Vice‑President for 2023‑2024
• Approval of Committee Chairs (Academic, Boundary, Finance, Facilities)
• Appointment of District Hearing Officer Berniece Cottrell (up to $400 per hearing)
• Appointment of Hearing Officer Lenora Miller for free/reduced meal appeals

The Board of Education completed its annual reorganization, electing leadership and appointing committee chairs. The board also approved several administrative appointments and a series of consent agenda items including technology renewals and bill payments.

• Elected Randy Lopez as Board President
• Elected Maxine Drew as Board Vice-President
• Approved 2023-2024 Committee Chairs (7-0)
• Approved KASB Appointments for 2023-2024 (7-0)
• Appointed Berniece Cottrell as district hearing officer (7-0)
• Appointed Lenora Miller as hearing officer for free/reduced meal appeals (7-0)
• Approved $28,350 BrightArrow Agreement renewal (7-0)
• Approved $144,000 C&C Group Network Services Maintenance Agreement (7-0)

Regular Board Meeting Agenda 2023

The Kansas City, Kansas Board of Education will consider a consent agenda that includes approval of a Human Resources report, payment of bills for K12 schools and public libraries, and the monthly financial report. The meeting is largely procedural, with community comment and board norms also on the agenda. One item (Item J) was removed from the consent agenda by motion.

• Approve Human Resources Report and Recommendations
• Approve payment of bills for K12 schools
• Approve payment of bills for Public Libraries
• Approve Monthly Financial Report
• Community Comment period up to 20 minutes

The Board of Education approved several facility contracts, including electrical work at JC Harmon High School and the NCO Building A. Members also approved staff salary recommendations and various educational partnerships and software purchases.

• Approved $931,600 contract with Vazquez Commercial Contracting for JC Harmon High School electrical upgrades
• Approved $26,500 quote from Core Electric for NCO Building A electrical feeder replacement
• Approved salaries for classified staff and administrators
• Approved $48,586 purchase of Workflow for Infinite Campus
• Approved 3-year Junior Achievement membership renewal (2023-2026)
• Approved MOU with Urban Station KCK for 2023-2024 school year
• Approved 2023-2024 commercial insurance renewal
• Approved renewal contracts for Supplemental Nursing Staffing for 2023-24

Special Board Meeting Agenda 2023

This special board meeting primarily features a discussion on the 2023-2024 budget, including a budget presentation and a revenue neutral rate document. Procedural items such as call to order, roll call, and approval of the special agenda are also included.

• Discussion of Budget 2023-2024 with attached presentation and Revenue Neutral Rate file
• Revenue Neutral Rate 23-24.pdf attached
• Approval of special agenda (action item, previously approved)

The Board approved the special agenda and entered an executive session to discuss teacher negotiations. No other substantive decisions were recorded.

• Approved special agenda (7-0)
• Approved motion to enter executive session for teacher negotiations (7-0)
• Approved motion to return to open session (4-0)

Regular Board Meeting Agenda 2023

The Kansas City Kansas Public Schools Board of Education will meet to consider and vote on its consent agenda, which includes human resources recommendations for district staff and the KCK Public Library's human resources and operations report. The meeting also features recognition of spring sports all-state athletes and an opportunity for community comment.

• Recognition of spring sports all-state athletes (informational item)
• Approval of human resources report and recommendations for district employees
• Approval of KCK Public Library human resources report and operations recommendations
• Community comment from Maria Paniagua
• Adoption of the regular meeting agenda and consent agenda

The Board approved a major expenditure for audio enhancement and safety paths in common areas using ESSER III funds. Other actions included approving several MOU renewals and human resources reports. The Board also authorized a Cisco SMARTnet renewal and a middle school elective course pilot.

• Approved $8,450,000.00 for KCAV-Audio Enhancement Safe and View Path (7-0)
• Approved $85,893.15 for Cisco SMARTnet Renewal with ConvergeOne, Inc. (6-0)
• Approved MOU with PREP-KC for Middle School Elective Course Pilot (7-0)
• Approved Human Resources Report and Recommendations (7-0)
• Approved KCK Public Library Human Resources Report and Operations Recommendations (7-0)
• Approved MOU renewal with KIPCOR for Restorative Practices training (7-0)
• Approved MOU renewal with PACES (7-0)
• Approved payment of bills for K12 and Public Libraries (7-0)

Special Board Meeting Agenda 2023

The Kansas City Kansas Board of Education is meeting to discuss and vote on several items, including a $8.45 million proposal for classroom audio enhancement and safety systems, approval of a Mental Health Intervention Grant application for 2023-24, and a $24,920 contract for summer enrichment programs. The board also plans to enter executive session to discuss non-elected personnel matters.

• KCAV-Audio Enhancement Safe and View Path proposal for $8,450,000 using ESSER III funds for 1,400 sound systems and fisheye cameras in common areas
• Mental Health Intervention Grant application for 2023-24 school year to fund 21-22 social workers with total district savings of $167,225
• Summer Learning Enrichment Programs contract with Future Leaders Outreach Network (FLON) for $24,920 using ESSER funds
• Executive session for discussion of non-elected personnel under Kansas Open Meetings Act
• Approval of special agenda and hearing officer's report

The Board approved a Mental Health Intervention Grant Application for the 2023-24 school year. Additionally, the Board approved $24,920 in ESSER funds for the Future Leaders Outreach Network (FLON) summer learning program. A Hearing Officer's Report was also approved following an executive session.

• Approved Special Agenda (7-0)
• Approved recess to Executive Session (7-0)
• Approved return to Open Session (6-0)
• Approved Hearing Officer's Report (7-0)
• Approved Mental Health Intervention Grant Application for 2023-24 (6-0)
• Approved $24,920 for Future Leaders Outreach Network (FLON) using ESSER funds (7-0)

Special Board Meeting Agenda 2023

This special board meeting includes two action items: approval of the Human Resources Report and Recommendations, and approval of the Safe and Secure Schools Grant for 2023-2024. The grant requests $305,900 with a matching amount for door position switches, panic buttons, and outside cameras. The board will also discuss an ESSER update.

• Approve Human Resources Report and Recommendations (consent agenda)
• Safe and Secure Schools Grant: request $305,900 with $305,900 district match for door switches, panic buttons at 5 schools, and outside cameras at high schools
• ESSER update discussion

The Board of Education approved the Human Resources Report and Recommendations. The board also approved the Safe and Secure Schools Grant for 2023-2024. An update regarding ESSER was discussed.

• Approved Special Agenda (5-0)
• Approved Human Resources Report and Recommendations (6-0)
• Approved Safe and Secure Schools Grant 2023-2024 (6-0)

Regular Board Meeting Agenda 2023

This meeting is largely ceremonial, with no major votes or policy decisions. The board will recognize new district administrators for the 2023-24 school year, foundation scholarship recipients, performing arts students earning state honors, and monthly student and employee awards. The only action item is approval of the agenda itself.

• Recognition of new district administrators for 2023-24 including principals at Eisenhower Middle, Hazel Grove Elementary, and others
• Recognition of foundation scholarship recipients
• Recognition of performing arts students earning state honors
• Employee of the Month recognition for three staff at JC Harmon High School for the Built for Black Excellence Mentoring Group
• Student of the Month recognitions for early childhood and elementary levels

The Board approved a series of software renewals for police records, classroom learning, and licensing. It also authorized a multi-year agreement with KCKCC Upward Bound and approved various human resources and financial reports.

• Approved MOU with KCKCC Upward Bound for SY 22-23 through SY 27-28 (7-0)
• Approved IXL Education Software Proposal (7-0)
• Approved renewal of Imagine Learning Edgenuity for 2023-24 (7-0)
• Approved renewal of Pathful Connector 2023-2024 (7-0)
• Approved renewal of Omnigo police records and dispatch software (7-0)
• Approved renewal of Frontline agreements (7-0)
• Approved Mosyle licensing contract (7-0)
• Approved CKLA professional development for grades K-5 for 2023-24 (7-0)

Special Board Meeting Agenda 2023

This special board meeting on May 16, 2023, included approval of a consent agenda, a contract for sound and streaming services for 2023 graduations totaling $22,207.50 from ICON Event Group, and acceptance of an in-kind donation of a mini-pitch at Banneker Elementary valued at $100,000 from the U.S. Soccer Foundation. The board also entered executive sessions for personnel matters, property acquisition, and teacher negotiations.

• Approved $22,207.50 contract with ICON Event Group for sound and streaming at graduations at Kansas City Kansas Community College for five high schools
• Accepted in-kind donation of a mini-pitch at Banneker Elementary valued at $100,000 from U.S. Soccer Foundation; district responsible for $5,000 electricity connection
• Approved Human Resources report and recommendations
• Entered executive session to discuss non-elected personnel (privacy protection)
• Entered executive session to discuss teacher negotiations

Regular Board Meeting Agenda 2023

The Kansas City Kansas Board of Education will consider a consent agenda item to approve $83,248 for protective cases for high school student devices. The meeting also includes recognition of Teacher of the Year and Support Staff of the Year nominees, a community comment on special education, and approval of the Human Resources Report. The board added an executive session to discuss matters of non-elected personnel.

• $83,248 purchase of protective cases for high school student devices
• Recognition of 2023-2024 and 2024-2025 Teacher of the Year and Support Staff of the Year nominees
• Community comment on special education by Susan Arp
• Approval of Human Resources Report and Recommendations
• Addition of executive session for discussion of non-elected personnel

The Board approved several operational contracts, including a produce vendor agreement and a Google Education Plus license. They also authorized partnerships for 911 call-taker training and various student support programs. Multiple financial approvals were made for student device protection and facility bond projects.

• Approved $1,200,385 produce vendor bid from C&C Produce (7-0)
• Approved $116,592.63 for Gmail migration and 3-year Google Education Plus license (7-0)
• Approved $83,248 for high school student device protective cases (7-0)
• Approved MOU for 911 Call-Taker Training with Unified Government/KCK Police (6-1)
• Approved renewal of US Foods, Inc. as Prime Vendor for Nutritional Services (7-0)
• Approved MOU with Greater Kansas City Hispanic Development Fund (7-0)
• Approved MOU with Kansas City Kansas Community College (7-0)
• Approved name change for ESOL and Migrant Programs Department (7-0)

Regular Board Meeting Agenda 2023

The Kansas City Kansas Public Schools Board will hold a regular meeting with procedural items and multiple recognitions, including Employee of the Month Jessica Moya, Kansas Social Worker of the Year Abby Cole, and Student of the Month awards for early childhood, elementary, and middle school. No substantive policy decisions or financial actions are on the agenda.

• Recognition of Jessica Moya (Teacher Associate) as Employee of the Month
• Recognition of Abby Cole (Behavioral Health Social Worker) as 2023 Kansas Social Worker of the Year
• Student of the Month recognitions: Zaina Mohammad (Early Childhood), Sierra Vega (Elementary), Mia Camargo (Middle School)

The Board approved several facility projects, including painting and theatrical rigging. It also authorized a new middle school science curriculum and various human resources and financial reports.

• Approved $145,629.13 bid from CertaPro Painting for Summer 2023 projects
• Approved $73,880 bid from A to Z Theatrical for rigging projects
• Approved adoption of middle school science curriculum resource
• Approved NFL Play 60 Play Space refurbishment project
• Approved Intentional Living Proposal and TPT ACT Prep for summer learning
• Approved renewal of Imagine Learning program
• Approved Memorandum of Understanding with Greenbush
• Approved finalized Purchasing Procedures and Purchase Card Manuals

Special Board Meeting Agenda 2023

This special board meeting of Kansas City Kansas Public Schools consisted of procedural items: call to order, roll call, approval of the special agenda (passed unanimously), and a board listening and learning session with no described substantive agenda items. No decisions on policy, contracts, or budget were listed.

• Approval of the special meeting agenda (motion approved 4-0)
• Board Listening and Learning Session (no details provided)

The Board conducted a listening and learning session to gather community feedback on the allocation of Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief (ESSER) funding. Attendees discussed which programs to continue and how to improve academic offerings. No substantive policy decisions were made.

• Approved the special agenda (4-0)

Special Board Meeting Agenda 2023

The Kansas City Kansas Board of Education will recess into executive session to discuss teacher negotiations under the Kansas Open Meetings Act. The board will also vote on the consent agenda, which includes approval of the Human Resources report and recommendations, and receive information on a $20,000 NFL Play 60 Play Space refurbishment grant for Frank Rushton Elementary. Additionally, the board will discuss its self-evaluation and review proposed revisions to the board handbook.

• Recess to executive session to discuss teacher negotiations
• Approve consent agenda including Human Resources report and recommendations
• Receive information on NFL Play 60 Play Space grant of approximately $20,000 for Frank Rushton Elementary
• Board self-evaluation discussion
• Review of board handbook with proposed revisions

The Board approved the Human Resources Report and Recommendations. Members also reviewed their self-evaluations and proposed several revisions to the board handbook, including updates to strategic priorities and governance roles.

• Approved Special Agenda (4-0)
• Approved Consent Agenda (4-0)
• Approved Human Resources Report and Recommendations (4-0)
• Accepted NFL Play 60 Play Space refurbishment as an informational item
• Approved recess to Executive Session for teacher negotiations (4-0)
• Approved return to Open Session (5-0)

Regular Board Meeting Agenda 2023

The Kansas City Kansas Public Schools Board of Education met for a regular meeting. They approved the consent agenda, which included the Human Resources Report and Recommendations for the district and the KCK Public Library. The board also recessed into executive session twice to discuss non-elected personnel matters. Community comment policy was reviewed and one community member, Donisha Carter, addressed the board on education.

• Approval of Human Resources Report and Recommendations for the district
• Approval of KCK Public Library Human Resources Report and Operations Recommendations
• Recess to executive session to discuss non-elected personnel (two sessions)
• Community comment period with speaker Donisha Carter on education

The Board of Education approved several operational items, including low bids for facility repairs and professional development plans for staff. The board also accepted recommendations from the School Naming Committee and approved various human resources and library reports.

• Approved $335,993.50 in low bids for Summer 2023 Concrete & Asphaltic Repair/Replacement Projects (7-0)
• Accepted School Naming Committee recommendations (6-1)
• Approved purchase of SAVVAS professional development services for SIOP Model Rollout (7-0)
• Approved Apple Inc. professional learning plan for K-8 connected devices (7-0)
• Approved Human Resources and KCK Public Library HR/Operations reports (7-0)
• Approved renewal of Future Leaders Outreach Network MOA for 2023-2024 (7-0)
• Approved Head Start COLA and Quality Improvement budget increase (7-0)
• Approved IDEA Part B funds and coordination with National Instructional Materials Accessibility Center (7-0)

Regular Board Meeting Agenda 2023

The Kansas City Kansas Board of Education approved a motion to add an agenda item on academic and discipline data. The meeting also includes recognitions for Employee of the Month Marcus Johnson and several Students of the Month from early childhood through high school.

• Motion to add Item 10A on academic and discipline data (approved)
• Recognition of Marcus Johnson as Employee of the Month
• Recognition of John Michael Bell as Early Childhood Student of the Month
• Recognition of Luis Montes-Morales as Elementary Student of the Month
• Recognition of Romel Cole as Middle School Student of the Month and Isabella Hernandez as High School Student of the Month

The Board approved several high-cost procurement items, including network hardware and a high school dishwasher. Additionally, the Board passed a series of consent agenda items covering personnel, financial reports, and educational resources.

• Approved Firewall Appliance Equipment from Logicalis for $351,820.28
• Approved LAN Switch Equipment from Logicalis for $357,493.26
• Approved new dishwashing machine for Washington High School from Edward Don & Company for $99,228.25
• Approved Head Start Contract with USD 204 for Year 5
• Approved renewal of ThrYve Youth Opportunities Collaborative MOA for 2023-2024
• Approved Solution Tree PLC
• Approved KCK Public Library paid holidays and scheduled closings for 2023-2024
• Approved Human Resources Report and Monthly Financial Report

Special Board Meeting Agenda 2022

The Kansas City Kansas Board of Education considered and approved the 2023-2024 district school calendar and the 2023-2024 early childhood calendars. The board also approved a consent agenda including human resources recommendations and professional development and student travel. An executive session was held for attorney consultation.

• Approval of 2023-2024 District School Calendar as submitted by Dr. Judith Campbell
• Approval of 2023-2024 Early Childhood calendars (full-day and part-day)
• Human Resources Report and Recommendations approved
• Travel approvals for professional development and student activities
• Executive session for attorney-client privileged consultation (5 minutes)

The Board of Education approved the district and early childhood school calendars for the 2023-2024 school year. The board also approved human resources recommendations and professional development and student travel requests.

• Approved 2023-2024 District School Calendar (4-0)
• Approved 2023-2024 Early Childhood Calendar (4-0)
• Approved Human Resources Report and Recommendations (4-0)
• Approved Professional Development and Student Travel recommendations (4-0)
• Approved Special Agenda (4-0)
• Approved Consent Agenda (4-0)

Special Board Meeting Agenda 2022

The Kansas City Kansas Public Schools board is holding a special meeting with a listening and learning session focused on safety and security and academic achievement. The meeting includes procedural items such as call to order and roll call. The special agenda was approved by the board.

• Board Listening and Learning Session on Safety & Security and Academic Achievement
• Special meeting held at Wyandotte High School (East Cafeteria)
• Approval of the special agenda (motion approved unanimously)

The board held a special meeting to conduct a listening and learning session regarding safety, security, and academic achievement. The only formal action taken was the approval of the meeting agenda.

• Approved special agenda (7-0)

Regular Board Meeting Agenda 2023

The Kansas City Kansas Public Schools Board of Education holds a regular meeting with a focus on awards and recognitions. The board will recognize the Arrowhead Middle School Vocal Choir, Employee of the Month, and students of the month for February 2023. A motion to amend the agenda to add an executive session and approve prior meeting minutes was approved.

• Motion to amend agenda: add executive session for non-elected personnel and approve Jan. 20, 2023 special meeting minutes (approved 7-0)
• Recognition: Arrowhead Middle School Vocal Choir - Sydney Williams
• Recognition: Employee of the Month - Albino Ambrosio, Tracy Cooper, Stacy McDowell
• Recognition: Early Childhood Student of the Month - Emery Patterson
• Recognition: Elementary Student of the Month - Joseph Ellis (Quindaro Elementary)

The Board approved several instructional resource contracts, including a $555,236 ELA resource and a $11.1M three-year deal for K-8 connected devices. Other actions included approving the launch of a Dual Language Program and two hearing officer reports.

• Approved $11,124,435.00 purchase of connected devices for K-8 students over 3 years (6-1)
• Approved $555,236.00 contract for MyPerspectives ELA resource for grades 6th-12th (7-0)
• Approved Dual Program Launch in the district (7-0)
• Approved contract for Panorama SEL and MTSS platform (6-1)
• Approved contract with Hanover Research (7-0)
• Approved one-year Eureka Math extension for K-5th at $26.50 per student (7-0)
• Approved First and Second Hearing Officer's Reports (7-0)
• Approved Human Resources Report and Recommendations (7-0)

Regular Board Meeting Agenda 2023

The Kansas City, Kansas Board of Education is meeting to approve a consent agenda covering multiple routine items. These include human resources reports, payment of bills for both K-12 schools and public libraries, a contract for BoardDocs software, professional development and student travel approvals, and a memorandum of understanding with WYCO Learn to Swim. One item (Item J) was removed from the consent agenda at a board member's request.

• Approval of a memorandum of understanding with WYCO Learn to Swim (incomplete in agenda)
• Approval of BoardDocs Contract 2023 for board management software
• Approval of human resources reports for K-12 and public libraries
• Approval of payment of bills for K-12 schools and public libraries
• Approval of professional development and student travel requests

The Board approved several operational contracts, staff retention payments, and a $97,265 lighting project for JC Harmon High School. The 2023-2024 District and Early Childhood calendars were tabled.

• Approved Staff Retention Payments (6-0)
• Approved $97,265 low bid from Vazquez Commercial Contracting for JC Harmon High School lighting (6-0)
• Approved Leaders of Leaders Institute proposal (4-1)
• Tabled 2023-2024 District School Calendar (5-1)
• Tabled 2023-2024 Early Childhood Calendar (6-0)
• Approved Xello Contract for 2023-2026 (6-0)
• Approved Global Grid For Learning (GG4L) proposal (6-0)
• Approved Proximity Learning addendum (5-1)

Regular Board Meeting Agenda 2023

The Kansas City Kansas Board of Education will recognize Cierra Hiatt as Employee of the Month and four students as Students of the Month for January 2023. The meeting also includes approval of the regular agenda and is largely ceremonial with no other substantive business.

• Recognition of Cierra Hiatt, Kindergarten Teacher at Lindbergh Elementary, as Employee of the Month
• Recognition of Legend Anderson as Early Childhood Student of the Month
• Recognition of Gracelyn Scherer as Elementary Student of the Month
• Recognition of Augustus Sievers as Middle School Student of the Month
• Recognition of Juan Carlos Antunez Garcia as High School Student of the Month

The Board approved a contract for bus radio upgrades and a partnership with UMKC for school counselor development. They also approved the 2022 independent audit and several personnel and financial reports via a consent agenda.

• Approved $578,611.25 bid from Commenco, Inc. for school bus two-way radio upgrades (6-0)
• Approved Memorandum of Understanding with UMKC for school counselor pipeline (6-0)
• Approved District Independent Audit for fiscal year ending June 30, 2022 (6-0)
• Approved Human Resources Report and Recommendations (6-0)
• Approved KCK Public Library HR and Operations Recommendations (6-0)
• Approved payment of bills for K12 and Public Libraries (6-0)
• Approved Monthly Financial Report (6-0)
• Approved first read to eliminate Policy LED (6-0)

Special Board Meeting Agenda 2023

The board discussed safety and security in KCKPS, then recessed to executive session for 15 minutes to discuss security measures without jeopardizing school security. The motion passed unanimously. The board returned to open session and adjourned.

• Motion to approve the special agenda, amended to include an executive session for safety and security
• Discussion of Safety and Security in KCKPS
• Recess to Executive Session with invited administrators and security personnel (Dr. Stubblefield, Dr. Campbell, Steve Lilly, Samrie Devin, Chief Nicholson, Greg Goheen)
• Return to open session after 15 minutes
• Adjournment of the special meeting

The board approved an amended agenda to include a discussion on safety and security. Members discussed the need for transparency regarding incidents at Wyandotte High School and the use of Listening & Learning Sessions. The board entered an executive session to discuss security measures for school buildings and systems.

• Approved amendment to special agenda to include Executive Session for Safety & Security (6-0)
• Approved amended special agenda (7-0)
• Approved recess to Executive Session to discuss security measures (7-0)
• Approved return to open session (5-0)

Regular Board Meeting Agenda 2023

The Kansas City, Kansas Board of Education is meeting to vote on a consent agenda that includes human resources reports, bill payments for both K12 and public libraries, and travel approvals. The board will also recognize Kansas School Board Member Appreciation Month and the Central Middle School Robotics Team for winning the BREAKTHROUGH Award at the First Lego League competition.

• Recognition of Kansas School Board Member Appreciation Month
• Recognition of Central Middle School Robotics Team for winning the BREAKTHROUGH Award at First Lego League competition on Dec 10, 2022 in Lawrence, KS
• Approval of Human Resources Report and Recommendations for KCK Public Schools
• Approval of Human Resources Report and Library Operations Recommendations for KCK Public Library
• Approval of payment of bills for K12 and Public Libraries

The Board approved several facility improvements, including roofing and flooring projects, and a consulting contract for a facilities master plan. Other actions included approving the 2023-2024 Parent and Student Handbook draft and the 2022 independent audit.

• Approved $294,000 contract with Hollis+Miller Architects for Facilities Master plan consulting (7-0)
• Approved $1,694,513 in low bids for 2023 summer roofing projects (7-0)
• Approved $184,795.66 bid from Desco Coatings, Inc. for summer 2023 resinous flooring (7-0)
• Approved purchase of new network security enhancement solution (6-0)
• Approved Foundation of Excellence MOU (7-0)
• Accepted Audited Financial Statements for fiscal year ending June 30, 2022 (7-0)
• Approved second read of 2023-2024 Parent and Student Handbook (7-0)
• Approved Human Resources and Public Library reports and bill payments via consent agenda (7-0)