Kansas City Kansas Public Schools public meetings in 2024
38 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Special Board Meeting Agenda 2024
The Kansas City Kansas Public Schools board held a special meeting, approving the agenda and then recessing into two executive sessions: one for attorney-client privileged consultation and another to discuss non-elected personnel. The board extended the second session twice before adjourning.
- Approval of the special board agenda
- Executive session for attorney consultation on privileged matters (20 minutes)
- Executive session to discuss non-elected personnel (15 minutes, extended twice for 10 more minutes)
- Return to open session at 10:50 a.m.
- Adjournment
The Board approved the special agenda and entered into multiple executive sessions to consult with an attorney and discuss non-elected personnel. No other substantive decisions were recorded.
- Approved special agenda (6-0)
- Approved recess to executive session for attorney consultation (6-0)
- Approved return to open session at 9:58 pm (6-0)
- Approved executive session regarding non-elected personnel (6-0)
- Approved return to open session at 10:14 am (6-0)
- Approved recess to executive session regarding non-elected personnel (6-0)
- Approved return to open session at 10:27 am (6-0)
- Approved extension of executive session regarding non-elected personnel (6-0)
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Regular Board Meeting Agenda 2024
The Board of Education is conducting its regular meeting to approve the agenda and recognize various district members. Recognition items include Employees of the Month, a Teacher of the Quarter, a Teacher Hero, and Students of the Month across early childhood, elementary, and middle school levels.
- Approval of the regular agenda
- Employee of the Month recognition for Cicily Rights (Washington High School) and RaShonda Brownlee (West Park Elementary)
- Toyota Teacher of the Quarter Award for Jennifer Alvarez
- Teacher Hero Award for Todd Wassmann
- Early Childhood Student of the Month recognition for Kainan Her (Earl Watson Jr.)
The Board approved a General Obligation Bond Sale Resolution and a school crossing guard agreement with the Unified Government of Wyandotte County. Several consent items were passed, including software renewals, grant approvals, and health insurance renewal. A request to buyout vehicle leases was approved by a 4-2 vote.
- Approved General Obligation Bond Sale Resolution (6-0)
- Approved buyout of 8 vehicle leases for $55,542.85 (4-2)
- Approved School Crossing Guard Agreement with Unified Government of Wyandotte County (5-0)
- Approved Microsoft Office 365 yearly license renewal for $179,670.00 (6-0)
- Approved Curriculum Associates-iReady Professional Development for $167,200 (6-0)
- Approved payment of International Baccalaureate Exams for $48,432.00 (6-0)
- Approved renewal of medical insurance program with Blue Cross Blue Shield of Kansas City (6-0)
- Approved Head Start Year 2 Continuation Grant and SPARK grant (6-0)
🗳️ How they voted (4 roll-call votes)
Special Board Meeting Agenda 2024
The Kansas City Kansas Public Schools Board held a special meeting to discuss board travel policies, board clerk professional development, the district budget, and a proposed crossing guard agreement with the Unified Government. The crossing guard agreement, presented as an informational item, would reimburse the Unified Government for wages and equipment costs up to $42.86 per guard for up to 28 crossing guards. No votes were taken on these discussion items; the meeting also included two executive sessions on non-elected personnel.
- Crossing Guard Agreement with Unified Government: reimbursement up to $42.86 per guard for up to 28 crossing guards for 2024-25
- Board Travel: discussion of draft travel policy documents and expense guidelines
- Budget Review: budget-to-actual report as of November 30, 2024
- Board Clerk Professional Development: discussion item
- Two executive sessions held to discuss non-elected personnel under Kansas Open Meetings Act
The Board approved the special agenda and entered several executive sessions to discuss non-elected personnel under the Kansas Open Meetings Act. No substantive decisions were recorded regarding the budget, board travel, or the crossing guard agreement.
- Approved special agenda
- Approved multiple recesses and extensions to executive session to discuss non-elected personnel
Special Board Meeting Agenda 2024
The Kansas City, Kansas Board of Education met to review human resources recommendations and a proposal regarding vehicle lease buyouts. The board also held discussions concerning the district budget, preliminary bond financing analysis, and board travel protocols.
- Informational request to buyout leases for 8 vehicles totaling $55,542.85
- Nutritional Services vehicle buyout of $28,351.09
- Public Library vehicle buyout of $20,885.28
- Communications Department vehicle buyout of $6,306.48
- Discussion regarding 2025-2026 budget and bond preliminary financing
The Board of Education approved the Human Resources Report and Recommendations submitted by the Associate Superintendent of Human Resources. The board also held a brief executive session to discuss non-elected personnel.
- Approved Special Agenda
- Approved Human Resources Report and Recommendations
- Approved recess to Executive Session to discuss non-elected personnel
Special Board Meeting Agenda 2024
This special board meeting is largely procedural, beginning with a vote to approve the special agenda (motion carried). The main substantive item is a Board Listening and Learning Session for discussion. No policy, budget, or contract votes are scheduled.
- Approval of the special agenda (motion carried)
- Board Listening and Learning Session (discussion only)
The Board held a special meeting on November 19, 2024. The only recorded action was the approval of the special agenda. The meeting included a Board Listening and Learning Session.
- Approved special agenda (4-0)
Regular Board Meeting Agenda 2024
The board approved an amendment to the agenda to add an executive session to discuss non-elected personnel under the Kansas Open Meetings Act. The meeting also included recognitions for Ruby Bridges Walk to School Day, employees of the month, and students of the month. No other major policy decisions or financial actions were on the agenda.
- Approved motion to add an executive session for non-elected personnel matters
- Recognized November 14, 2024 as Ruby Bridges Walk to School Day
- Employee of the Month: ShaRhonda Law (Coach/PE Teacher) and Alfredo Torres (Head Custodian)
- Student of the Month (Early Childhood): Ivanna Sanjuan Galaviz
- Student of the Month (Elementary): Emmette Williams; (Middle School): Amy Martinez Vazquez
The Board of Education approved an acquisition option agreement for property at 12th and Riverview Avenue and adopted a new salary schedule for the public library system. Members also authorized the use of an alternative delivery method for bond-funded construction management and approved the 2024-25 legislative priorities.
- Approved Acquisition Option Agreement with CHWC Holding Corporation for property at 12th and Riverview Avenue (5-2)
- Approved new public library system salary schedule (7-0)
- Approved intent to use Alternative Delivery Method for Construction Manager At-Risk for bond projects (7-0)
- Approved 2024-25 Legislative Agenda and Priorities (7-0)
- Approved $77,500 Statement of Work for RSP & Associates for 2024-2027 school years (7-0)
- Approved resolution designating November 14, 2024, as Ruby Bridges Day (7-0)
- Approved Human Resources Report, monthly financial report, and payment of bills (7-0)
- Approved Head Start Director's and Financial Reports for September and October 2024 (7-0)
🗳️ How they voted — 1 divided vote
Special Board Meeting Agenda October 22, 2024
This special board meeting of the Kansas City Kansas Public Schools Board of Education is primarily procedural and discussion-based. The board approved the special agenda (motion passed 5-0) and will review the board handbook, discuss board meeting schedules in schools, World Cafe/Listening tours, a BoardDocs contract, and Board Clerk updates.
- Approval of special agenda (motion by Maxine Drew, second by Robert Milan Jr., approved 5-0)
- Review of the Board Handbook
- Discussion of holding board meetings in schools
- Discussion of World Cafe/Listening tours
- Discussion of BoardDocs contract
The Board approved the special meeting agenda. Members discussed the Board Handbook, meeting schedules for December 2024 and June 2025, listening tours, the BoardDocs contract, and Board Clerk updates.
- Approved Special Agenda (5-0)
Regular Board Meeting Agenda 2024
The Kansas City Kansas Public Schools Board of Education is meeting for a regular session. The agenda includes procedural items (call to order, roll call, approval of agenda) followed by recognition of the Employee of the Month (Kenya Frazier, Jeree Dickens, Nicole Davidge, Chelsea Krapcha) and Student of the Month honorees (Jonathan Espericueta Jr., Ebony Campbell, Atheena Moore). No policy votes or financial decisions are on the agenda.
- Employee of the Month recognition: Kenya Frazier (Teacher Associate, ECC), Jeree Dickens (Teacher Associate, ECC), Nicole Davidge (Teacher, Morse ECC), Chelsea Krapcha (Teacher, JC Harmon)
- Early Childhood Student of the Month: Jonathan Espericueta Jr. (Morse ECC)
- Elementary Student of the Month: Ebony Campbell (Lowell Brune Elementary)
- Middle School Student of the Month: Atheena Moore (Arrowhead Middle School)
The Board approved the purchase of six new school buses and several educational software renewals. It also approved a series of human resources recommendations and financial reports. Five board policies were accepted for first reading.
- Approved purchase of three 71-passenger and three 20-passenger buses for $874,443 (6-0)
- Approved Google Workspace Education Plus Licensing for $116,592.62 (6-0)
- Approved 1-year renewal of digiCoach for $92,300 (6-0)
- Approved Ignite Reading intervention platform for 1st and 2nd grade students at 4 sites (6-0)
- Approved renewal of special education contract with Behavioral Health Allies (6-0)
- Approved renewal of CompuSPED IEP System Solution (6-0)
- Approved MOU with Wyandotte County Infant Toddler Services Program (6-0)
- Accepted first read of policies regarding Consultants, Naming of Facilities, Policy Development, Board Committees, and Public Participation (6-0)
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Special Board Meeting Agenda 2024
This special board meeting of Kansas City Kansas Public Schools includes procedural items such as call to order, roll call, and approval of the special agenda. The main discussion items are budget consideration and impact statement, and budget planning. No specific actions or dollar amounts are listed for these discussion items.
- Approval of the special agenda (motion approved 4-0 with two absent)
- Budget Consideration and Impact Statement - discussion item
- Budget Planning - discussion item
The Board approved the special agenda for the October 18 meeting. The session included discussions regarding budget planning and budget consideration and impact statements, but no formal actions were taken on those items.
- Approved special agenda (4-0)
Board Retreat Agenda October 10, 2024
The Kansas City Kansas Board of Education held a retreat on October 10, 2024, approving an amended agenda to include executive sessions. The board recessed into executive sessions to discuss non-elected personnel and attorney-client privileged matters. They also voted to delete policy BBG (Consultants) and rename policy CJ (Hiring Consultants). The remainder of the meeting focused on reviewing several board policies, the board handbook, and discussing future meeting schedules, community listening tours, and a BoardDocs contract.
- Deletion of policy BBG (Consultants) and renaming of policy CJ (Hiring Consultants)
- Executive sessions on non-elected personnel and attorney-client privileged matters
- Review of policies: BBG, CJ, BDA (Developing and Adopting Policy), FC (Naming of Facilities), BBC (Board Committees), BCBI (Public Participation at Board Meetings), BCE (Board Community Engagement)
- Discussion of board handbook revisions
- Discussion of BoardDocs contract and board meeting schedule
The Board of Education approved an amended agenda and held multiple executive sessions regarding personnel and attorney-client privileged matters. The Board also voted to delete policy BBG and rename policy CJ to 'Consultants'.
- Approved amended agenda to add Executive Session (7-0)
- Approved recess to Executive Session to discuss non-elected personnel (7-0)
- Approved return to open session at 3:53 pm (7-0)
- Approved recess to Executive Session for attorney consultation (7-0)
- Approved return to open session at 4:01 pm (7-0)
- Approved recess to Executive Session for attorney consultation (7-0)
- Approved return to open session at 4:03 pm (7-0)
- Approved deletion of policy BBG and renaming of policy CJ to 'Consultants' (7-0)
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Regular Board Meeting Agenda 2024
The Board of Education is meeting to approve the regular and consent agendas, including human resources reports. The session includes a recess for a privileged attorney-client consultation and recognition of Hispanic Heritage Month.
- Approval of Human Resources Report and Recommendations
- Approval of Public Library Human Resources Report and Library Operations Recommendations
- Executive session for consultation with the Attorney
- Recognition of a Mariachi Group for Hispanic Heritage Month
- Foundation of Excellence recognition for Crystal Watson
The Board approved several financial commitments, including a software subscription renewal and payments for educational platforms. It also authorized three Memorandums of Understanding for community outreach and vaping awareness. Personnel and legal matters were discussed in executive sessions.
- Approved CIC / Infinite Campus Subscription renewal for $391,473.00
- Approved $120,000 Solution Tree proposal paid by TASN MTSS
- Approved $43,250 MOU with Rob Holla Vaping Edition
- Approved $25,000 MOU with Cross-Lines Community Outreach
- Approved $20,000 MOU with Hillcrest Ministries
- Approved $75,518 payment to Xello platform
- Approved renewal of 911 Call-Taker Training MOU with Unified Government of Wyandotte County
- Approved Human Resources Report and Recommendations
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Regular Board Meeting Agenda 2024
The Kansas City, Kansas Board of Education will vote to approve the regular agenda and then recognize September 2024 students of the month from early childhood, elementary, middle, and high school levels. Board members will also receive information on the Rebel Song Academy songwriting program at Wyandotte High School and Alfred Fairfax Academy. No major policy decisions or financial actions are on the agenda.
- Recognition of Kimberly Rosales Terrazas as Early Childhood Student of the Month for September 2024
- Recognition of John Studyvin as Elementary Student of the Month for September 2024
- Recognition of Susan D. Hernandez as Middle School Student of the Month for September 2024
- Recognition of Mister Robinson as High School Student of the Month for September 2024
- Information item on the 12-week Rebel Song Academy songwriting program at Wyandotte High School and Alfred Fairfax Academy
The Board approved several funding requests for school accessibility and instructional software. It also authorized multiple Memorandums of Understanding for student support services and approved human resources reports for the district and public library.
- Approved $1,438,408 for ADA renovations at Wyandotte High School (7-0)
- Approved $144,249.77 payment for Canvas Learning Management System (7-0)
- Approved $53,446.05 renewal for Follett School Solutions LLC (7-0)
- Approved $43,250 MOU with Robb Holla Vaping Edition (7-0)
- Approved $25,000 MOU with Cross-Lines Community Outreach (7-0)
- Approved $20,000 MOU with Hillcrest Ministries (7-0)
- Approved Human Resources reports for the district and Public Library (7-0)
- Accepted Policy GAOE for third read (7-0)
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Special Board Meeting Agenda 2024
The board discussed the 2024-25 budget consideration and impact statement template, a consultant evaluation scorecard, general budget topics, and at-risk dollars. An executive session was held for attorney-client privileged consultation. The special meeting agenda was approved with a motion to move executive session after board discussion.
- Approval of special agenda with motion to move executive session after board discussion
- Budget Consideration and Impact Statement Template discussed
- Consultant Evaluation Scorecard reviewed
- Budget discussion for 2024-25
- At-Risk dollars planning for 2024-25 discussed
The Board approved a new Budget Consideration and Impact Statement template that all departments must complete by October 18, 2024. Members also discussed a proposed $6,500 annual fee for a consultant evaluation scorecard and reviewed at-risk funding totals for 2024-2025.
- Approved special agenda (4-0, 2 abstentions)
- Adopted Budget Consideration and Impact Statement template for all departments
- Approved recess to Executive Session for attorney-client privileged matters (6-0)
- Approved return to Open Session (6-0)
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Regular Board Meeting Agenda 2024
The Kansas City, Kansas Board of Education held public hearings and voted on the 2024-2025 school year budget. The board approved a resolution to exceed the revenue neutral rate and authorized a specific fund transfer to support district needs.
- Approval of the 2024-2025 USD 500 budget
- $3,851,000 transfer from Contingency Reserve to the Supplemental General Fund
- Resolution to exceed the Revenue Neutral Rate for the 2024-2025 fiscal year
- Adoption of a 33 percent LOB percentage for the 2024-2025 school year
The Board of Education approved the 2024-2025 USD 500 budget, including a $3,851,000 transfer from the Contingency Reserve to the Supplemental General Fund. Members also approved a resolution to exceed the Revenue Neutral Rate for the 2024-2025 fiscal year. Several consent agenda items including vendor contracts and HR reports were approved.
- Approved resolution to exceed Revenue Neutral Rate for 2024-2025 (4-3)
- Approved 2024-2025 USD 500 budget with $3,851,000 reserve transfer (5-2)
- Approved LOB percentage of 33 percent for 2024-2025 (4-3)
- Approved AAWeb subscription renewal for $24,488.20 (5-0)
- Approved Capaz Counseling MOU up to $109,000 (5-0)
- Approved Conscious Discipline Coaching contract for $285,165.30 (5-0)
- Approved Cengage Learning payment of $26,805.00 (5-0)
- Approved Instructure Subscription renewal for $64,006.16 (5-0)
🗳️ How they voted — 2 divided votes
Regular Board Meeting Agenda 2024
The Kansas City, Kansas Board of Education will meet to consider approval of the consent agenda, which includes the Human Resources Report and Recommendations, payment of bills for K12 schools and public libraries, and a memorandum regarding the LEAP program. A student recognition for Liliana Aquino will also be presented.
- Recognition of Liliana Aquino, 8th grader at Carol B. Bruce Middle School, for 3rd place at JAG Career Development Conference
- Approval of Human Resources Report and Recommendations
- Approval of payment of bills for K12 schools
- Approval of payment of bills for public libraries
- Approval of LEAP Memorandum of Understanding (details not specified in agenda)
The Board approved several consent items, including human resources recommendations and payment of bills. They authorized a low bid for a new walk-in cooler and approved the publication of the 2024-2025 budget hearing notice. Several board policies were accepted for first and second readings.
- Approved $30,854.52 bid from Commercial Restaurant Equipment for Eisenhower Middle School cooler (7-0)
- Approved publication of Notice of Hearing for Revenue Neutral Rate and 2024-2025 Budget (7-0)
- Approved LEAP Memorandum of Understanding renewal up to $109,000 (7-0)
- Approved amended Sunflower House Memorandum of Understanding at zero cost (7-0)
- Approved Human Resources Report and Recommendations (7-0)
- Approved payment of bills for K12 and Public Libraries (7-0)
- Accepted Policy GAOE for first read (7-0)
- Tabled policy CJ regarding consultants until October Board retreat (7-0)
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Regular Board Meeting Agenda 2024
The Kansas City, Kansas Public Schools Board of Education is holding a regular meeting that includes recognition of the 2024/2025 Teaching Fellows Cohort, community comments on policy and bond issues, and approval of the consent agenda which covers the Human Resources Report and Recommendations. The agenda is largely procedural with no major policy or budget decisions listed.
- Introduction of the 2024/2025 Teaching Fellows Cohort by Dr. Jarius Jones
- Community comments from Michael Rebne, Niki Aktipis, Rachel Brown, Crystal Yakel-Kuntz (policy), Cindi Thomas (allyship), and Liz Freeman (bond)
- Approval of the Human Resources Report and Recommendations as submitted by Dr. Jarius Jones
- Approval of the consent agenda and regular agenda via board votes
The Board approved a series of consent agenda items including personnel recommendations, bill payments, and various educational service contracts. Additionally, the Board authorized the purchase of cafeteria tables for Argentine Middle School and accepted several policy updates for first read.
- Approved District Emergency Operations Plan (6-0)
- Approved $229,176.49 PowerSchool license renewal (6-0)
- Approved $196,795.00 KidZone contracts for six elementary schools (6-0)
- Approved $130,174.12 Arts Partner Service Agreement renewal (6-0)
- Approved $69,500 for TPT academic support at Schlagle and Wyandotte (6-0)
- Approved $25,174.98 for 18 cafeteria tables at Argentine Middle School (6-0)
- Approved $32,150.00 Greenbush Professional Learning Partnership Plan (6-0)
- Approved $26,046.00 for HMH Read 180 and Language Launch (6-0)
🗳️ How they voted (6 roll-call votes)
Special Board Meeting Agenda 2024
The Kansas City, Kansas Board of Education held a special meeting on July 31, 2024. They approved a Human Resources report as part of the consent agenda and discussed an update on the Bond Thought Exchange, including bond survey results, project proposal responses, and a taxpayer cost analysis. The board also entered executive sessions to discuss non-elected personnel and the board clerk evaluation.
- Approval of Human Resources Report and Recommendations (consent agenda)
- Discussion of Bond Thought Exchange Update with attached bond survey results, engagement summary, project proposals, and taxpayer cost analysis
- Executive session to discuss matters of non-elected personnel (5 minutes)
- Executive session to discuss board clerk evaluation (30 minutes plus 15-minute extension)
The Board of Education approved the Human Resources Report and Recommendations. Members also voted to extend an online bond survey and approved a public in-person meeting for bond feedback.
- Approved Human Resources Report and Recommendations (6-0)
- Approved in-person public meeting for bond feedback before August 13, 2024 (4-3)
- Approved extension of online bond survey until August 9, 2024 (7-0)
- Approved special agenda (6-0)
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Regular Meeting Agenda
The Kansas City, Kansas Board of Education will reorganize for the 2024-2025 school year, including election of board president and vice president, approval of committee chairs, and appointment of officers. The meeting also recognizes Jamelle McConnell-Brown for her NSDA appointment and London Monroe as a national speech finalist.
- Election of board president for 2024-2025
- Election of board vice president for 2024-2025
- Approval of committee chairs (Academic, Boundary, Facilities, Naming) for 2024-2025
- Appointment of board clerk, deputy clerk, legal counsel, treasurer, deputy treasurer
- Recognition of Jamelle McConnell-Brown (first African American woman on NSDA Board) and London Monroe (6th in national speech tournament)
The Board elected Randy Lopez as President and Rachel Russell as Vice-President for the 2024-2025 school year. Members approved a series of administrative appointments, committee chairs, and a consent agenda containing multiple contract renewals and bill payments.
- Elected Randy Lopez as Board President (7-0)
- Elected Rachel Russell as Board Vice-President (7-0)
- Approved 2024-2025 Committee Chairs and KASB Appointments (7-0)
- Approved 2024-25 administrative appointments and information resolution (7-0)
- Approved $144,249.77 payment for Canvas LMS renewal (7-0)
- Approved $57,311.65 contract renewal for Children's Mercy sports medicine services (7-0)
- Approved $30,450 BrightArrow Technologies agreement renewal (7-0)
- Approved 2025 graduation dates for May (7-0)
🗳️ How they voted (3 roll-call votes)
Board Retreat Agenda July 2, 2024
The Kansas City Kansas Board of Education held a retreat to discuss the KCKPS bond, finance, and strategic planning. The board approved a human resources report and recessed into executive sessions to discuss the acquisition of real property and non-elected personnel matters.
- Approval of Human Resources Report and Recommendations
- Discussion of KCKPS Bond and Facility Master Plan
- Review of Board Handbook
- Executive Session for Real Property Acquisition
- Executive Session for Non-Elected Personnel
The Board of Education approved the Human Resources Report and Recommendations. Following executive sessions regarding the acquisition of real property, the Board voted to approve a contract as provided.
- Approved Special Agenda (7-0)
- Approved Human Resources Report and Recommendations (7-0)
- Approved contract for Acquisition of Real Property (4-2)
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Regular Board Meeting Agenda 2024
The Kansas City Kansas Board of Education held a regular meeting. The board recognized the Saturday Academy STEM program and the superintendent's Juneteenth Educator of the Year award. It approved the consent agenda, which included the Human Resources report and payment of bills. Community comment procedures were reviewed.
- Recognition of Saturday Academy STEM program serving over 200 middle and high school students at KCKCC
- Recognition of Dr. Anna Stubblefield as Juneteenth Educator of the Year
- Approval of Human Resources Report and Recommendations
- Approval of payment of bills for K12
- Community comment policy outlined for public participation
The Board approved a 5% increase to the classified salary pool and a 3% increase to the administrative salary pool. Several contract renewals and payments for educational services were approved via a consent agenda. The Board also deferred policy reviews to legal counsel.
- Approved 5% increase to classified salary pool (7-0)
- Approved 3% increase to administrative salary pool (7-0)
- Approved $242,250 renewal for Jobs for America's Graduate-Kansas (7-0)
- Approved $39,813.23 renewal for Gale School Library Systems (7-0)
- Approved $36,500 payment for MoKAN 2020 Leadership services (7-0)
- Approved N2Y Unique Learning System license renewal (7-0)
- Approved PACES Memorandum of Understanding renewal (7-0)
- Deferred board policies for review by Greg Goheen (7-0)
🗳️ How they voted (3 roll-call votes)
Regular Board Meeting Agenda 2024
The Kansas City Kansas Public Schools Board of Education will hold a regular meeting on June 11, 2024. The agenda includes a recognition for Dr. Danira Fernandez-Flores, recipient of the Kansas Outstanding Instructional Leaders Award, and approval of a consent agenda covering human resources reports, library operations, and payment of bills. Community comment will be taken under the board's public participation policy.
- Recognition of Dr. Danira Fernandez-Flores for the Kansas Outstanding Instructional Leaders Award
- Approval of Human Resources Report and Recommendations
- Approval of Public Library Human Resources and Library Operations Recommendations
- Approval of payment of bills (K12) as submitted by Chief Operations Officer Steve Lilly
The Board approved several safety and security initiatives, including applications for the KSDE Safe and Secure Schools Grant and the purchase of vape and sound detection equipment. Other approved items included a new cargo truck for the facilities department and various student device and program costs.
- Approved purchase of 2022 Chevrolet Express Commercial Express for $48,123 (4-1)
- Approved application for KSDE Safe and Secure Schools Grant (5-0)
- Approved purchase of vape and sound detection equipment via DOJ COPS SVPP Grant (5-0)
- Approved $116,150 for student device protective cases (4-0)
- Approved $117,958 for YMCA Learn to Swim program (4-0)
- Approved $48,600 for KCKPS SIOP Consultation with SAVVAS (4-0)
- Approved renewal of MOU between KCKPS High Schools and HDF (4-0)
- Approved revised Policy JBCC for final read (5-0)
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Regular Board Meeting Agenda 2024
The Kansas City, Kansas Public Schools Board of Education held a regular meeting on May 28, 2024. The agenda consisted solely of procedural items (welcome, roll call, approval of agenda) and recognitions: one Employee of the Month (Joyce Osborne) and three Students of the Month (Adrian Viramontez Guzman, Mary Mohinani, Ta'Niyah Hicks). No policy decisions, contracts, or financial items were discussed. The board approved the regular agenda at the start.
- Employee of the Month: Joyce Osborne, Nutritional Services Cafeteria Manager at Central Middle School
- Early Childhood Student of the Month: Adrian Viramontez Guzman from Bethel Early Childhood Center
- Elementary Student of the Month: Mary Mohinani from Frances Willard Elementary School
- Elementary Student of the Month: Ta'Niyah Hicks from Quindaro Elementary School
- Board approved the regular agenda (motion by Yolanda Clark, second by Robert Milan Jr., all present voting yes)
The Board approved a produce vendor contract for the 2024/2025 school year and several operational renewals. Other actions included the purchase of a cargo truck and the adoption of new health and safety resources for students.
- Approved C&C Produce bid for 2024/2025 school year produce ($1,427,248) (7-0)
- Approved purchase of used 2018 Freightliner M2106 cargo truck for $49,500 (6-1)
- Approved C&C Group Network Services Maintenance Agreement renewal for $154,000 (7-0)
- Approved PowerSchool General Ledger Hosting Service renewal for $44,852.18 (7-0)
- Approved renewal of Imagine Learning Edgenuity platform for 2024-2025 (7-0)
- Approved purchase of Goodheart-Willcox Comprehensive Health Skills resource (7-0)
- Approved purchase of Too Good For Drugs and Too Good For Violence kits (7-0)
- Approved MOU between USD 500 and Unified Government for Sumner Field (7-0)
🗳️ How they voted (5 roll-call votes)
Special Board Meeting Agenda 2024
This special board meeting focuses on the proposed budget for the 2024-2025 school year. The board will review detailed departmental budget summaries and may discuss priorities. The meeting also includes procedural items such as approval of the agenda.
- Discussion of the 2024-2025 district budget, with department-level budget documents provided
- Approval of the special meeting agenda
- Board norms and protocols read aloud
- No votes on budget adoption at this meeting
The Board held a special meeting to approve the agenda and discuss the 2024-2025 budget. No other substantive decisions were recorded.
- Approved special agenda (6-0)
Regular Board Meeting Agenda 2024
This regular board meeting focuses on awards and recognitions, including honoring a Welborn Elementary teacher as a semi-finalist for the 2025 National Teacher of the Year award, recognizing four elementary schools with Challenge Awards, and awarding 33 foundation scholarships. No major policy decisions or new business items are on the agenda. The board also reads its norms and hears community comment.
- Hannah Mastorakos of Welborn Elementary recognized as semi-finalist for 2025 National Teacher of the Year
- Emerson, Frank Rushton, John Fiske, and TA Edison elementary schools receive 2023 Certificate of Merit Challenge Awards
- Katie O'Hagan, counselor at Alfred Fairfax Academy, receives Kansas School Social Worker Association Champion Children's Award
- Foundation awarded 33 scholarships to students; updated report accepted
- Proclamation declared for Wyandotte County Mexican Culture Pride Day on May 5
The Board approved a series of consent agenda items including personnel reports, bill payments, and educational renewals. Key approvals included a $93,636 contract for FastBridge Assessments and a new logo for the KCK Public Library system. The board also authorized a Single Sign-On solution from ClassLink.
- Approved $93,636 contract with Renaissance for FastBridge Assessments (6-0)
- Approved final design for KCK Public Library system logo and website rebranding (6-0)
- Approved proposal from ClassLink for Single Sign-On Solution (6-0)
- Approved Memorandum of Understanding with Fort Hays University Transition to Teaching Program (6-0)
- Approved Head Start Expansion Grant Budget (6-0)
- Approved purchase of PLTW materials for middle schools (6-0)
- Approved Human Resources Report and Recommendations (6-0)
- Approved payment of bills for K12 and Public Libraries (6-0)
🗳️ How they voted — 1 divided vote
Special Board Meeting Agenda 2024
The Kansas City Kansas Public Schools Board of Education is holding a special meeting on May 13, 2024. The board will discuss the Student World Cafe program. The meeting also includes procedural items such as approval of the special agenda, call to order, and roll call.
- Discussion of Student World Cafe program
- Approval of special agenda (motion approved unanimously 7-0)
- Call to order by President Randy Lopez
- Roll call of board members
- Adjournment
The Board held a special meeting to discuss the Student World Cafe. The only formal action taken was the approval of the meeting agenda.
- Approved special agenda (7-0)
Board Retreat Agenda April 30, 2024
The Board of Education met for a retreat to conduct discussions regarding finance, the strategic plan, and goal setting for the superintendent. The meeting included the approval of human resources recommendations and a special agenda.
- Approval of Human Resources Report and Recommendations
- Finance discussion including 2024-2025 budget scenarios
- Discussion regarding the Strategic Plan
- Goal setting for the Superintendent
- Board Self Evaluation
The Board of Education approved the Human Resources Report and Recommendations. Members voted to table the budget template discussion and the consideration of purchasing policies under $20,000 until the next budget meeting.
- Approved special agenda
- Approved Human Resources Report and Recommendations
- Tabled budget template discussion until next Budget meeting
- Approved moving consideration of purchasing policies less than $20,000 to the next budget meeting
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Regular Board Meeting Agenda 2024
This is a regular board meeting of the Kansas City Kansas Public Schools Board of Education. The agenda consists primarily of procedural items (call to order, roll call, approval of the agenda) and a series of recognitions and awards, including a presentation by RESIST, Employee of the Month, and multiple Student of the Month recognitions. No substantive policy changes, budget actions, or contract approvals were on the agenda.
- RESIST presentation by Uzoamaka Amachree
- Employee of the Month recognition: Mikheala Dozier (Douglass Elementary) and Heather Frazier (Earl Watson Jr. ECC)
- Early Childhood Student of the Month: James Bik (Bethel Early Childhood Center)
- Elementary Student of the Month: Malina Thompson (Lindbergh Elementary) and Valeria Lara Mejia (Banneker Elementary)
- Approval of the regular agenda (motion passed unanimously)
The Board approved the adoption of the iReady Classroom 2024 Mathematics series and Hand2Mind kits for elementary schools. Other key actions included approving a cellular service contract with Verizon Wireless and a partnership with the Baxter Auto Tech Program.
- Approved iReady Classroom 2024 Mathematics series and Hand2Mind kits (7-0)
- Approved cellular telephone service bid from Verizon Wireless (6-1)
- Approved Memorandum of Understanding for Baxter Auto Tech Program (7-0)
- Approved Cook Center Contract (7-0, 1 absent)
- Approved open enrollment building capacity for 2024-2025 (7-0)
- Approved Special Education Managed Service Provider MOA (7-0)
- Approved requirement for SPED Department action plan by June 30, 2024 (7-0)
- Approved purchase of PLTW Automation Robotic Kits (7-0)
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Board Retreat Agenda April 16, 2024
This is a board retreat for the Kansas City Kansas Public Schools Board of Education. The board discussed the 2024-2025 budget, reviewed the board handbook, strategic plan, and set goals for the superintendent. No final decisions were made; discussions are informational.
- Review of Board Handbook and proposed Board Manual Revisions
- Finance discussion including 2024-2025 budget presentation and budget scenarios
- Discussion of the district's Strategic Plan
- Goal setting discussion for the superintendent
The Board established a budget planning cycle to begin by September and end by August 1st. Members also agreed to submit written reports after professional development and to host two annual review sessions. Other approvals included a student learning session and potential time extensions for community comments.
- Approved special agenda (6-0)
- Approved requirement for members to submit written reports within 30 days of professional development and host two annual review sessions (7-0)
- Approved budget planning process to begin by September and be completed by August 1st (7-0)
- Approved consideration of granting time extensions for community comments (7-0)
- Approved hosting a Student World Cafe Learning Session before the end of the school year (6-1)
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Special Board Meeting Agenda 2024
The board is meeting for a special session where the primary substantive item is hearing community comments regarding the potential outsourcing of Technology and Information Services (TIS). The agenda includes procedural approval of the special agenda and reading of board norms. No votes or decisions on the outsourcing are scheduled.
- Approval of the special meeting agenda (procedural)
- Reading of board norms and protocols
- Community comment policy reviewed
- Public comments from multiple speakers regarding managed IT services and outsourcing of TIS
- Written comment from library aide Clara Valdivia opposing privatization of TIS
The Board approved the special agenda for the April 12 meeting. Members entered and exited executive sessions to discuss non-elected personnel matters. The Board also held a discussion regarding the 2024-2025 budget.
- Approved special agenda (6-0)
- Motion to recess to executive session at 1:00 pm failed
- Approved return to open session at 1:14 pm (4-0)
- Approved extension of executive session at 1:15 pm (4-0)
- Approved return to open session at 1:27 pm (7-0)
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Regular Board Meeting Agenda 2024
The Kansas City, Kansas Board of Education will consider approval of the Human Resources Report and Recommendations as part of the consent agenda, and will recess into executive session to discuss non-elected personnel matters under the Kansas Open Meetings Act. The meeting also includes recognition of the Arrowhead 6th Grade Choir and community comments from several individuals.
- Approval of Human Resources Report and Recommendations (personnel actions)
- Executive session for non-elected personnel (KOMA exemption)
- Community comments from Edith Calderon, James McCray Jr., Jeffery Storms, Dr. Roxann Storms, and Lisa Jordan
- Recognition of Arrowhead 6th Grade Choir and NEA-KCK/Wyandotte United book donations
The Board approved several technology expenditures, including a multi-year iPad agreement and software licensing. Other actions included approving the Human Resources report, payment of bills for K12 and public libraries, and a copier lease extension. A discussion on managed IT services was tabled.
- Approved T-Mobile Connected iPads Renewal for year 2 of 3 (6-0)
- Approved Mosyle licensing for $243,000.00 (6-0)
- Approved Gaggle Warehousing & Email Archiving renewal for $83,970.00 (6-0)
- Approved purchase of Amplify CKLA K-5 workbooks (6-0)
- Approved copier fleet lease extension with SumnerOne (6-0)
- Approved Human Resources Report and Recommendations (6-0)
- Approved payment of bills for K12 and Public Libraries (6-0)
- Tabled Managed IT services until April 12, 2024
🗳️ How they voted (5 roll-call votes)
Regular Board Meeting Agenda 2024
This is a regular board meeting with procedural items including call to order, roll call, and approval of the agenda. The board will also recognize an Employee of the Month and several Students of the Month. No substantive policy or financial decisions are on the agenda.
- Recognition of Winter Warren as Employee of the Month (Teacher Associate, Bethel Early Childhood Center)
- Recognition of David Valdez as Early Childhood Student of the Month
- Recognition of Sofia Doelling as Elementary Student of the Month
- Recognition of Taben Gregory as Middle School Student of the Month
- Recognition of Kamea Richardson as Middle School Student of the Month
The Board approved several high-value expenditures, including technology upgrades and a Head Start contract. Other actions included approving human resources reports, library operations, and various curriculum renewals.
- Approved purchase of student and staff devices for $2,173,794.00 (6-1)
- Approved purchase of 2 camera servers for $107,397.04 (7-0)
- Approved Head Start Contract with USD 204 for Year 1 (7-0)
- Approved one-year renewal of Big Ideas 6-12 Mathematics Resource (7-0)
- Approved Panorama SEL and MTSS contract renewal (7-0)
- Approved Human Resources Report and Recommendations (7-0)
- Approved Public Library Human Resources Report and Library Operations Recommendations (7-0)
- Approved Hearing Officers Report (7-0)
🗳️ How they voted (4 roll-call votes)
Special Board Meeting Agenda 2024
The board's special meeting focuses on a discussion of the 2024-2025 budget and building needs assessment. No action is scheduled; it is an informational item. Other items are procedural, including approval of the agenda.
- Discussion of 2024-2025 budget and building needs assessment
The Board of Education waived the 48-hour notice requirement to hold the special meeting and approved the meeting agenda. The board also held a discussion regarding budget and building needs assessment.
- Waived 48-hour notice for special meeting (7-0)
- Approved special agenda (7-0)
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Special Board Meeting Agenda 2024
The board is meeting to discuss a Budget and Building Needs Assessment. An annual needs assessment framework document is attached. No votes or decisions are scheduled, only discussion.
- Discussion of Budget and Building Needs Assessment with attached KCKPS Frameworks for Annual Needs Assessment 2024.pdf
The Board held a special meeting to discuss budget and building needs. The only formal action taken was the approval of the meeting agenda.
- Approved special agenda (6-0)
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Regular Board Meeting Agenda 2024
This is a routine meeting of the Kansas City Kansas Public Schools Board of Education. The agenda is primarily procedural, including the approval of the regular agenda, and features several recognitions: Schlagle High School Chamber Singers, Employee of the Month Dawanda Dawn, and student-of-the-month awards for early childhood, elementary, and middle school students. No substantive policy decisions or financial items are on the agenda.
- Recognition of Dawanda Dawn as Employee of the Month
- Recognition of An'Ricco Thomas as Early Childhood Student of the Month
- Recognition of Ishimwe Grace as Elementary Student of the Month
- Recognition of Celeste Padilla Ortiz as Elementary Student of the Month
- Approval of the regular agenda (procedural)
The Board approved the Human Resources report, monthly financial reports, and payments for both K12 and public libraries. Members also accepted modified KASB policy updates and approved professional development and student travel. The meeting included three separate executive sessions for attorney consultations.
- Approved Human Resources Report and Recommendations (7-0)
- Approved payment of bills for K12 (7-0)
- Approved payment of bills for Public Libraries (7-0)
- Approved Monthly Financial Report (7-0)
- Approved Professional Development and Student Travel (6-1)
- Accepted Library Director's Report (7-0)
- Approved modified KASB Policy Updates EE, GARIA, GARID, JBH, JDAA, JGFGA, EBBD and GAJ (7-0)
- Approved three recesses to Executive Session for attorney consultation (7-0)
🗳️ How they voted — 1 divided vote
Regular Board Meeting Agenda 2024
The Kansas City, Kansas Board of Education approved the consent agenda for the Feb. 13, 2024 regular meeting, with the exception of Item C, Approval of Public Library Human Resources and Library Operations Recommendations, which was removed at the request of a board member. The board also approved the Human Resources Report and Recommendations and the payment of bills. Community comment was scheduled on topics including nursing, education, and the bond.
- Removal of Public Library HR item from consent agenda
- Approval of Human Resources Report and Recommendations for district staff
- Approval of payment of bills for K12
- Community comment on bond by Lisa Walker-Yeager
- Community comment on nursing by Teresa Ryan
The Board approved a $321,959.93 Cisco SMARTnet and Maintenance Agreement and several personnel and operational reports. Members also voted on multiple policy reads, including family engagement and solicitations. The meeting included three separate recesses into executive session for legal and personnel matters.
- Approved Cisco SMARTnet and Maintenance Agreement Renewals for $321,959.93
- Approved Human Resources Report and Recommendations
- Approved Public Library Human Resources and Library Operations Recommendations
- Approved Amendment No. 1 to the Eighth Street Baptist Parking Lease Agreement
- Approved Family Engagement Policy (Third Read)
- Approved Solicitations Policy KDC & GAI (Third Read) (5-1)
- Approved Board Handbook (Second Read)
- Approved modified KASB Policy Updates (First Read)
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Regular Board Meeting Agenda 2024
The Kansas City, Kansas Board of Education is meeting to approve the agenda and review recognition items for students and staff. The board will accept an informational item regarding the district’s Bronze Award for Social-Emotional Learning from the Kansas State Department of Education. The agenda notes that recognizing these achievements informs families and community members of student accomplishments and builds school pride. No policy changes, budget allocations, or public hearings are scheduled for this session.
- Approval of the regular meeting agenda
- Recognition of a Washington High School student’s artwork for the district holiday card
- All-State recognition for 2023 fall athletes and a second-place debate team
- Acceptance of the district’s Bronze Award for Social-Emotional Learning
- Employee of the Month recognition for a Lindbergh Elementary teacher
The Board approved low bids for summer roofing projects and passed several policy updates. It also confirmed board committee appointments and approved a series of financial and personnel reports via the consent agenda.
- Approved $1,029,239 in low bids for 2024 summer roofing projects
- Approved Human Resources Report and Recommendations
- Approved payment of bills for K12 and Public Libraries
- Approved Monthly Financial Report and Head Start reports
- Approved Professional Development and Student Travel recommendations
- Nominated Maxine Drew for the KASB Nominating Committee
- Appointed members to Academic and Boundary Committees
- Approved Early Graduation Policy (Third Read) (6-1)
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Special Board Meeting Agenda 2024
The Kansas City Kansas Public Schools Board held a special meeting that included a Board Listening and Learning Session, but the agenda provided no details on topics or decisions. The board approved the regular agenda by a vote of 6–0 (with one member not present). The meeting was largely procedural.
- Approval of the regular agenda (motion passed 6-0)
- Board Listening and Learning Session (no specifics provided)
The board met for a special session and approved the regular agenda. No other substantive decisions were recorded.
- Approved regular agenda
Regular Board Meeting Agenda 2024
The board will vote to accept the audited financial statements for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2023, as presented by finance officials. Other business includes swearing in elected board members, recognizing student artwork for the holiday card, and hearing a community comment on transportation. The board will also recess to executive session for attorney consultation.
- Acceptance of audited financial statements for fiscal year ending June 30, 2023
- Swearing in of Board of Education members Yolanda Clark, Robert Milan Jr., Randy Lopez, and Dr. Valdenia Winn
- Recognition of Washington High School student Azrael Pene for artwork chosen for the 2023 holiday card
- Community comment by W.D. Young regarding transportation
- Recess to executive session for consultation with attorney on privileged matters
The Board approved a $400 million bond resolution for district improvements, including up to $20 million for a new main public library. Other key approvals included HVAC controller replacements and a software subscription renewal. The Board also accepted the audited financial statements for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2023.
- Approved $400M bond resolution for district improvements and new main public library (5-2)
- Approved $774,700 for HVAC Universal Network Controller replacements at 22 sites (7-0)
- Approved $313,905 for CIC/Infinite Campus subscription renewals (5-2)
- Approved $33,092.35 for new cafeteria tables at Hazel Grove Elementary (7-0)
- Approved audited financial statements for fiscal year ending June 30, 2023 (7-0)
- Approved renewal of Blue Cross Blue Shield health insurance provider (7-0)
- Approved stop loss coverage with VOYA for 2024 plan year (5-2)
- Approved donation of surplus property to Early Learners Academy (7-0)