Shawnee Mission School District public meetings in 2020

Regular Board Meeting

The board is deciding on consent items including approval of $9,999,863.70 in claims, purchase of Greg Tang Math subscription for $72,890, renewal of McREL Power Walkthrough for $66,930, bid for trucks and vans for $182,002, and additional playground renovations at Lenexa Hills Elementary for $81,401. Also on the agenda are a presentation on the Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR) and an update from Human Resources on staffing and employee support services.

• Approval of $9,999,863.70 in claims
• Purchase of Greg Tang Math subscription for $72,890 at Title I schools
• Renewal of McREL Power Walkthrough for $66,930
• Bid #20-019 for trucks and vans for $182,002
• Playground renovations at Lenexa Hills Elementary for $81,401 (including ADA-compliant spinner and saw)

The Board approved $9,999,863.70 in claims and two educational software subscriptions. The meeting included reports on COVID-19 vaccine planning and the upcoming 2021 bond proposal mail-in vote.

• Approved claims totaling $9,999,863.70 (7-0)
• Approved $72,890 Greg Tang Math subscription for select Title I Schools (7-0)
• Approved $66,930 McREL Power Walkthrough renewal (7-0)
• Adopted the meeting agenda (7-0)
• Approved minutes from November 16 special meeting (7-0)
• Approved minutes from November 16 regular meeting (7-0)
• Approved minutes from December 14 litigation special meeting (7-0)
• Approved minutes from December 14 personnel special meeting (7-0)

Regular Board Meeting

The Shawnee Mission School Board approved claims totaling $5,836,478.23 and fund transfers of $5,492,842, including shifts to special education, at-risk, and bilingual programs. They also approved $47,685 for literacy lesson libraries, $77,000 for International Baccalaureate exam fees, and a $42,706 contract with Lakemary Center. A strategic plan update covered bond issue progress, ACT results, and diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives.

• Claims approved totaling $5,836,478.23
• Fund transfers of $5,492,842 from Supplemental and General funds
• International Baccalaureate exam fees of $77,000 for three high schools
• Purchase of Nimble Storage Shelves for $46,083.28 from Sirius Computer Solutions
• Contract with Lakemary Center for $42,706 for educational services

The superintendent announced that all middle and high school students will move to remote learning from November 30 until January 22, 2021, due to a shortage of substitutes. The board also approved several financial claims and educational purchases.

• Approved agenda (7-0)
• Approved October 26, 2020 regular meeting minutes (7-0)
• Approved November 10, 2020 special meeting minutes (7-0)
• Approved consent items (7-0)
• Approved claims totaling $5,836,478.23 (7-0)
• Approved purchase of 95% Group Multisyllable Lesson Libraries for $47,685.00 (7-0)
• Approved International Baccalaureate Exam Fees for three high schools totaling $77,000 (7-0)

Special Board Meeting

The Shawnee Mission School Board voted to authorize the superintendent to follow all COVID-19 recommendations from the Johnson County Department of Health and Environment (JCDHE) regarding district operations, including in-person instruction, even if JCDHE does not mandate or enforce them. The authorization also allows the superintendent to implement more restrictive measures as local conditions require. This decision comes after JCDHE updated its dashboard, moving the county to the red gating zone but recommending schools continue current learning modes due to effective mitigation strategies.

• Board authorizes superintendent to follow JCDHE COVID-19 recommendations for district operations, including in-person instruction and activities/athletics.
• Authorization permits superintendent to impose more restrictive measures than JCDHE recommends, such as changing mode of instruction at classroom, school, or district level.
• Johnson County moved to red gating zone on JCDHE dashboard, but JCDHE recommended schools continue current learning modes due to successful mitigation strategies.
• Fall activities and athletics allowed to continue through completion under the authorization.
• Motion by Mary F Sinclair, second by Laura Guy, carried unanimously with all seven board members voting yea.

The Board approved authorizations allowing the Superintendent to follow Johnson County Department of Health and Environment (JCDHE) recommendations for school operations and athletics. The Superintendent retains the authority to implement more restrictive measures if local conditions, such as staffing shortages or infection rates, require them.

• Adopted agenda (7-0)
• Authorized Superintendent to follow JCDHE recommendations for district operations and in-person instruction (7-0)
• Denied motion to add 'or less' to the restrictive capacity clause for district operations (3-4)
• Approved amendment to remove activities/athletics and the final sentence from the first motion (4-3)
• Authorized Superintendent to follow JCDHE recommendations for activities/athletics (4-3)
• Denied motion to remove 'or less' from the restrictive capacity clause for activities/athletics (3-4)

Regular Board Meeting

The board discussed a potential bond issue and considered a communications plan. They approved consent items including $9.6 million in claims, textbook renewals, data center maintenance, and fund transfers. A public comment period was held from 5:30 to 6:00 p.m. with COVID-19 safety protocols.

• Discussion of potential bond issue (item 3.01) with three options presented
• Approval of claims totaling $9,639,527.08
• Renewal of Cengage Calculus AP ($84,620) and Savvas Campbell Biology AP ($49,738) textbooks for 6 years
• Data center UPS maintenance renewal ($19,172.70) and battery replacement ($23,375.08)
• Transfer of $2,057,000 from supplemental fund to bilingual, at-risk, and other programs

The Board approved claims totaling $9,639,527.08 and a $19,172.70 renewal for Data Center UPS maintenance from Eaton. Members also adopted the meeting agenda and approved minutes from three previous meetings. The board discussed three bond issue options aimed at reducing secondary workload.

• Approved claims totaling $9,639,527.08 (7-0)
• Approved Data Center UPS Maintenance Renewal from Eaton for $19,172.70 (7-0)
• Adopted meeting agenda (7-0)
• Approved minutes of September 29, 2020 Special Meeting (7-0)
• Approved minutes of September 29, 2020 Regular Meeting (7-0)
• Approved minutes of October 12, 2020 Board Workshop Meeting (7-0)

Board Workshop Meeting

The board discussed a strategic plan focused on a bond issue proposal and received an update on school reopening criteria from the Johnson County Department of Health and Environment. The board also approved routine personnel actions and two teacher contract terminations.

• Presentation on a strategic plan and bond issue proposal by Superintendent Dr. Mike Fulton
• Update on school reopening criteria from the Johnson County Department of Health and Environment
• Approval of personnel appointments, leaves, resignations, and retirements
• Approval of resolutions to terminate two teacher contracts
• Public comment procedures modified for safety during the meeting

The board approved the HR agenda and two resolutions to terminate teacher contracts. Members reviewed three potential bond issue options for a possible January 26, 2021 referendum and received updates on the hybrid learning transition for students.

• Adopted agenda (7-0)
• Approved HR personnel appointments, leaves, resignations, and retirements (7-0)
• Approved resolution to terminate a teacher's contract (7-0)
• Approved resolution to terminate a teacher's contract (7-0)

Regular Board Meeting

The board will discuss an update on Johnson County gating criteria for reopening schools amid COVID-19. They also approved consent items including claims totaling $31,707,321.83, a bid for toilet tissue, fund transfers, and a staffing contract. Public comment is scheduled with COVID-19 safety protocols.

• Approval of claims totaling $31,707,321.83
• Bid #20-016 for toilet tissue at $89,280 from operating funds
• Transfer of $1,161,000 from supplemental fund to bilingual, vocational, at-risk, and virtual education programs
• Contract with Supplemental Healthcare for speech, occupational, and physical therapy staffing (estimated up to $30,000)
• Approval of Advanced Placement testing services from College Board for five high schools

The Board approved several administrative items, including claims totaling $31,707,321.83 and a toilet tissue bid. The meeting included updates on COVID-19 school reopening gating criteria and student transitions for Pre-K through 6th grade.

• Approved claims totaling $31,707,321.83
• Approved Advanced Placement Testing Services from College Board for five high schools
• Approved Bid #20-016-Toilet Tissue for $89,280
• Approved agenda for September 29, 2020 meeting
• Approved minutes from August 24, 2020 regular meeting
• Approved minutes from September 4, 2020 special meeting (Personnel)
• Approved minutes from September 4, 2020 special meeting (Legal Matters)
• Approved minutes from September 9, 2020 and September 14, 2020 meetings

Regular Board Workshop Meeting

The Shawnee Mission School District Board met for a regular workshop on September 14, 2020. After adopting the agenda and hearing public comment, the board received presentations on reopening plans and the Kansas Education Systems Accreditation review. The board then approved several consent items, including personnel appointments and waiving late resignation penalties for specified staff members. All motions carried.

• Adoption of agenda (motion carried)
• Public comment period with COVID‑19 mask requirement
• Reopening School Update presentation by Superintendent Mike Fulton
• KESA accreditation review presentation by Associate Superintendent Michelle Hubbard
• Approval of waiving late resignation penalties for specified staff

The Board of Education approved the agenda, general consent items, and a personnel agenda including appointments, leaves, resignations, and retirements. Members also voted to waive late resignation penalties for specified staff. The meeting included presentations on school reopening updates and the KESA accreditation review.

• Adopted the agenda (7-0)
• Approved consent items (7-0)
• Approved personnel appointments, leaves, resignations, and retirements (7-0)
• Approved waiving late resignation penalties for specified staff (7-0)

Special Board Meeting

The Shawnee Mission School District Board voted 5-2 to authorize Superintendent Mike Fulton to immediately resume extracurricular athletics and activities for the Fall semester, following updated COVID-19 guidance from the Johnson County Department of Health and Environment. The board also received an update on elementary and secondary reopening plans, but no action was taken on that item.

• Board authorized resumption of fall extracurricular athletics and activities (motion carried 5-2)
• Superintendent provided update on reopening plans for elementary and secondary schools (discussion only)
• Official agenda adopted as presented

The Board approved the immediate restart of sports and extracurricular activities following guidance from the Johnson County Department of Health and Environment. The Board also received an update on the transition to in-person learning for students in Pre-Kindergarten through sixth grade.

• Approved immediate resumption of extracurricular athletics and activities (5-2)
• Adopted the meeting agenda (7-0)

Regular Board Meeting

The board received an update on plans for reopening schools during the COVID-19 pandemic and approved consent items including claims totaling $6,954,627.57, fund transfers, purchases, and contracts. Public comment was held with COVID-19 safety protocols. The meeting was largely procedural with no other substantive decisions.

• Reopening school update presented by Superintendent Dr. Mike Fulton
• Approval of claims totaling $6,954,627.57
• Transfer of $264,000 from Supplemental Fund to various programs including At-Risk ($103,000) and Bilingual ($23,000)
• Purchase of Xerographic Copy Paper for 2020-2021 up to $200,000
• Donations accepted totaling over $100,000 including $69,696 for summer meal program and $21,723 in school supplies

The Board approved several consent items, including millions in claims and operational purchases. District leadership provided updates on remote and hybrid learning plans, staffing, and the launch of the SMSD Connect remote program.

• Approved agenda (7-0)
• Approved August 10, 2020 meeting minutes (7-0)
• Approved claims totaling $6,954,627.57 (7-0)
• Approved fund transfers in accordance with state statutes (7-0)
• Approved purchase of Xerographic Copy Paper not to exceed $200,000 (7-0)
• Approved $26,929.37 for n2y, LLC subscriptions (7-0)

Regular Board Meeting

The board holds a public hearing on the proposed 2020-2021 budget and then votes on its adoption. Members also discuss results of a community telephone survey and an update on school reopening plans amid COVID-19. A consent agenda includes approvals for a SM East theatre trip ($55,200), miscellaneous cameras ($42,306.57), MERV-11 air filters ($58,863.98), daycare leases, personnel actions, and waiver of late resignation penalties.

• Adoption of the 2020-2021 budget following a public hearing
• Discussion of reopening school plans for the fall
• Approval of $55,200 for SM East High School theatre trip to New York, NY (conditional on COVID-19 status)
• Approval of $42,306.57 for miscellaneous cameras via federal Perkins grant and capital outlay
• Approval of $58,863.98 for MERV-11 air filters using federal CARES Act funds

Regular Board Meeting

At its July 27, 2020 regular meeting, the Shawnee Mission School District Board adopted the agenda, approved several sets of meeting minutes, and heard public comments. The board approved consent items, including district claims totaling $9,935,859.33, a courier‑services contract not to exceed $60,000, and a $63,000 contract with the Children’s Center for the Visually Impaired. Board members also discussed the proposed 2020‑2021 school calendar.

• Approval of claims totaling $9,935,859.33
• Approval of courier services contract with Quick Delivery, Inc., up to $60,000
• Approval of contract with Children’s Center for the Visually Impaired for $63,000 (service Aug 17 2020–July 23 2021)
• Discussion of proposed changes to the 2020‑2021 school calendar
• Adoption of agenda and approval of multiple meeting minutes

The Board approved claims totaling $9,935,859.33 and several service contracts for special education and reading software. The Superintendent reported that families will soon select between in-person and remote learning models for the first semester of the 2020-2021 school year.

• Approved claims totaling $9,935,859.33 (7-0)
• Approved courier services contract with Quick Delivery, Inc. not to exceed $60,000 (7-0)
• Approved contract with Children's Center for the Visually Impaired for $63,000 (7-0)
• Approved contracts with Kansas City Behavioral Health/Milestones Academy for $219,015 (7-0)
• Approved Istation Reading yearly renewal for $113,002.50 (7-0)
• Approved adoption of agenda (7-0)
• Approved minutes from six separate meetings held between June 22 and July 22, 2020 (7-0)

Special Board Meeting

The board discusses the District Learning Plan for the 2020-2021 school year, including reopening proposals for elementary, middle, and high schools. It also approves a 1.4% base salary increase for classified staff with step movement and up to 7.8% increase for health insurance. Additionally, the board approves the purchase of legal services from several firms for the upcoming school year.

• Overview of District Learning Plan for 2020-2021 school year, including reopening proposals and staff/parent surveys
• Approval of classified salary schedules: 1.4% base increase, step movement, and up to 7.8% increase for health insurance
• Approval to purchase legal services from Gilmore & Bell, Mickes O’Toole, LLC, and other firms for 2020-2021

The board approved salary increases for classified staff and the purchase of legal services for the 2020-2021 school year. Members also received a detailed overview of the District Reopening Plan for the upcoming school year, including learning options and health protocols.

• Adopted the agenda (7-0)
• Approved 2020-2021 classified salary schedules with 1.4% base increase, step movement, and up to 7.8% health insurance increase (7-0)
• Approved purchase of legal services from six firms for the 2020-2021 school year (7-0)

Special Board Meeting

The Shawnee Mission School District Board held a special remote meeting on June 30, 2020, to address one action item. The board approved the appointment of Shelly Freeman as an independent investigator for a personnel and student matter, with costs not to exceed $45,000 from the special liability fund.

• Approval of independent investigator Shelly Freeman for personnel and student matter, funded up to $45,000 from the special liability fund.

The Board approved the appointment of Shelly Freeman as an independent investigator. The cost for this service will be paid from the special liability fund and is capped at $45,000.

• Adopted the agenda (7-0)
• Approved appointment of Shelly Freeman as independent investigator (7-0)

Organizational Meeting

At its organizational meeting held remotely due to COVID-19, the Shawnee Mission School District Board unanimously appointed Dr. Rick Atha as treasurer, Russell Knapp as deputy treasurer, and Terry Wintering as clerk. The board also approved a consent agenda including designation of attendance officers, hearing officers, signatories, and various financial appointments, and adopted a resolution setting regular meeting dates for the 2020-2021 fiscal year.

• Appointment of Dr. Rick Atha as treasurer, Russell Knapp as deputy treasurer, and Terry Wintering as clerk
• Appointment of all building principals as attendance officers for 2020-2021
• Designation of board president and vice president as signatories for all contracts
• Approval of Kansas City Star as official district newspaper for legal notices
• Adoption of resolution establishing board meeting dates for 2020-2021 fiscal year

The Board of Education approved a series of administrative appointments, the 2020-2021 meeting schedule, and the ratification of existing policies. The board also elected members to various KASB and PTA committees.

• Approved appointments of Dr. Rick Atha (treasurer), Mr. Russell Knapp (deputy treasurer), and Ms. Terry Wintering (clerk) (7-0)
• Approved 2020-2021 Board of Education meeting dates and calendar (7-0)
• Ratified existing district policies for the 2020-2021 school year (7-0)
• Approved committee elections for KASB and SMAC PTA (7-0)
• Appointed all building principals as attendance officers (7-0)
• Appointed Doug Sumner as KPERS agent and 403B/457 plan administrator (7-0)
• Appointed David A. Smith as freedom of information officer (7-0)
• Designated The Kansas City Star as the official district newspaper (7-0)

Regular Board Meeting

The Shawnee Mission School Board met remotely due to COVID-19, adopting the agenda and approving minutes. The board approved consent items, including claims totaling $9,575,489.57, fund transfers of $60,800,502, a stair lift bid for East Antioch Elementary, a contract with Summit Achievement Center, and personnel actions.

• Approved claims totaling $9,575,489.57
• Approved fund transfers up to $60,800,502 from Supplemental & General Funds
• Approved Bid #20-008 for $45,205.00 to replace stair lift at East Antioch Elementary
• Approved contract with Summit Achievement Center for $17,600 for extended school year services
• Accepted donations totaling $4,515.91 for various schools

The Board approved a series of consent items including millions in claims and specific facility upgrades. The Superintendent reported on 2020-2021 school year planning and identified $750 million in facilities needs that may require future bond issues.

• Approved claims totaling $9,575,489.57 (7-0)
• Approved $45,205.00 for replacement stair lift at East Antioch Elementary (7-0)
• Approved $17,600 contract with Summit Achievement Center for one student (7-0)
• Approved purchase of alcohol gel sanitizer and dispensers for $67,945.64 (7-0)
• Approved workers' compensation claims totaling $38,163.06 (7-0)
• Approved personnel appointments, leaves, resignations, and retirements (7-0)
• Approved waiving late resignation penalties for specified staff (7-0)
• Accepted donations to support various schools and programs (7-0)

Regular Board Meeting

The Shawnee Mission School Board will receive an informational update on the strategic plan, including recommendations related to budget, policy, and a potential future bond issue of up to $750 million. The board will also vote on consent items including HVAC filter service ($77,539), custodial equipment replacement ($123,941), and KASB membership renewals. The meeting is held remotely due to COVID-19 mandates.

• Strategic Plan Update: discussion of a potential future bond issue up to $750,000,000 for facility needs
• Approval to purchase HVAC Filters and Service for $77,539.29 annually
• Approval of annual custodial equipment replacement for $123,941.36
• Approval of KASB membership fee ($20,244.06) and Season Pass renewal ($1,500) for 2020-21
• Approval of self-insurance application for workers' compensation with Kansas Dept. of Labor

The Board approved several consent items including facility maintenance and membership renewals. The Superintendent provided updates on COVID-19 planning, systemic racism initiatives, and recommendations for secondary teacher workloads.

• Approved HVAC filters and service for $77,539.29 (7-0)
• Approved annual custodial equipment replacement for $123,941.36 (7-0)
• Approved KASB membership fee and season pass for $21,744.06 (7-0)
• Approved KASB Legal Assistance Fund contract renewal for $2,100 (7-0)
• Approved personnel appointments, leaves, resignations, and retirements (7-0)
• Approved meeting agenda (7-0)
• Approved minutes from May 26, 2020 special meeting (7-0)
• Approved minutes from May 26, 2020 regular meeting (7-0)

Regular Board Meeting

The board will receive a presentation on discipline coding and disproportionality in student discipline, and a budget workshop on operating and federal funds for the 2020-21 school year. They will also vote on a consent agenda that includes approval of claims totaling $19,813,959.77, fund transfers of $7,167,927, and several technology purchases.

• Approval of claims totaling $19,813,959.77
• Transfer of $7,167,927 from Supplemental and General Funds to categorical programs
• Purchase of Apple computers for device replenishment at $198,259.50
• Purchase of Nimble Storage Array from Sirius Computer Solutions for $166,101.56
• Renewal of Skyward student information system license for $172,481.25

The Board approved over $19.8 million in claims and several technology expenditures, including Apple devices and software licenses. The meeting also included reports on COVID-19 building closures and a budget workshop regarding operating funds.

• Approved claims totaling $19,813,959.77 (7-0)
• Approved Apple computer purchase for 2020-2021 school year for $198,259.50 (7-0)
• Approved Nimble Storage Array purchase from Sirius Computer Solutions for $166,101.56 (7-0)
• Approved Skyward software license renewal for $172,481.25 (7-0)
• Approved Turnitin subscription renewal not to exceed $46,000 (7-0)
• Approved Skyward New Student Online Enrollment module for $30,280 (7-0)
• Approved adoption of agenda (7-0)
• Approved minutes from May 11, 2020 meeting (7-0)

Regular Board Meeting

The board discussed a budget workshop on non-operating funds and approved action items including a $1.52 million adoption of secondary science curriculum, a $1.247 million bus driver compensation contract for COVID closure days, and summer daycare sites with JCPRD and YMCA. Public comment was suspended for this remote meeting.

• Suspension of public participation for remote meeting
• Budget workshop on non-operating funds
• $1.247M amendment with DS Bus Lines for bus driver pay during COVID closure
• $1.52M adoption of secondary science curriculum
• $92,050 contract with Summit Achievement Center for educational services for four students

The Board approved an amendment for student transportation services and several educational subscriptions. Members also voted to suspend the public participation policy for the May 11 meeting. The board held a workshop regarding non-operating funds.

• Approved amendment for student transportation with DS Bus Lines, Inc. not to exceed $1,247,400
• Approved $92,050 contract with Summit Achievement Center for educational programs and transportation
• Approved Xello subscription renewal not to exceed $42,000
• Approved Project Lead the Way annual participation renewal for $55,250
• Approved purchase of janitorial/custodial items not to exceed $150,000
• Approved personnel appointments, leaves, resignations, and retirements
• Suspended Board Policy BCBI: Public Participation for the May 11 meeting
• Adopted the meeting agenda (7-0)

Regular Board Meeting

The board met remotely due to COVID-19 mandates to review various administrative items. Discussion included an update on Continuous Learning from the superintendent and a vote to suspend public participation policy for the meeting.

• Suspension of Board Policy BCBI regarding public participation
• Approval of claims totaling $15,768,217.20
• Transfer of $5,418,000 from the Supplemental General Fund to various programs
• Renewal of Adobe Cloud ENT MLP for $66,302.40
• Renewal of Follett’s Destiny Library Manager and Resource Manager licenses for $94,481.34

The Board approved over $15.7 million in claims and several budgeted expenditures for software and equipment. Members also voted to suspend the public participation policy for the meeting. The Superintendent provided updates on continuous learning and graduation plans for the Class of 2020.

• Approved claims totaling $15,768,217.20 (7-0)
• Approved Adobe Cloud renewal for $66,302.40 (7-0)
• Approved Follett’s Destiny Library and Resource Manager licenses for $94,481.34 (7-0)
• Approved purchase of 1,000 TI-84 calculators not to exceed $102,000 (7-0)
• Approved GenEon Water Technology equipment installation not to exceed $70,000 (7-0)
• Suspended Board Policy BCBI: Public Participation for the April 27 meeting (6-1)
• Approved adoption of agenda (7-0)
• Approved minutes from April 13 and April 23 special and regular meetings (7-0)

Regular Board Meeting

The Shawnee Mission School District board met remotely on April 13, 2020, to approve consent items and a major technology lease. The board approved a $9,030,095 lease for 19,000 iPads and 775 Apple TVs over three years to support district digital learning. Staff will discuss the Continuous Learning Program Evaluation. Public comment procedures were suspended for this remote meeting.

• $9,030,095 lease for 19,000 iPads and 775 Apple TVs over 3 years
• Subscription renewals for Redbird ($146,000), Infobase Learn360 ($48,000), and Edgenuity ($155,000)
• $78,000 for Overland Park Elementary School Media Center furnishings
• $29,854.64 emergency repair for 13 vandalized district Ford trucks
• Discussion of the Continuous Learning Program Evaluation update

The Board approved subscription renewals for Redbird, Infobase Learn360, and Edgenuity. Members also voted to suspend the public participation policy for the April 13 online meeting. The superintendent provided updates on the Continuous Learning program and COVID-19 meal distribution.

• Approved Redbird two-year subscription renewal not to exceed $146,000.00
• Approved Infobase Learn360 subscription renewal not to exceed $48,000.00
• Approved Edgenuity subscription renewal not to exceed $155,000.00
• Approved suspension of Board Policy BCBI: Public Participation for the April 13 meeting
• Approved agenda as presented
• Approved minutes from special and regular meetings held March 23 and March 30, 2020

Special Board Meeting

The Shawnee Mission School Board suspended Board Policy IHF on graduation requirements and approved a waiver for continuous learning, both related to the COVID-19 pandemic. The board also held an executive session to discuss negotiations. All items were approved unanimously.

• Approval of resolution suspending Board Policy IHF: Graduation Requirements
• Approval of waiver for continuous learning during COVID-19
• Executive session for employer-employee negotiations

The Board approved a resolution to suspend district graduation requirements for the 2020 class that exceed Kansas State Department of Education standards. The Board also approved a waiver application to be submitted to the state for flexibility regarding attendance hours, graduation credits, and special education.

• Adopted the agenda (7-0)
• Approved resolution suspending Board Policy IHF: Graduation Requirements for 2020 graduating class (7-0)
• Approved waiver application for submission to Kansas State Department of Education (7-0)
• Approved executive session to discuss negotiations (7-0)

Regular Board Meeting

The Shawnee Mission School District board held its regular meeting remotely due to COVID-19 mandates. The board voted to suspend public participation for this meeting, approved $21,601,230.96 in claims, and authorized up to $4,559,000 in fund transfers. Discussion items included program evaluations for leadership/learning and student/family services.

• Suspension of Board Policy BCBI (Public Participation) for this remote meeting
• Approval of claims totaling $21,601,230.96
• Transfer of up to $4,559,000 from Supplemental Fund to programs including Special Education ($2,858,000) and At Risk ($910,000)
• Appointment of negotiations teams for NEA Shawnee Mission, Parent Educators, and Psychologists
• Presentation of Leadership and Learning Program Evaluation and Student and Family Services Program Evaluation

The Board approved over $21.6 million in claims and various operational contracts. The Superintendent reported on the transition to continuous distance learning following school closures ordered by the Governor.

• Approved claims totaling $21,601,230.96 (7-0)
• Suspended Board Policy BCBI: Public Participation for the meeting (7-0)
• Approved purchase of two John Deere 1600 Series 3 mowers for $113,342.46 (7-0)
• Approved $21,240 contract with Kansas City Behavioral Health for one student (7-0)
• Approved workers' compensation claims totaling $114,523.52 (7-0)
• Approved appointment of negotiations teams for NEA Shawnee Mission, Parent Educators, and Psychologists (7-0)
• Approved adoption of agenda and minutes from February 24, February 26, and March 12 and 16 meetings (7-0)

Special Board Meeting

The Shawnee Mission School Board will vote on approving a collective bargaining agreement with NEA-SM (teachers union). The board also approved executive sessions to discuss personnel matters, legal issues with counsel, and negotiations.

• Approval of Agreement Between Board of Education of the Shawnee Mission School District and NEA-SM
• Executive session to discuss personnel matters
• Executive session to discuss legal matters with legal counsel
• Executive session to discuss negotiations

The Board of Education approved an agreement between the district and NEA-SM. The meeting also included updates on COVID-19 responses, including deep cleaning of facilities and students taking home educational resources.

• Adopted the agenda (7-0)
• Approved agreement between Board of Education and NEA-SM (7-0)
• Approved executive session for personnel matters (7-0)
• Approved executive session for legal matters (6-0)
• Approved executive session for negotiations (5-0)
• Approved extension of meeting until 5:55 p.m. (5-0)

Regular Board Meeting

The board will discuss SPED and ELL staffing incentive programs and receive a food service update on unpaid lunch balances. Under the consent agenda, they will vote on claims totaling $6,001,634.29 and a $1.8 million fund transfer, among other items.

• Approval of claims totaling $6,001,634.29
• Transfer of $1,796,000 from the supplemental fund
• Bid #20-003 for fruit smoothies at $76,841.70
• Donations of over $37,000 for various schools and programs
• Permanent sanitary sewer easement at Corinth Elementary School

The Board approved over $6 million in claims and several consent items, including a fruit smoothie bid and a chemistry subscription. The superintendent announced a one-year delay in purchasing new iPads for elementary students and teachers.

• Approved claims totaling $6,001,634.29 (7-0)
• Approved Bid #20-003 for fruit smoothies at $76,841.70 (7-0)
• Approved Pearson Chemistry digital subscription renewal up to $24,000.00 (7-0)
• Approved permanent sanitary sewer easement for Johnson County Wastewater at Corinth Elementary School (7-0)
• Approved approximately $117,360 for SM North High School Band and Orchestra trip to Winter Park, CO (7-0)
• Approved personnel appointments, leaves, resignations, and retirements (7-0)
• Approved acceptance of donations for various schools and programs (7-0)
• Approved fund transfers in accordance with state statutes (7-0)

Regular Board Meeting

The board approved consent items including a $194,250 contract for window and lintel repairs at Apache, Broken Arrow, Highlands, Horizons, and Shawnee Mission East. Also approved were gym floor sanding and refinishing at three schools for $77,961, worker's compensation claims of $55,791.94, and up to $50,000 for real-world learning site visits. The meeting included public comment and two executive sessions for legal and personnel matters.

• MTS Contracting Inc. awarded $194,250 for summer construction to stop water penetration at five schools
• Langford Enterprises Inc. contracted for $77,961 to sand and refinish gym floors at Shawnee Mission West, Shawnee Mission South, and Indian Woods
• Worker's compensation claims totaling $55,791.94 approved
• Up to $50,000 approved for teacher/administrator site visits to San Diego and Chicago via Kauffman Real World Learning Grant
• Personnel appointments, leaves, resignations, and retirements approved; late resignation penalty waived for one staff member

Special Board Meeting

The Shawnee Mission School District Board held a special meeting and adopted the agenda. They approved an executive session to discuss employer-employee negotiations and also approved a resolution for a unilateral contract, with one board member voting against.

• Approval of executive session to discuss negotiations under KOMA exception
• Approval of resolution for a unilateral contract (motion carried 6-1, Jamie Borgman nay)
• Agenda adopted as presented with changes by superintendent
• Meeting extended executive session to 10:00 p.m.

The board approved a resolution for a unilateral contract following an extended executive session. The session was used to discuss negotiations pursuant to KOMA employer-employee exceptions.

• Adopted the agenda (7-0)
• Approved executive session to discuss negotiations (7-0)
• Extended executive session four times (5-0 each)
• Approved resolution for a unilateral contract (6-1)

Regular Board Meeting

The Shawnee Mission School Board approved consent items including $5,608,975.87 in claims, $5,782,424 in fund transfers, and various donations and personnel actions. They also received reports on finances, a legislative update, and a presentation on the Comprehensive Annual Financial Report. Item 4.03, a request to waive a late resignation penalty, was removed from the consent agenda.

• Approval of claims totaling $5,608,975.87
• Fund transfers up to $5,782,424 from supplemental and general funds
• Donations accepted totaling $30,413.07 in cash and $5,250 in non-cash items
• Approval for SM East DECA trips to Manhattan ($30,000 self-funded) and Nashville
• Removal of item 4.03 (Request to Waive Late Resignation Penalty) from consent

The Board of Education approved a performance contract for HVAC equipment replacement, air quality improvements, and control upgrades at Arrowhead Elementary, Shawnee Mission East High School, and Shawnee Mission South High School. Other actions included approving over $5.6M in claims and authorizing self-funded DECA competition trips.

• Approved $1,157,644 Trane Performance Contract for HVAC work at Arrowhead Elementary, SM East, and SM South (7-0)
• Approved claims totaling $5,608,975.87 (7-0)
• Approved approximately $30,000 for SM East DECA State Competition in Manhattan (7-0)
• Approved approximately $45,000 for SM East DECA International Competition in Nashville (7-0)
• Approved Johnson County School Districts Joint 2020 Legislative Priorities (7-0)
• Approved termination of employment contract for Jeremiah Driessel (7-0)
• Approved imposition of late resignation penalty for identified staff member (7-0)
• Approved appointment of Finance and Facilities Committee members (7-0)

Special Board Meeting

This special board meeting of the Shawnee Mission School District adopted the agenda and approved an executive session to discuss employer-employee negotiations under the Kansas Open Meetings Act. The board will reconvene at 7:00 p.m. No other substantive business was conducted.

• Approval of executive session to discuss negotiations under KOMA
• Adoption of agenda as presented or with superintendent's changes

The board adopted the meeting agenda and approved an executive session to discuss employer-employee negotiations. The session was extended multiple times before the meeting adjourned.

• Adopted agenda (6-0)
• Approved executive session for negotiations (6-0)
• Extended executive session to 8:05 p.m. (4-0)
• Extended executive session to 9:10 p.m. (4-0)
• Extended executive session to 9:30 p.m. (4-0)

Regular Board Meeting

The Board of Education will elect a president, vice president, and SMAC PTA representative for one-year terms. The meeting includes discussions on advanced placement programs and the approval of various district claims and service agreements.

• Election of board president, vice president, and SMAC PTA representative
• Approval of district claims totaling $9,976,720.85
• $26,299.00 chiller maintenance service agreement with Johnson Controls
• Approximately $30,000 for SM East Journalism programs to Nashville
• Approximately $33,000 for SM South Journalism and Video Production programs to Nashville

The Board of Education elected its leadership for the term and approved several consent items, including facility maintenance and student program funding. The board also approved nearly $10 million in claims and various personnel appointments.

• Elected Heather Ousley as president (unanimous)
• Elected Dr. Mary Sinclair as vice president (unanimous)
• Elected Jamie Borgman as SMAC PTA Representative (unanimous)
• Approved claims totaling $9,976,720.85 (7-0)
• Approved $26,299 chiller maintenance agreement with Johnson Controls (7-0)
• Approved approx. $63,000 for SM East and SM South journalism trips to Nashville (7-0)
• Approved up to $70,000 for Rosehill Elementary Media Center furnishings (7-0)
• Approved appointment of Dana Tippin Cutler as independent investigator for a student matter, not to exceed $8,500 (7-0)