Shawnee Mission School District public meetings in 2021
31 substantive meetings from 2021, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Regular Board Meeting
The Shawnee Mission School Board approved consent items including $14,705,075.16 in claims, a $1,552,000 transfer of funds, and contracts for gym floor refinishing and weight training equipment. The board also received presentations on assessments and the annual financial report. Several negotiation teams for upcoming contracts were appointed.
- Approval of claims totaling $14,705,075.16
- Transfer of $1,552,000 from Supplemental Fund to various programs
- Gym floor refinishing at Shawnee Mission North, South, and West auxiliary gyms for $63,102
- Purchase of 14 EliteForm weight training devices for Shawnee Mission East at $82,000 (donation-funded)
- Extension of loan agreement with Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art for Thomas Hart Benton painting through December 2023
Special Public Comment Meeting
This is a special public comment meeting of the Shawnee Mission Board of Education, held before the regular board meeting. The board will open the meeting, adopt the agenda, and then take public comment from 5:30 to 6:00 p.m. No decisions or substantive discussions are scheduled; the meeting is purely procedural to allow patrons to address the board.
- Public comment period from 5:30 to 6:00 p.m. with mask requirement for attendees
- Requests to speak must be submitted by noon on the day of the meeting
- Speakers limited to 3 minutes; written materials require 8 copies
- The regular board meeting will follow at 6:05 p.m.
Special Public Comment Meeting
This is a special meeting dedicated solely to receiving public comments prior to the regular board meeting. The board will hear comments from 5:30 to 6:00 p.m., with a mask requirement for attendees. No other business is scheduled.
- Public comment period from 5:30 to 6:00 p.m.
- Patrons must submit speaking requests by noon on meeting day
- Mask requirement for all attendees
- Speakers limited to 3 minutes each
The board adopted the meeting agenda. The remainder of the meeting consisted of public comments regarding food service staffing, mask policies, and student support.
- Adopted agenda (7-0)
Regular Board Meeting
The Shawnee Mission School Board voted unanimously to approve a consent agenda including $10,044,203.90 in claims, $6,057,359 in fund transfers, and several other items. The board also heard presentations on a sustainability youth summit and an ICT program evaluation. Discussion items were informational only, and all action items passed without opposition.
- Approval of claims totaling $10,044,203.90
- Transfer of funds totaling $6,057,359 from supplemental and general funds
- Purchase of Trauma Smart program at Nieman Elementary and Early Childhood Center for $110,016 using ESSER funds
- Purchase of Camp Invention summer program for 280 elementary students with $60,000 in ESSER funds
- Athletic training services agreement with University of Kansas Hospital Authority for $48,500 per year through 2027
The Board of Education approved over $10 million in claims and several educational and health service contracts. The board also received reports on a projected $4.2 million loss in state aid and a student-led sustainability summit.
- Approved claims totaling $10,044,203.90 (7-0)
- Approved $60,000 in ESSER funds for Trauma Smart expansion (7-0)
- Approved $60,000 in ESSER funds for Camp Invention Summer Learning Program (7-0)
- Approved Youth Sports Medicine & Athletic Training agreement with University of Kansas Hospital Authority for $48,500 per year (7-0)
- Approved Worker's compensation claims totaling $58,910.37 (7-0)
- Approved transfer of funds in accordance with state statutes (7-0)
- Approved personnel related resolution from executive session (7-0)
- Adopted meeting agenda (7-0)
Regular Board Meeting
The Shawnee Mission School District Board is considering approval of claims totaling $16,976,838.57, workers' comp claims of $32,495.35, and fund transfers of up to $2,721,000 from the supplemental fund to bilingual, at-risk, vocational, and virtual education programs. The agenda also includes a presentation on Pawnee Elementary School updates and a report on the PLC Institute, along with several consent items covering donations, bids, and out-of-state student trips.
- Approval of claims totaling $16,976,838.57 and workers' comp claims of $32,495.35
- Transfer of $2,721,000 from supplemental fund to bilingual, at-risk, vocational, and virtual education
- Acceptance of donations totaling $8,796.49 for various schools and programs
- Purchase of a digital trophy case/interactive timeline for SM North High School for $29,315
- Approval of out-of-state journalism trips for SM East ($80,000) and SM Northwest ($26,000) high schools to Los Angeles for spring NSPA conference
The Board approved several sets of meeting minutes and a series of consent items, including general claims and fund transfers. The board also received updates on the Pawnee Elementary School rebuild and scholarship offers for seniors.
- Approved claims totaling $16,976,838.57 (7-0)
- Approved Worker's compensation claims totaling $32,495.35 (7-0)
- Approved purchase of Digital Trophy Case/Interactive Timeline for SM North High School for $29,315.00 (7-0)
- Approved acceptance of donations for various schools and programs (7-0)
- Approved transfers of funds in accordance with state statutes (7-0)
- Adopted the meeting agenda (7-0)
- Approved minutes from five separate meetings held September 27 and October 11, 2021 (7-0)
Special Public Comment Meeting
The Shawnee Mission School District Board opened its Special Public Comment Meeting on October 25, 2021 at the Center for Academic Achievement, 8200 W. 71st Street. The board adopted the agenda as presented, with a motion by Sara Goodburn seconded by Jamie Borgman that carried. After adoption, the board provided a public‑comment period from 5:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., during which speakers were limited to three minutes and required to wear masks.
- Adoption of agenda (motion by Sara Goodburn, seconded by Jamie Borgman; carried)
- Public comment session (5:30‑6:00 p.m., 3‑minute speaker limit, mask requirement)
- Call to Order to begin the meeting
- Clerk Terry Wintering handling public‑comment requests (phone 913‑993‑6401, email [email protected])
- Requirement that written comments include at least eight copies for distribution
The board adopted the meeting agenda. The remainder of the meeting consisted of public comments regarding records requests, school books, mask policies, and diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging (DEIB) changes.
- Adopted the agenda (7-0)
Board Workshop Meeting
The Shawnee Mission School Board holds a workshop meeting with discussion items including a presentation on the Human Resources program evaluation and a first reading of revised policy IF on public concerns about instructional/library materials. The board also approves consent items including intervention materials for grades 7-12 with a total cost not to exceed $240,000, personnel items, and a correction to a previous board item.
- First reading of revised Policy IF on public complaints about instructional and library resources
- Approval of intervention materials for grades 7-12, up to $240,000
- Human Resources program evaluation presentation
- Approval of separation agreement (details upon request)
- Approval of personnel-related resolution reviewed in executive session
The Board approved several consent items, including funding for Tier 2 and Tier 3 intervention resources for grades 7-12. Members also received a program evaluation on Human Resources and a first reading of a revised policy regarding public complaints about instructional and library resources.
- Approved $240,000 for intervention materials and resources for grades 7-12 (7-0)
- Approved personnel appointments, leaves, resignations, and retirements (7-0)
- Approved correction to September 27, 2021 item changing 'Wachter' to 'Sirius Computer Solutions' (7-0)
- Approved separation agreement (7-0)
- Approved personnel related resolution reviewed in executive session (7-0)
- Adopted meeting agenda (7-0)
Special Public Comment Meeting
This is a special public comment meeting of the Shawnee Mission Board of Education. The agenda contains only opening procedural items and a scheduled public comment period from 5:30 to 6:00 p.m. No substantive decisions or discussions are listed; the meeting is solely for receiving input from patrons.
- Public comment session scheduled from 5:30–6:00 p.m. prior to the regular board meeting
- Masks required for in-person attendees
- Speakers limited to 3 minutes; requests due by noon on meeting day
The board held a special public comment meeting on October 11, 2021. No substantive decisions were made, and no speakers participated in the public comment period.
- Adopted the agenda as presented (7-0)
Special Public Comment Meeting
The Shawnee Mission School District Board of Education is holding a special meeting dedicated to public comment. The board will first adopt the agenda, then hear public comments from 5:30 to 6:00 p.m., after which the regular board meeting will begin at 6:05 p.m. Masks are required for attendees. No other business is scheduled.
- Public comment period from 5:30 to 6:00 p.m., with speakers limited to three minutes
- Requirement to wear masks for in-person attendance
- Submission deadline for public comment requests is noon on the day of the meeting
The board met for a special public comment session where residents discussed mask mandates, vaccines, livestreaming, and reading materials. No substantive policy decisions were made other than the adoption of the meeting agenda.
- Adopted the agenda (7-0)
Regular Board Meeting
The Shawnee Mission School District Board adopted its agenda and approved several sets of meeting minutes. Board members discussed staff vaccinations and then voted on consent items, including the approval of claims totaling $38,070,810.70 and fund transfers of $1,062,000 for specific programs. Additional approvals covered purchases such as middle‑school yearbooks, software, and media equipment. All motions carried.
- Approval of claims totaling $38,070,810.70
- Transfer of $1,062,000 to Bilingual, At Risk, Vocational, Virtual, and 4‑Yr Old At Risk programs
- Approval of middle school yearbooks purchase approx. $21,000 from Jostens, Inc.
- Approval of Pro2SQL software purchase for $46,836.75
- Approval of Bid 21‑027 Media Production Equipment and Accessories for $42,233.32
The Board approved over $38 million in claims and several educational service contracts. The district also reached a settlement to pay $337,577 for a natural gas invoice related to winter storm Uri. Board members discussed staff vaccinations but reached a consensus to pause the conversation.
- Approved claims totaling $38,070,810.70 (7-0)
- Approved $21,000 for middle school yearbooks from Jostens, Inc. (7-0)
- Approved International Baccalaureate Exam Fees for 2021-2022 (7-0)
- Approved Advanced Placement Testing Services from College Board (7-0)
- Settled natural gas invoice with Symmetry Energy Solutions, LLC for $337,577
- Approved adoption of agenda (7-0)
- Approved minutes from five previous meetings (7-0 each)
- Consensus reached to pause discussion on staff vaccination requirements
Special Public Comment Meeting
This is a special meeting solely for public comment on school district issues, prior to the regular board meeting. The board adopted the agenda procedurally. Public comment is scheduled from 5:30 to 6:00 p.m. with a mask requirement and a 3-minute limit per speaker.
- Public comment period from 5:30–6:00 p.m. with mask requirement
- Adoption of agenda (procedural action)
The board met for a special public comment session. The only formal action taken was the adoption of the meeting agenda. Residents provided comments regarding curriculum, quarantine policies, diversity and equity initiatives, and food service employee safeguards.
- Adopted the agenda as presented (5-0)
Board Workshop Meeting
This is a workshop meeting where the board will hear a superintendent report, discuss staff vaccinations, and receive a program evaluation on Student and Family Services and Activities. Consent items include approving a sponsorship extension with First National Bank of Omaha, HR personnel actions, and a $45,131.25 payment to a hearing officer.
- Discussion of staff vaccinations
- Student and Family Services program evaluation presentation
- Approval of advertisement extension with First National Bank of Omaha through July 2027
- Approval of payment of $45,131.25 to hearing officer Larry Rute
- Approval of HR personnel appointments, leaves, resignations
The Board approved a series of consent items covering general and bond operations. Key actions included extending a stadium advertisement agreement and approving personnel appointments. The board also received reports on student services and the groundbreaking of John Diemer Elementary School.
- Adopted agenda with changes (5-0)
- Approved Consent General and Consent Bond items (5-0)
- Extended First National Bank of Omaha North Stadium Video Board advertisement through July 31, 2027 (5-0)
- Approved personnel appointments, leaves, resignations, and retirements (5-0)
- Approved $45,131.25 payment to hearing officer Larry Rute from the special liability fund (5-0)
- Removed 'Discussion of Staff Vaccinations' from the agenda
Regular Board Meeting
The Shawnee Mission School Board held a public hearing on exceeding the Revenue Neutral Rate (estimated mill rate 51.655 vs. RNR 50.033) and a budget hearing for the 2021-2022 year. The board then approved consent items including claims totaling $14,317,576.77, fund transfers of $366,000, and several purchases, after removing two SRO contracts with Prairie Village and Lenexa for separate discussion.
- Public hearing to exceed Revenue Neutral Rate with a proposed 51.655 mill rate
- Public hearing on the proposed 2021-2022 school district budget
- Approval of claims totaling $14,317,576.77
- Purchase of two Daktronics softball scoreboards for $23,094 at the SMSD Softball Complex
- Renewal of Capstone PebbleGo databases for $48,932.80
Special Public Comment Meeting
This special meeting is held solely for public comment before the regular board meeting. The board will adopt the agenda and then hear comments from patrons on school district issues. No other business is scheduled.
- Public comment period from 5:30 to 6:00 p.m., with masks required for attendees
- Electronic submission of notice to speak required by noon on meeting day
- Board president may impose a 3-minute time limit per speaker
- Written comments and materials accepted with 8 copies for distribution
Special Meeting
The Shawnee Mission School District Board will vote to adopt the agenda as presented. After the agenda adoption, the board will open a public comment period from 5:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., with speakers limited to three minutes each. The meeting will resume at 6:05 p.m. following a short break.
- Adopt agenda – motion by Sara Goodburn, seconded by Laura Guy; motion carried.
- Public comment – information on submission deadlines, mask requirement, and speaker limits.
The board held a special meeting where the only formal action taken was the adoption of the agenda. Public comments were heard regarding curriculum, lunchroom experiences, and school mask policies.
- Adopted the agenda as presented (7-0)
Regular Board Meeting
The board approved the school term plan of at least 1,116 hours for the upcoming year and authorized notification to the state. A contract with Lakemary Center for special education services totaling $238,930 was also approved. The board adopted a personnel policy guide for school psychologists and approved student handbooks for all levels. Several consent items covering software licenses, workers' comp claims, and HR actions were passed together.
- Adoption of 2021-2022 school term plan of minimum 1,116 hours
- Contract with Lakemary Center for four students' special education services ($238,930)
- Approval of Personnel Policy Guide for School Psychologists with compensation changes
- Purchase of N2Y special education subscriptions ($29,434.23)
- Renewal of Acadience Reading and Math licenses ($29,044.00)
The Board approved several consent items, including a $238,930 contract for special education services and a new Personnel Policy Guide for School Psychologists. The Superintendent reported that enrollment is currently 657 students lower than projected for the 2021-2022 school year.
- Approved Personnel Policy Guide for School Psychologists and associated compensation changes (7-0)
- Approved $238,930 contract with Lakemary Center for special education services (7-0)
- Approved $29,434.23 purchase of N2Y renewal subscriptions (7-0)
- Approved $29,044.00 annual renewal of Acadience Reading and Math licenses (7-0)
- Approved Worker's Compensation claims totaling $88,473.59 (7-0)
- Approved personnel appointments, leaves, resignations, and retirements (7-0)
- Approved $40,000 Memorandum of Understanding with Weber Technology Consultants, LLC (7-0)
- Approved not waiving liquidated damages for identified staff members (7-0)
Special Board Meeting
The Shawnee Mission School District Board held a special meeting and approved an update to the district's 21-22 mitigation plan. The board voted 6-1 to adopt Proposal D, which requires universal masking in all schools. The single nay vote came from Brad Stratton.
- Approved Proposal D for universal masking, 6-1 vote
- Considered but did not adopt Proposal C for elementary-only masking
- Adopted the meeting agenda as presented
- Special board meeting held at Center for Academic Achievement
The board approved Proposal D for the 2021-22 district mitigation plan. This decision requires all children and adults in grades PreK-12 to wear masks in all district facilities.
- Adopted the agenda (7-0)
- Approved Proposal D for the 21-22 Mitigation Plan (6-1)
Regular Board Meeting
The Shawnee Mission School District Board adopted its agenda, approved minutes from prior meetings, and heard public comments. It approved consent items, including $12,421,287.37 in district claims and a $380,000 fund transfer to various education programs. The board also authorized daycare leases, $200,000 for Apple device repairs, and $60,494 for 10‑Gig SFP modules.
- Approval of claims totaling $12,421,287.37
- Transfer of $380,000 to Bilingual, Inservice Education, Parent Education, Vocational Education, and At‑Risk programs
- Approval of JCPRD and YMCA daycare leases for the 2021‑2022 school year
- Apple device repair spending authority of $200,000
- Purchase of 10‑Gig SFP modules for $60,494
The Board approved a series of consent items including claims totaling $12,421,287.37 and daycare leases for 2021-2022. Funding was authorized for Apple device repairs and network hardware. The board also approved the agenda and minutes from three June 2021 meetings.
- Approved claims totaling $12,421,287.37 (7-0)
- Approved Apple device repair spending authority of $200,000 (7-0)
- Approved purchase of 10Gig SFP modules for $60,494.00 (7-0)
- Approved JCPRD and YMCA daycare leases for 2021-2022 (7-0)
- Approved transfer of funds in accordance with state statutes (7-0)
- Approved agenda as presented (7-0)
- Approved minutes for Special, Regular, and Organizational meetings of June 28, 2021 (7-0)
Regular Board Meeting
The board approved consent items including $7,535,039.50 in claims, a $144,725 DreamBox math intervention purchase for grades 7-8 using ESSER funds, and a T-Mobile service plan providing 350 hotspots for student checkout. They also approved an easement at Indian Hills Middle School and heard a presentation on ClassLink.
- Approval of claims totaling $7,535,039.50
- Adoption and purchase of DreamBox math intervention for grades 7-8 at $144,725 from ESSER funds
- Approval of T-Mobile Project 10 Million 1-year service plan for 350 student hotspots
- Approval of permanent and temporary construction easement at Indian Hills Middle School at no cost
- Presentation on ClassLink by Drew Lane and Lindsey Stephenson
The Board approved over $7.5 million in claims and several technology contracts, including math intervention software and student hotspots. The board also approved construction easements for Indian Hills Middle School and the new Diemer Elementary School.
- Approved claims totaling $7,535,039.50 (7-0)
- Approved $144,725 purchase of DreamBox math intervention for grades 7-8 (7-0)
- Approved $67,872 T-Mobile Project 10 Million service plan for 350 hotspots (7-0)
- Approved Adobe Cloud renewal (7-0)
- Approved construction easements for Water District Number 1 at Indian Hills Middle School (7-0)
- Approved sanitary sewer construction easement for the new Diemer Elementary School (7-0)
- Adopted meeting agenda (7-0)
- Approved minutes from six previous meetings held between May 17 and June 19, 2021 (7-0)
Organizational Meeting
The board approved organizational appointments including treasurer, deputy treasurer, and clerk. It adopted the agenda, approved a consent agenda with various appointments (attendance officers, hearing officers, signatories, etc.), and passed a resolution establishing meeting dates for the 2021-2022 fiscal year.
- Appointment of Dr. Joe Gilhaus as treasurer
- Appointment of building principals as attendance officers for 2021-2022
- Designation of Kansas City Star as official newspaper for legal notices
- Approval of resolution for student activity funds for 2021-2022
- Approval of resolution for petty cash funds for 2021-2022
The Board of Education approved a series of administrative appointments, financial resolutions, and the 2021-2022 meeting schedule. The board also ratified existing district policies and extended committee appointments for six months.
- Appointed Dr. Joe Gilhaus (Treasurer), Russell Knapp (Deputy Treasurer), and Terry Wintering (Clerk) (7-0)
- Named all building principals as attendance officers for 2021-2022 (7-0)
- Appointed Michael Schumacher as KPERS agent and 403B/457 plan administrator (7-0)
- Appointed David A. Smith as freedom of information officer (7-0)
- Appointed Chris Mesko as bond compliance officer for 2021-2022 (7-0)
- Designated Kansas City Star as the official district newspaper (7-0)
- Approved resolutions for student activity funds and petty cash funds (7-0)
- Extended Board of Education committee appointments for six months (6-1)
Board Workshop Meeting
The board approved a consent agenda including $23,253,121.58 in claims and several student travel requests. They also discussed a strategic plan update, a proposed public participation policy (BCBI), and updates to the board manual.
- Approval of claims totaling $23,253,121.58
- Approval for SM West Pride Marching Band travel to London, UK (est. $272,000)
- Approval for SME Thespian & Theatre trip to New York City (est. $56,000)
- Approval for SM Northwest Orchestra trip to Chicago (est. $53,000)
- Approval for SM West Choir & Orchestra trip to Boston (est. $158,990)
The Board approved a general consent agenda including $23,253,121.58 in claims and four student travel trips funded by outside contributions. Members also discussed potential updates to the Board Manual and public participation policies. A strategic plan update was presented by district leadership.
- Approved agenda (7-0)
- Approved claims totaling $23,253,121.58 (7-0)
- Approved ~$272,000 for SMW Pride Marching Band trip to London (7-0)
- Approved ~$56,000 for SME Thespian & Theatre trip to NYC (7-0)
- Approved ~$53,000 for SMNW Orchestra trip to Chicago (7-0)
- Approved ~$158,990 for SM West Choir & Orchestra trip to Boston (7-0)
Regular Board Meeting
The board held a workshop on operating funds and federal funds, and approved $7,359,199.60 in claims, $6,557,763 in fund transfers, and several donations and personnel actions. Public comment was held from 5:30-6:00 p.m.
- Budget workshop on operating funds (discussion)
- Approval of claims totaling $7,359,199.60
- Transfer of funds up to $6,557,763 from General Fund and Supplemental Fund
- Donations totaling over $11,367.92 for various schools and programs
- Renewal of Cornerstones of Care B.I.S.T. contract for $57,750
The Board of Education approved several financial items via a consent agenda, including claims and worker's compensation. Members also held a budget workshop focused on operating and federal funds. Public comment included requests to end the student mask mandate.
- Approved claims totaling $7,359,199.60 (7-0)
- Approved Worker's Compensation claims totaling $50,908.78 (7-0)
- Approved fund transfers in accordance with state statutes (7-0)
- Accepted donations for various schools and programs (7-0)
- Approved the meeting agenda (7-0)
- Approved minutes from April 26, 2021 Legal meeting (7-0)
- Approved minutes from April 26, 2021 Negotiations meeting (7-0)
- Approved minutes from April 26, 2021 Regular meeting (7-0)
Regular Board Meeting
The Shawnee Mission School Board held a budget workshop on non-operating funds, reviewing self-supported, flow-through, bond debt, and capital outlay funds. They also approved consent items including $9.7 million in claims, a five-year HVAC maintenance agreement, and several contract renewals for the upcoming school year. Public comment was taken at the start of the meeting.
- Approval of claims totaling $9,765,351.40
- Approval of five-year HVAC Trane Service Agreement for Rushton, Shawnee Mission East, West, and Broadmoor Technical Center, first-year cost $31,721
- Approval of ThoughtExchange renewal contract for $85,000
- Approval of KASB membership fee and season pass renewal for 2021-22, total $21,844.87
- Transfer of funds up to $3,528,000 for bilingual, special education, at-risk, and other programs
The Board approved over $9.7 million in claims and several service agreements, including HVAC maintenance and software renewals. The meeting also included reports on student achievements, bond project progress, and the allocation of federal ESSER funds.
- Approved claims totaling $9,765,351.40 (7-0)
- Approved 5-year HVAC Chiller Maintenance Service Agreement with Trane Technologies Inc. for $31,721 first-year cost (7-0)
- Approved renewal contract with ThoughtExchange Services for $85,000 (7-0)
- Approved KASB membership fee and Season Pass renewal totaling $21,844.87 (7-0)
- Approved minutes from March 22, April 12 (Special), and April 12 (Workshop) meetings (7-0)
- Removed Item 6.12 Approval to Purchase Furnishings for Trailridge Middle School from the agenda (7-0)
Board Workshop Meeting
The board discussed a detailed plan for using federal ESSER funds (second and third rounds) to support student learning and operational needs related to COVID-19 through September 2024. They also received an update from the Food Services Department. The board approved consent items including JCPRD and YMCA daycare leases for summer 2021 at multiple schools, HR personnel actions, and waiving or not waiving liquidated damages for specified staff.
- Discussion of COVID-19 ESSER II and III fund allocation through Sept. 2024
- Approved JCPRD and YMCA daycare leases for summer 2021 at Briarwood, Crestview, Highlands, Lenexa Hills, Merriam Park, Pawnee, Rosehill, Trailwood schools
- Approved personnel appointments, leaves, resignations, and retirements (HR Agenda 4/12/21)
- Board approved waiving liquidated damages for specified staff members and not waiving for one staff member
- Update from Food Services Department presented by Dr. Christy Ziegler and Nancy Coughenour
The Board approved several consent items, including daycare leases for Summer 2021 and a personnel agenda. Members also received reports on food services and the district's COVID-19 Response plan.
- Adopted the agenda (7-0)
- Approved JCPRD and YMCA Daycare Leases for Summer 2021 (7-0)
- Approved personnel appointments, leaves, resignations, and retirements (7-0)
- Approved waiving liquidated damages for specified staff members (7-0)
- Approved not waiving liquidated damages for a specified staff member (7-0)
Regular Board Meeting
The board is acting on a consent agenda that includes approval of claims totaling $19,240,727.34, transfer of up to $1,887,000 from the supplemental fund, and several contracts. The consent items also cover a JAG partnership agreement, renewal of a professional learning management subscription, a lobbyist services contract, and a staffing addendum.
- Approval of claims totaling $19,240,727.34
- Transfer of $1,887,000 from supplemental fund to bilingual, at-risk, vocational, and other programs
- Memorandum of Understanding with Jobs for America’s Graduates for $66,000 at four schools
- Renewal of Frontline Education Professional Learning Management subscription for $41,225.71
- Two-year lobbyist services contract with Stuart J. Little for $68,578 annually plus up to $3,000 expenses
The Board approved over $19.2 million in claims and a $66,000 partnership with Jobs for America’s Graduates. The superintendent reported that secondary students returned to full-time in-person learning and staff vaccination efforts are ongoing.
- Approved claims totaling $19,240,727.34 (7-0)
- Approved $66,000 MOU with Jobs for America’s Graduates for four programs (7-0)
- Approved $41,225.71 subscription renewal for Frontline Education Professional Learning Management (7-0)
- Approved agenda for March 22, 2021 meeting (7-0)
- Approved minutes from February 22, 2021 regular meeting (7-0)
- Approved minutes from March 8, 2021 special meeting (7-0)
- Approved fund transfers in accordance with state statutes (7-0)
Special Board Meeting
The Shawnee Mission School Board held a special meeting, adopting the agenda and approving consent items including personnel appointments, leaves, resignations, and retirements, as well as a substitution on the negotiations team for NEA Shawnee Mission. Board members also offered comments. The meeting was largely procedural.
- Approval of personnel appointments, leaves, resignations, and retirements (HR Agenda 3/8/2021)
- Approval of substitution of Dr. Joe Gilhaus for Dr. Michelle Hubbard on the Negotiations Team for NEA Shawnee Mission
- Adoption of the agenda as presented or with changes recommended by the superintendent
- Comments from board members
The Board approved the meeting agenda and a series of consent items. These included personnel appointments, leaves, resignations, retirements, and a change to the NEA Shawnee Mission negotiations team.
- Adopted the agenda (7-0)
- Approved consent items (7-0)
- Approved personnel appointments, leaves, resignations, and retirements (7-0)
- Approved substituting Dr. Joe Gilhaus for Dr. Michelle Hubbard on the NEA Shawnee Mission Negotiations Team (7-0)
Regular Board Meeting
The board approved consent items including $6.75 million in claims and $1.68 million in fund transfers, and approved personnel actions. They discussed an update on secondary school learning modes during the pandemic, with presentations from health officials and district staff.
- Discussion of secondary school learning mode update with CDC and JCDHE guidance
- Approval of claims totaling $6,750,635.47
- Transfer of $1,681,000 between funds for bilingual, at-risk, vocational, and other programs
- Approval of personnel appointments, leaves, resignations, and retirements
- Public comment period scheduled from 5:30 to 6:00 p.m.
The board approved the meeting agenda, previous meeting minutes, and a consent agenda including $6,750,635.47 in claims. District officials presented a plan for secondary students to return to full in-person learning on March 22, 2021. The board also received updates on bond-funded school construction timelines and financial reports.
- Approved meeting agenda (7-0)
- Approved minutes from January 25, February 8, February 12, February 16, and February 19 meetings (7-0)
- Approved consent items (7-0)
- Approved claims totaling $6,750,635.47 (7-0)
Board Workshop Meeting
This workshop meeting includes discussion on strategic plan action steps for secondary academic design and staffing, updates on two elementary rebuilds (Diemer and Westwood View) under the bond issue, and an update on the superintendent search. The board also heard public comments on COVID-19, diversity equity and inclusion, and full-time secondary schooling. Procedural items such as agenda adoption and consent items were approved, and an executive session for personnel issues was held.
- Public comment topics: COVID-19 linings playbook, diversity equity inclusion, full-time secondary schooling
- Superintendent search update by board president Heather Ousley
- Strategic plan discussion on college and career readiness and secondary staffing
- Bond issue update with architect presentations for Diemer Elementary and Westwood View rebuilds
- Executive session for personnel issues (non-elected personnel exception under KOMA)
The Board of Education adopted the meeting agenda and approved a series of personnel appointments, leaves, resignations, and retirements. The meeting primarily consisted of informational updates regarding the superintendent search, COVID-19 vaccination progress, and the 2021 bond issue.
- Adopted the agenda (7-0)
- Approved consent items (7-0)
- Approved HR agenda personnel appointments, leaves, resignations, and retirements (7-0)
Regular Board Meeting
The Shawnee Mission School Board held a regular meeting where they approved consent items including a $5,599,723 fund transfer and $4,408,537.59 in claims. They discussed the 2021 Legislative Platform and heard public comments on the SMN mascot and bond issues. A contract with Lakemary Center for special education services ($33,012) and a bid for a cascade compressor ($24,000) were also approved.
- Transfer of $5,599,723 from supplemental ($1,899,000) and general ($3,700,723) funds for bilingual, inservice, parent education, vocational, at-risk, special ed, and other programs
- Approval of claims totaling $4,408,537.59
- Contract with Lakemary Center for one special education student: $33,012 for regular and extended school year
- Bid 21-001 for a Cascade Compressor for Blue Eagle Fire Science/EMS program: $24,000
- Public comments regarding SMN mascot (both retain and remove) and bond
The Board approved a series of consent items including over $4.4 million in claims and several facility upgrades. Members also received reports on the district's financial status and the pending bond proposal deadline.
- Approved claims totaling $4,408,537.59 (7-0)
- Approved $33,012 contract with Lakemary Center for educational services (7-0)
- Approved $24,000 purchase of a Cascade Compressor for Fire Science/EMS program (7-0)
- Approved $134,030.46 change order for HVAC air filter upgrades (7-0)
- Approved $46,200 bid from Guier Fence for Indian Creek Technical Center (7-0)
- Approved appointment of Board representatives to IBB Team (7-0)
- Approved adoption of agenda (7-0)
- Approved minutes from Dec 21, 2020, Jan 4, 2021, and Jan 11, 2021 meetings (7-0)
Board Workshop Meeting
The Shawnee Mission School District Board held a workshop meeting including election of officers (president and vice president), a COVID-19 update, a strategic plan overview with NWEA-MAP data, discussion of the 2021 legislative platform, approval of a superintendent search facilitator, and consent items including $1,678,323.69 in claims. The board also adopted the agenda and heard public comment guidelines.
- Election of Heather Ousley as president, Dr. Mary Sinclair as vice president, and Jamie Borgman as SMAC PTA representative for one-year terms.
- Approval of James Payne as facilitator for the superintendent search process.
- Approval of claims totaling $1,678,323.69.
- COVID-19 update presented by Superintendent Dr. Mike Fulton.
- Strategic plan update reviewing district-level NWEA-MAP data in reading and mathematics.
The Board of Education elected its leadership for a one-year term and approved the hiring of James Payne to facilitate the superintendent search. The board also approved over $1.6 million in claims and various personnel actions. Discussions were held regarding a $264 million bond issue and COVID-19 vaccine distribution.
- Elected Heather Ousley as president, Dr. Mary Sinclair as vice president, and Jamie Borgman as SMAC PTA representative (7-0)
- Approved hiring facilitator James Payne for the superintendent search process (7-0)
- Approved claims totaling $1,678,323.69 (7-0)
- Approved personnel appointments, leaves, resignations, and retirements (7-0)
- Approved waiving liquidated damages for specified staff members (7-0)
- Adopted the agenda (7-0)
Special Board Meeting
The Shawnee Mission School Board held a special meeting on January 4, 2021. The board approved an executive session to discuss personnel issues. Following the session, the board adopted two resolutions: one to post the superintendent position for internal applicants with applications due by January 19, 2021, and another to adopt the edited position description.
- Approved executive session for personnel issues under KOMA
- Adopted resolution to post superintendent position for internal applicants
- Application deadline set for January 19, 2021, at 4:30 p.m.
- Adopted edited position description for superintendent
- All votes carried with majority approval except one member not present
The board adopted a resolution to post the superintendent of schools position for qualified internal applicants. The board also approved an edited position description for the role.
- Approved posting for superintendent of schools for internal applicants (7-0)
- Approved edited superintendent position description (7-0)
- Approved agenda (6-0)
- Approved executive session for personnel issues (6-0)