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Shawnee Mission School District public meetings in 2025

13 substantive meetings from 2025, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.

Mon Apr 14, 2025

Special Public Comment Meeting

School board holds special public comment meeting

The Shawnee Mission School District Board of Education will hold a special public comment meeting. The board will adopt the agenda and then hear public comments from patrons on school district issues. Public comment is scheduled from 5:30 to 6:00 p.m., with the regular board meeting to follow at 6:00 p.m.

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✓ Decided: Board adopts agenda at special public comment meeting

The Board adopted the meeting agenda. The remainder of the meeting consisted of public comments regarding diversity and inclusion, community-funded positions, student transfer policies, and library usage.

🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
1.02 Adoption of Agenda
7 yea
April Boyd-Noronha yea · David Westbrook yea · Heather Ousley yea · Jamie Borgman yea · Jessica Hembree yea · Mario Garcia III yea · Mary F Sinclair yea
Mon Apr 14, 2025

Board Workshop Meeting

Board discusses revised policy on public gifts and community-funded positions

The Shawnee Mission School Board workshop includes a first reading of revised Board Policy KH on public gifts and donations, which would impact community-funded positions. The board also received updates on health services, food service, and instructional walkthroughs, and approved a consent agenda covering claims, purchases, and partnership agreements.

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✓ Decided: Board adopts agenda for April 14 workshop meeting

The Board of Education adopted the meeting agenda. The superintendent provided reports on student and staff achievements, the school calendar, and the status of the former Westwood View Elementary School property sale.

🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
1.03 Adoption of Agenda
7 yea
April Boyd-Noronha yea · David Westbrook yea · Heather Ousley yea · Jamie Borgman yea · Jessica Hembree yea · Mario Garcia III yea · Mary F Sinclair yea
Motion to approve consent items as presented. This motion is for Consent General and Consent Bond.
77 yea
April Boyd-Noronha yea · David Westbrook yea · Heather Ousley yea · Jamie Borgman yea · Jessica Hembree yea · Mario Garcia III yea · Mary F Sinclair yea · April Boyd-Noronha yea · David Westbrook yea · Heather Ousley yea · Jamie Borgman yea · Jessica Hembree yea · Mario Garcia III yea · Mary F Sinclair yea · April Boyd-Noronha yea · David Westbrook yea · Heather Ousley yea · Jamie Borgman yea · Jessica Hembree yea · Mario Garcia III yea · Mary F Sinclair yea · April Boyd-Noronha yea · David Westbrook yea · Heather Ousley yea · Jamie Borgman yea · Jessica Hembree yea · Mario Garcia III yea · Mary F Sinclair yea · April Boyd-Noronha yea · David Westbrook yea · Heather Ousley yea · Jamie Borgman yea · Jessica Hembree yea · Mario Garcia III yea · Mary F Sinclair yea · April Boyd-Noronha yea · David Westbrook yea · Heather Ousley yea · Jamie Borgman yea · Jessica Hembree yea · Mario Garcia III yea · Mary F Sinclair yea · April Boyd-Noronha yea · David Westbrook yea · Heather Ousley yea · Jamie Borgman yea · Jessica Hembree yea · Mario Garcia III yea · Mary F Sinclair yea · April Boyd-Noronha yea · David Westbrook yea · Heather Ousley yea · Jamie Borgman yea · Jessica Hembree yea · Mario Garcia III yea · Mary F Sinclair yea · April Boyd-Noronha yea · David Westbrook yea · Heather Ousley yea · Jamie Borgman yea · Jessica Hembree yea · Mario Garcia III yea · Mary F Sinclair yea · April Boyd-Noronha yea · David Westbrook yea · Heather Ousley yea · Jamie Borgman yea · Jessica Hembree yea · Mario Garcia III yea · Mary F Sinclair yea · April Boyd-Noronha yea · David Westbrook yea · Heather Ousley yea · Jamie Borgman yea · Jessica Hembree yea · Mario Garcia III yea · Mary F Sinclair yea
Mon Mar 24, 2025

Special Public Comment Meeting

Board holds special public comment meeting before regular session

The Shawnee Mission School District Board of Education is holding a special public comment meeting on March 24, 2025, from 5:30 to 6:00 p.m. to allow patrons to address the board on school district issues. After a short break, the regular board meeting will begin at 6:00 p.m. The agenda consists solely of opening procedural items and the public comment period; no other business is listed.

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✓ Decided: Board adopted agenda at Special Public Comment Meeting

The Board of Education met for a special public comment session. The only formal action taken was the adoption of the meeting agenda. One staff member provided feedback regarding community-funded positions and the Middle School Cheerleading agenda item.

🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
1.02 Adoption of Agenda
7 yea
April Boyd-Noronha yea · David Westbrook yea · Heather Ousley yea · Jamie Borgman yea · Jessica Hembree yea · Mario Garcia III yea · Mary F Sinclair yea
Mon Mar 24, 2025

Regular Board Meeting

SMSD board approves $24.5M in claims, easement, and daycare leases

The Shawnee Mission School District Board approved routine consent items including claims totaling $24,461,406.89, a temporary construction easement for the fire district at 63rd and Mission Road, and summer daycare leases with JCPRD and YMCA. The board also discussed a proposal to add middle school cheerleading for the 2025-2026 school year and received a legislative update from the district lobbyist.

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✓ Decided: Board approves agenda and multiple sets of previous meeting minutes

The Board adopted the meeting agenda and approved minutes from four separate meetings held in February and March 2025. The session included reports on student achievements, athletic championships, and a legislative update. No other substantive policy or financial decisions were recorded in the provided text.

🗳️ How they voted (10 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
1.03 Adoption of Agenda
7 yea
April Boyd-Noronha yea · David Westbrook yea · Heather Ousley yea · Jamie Borgman yea · Jessica Hembree yea · Mario Garcia III yea · Mary F Sinclair yea
BoardDocs motion
28 yea
April Boyd-Noronha yea · David Westbrook yea · Heather Ousley yea · Jamie Borgman yea · Jessica Hembree yea · Mario Garcia III yea · Mary F Sinclair yea · April Boyd-Noronha yea · David Westbrook yea · Heather Ousley yea · Jamie Borgman yea · Jessica Hembree yea · Mario Garcia III yea · Mary F Sinclair yea · April Boyd-Noronha yea · David Westbrook yea · Heather Ousley yea · Jamie Borgman yea · Jessica Hembree yea · Mario Garcia III yea · Mary F Sinclair yea · April Boyd-Noronha yea · David Westbrook yea · Heather Ousley yea · Jamie Borgman yea · Jessica Hembree yea · Mario Garcia III yea · Mary F Sinclair yea
Motion to approve consent items as presented. This motion is for Consent General and Consent Bond.
140 yea
April Boyd-Noronha yea · David Westbrook yea · Heather Ousley yea · Jamie Borgman yea · Jessica Hembree yea · Mario Garcia III yea · Mary F Sinclair yea · April Boyd-Noronha yea · David Westbrook yea · Heather Ousley yea · Jamie Borgman yea · Jessica Hembree yea · Mario Garcia III yea · Mary F Sinclair yea · April Boyd-Noronha yea · David Westbrook yea · Heather Ousley yea · Jamie Borgman yea · Jessica Hembree yea · Mario Garcia III yea · Mary F Sinclair yea · April Boyd-Noronha yea · David Westbrook yea · Heather Ousley yea · Jamie Borgman yea · Jessica Hembree yea · Mario Garcia III yea · Mary F Sinclair yea · April Boyd-Noronha yea · David Westbrook yea · Heather Ousley yea · Jamie Borgman yea · Jessica Hembree yea · Mario Garcia III yea · Mary F Sinclair yea · April Boyd-Noronha yea · David Westbrook yea · Heather Ousley yea · Jamie Borgman yea · Jessica Hembree yea · Mario Garcia III yea · Mary F Sinclair yea · April Boyd-Noronha yea · David Westbrook yea · Heather Ousley yea · Jamie Borgman yea · Jessica Hembree yea · Mario Garcia III yea · Mary F Sinclair yea · April Boyd-Noronha yea · David Westbrook yea · Heather Ousley yea · Jamie Borgman yea · Jessica Hembree yea · Mario Garcia III yea · Mary F Sinclair yea · April Boyd-Noronha yea · David Westbrook yea · Heather Ousley yea · Jamie Borgman yea · Jessica Hembree yea · Mario Garcia III yea · Mary F Sinclair yea · April Boyd-Noronha yea · David Westbrook yea · Heather Ousley yea · Jamie Borgman yea · Jessica Hembree yea · Mario Garcia III yea · Mary F Sinclair yea · April Boyd-Noronha yea · David Westbrook yea · Heather Ousley yea · Jamie Borgman yea · Jessica Hembree yea · Mario Garcia III yea · Mary F Sinclair yea · April Boyd-Noronha yea · David Westbrook yea · Heather Ousley yea · Jamie Borgman yea · Jessica Hembree yea · Mario Garcia III yea · Mary F Sinclair yea · April Boyd-Noronha yea · David Westbrook yea · Heather Ousley yea · Jamie Borgman yea · Jessica Hembree yea · Mario Garcia III yea · Mary F Sinclair yea · April Boyd-Noronha yea · David Westbrook yea · Heather Ousley yea · Jamie Borgman yea · Jessica Hembree yea · Mario Garcia III yea · Mary F Sinclair yea · April Boyd-Noronha yea · David Westbrook yea · Heather Ousley yea · Jamie Borgman yea · Jessica Hembree yea · Mario Garcia III yea · Mary F Sinclair yea · April Boyd-Noronha yea · David Westbrook yea · Heather Ousley yea · Jamie Borgman yea · Jessica Hembree yea · Mario Garcia III yea · Mary F Sinclair yea · April Boyd-Noronha yea · David Westbrook yea · Heather Ousley yea · Jamie Borgman yea · Jessica Hembree yea · Mario Garcia III yea · Mary F Sinclair yea · April Boyd-Noronha yea · David Westbrook yea · Heather Ousley yea · Jamie Borgman yea · Jessica Hembree yea · Mario Garcia III yea · Mary F Sinclair yea · April Boyd-Noronha yea · David Westbrook yea · Heather Ousley yea · Jamie Borgman yea · Jessica Hembree yea · Mario Garcia III yea · Mary F Sinclair yea · April Boyd-Noronha yea · David Westbrook yea · Heather Ousley yea · Jamie Borgman yea · Jessica Hembree yea · Mario Garcia III yea · Mary F Sinclair yea
7.01 Approval of Proclamation for National School Library Month
7 yea
April Boyd-Noronha yea · David Westbrook yea · Heather Ousley yea · Jamie Borgman yea · Jessica Hembree yea · Mario Garcia III yea · Mary F Sinclair yea
7.02 Approval of Arts Resolution
7 yea
April Boyd-Noronha yea · David Westbrook yea · Heather Ousley yea · Jamie Borgman yea · Jessica Hembree yea · Mario Garcia III yea · Mary F Sinclair yea
7.03 Approval of Microsoft Subscription Renewal
7 yea
April Boyd-Noronha yea · David Westbrook yea · Heather Ousley yea · Jamie Borgman yea · Jessica Hembree yea · Mario Garcia III yea · Mary F Sinclair yea
7.04 Authorization to Renew Contract with Assisted Student Transportation for Alternative Student Transportation Services in 2025-2026
7 yea
April Boyd-Noronha yea · David Westbrook yea · Heather Ousley yea · Jamie Borgman yea · Jessica Hembree yea · Mario Garcia III yea · Mary F Sinclair yea
7.05 Authorization to Contract with ROI Energy for LED Lighting Upgrade Services at Shawnee Mission East, Shawnee Mission North, Shawnee Mission Northwest, Shawnee Mission South, and Shawnee Mission…
7 yea
April Boyd-Noronha yea · David Westbrook yea · Heather Ousley yea · Jamie Borgman yea · Jessica Hembree yea · Mario Garcia III yea · Mary F Sinclair yea
7.06 Approval for 2025 Flooring and Ceiling Surface Improvements
7 yea
April Boyd-Noronha yea · David Westbrook yea · Heather Ousley yea · Jamie Borgman yea · Jessica Hembree yea · Mario Garcia III yea · Mary F Sinclair yea
7.07 Approval of Contractor for 2025 Paving Improvements
7 yea
April Boyd-Noronha yea · David Westbrook yea · Heather Ousley yea · Jamie Borgman yea · Jessica Hembree yea · Mario Garcia III yea · Mary F Sinclair yea
Wed Mar 5, 2025

Special Board Meeting

Board approves SM East band trip to Winter Park, Colorado

The Shawnee Mission School Board approved a trip for SM East Concert and Jazz Band students to attend the Winter Park Ski Music Festival from March 19-23, 2025. The expenditure is not to exceed $101,250, funded by personal and fundraiser money, with no district funds used. Up to 58 students and 13 chaperones will participate.

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✓ Decided: Board approves SM East band trip to Winter Park, Colorado

The Board approved a trip for SM East Concert and Jazz Band students to attend the Winter Park Ski Music Festival from March 19 to March 23, 2025. The trip has an expenditure limit of $101,250.00, which will be funded by personal funds and fundraisers rather than district funds.

🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
1.03 Adoption of Agenda
5 yea
April Boyd-Noronha yea · Jamie Borgman yea · Jessica Hembree yea · Mario Garcia III yea · Mary F Sinclair yea
Mon Feb 24, 2025

Regular Board Meeting

Board approves $10.1M in claims, student trips, and facility contracts

The Shawnee Mission School Board approved minutes from five prior meetings and a consent agenda that included $10,120,247.88 in general claims and $55,976.84 in workers' compensation claims. They also accepted donations for several schools, authorized student trips to Dallas and Chicago, and retained Hollis and Miller Architects for the 2025 Asphalt and Concrete Improvement Plan. The board heard a legislative update from the district lobbyist and an evaluation of the operations and maintenance program.

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✓ Decided: Board approves agenda and multiple sets of meeting minutes

The Board of Education adopted the meeting agenda and approved minutes from six previous meetings held in January and February 2025. The session included reports on school closures, student achievements, and an update on the district's operations and maintenance program.

🗳️ How they voted (4 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
1.03 Adoption of Agenda
7 yea
April Boyd-Noronha yea · David Westbrook yea · Heather Ousley yea · Jamie Borgman yea · Jessica Hembree yea · Mario Garcia III yea · Mary F Sinclair yea
BoardDocs motion
42 yea
April Boyd-Noronha yea · David Westbrook yea · Heather Ousley yea · Jamie Borgman yea · Jessica Hembree yea · Mario Garcia III yea · Mary F Sinclair yea · April Boyd-Noronha yea · David Westbrook yea · Heather Ousley yea · Jamie Borgman yea · Jessica Hembree yea · Mario Garcia III yea · Mary F Sinclair yea · April Boyd-Noronha yea · David Westbrook yea · Heather Ousley yea · Jamie Borgman yea · Jessica Hembree yea · Mario Garcia III yea · Mary F Sinclair yea · April Boyd-Noronha yea · David Westbrook yea · Heather Ousley yea · Jamie Borgman yea · Jessica Hembree yea · Mario Garcia III yea · Mary F Sinclair yea · April Boyd-Noronha yea · David Westbrook yea · Heather Ousley yea · Jamie Borgman yea · Jessica Hembree yea · Mario Garcia III yea · Mary F Sinclair yea · April Boyd-Noronha yea · David Westbrook yea · Heather Ousley yea · Jamie Borgman yea · Jessica Hembree yea · Mario Garcia III yea · Mary F Sinclair yea
Motion to approve consent items as presented. This motion is for Consent General and Consent Bond.
84 yea
April Boyd-Noronha yea · David Westbrook yea · Heather Ousley yea · Jamie Borgman yea · Jessica Hembree yea · Mario Garcia III yea · Mary F Sinclair yea · April Boyd-Noronha yea · David Westbrook yea · Heather Ousley yea · Jamie Borgman yea · Jessica Hembree yea · Mario Garcia III yea · Mary F Sinclair yea · April Boyd-Noronha yea · David Westbrook yea · Heather Ousley yea · Jamie Borgman yea · Jessica Hembree yea · Mario Garcia III yea · Mary F Sinclair yea · April Boyd-Noronha yea · David Westbrook yea · Heather Ousley yea · Jamie Borgman yea · Jessica Hembree yea · Mario Garcia III yea · Mary F Sinclair yea · April Boyd-Noronha yea · David Westbrook yea · Heather Ousley yea · Jamie Borgman yea · Jessica Hembree yea · Mario Garcia III yea · Mary F Sinclair yea · April Boyd-Noronha yea · David Westbrook yea · Heather Ousley yea · Jamie Borgman yea · Jessica Hembree yea · Mario Garcia III yea · Mary F Sinclair yea · April Boyd-Noronha yea · David Westbrook yea · Heather Ousley yea · Jamie Borgman yea · Jessica Hembree yea · Mario Garcia III yea · Mary F Sinclair yea · April Boyd-Noronha yea · David Westbrook yea · Heather Ousley yea · Jamie Borgman yea · Jessica Hembree yea · Mario Garcia III yea · Mary F Sinclair yea · April Boyd-Noronha yea · David Westbrook yea · Heather Ousley yea · Jamie Borgman yea · Jessica Hembree yea · Mario Garcia III yea · Mary F Sinclair yea · April Boyd-Noronha yea · David Westbrook yea · Heather Ousley yea · Jamie Borgman yea · Jessica Hembree yea · Mario Garcia III yea · Mary F Sinclair yea · April Boyd-Noronha yea · David Westbrook yea · Heather Ousley yea · Jamie Borgman yea · Jessica Hembree yea · Mario Garcia III yea · Mary F Sinclair yea · April Boyd-Noronha yea · David Westbrook yea · Heather Ousley yea · Jamie Borgman yea · Jessica Hembree yea · Mario Garcia III yea · Mary F Sinclair yea
6.01 Approval to Purchase Furniture from Freedom Interiors for Summer 2025 Furniture Refresh at Bluejacket-Flint, Mill Creek, Prairie, and Overland Park Elementary Schools
7 yea
April Boyd-Noronha yea · David Westbrook yea · Heather Ousley yea · Jamie Borgman yea · Jessica Hembree yea · Mario Garcia III yea · Mary F Sinclair yea
Mon Feb 24, 2025

Special Public Comment Meeting

Special public comment meeting for Shawnee Mission School District

This is a special board meeting dedicated solely to public comment. The board will hear comments from patrons on school district issues from 5:30 to 6:00 p.m., followed by a short break before the regular board meeting. No other business or decisions are on the agenda.

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✓ Decided: Board adopts agenda at special public comment meeting

The Board held a special meeting to receive public comments. No substantive policy or budgetary decisions were made during the session.

🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
1.02 Adoption of Agenda
7 yea
April Boyd-Noronha yea · David Westbrook yea · Heather Ousley yea · Jamie Borgman yea · Jessica Hembree yea · Mario Garcia III yea · Mary F Sinclair yea
Mon Feb 10, 2025

Board Workshop Meeting

Board approves technology upgrades and school travel

The Shawnee Mission School District Board approved consent items including a $100,182.37 firewall purchase, a $192,000 manipulative kit order, and a $30,000 student dance trip to Orlando. The meeting also included a presentation on the district's strategic plan.

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✓ Decided: Board approves multiple technology and equipment purchases

The Board approved a series of consent items including cybersecurity upgrades, school uniforms, and emergency repairs. Members also received updates on the district's Strategic Plan and interpersonal skills action teams.

🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
1.03 Adoption of Agenda
7 yea
April Boyd-Noronha yea · David Westbrook yea · Heather Ousley yea · Jamie Borgman yea · Jessica Hembree yea · Mario Garcia III yea · Mary F Sinclair yea
Motion to approve consent items as presented. This motion is for Consent General and Consent Bond.
77 yea
April Boyd-Noronha yea · David Westbrook yea · Heather Ousley yea · Jamie Borgman yea · Jessica Hembree yea · Mario Garcia III yea · Mary F Sinclair yea · April Boyd-Noronha yea · David Westbrook yea · Heather Ousley yea · Jamie Borgman yea · Jessica Hembree yea · Mario Garcia III yea · Mary F Sinclair yea · April Boyd-Noronha yea · David Westbrook yea · Heather Ousley yea · Jamie Borgman yea · Jessica Hembree yea · Mario Garcia III yea · Mary F Sinclair yea · April Boyd-Noronha yea · David Westbrook yea · Heather Ousley yea · Jamie Borgman yea · Jessica Hembree yea · Mario Garcia III yea · Mary F Sinclair yea · April Boyd-Noronha yea · David Westbrook yea · Heather Ousley yea · Jamie Borgman yea · Jessica Hembree yea · Mario Garcia III yea · Mary F Sinclair yea · April Boyd-Noronha yea · David Westbrook yea · Heather Ousley yea · Jamie Borgman yea · Jessica Hembree yea · Mario Garcia III yea · Mary F Sinclair yea · April Boyd-Noronha yea · David Westbrook yea · Heather Ousley yea · Jamie Borgman yea · Jessica Hembree yea · Mario Garcia III yea · Mary F Sinclair yea · April Boyd-Noronha yea · David Westbrook yea · Heather Ousley yea · Jamie Borgman yea · Jessica Hembree yea · Mario Garcia III yea · Mary F Sinclair yea · April Boyd-Noronha yea · David Westbrook yea · Heather Ousley yea · Jamie Borgman yea · Jessica Hembree yea · Mario Garcia III yea · Mary F Sinclair yea · April Boyd-Noronha yea · David Westbrook yea · Heather Ousley yea · Jamie Borgman yea · Jessica Hembree yea · Mario Garcia III yea · Mary F Sinclair yea · April Boyd-Noronha yea · David Westbrook yea · Heather Ousley yea · Jamie Borgman yea · Jessica Hembree yea · Mario Garcia III yea · Mary F Sinclair yea
Mon Feb 10, 2025

Special Public Comment Meeting

Board holds special meeting solely for public comment

This is a special public comment meeting where the board will hear from patrons on school district issues; no other business or decisions are scheduled.

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✓ Decided: Board adopts agenda at special public comment meeting

The Board held a special meeting to receive public comment. No substantive policy decisions were made during the session.

🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
1.02 Adoption of Agenda
7 yea
April Boyd-Noronha yea · David Westbrook yea · Heather Ousley yea · Jamie Borgman yea · Jessica Hembree yea · Mario Garcia III yea · Mary F Sinclair yea
Mon Jan 27, 2025

Special Public Comment Meeting

Board holds special meeting for public comment only

This is a special public comment meeting of the Shawnee Mission School District Board of Education. The only agenda items are procedural (call to order, adoption of agenda) and a public comment period from 5:30 to 6:00 p.m. No other business is scheduled. The board will hear comments from patrons on school district issues.

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✓ Decided: Shawnee Mission School District Board adopts agenda at special meeting

The Board held a special public comment meeting where the agenda was approved. One parent provided input regarding transfer policy attendance guidelines. No other substantive decisions were made.

🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
1.02 Adoption of Agenda
6 yea
April Boyd-Noronha yea · David Westbrook yea · Heather Ousley yea · Jessica Hembree yea · Mario Garcia III yea · Mary F Sinclair yea
Mon Jan 27, 2025

Regular Board Meeting

Board to approve $6.5M in claims, discuss legislative and assessment updates

The Shawnee Mission School Board will consider approval of consent items including claims totaling $6,520,437.38, workers' compensation claims of $14,996.51, and several contracts. Discussion items include a legislative update from the district lobbyist, the annual review of the PriorityOne Health Center, and an update on ACT and Kansas assessment results. Donations totaling over $23,500 for various schools and programs are also on the consent agenda.

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✓ Decided: Board approves over $6.5M in claims and adopts meeting agenda

The Board approved the meeting agenda, previous meeting minutes, and a series of consent items. This included the approval of claims totaling $6,520,437.38. The session also featured reports on student achievements, legislative updates, and health center metrics.

🗳️ How they voted — 2 divided votes
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
6.03 Revised Board Policy JBCB: In-District Transfers, First/Final Reading
5 yea · 1 nay
April Boyd-Noronha yea · David Westbrook yea · Jessica Hembree yea · Mario Garcia III yea · Mary F Sinclair yea · Heather Ousley nay
6.04 Revised Board Policy JBCD: Open Enrollment, First/Final Reading
5 yea · 1 nay
April Boyd-Noronha yea · David Westbrook yea · Jessica Hembree yea · Mario Garcia III yea · Mary F Sinclair yea · Heather Ousley nay
The other 5 items passed by unanimous or near-unanimous consent.
Mon Jan 13, 2025

Regular Board Meeting

Board to discuss follow-up on personal electronic device policy

The Shawnee Mission School Board will discuss a follow-up recommendation on personal electronic devices and receive a Student and Family Services update. Consent items include approval of claims totaling over $16.5 million, adoption of the 2025-2026 student fee schedule, and several contracts for services and capital improvements.

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✓ Decided: Board approves $16.5M in claims and multiple meeting minutes

The Board of Education approved claims totaling $16,509,217.88 and adopted the meeting agenda. Members also approved minutes from four separate meetings held in December 2024. The board received updates on student services and personal electronic device policies.

🗳️ How they voted (7 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
1.03 Adoption of Agenda
7 yea
April Boyd-Noronha yea · David Westbrook yea · Heather Ousley yea · Jamie Borgman yea · Jessica Hembree yea · Mario Garcia III yea · Mary F Sinclair yea
BoardDocs motion
28 yea
April Boyd-Noronha yea · David Westbrook yea · Heather Ousley yea · Jamie Borgman yea · Jessica Hembree yea · Mario Garcia III yea · Mary F Sinclair yea · April Boyd-Noronha yea · David Westbrook yea · Heather Ousley yea · Jamie Borgman yea · Jessica Hembree yea · Mario Garcia III yea · Mary F Sinclair yea · April Boyd-Noronha yea · David Westbrook yea · Heather Ousley yea · Jamie Borgman yea · Jessica Hembree yea · Mario Garcia III yea · Mary F Sinclair yea · April Boyd-Noronha yea · David Westbrook yea · Heather Ousley yea · Jamie Borgman yea · Jessica Hembree yea · Mario Garcia III yea · Mary F Sinclair yea
Motion to approve consent items as presented. This motion is for Consent General and Consent Bond.
77 yea
April Boyd-Noronha yea · David Westbrook yea · Heather Ousley yea · Jamie Borgman yea · Jessica Hembree yea · Mario Garcia III yea · Mary F Sinclair yea · April Boyd-Noronha yea · David Westbrook yea · Heather Ousley yea · Jamie Borgman yea · Jessica Hembree yea · Mario Garcia III yea · Mary F Sinclair yea · April Boyd-Noronha yea · David Westbrook yea · Heather Ousley yea · Jamie Borgman yea · Jessica Hembree yea · Mario Garcia III yea · Mary F Sinclair yea · April Boyd-Noronha yea · David Westbrook yea · Heather Ousley yea · Jamie Borgman yea · Jessica Hembree yea · Mario Garcia III yea · Mary F Sinclair yea · April Boyd-Noronha yea · David Westbrook yea · Heather Ousley yea · Jamie Borgman yea · Jessica Hembree yea · Mario Garcia III yea · Mary F Sinclair yea · April Boyd-Noronha yea · David Westbrook yea · Heather Ousley yea · Jamie Borgman yea · Jessica Hembree yea · Mario Garcia III yea · Mary F Sinclair yea · April Boyd-Noronha yea · David Westbrook yea · Heather Ousley yea · Jamie Borgman yea · Jessica Hembree yea · Mario Garcia III yea · Mary F Sinclair yea · April Boyd-Noronha yea · David Westbrook yea · Heather Ousley yea · Jamie Borgman yea · Jessica Hembree yea · Mario Garcia III yea · Mary F Sinclair yea · April Boyd-Noronha yea · David Westbrook yea · Heather Ousley yea · Jamie Borgman yea · Jessica Hembree yea · Mario Garcia III yea · Mary F Sinclair yea · April Boyd-Noronha yea · David Westbrook yea · Heather Ousley yea · Jamie Borgman yea · Jessica Hembree yea · Mario Garcia III yea · Mary F Sinclair yea · April Boyd-Noronha yea · David Westbrook yea · Heather Ousley yea · Jamie Borgman yea · Jessica Hembree yea · Mario Garcia III yea · Mary F Sinclair yea
6.01 New Board Policy JCDC: Restrictions on Possession and Use of Personal Electronic Devices, Second Read
6 yea · 1 abstain
April Boyd-Noronha yea · Heather Ousley yea · Jamie Borgman yea · Jessica Hembree yea · Mario Garcia III yea · Mary F Sinclair yea · David Westbrook abstain
6.02 Approval of Revised Elementary, Middle and High School Student Handbooks
7 yea
April Boyd-Noronha yea · David Westbrook yea · Heather Ousley yea · Jamie Borgman yea · Jessica Hembree yea · Mario Garcia III yea · Mary F Sinclair yea
6.03 Approval of Resolution to Establish Election of School Board Officers on June 23, 2025
7 yea
April Boyd-Noronha yea · David Westbrook yea · Heather Ousley yea · Jamie Borgman yea · Jessica Hembree yea · Mario Garcia III yea · Mary F Sinclair yea
6.04 Approval of Resolution to Establish Board's Regular Meeting Dates for 2025/2026 on June 23, 2025
7 yea
April Boyd-Noronha yea · David Westbrook yea · Heather Ousley yea · Jamie Borgman yea · Jessica Hembree yea · Mario Garcia III yea · Mary F Sinclair yea
Mon Jan 13, 2025

Special Public Comment Meeting

Board holds special meeting for public comment only

This is a special meeting of the Shawnee Mission School District Board of Education dedicated solely to a public comment period from 5:30 to 6:00 p.m. No other business is scheduled. The board will adopt the agenda and then hear comments from patrons on school district issues.

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✓ Decided: Board adopts agenda for special public comment meeting

The Board met for a special public comment session where residents and staff shared views on personal electronic device policies. No substantive policy changes or votes were made other than the adoption of the meeting agenda.

🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
1.02 Adoption of Agenda
6 yea
April Boyd-Noronha yea · David Westbrook yea · Heather Ousley yea · Jessica Hembree yea · Mario Garcia III yea · Mary F Sinclair yea