USD 437 Olathe Public Schools public meetings in 2022
26 substantive meetings from 2022, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
USD 437 Board of Education Meeting 6:30 p.m.
The USD 437 Board of Education will consider approving a $400,479 contract amendment for the WRMS operable wall project and adopt the 2023-2024 school calendar. They will also handle routine consent items including bill payments, personnel changes, and a jazz band trip, followed by executive sessions on personnel, student matters, and budget negotiations.
- Approve payment of bills totaling $855,860.71
- Approve contract for WRMS operable wall GMP amendment for $400,479.00
- Adopt 2023-2024 school calendar (options provided)
- Approve WRHS Jazz Band Trip
- Approve personnel resignations, terminations, retirements, and new hires
USD 437 Board of Education Meeting 6:30 p.m.
The USD 437 Board of Education will consider approving a districtwide LED lighting installation costing over $1.5 million, funded by capital outlay. The board will also discuss the 2023-24 school calendar options and a jazz band trip, and handle routine consent items including bills, personnel changes, and minutes.
- Approve payment of bills totaling $5,823,575.14
- Approve LED light installation: Lesser Electric $708,865 (installation) and American Electric $811,656.46 (fixtures)
- Discuss 2023-24 calendar options (three staff options)
- Discuss WRHS jazz band trip to Oklahoma City
- Approve new/transferred certified and classified personnel and resignations
USD 437 Board of Education Meeting 6:30 p.m.
The USD 437 Board of Education will meet to handle routine business, including approving bills and personnel changes, and to discuss and act on several items. A key discussion involves changing the funding source for a districtwide LED light installation from 2022 bond funds to capital outlay funds. The board will also consider action items on hiring an Educational Research and Development Specialist, HVAC installation at WE, and approving the 'One United Voice' document.
- Approve payment of bills totaling $3,232,526.62
- Discuss changing LED light installation payment from bond funds to capital outlay funds (Lesser Electric $708,865; American Electric $811,656.46)
- Approve new and transferred classified and certified personnel, and resignations/retirements
- Approve job description for Director of Communications
- Approve WE HVAC installation (rooftop unit replacement) as previously discussed
USD 437 Board of Education Meeting 6:30 p.m.
The USD 437 Board of Education will meet to approve routine consent items, including $8,602,823.80 in bills, personnel changes, and policy updates. They will also discuss the timeline for Middle School 2, a leadership conference, and HVAC replacement at Wanamaker Elementary. The meeting includes an executive session for personnel, budget, and student matters.
- Approve payment of bills totaling $8,602,823.80
- Approve security guard starting wage increase
- Approve hiring of a bus mechanic
- Discuss Middle School 2 timeline
- Discuss RFP 50005 to replace rooftop HVAC units at Wanamaker Elementary Phase II
USD 437 Board of Education Meeting 6:30 p.m.
The USD 437 Board of Education will hold its regular meeting, starting with public comment and approval of the agenda. The board will consider consent items including approval of minutes, payment of bills totaling $4,668,004.57, personnel changes, board policies, and school trip approvals. They will also discuss and potentially act on replacing generators at Auburn Elementary and Pauline South Intermediate, appoint a KASB delegate, and approve Life House Counseling resources. The meeting will conclude with executive sessions for budget and personnel discussions.
- Approve payment of bills in the amount of $4,668,004.57
- Approve replacement of generators and switchgear for Auburn Elementary and Pauline South Intermediate
- Approve new/transferred classified and certified personnel, and resignations/retirements
- Approve WRHS Cheer Trip and WRHS Performing Arts Trip
- Discuss security guard starting wages and adding a bus mechanic position
USD 437 Board of Education Meeting 6:30 p.m.
The USD 437 Board of Education will consider approving $4,019,191.35 in bills, new HVAC units for Wanamaker Elementary's west wing, and filling a vacant board seat. They will also discuss a possible online donation option for the Auburn-Washburn Public Schools Foundation, school trip proposals, and elementary counseling resources. The agenda includes routine consent items and an executive session for personnel and budget matters.
- Approval of bills totaling $4,019,191.35
- Purchase of 12 rooftop HVAC units for Wanamaker Elementary west wing
- Fill vacant Board of Education 1A seat
- Discussion of online donation option for Auburn-Washburn Public Schools Foundation
- Discussion of WRHS cheer trip and performing arts trip proposals
Special USD 437 Board of Education Meeting 6:30 pm
The USD 437 Board of Education is holding a special meeting to interview candidates for the Position 1A vacancy. The agenda includes roll call, approval of the agenda, and the interviews, followed by adjournment.
- Interviews for Board of Education Position 1A vacancy
USD 437 Board of Education Meeting 6:30 p.m.
The USD 437 Board of Education will vote on the 2022-2023 budget, a one-year contract with Communities in Schools, and the purchase of a graphic novel for English 9. They will also consider standard agreements with five construction managers and discuss policy updates and a special meeting for board interviews.
- Approve 2022-2023 budget
- Approve one-year contract with Communities in Schools
- Purchase 'The Odyssey: A Graphic Novel' by Gareth Hinds
- Approve agreements with Loyd Builders, McCown Gordon, MCP Build, HTK, Multistudio
- Approve bills totaling $579,977.42
USD 437 Board of Education Meeting 6:30 p.m.
The USD 437 Board of Education will hold a revenue neutral rate hearing and a budget hearing for the 2022-23 school year, with a roll call vote on the revenue neutral rate. The board will also consider consent items including approving bills totaling $12,409,783.59, personnel changes, and disposal of records and equipment. Discussion items include building needs assessments, a Communities in Schools partnership, board policy updates, and a first read on acquiring ELA textbooks. The meeting will end with executive sessions on personnel, budget, and student matters.
- Revenue Neutral Rate Hearing and roll call vote
- 2022-23 Budget Hearing
- Approve bills totaling $12,409,783.59
- Approve building needs assessment and place on district website
- Discuss Communities in Schools partnership (free/reduced lunch 70.5% at Pauline schools vs 36% district average)
USD 437 Board of Education Meeting 6:30 p.m.
The USD 437 Board of Education will consider approving a $71,935,000 bond sale resolution, a $331,930 contract with Kelley Construction Inc. to expand the Transportation Office and Lounge, and publication of notices for the 2022-2023 budget and revenue neutral rate hearings. The board will also handle routine consent items including bill payments, personnel changes, and school fees, and hold executive sessions for personnel, budget, and student matters.
- Approve $71,935,000 General Obligation Refunding and Improvement Bonds, Series 2022
- Approve $331,930 contract with Kelley Construction Inc. for Transportation Office and Lounge expansion
- Approve publication of FY2022-2023 budget hearing notice with Local Option Budget at 33% and total mill levy of 55.066
- Approve payment of bills totaling $1,660,658.19
- Approve 2022-2023 district fees and discard old Spanish textbooks
USD 437 Board of Education Meeting 6:30 p.m.
The USD 437 Board of Education will consider approving the 2022-23 negotiated agreement, pay increases for substitute teachers, paraeducators, classified staff, and administrators, and a capital outlay project to expand the transportation office and lounge at an estimated cost of $325,000 to $350,000. The board will also handle routine consent items including bill payments and personnel changes, and hold executive sessions for personnel, budget, and student matters.
- Approve payment of bills totaling $2,005,441.76
- Discuss and potentially approve capital outlay for transportation office expansion (estimated $325,000-$350,000)
- Approve 2022-23 negotiated agreement
- Approve pay increases for substitute teachers, paraeducators, classified staff, and administrators
- Approve new hires, resignations, and retirements
USD 437 Board of Education Meeting 6:30 p.m.
The USD 437 Board of Education will consider approving construction of a new middle school (MS 2) on district-owned property at the NE corner of Auburn Rd. and 29th St. The board will also handle routine consent items, including approving bills totaling $702,514.86, personnel changes, and surplus equipment. An administrator will provide a bond issuance update. The board will enter executive session to discuss budget, personnel, and student matters.
- Action item: Approve building MS 2 on district-owned property at NE corner of Auburn Rd. and 29th St.
- Consent: Approve payment of bills totaling $702,514.86
- Consent: Approve classified and certified personnel resignations, terminations, retirements, hires, and transfers
- Consent: Approve list of obsolete/surplus equipment
- Information: Bond issuance update
USD 437 Board of Education Meeting 6:30 p.m.
This is the annual organizational meeting of the USD 437 Board of Education, where the board will elect its president and vice president, appoint a clerk, treasurer, and other officials, and adopt a resolution setting regular meeting dates and times for the 2022-23 school year. The agenda is largely procedural, with no substantive policy or budget decisions listed.
- Election of Board President and Vice President
- Appoint Amanda Tituana-Feijoo as Clerk, Renae Silvers as Deputy Clerk, Brett Bauer as Treasurer, Patti Clarkston as Deputy Treasurer
- Designate Silver Lake Bank as primary depository, plus eight other banks and Kansas State Municipal Investment Pool
- Designate Topeka Capital Journal as official newspaper
- Adopt resolution setting regular meetings at 6:30 p.m. at Shuler Education Center, 5928 SW 53rd Street, Topeka, Kansas, for dates from July 11, 2022 to June 26, 2023
USD 437 Board of Education Meeting 6:30 p.m.
The USD 437 Board of Education will consider approving $9,205,991.20 in bills, renew property/casualty and workers compensation insurance, and increase food service starting wages. They will also discuss first reads on elementary math manipulatives, social studies standards, and Spanish resources, plus final budget transfers.
- Approve payment of bills totaling $9,205,991.20
- Renew property/casualty insurance with KERMP at $668,045.25 (25.31% increase) and workers comp with KASB at $138,899
- Increase starting wage for food service personnel
- First read: Eureka Math2 manipulatives ($26,291.04) and Zearn PD license ($2,500)
- First read: Spanish 1-4 resources from Vista Higher Learning ($142,846.52)
USD 437 Board of Education Meeting 6:30 p.m.
The USD 437 Board of Education will consider approving a $452,000 contract with Musco Sports Lighting LLC and Schmidtlein Electric to install field lighting at Washburn Rural High School varsity baseball and softball fields, including the MuscoVision streaming option. The board will also vote on consent items such as approving $2,962,306.79 in bills, personnel changes, and building permits. Discussions include property and casualty insurance renewal and a 2021-2022 data review. The meeting includes executive sessions for student, personnel, and budget matters.
- Approve $452,000 for baseball/softball field lights and MuscoVision at Washburn Rural High School
- Approve payment of bills totaling $2,962,306.79
- Approve classified and certified personnel resignations, retirements, and new hires
- Approve building permits for April and May 2022
- Discuss property and casualty insurance renewal for 2022-23
USD 437 Board of Education Meeting 6:30 p.m.
The Board of Education is reviewing a republished 2021-22 budget to access additional funding for General, Food Service, Virtual Education, and Special Education funds. The meeting also includes the approval of various school handbooks and administrator contracts.
- Public hearing for 2021-22 Public Budget Republication
- Approval of bills totaling $8,511,281.91
- Approval of 2022-2023 Administrator Contracts
- Approval of 2022-2023 ECE, WRMS, WRHS, and Tallgrass/Pathways handbooks
- Update on Bond Projects
USD 437 Board of Education Meeting 6:30 p.m.
The Board of Education is reviewing requests to amend the 2021-2022 district budget based on final student enrollment numbers. The meeting also includes discussions on construction management for bond projects and approvals for various staff handbooks.
- Approval of $4,811,641.06 in total bills
- Discussion regarding amending the 2021-2022 district budget
- Approval of the 2022-2023 Classified Staff Handbook
- Approval of the 2022-2023 Administrator Handbook
- Approval of 2022-2023 meal prices
USD 437 Board of Education Meeting 6:30 p.m.
The USD 437 Board of Education will consider consent items including $2,874,297.50 in bills, personnel changes, and a bus para lead job description. Discussion and action items include design teams for bond projects, a bond sale resolution, roofing projects, meal prices for 2022-2023, and several instructional materials purchases. The board will also hold executive sessions for personnel and budget negotiations.
- Approve payment of bills totaling $2,874,297.50
- Approve roofing proposal from J.B. Turner & Sons Roofing for $1,366,610.00
- Approve bond sale resolution authorizing issuance of general obligation bonds
- Approve LED lights installation district wide
- Approve ELA, math, and handwriting instructional materials for various grades
USD 437 Board of Education Meeting 6:30 p.m.
The USD 437 Board of Education is reviewing several instructional resource requests and the annual capital outlay budget. The meeting also includes decisions on personnel hires, contract amendments, and various curriculum updates.
- Approval of $6,543,642.00 capital outlay budget for facilities and equipment
- Payment of bills totaling $4,514,264.09
- $83,760.46 request for Grades 7-10 English Language Arts resources
- $506,214.20 total request for K-5 Math instructional and digital resources
- $140,862.70 request for K-3 Handwriting materials
USD 437 Board of Education Meeting 6:30 p.m.
The Board of Education will review various administrative items, including staff highlights and an update on the bond election. The meeting includes consent agenda items for personnel changes and a proposed out-of-district transportation fee.
- Approval of bills totaling $953,009.75
- Proposed out-of-district transportation fee of $50.00 per student per semester
- Approval of WRHS DECA students to attend a national conference
- Discussion regarding KASB membership and legal fees
- Bond election update
USD 437 Board of Education Meeting 6:30 p.m.
The Board of Education will review various administrative items, including personnel changes and building permits. The meeting includes a discussion regarding WRHS DECA students attending a national conference and an action item to approve a new therapy dog for the high school.
- Approval of bills totaling $2,614,607.41
- Action item to approve a new therapy dog at the high school
- Bond election update report
- Approval of classified and certified personnel hires, transfers, and resignations
- Review of February 2022 building permits
USD 437 Board of Education Meeting 6:30 p.m.
The USD 437 Board of Education will hold its regular meeting, including public comment, approval of consent agenda items, and a discussion and action on the 2021 financial audit. The board will also receive an update on the bond election and may take action following executive sessions on student, personnel, and budget matters.
- Approve payment of bills totaling $5,733,216.85
- Discuss and act on the 2021 financial audit presented by BT&Co.
- Receive bond election update
- Approve minutes from February 21, 2022
- Approve personnel changes (resignations, retirements, new hires)
USD 437 Board of Education Meeting 6:30 p.m.
The USD 437 Board of Education will hold a public hearing on using an alternate delivery method (CMAR) for a project, then consider consent items including $3,112,518.70 in bills. They will discuss and vote on a scorecard for Auburn-Washburn and a proposal to replace six rooftop HVAC units at Wanamaker Elementary for $184,500. The board will also hear reports on bond election updates, school updates, and literacy, and may enter executive session for student, personnel, and budget discussions.
- Public hearing on intent to use alternate delivery method/CMAR
- Approve bills totaling $3,112,518.70
- Approve therapy dogs at Auburn Elementary and Prairie Creek
- Approve $184,500 HVAC rooftop replacement at Wanamaker Elementary
- Discuss and approve Auburn-Washburn scorecard
USD 437 Board of Education Meeting 6:30 p.m.
The Board of Education is reviewing various personnel changes, including resignations and new hires. The meeting also includes discussions regarding the school calendar and a contract for owner's representation services.
- Approval of bills totaling $6,932,018.54
- Contract for Lighthouse Construction Guidance not to exceed $25,000
- Renewal of SENT partnership Memorandum of Understanding and Hold Harmless Agreement
- Proposed changes to the 2022-2023 school calendar regarding April professional learning and snow makeup days
- Discussion of therapy dogs at Auburn Elementary and Pauline Central
USD 437 Board of Education Meeting 7:00 p.m.
The USD 437 Board of Education will hold a regular meeting with public comment, consent agenda items, and reports. Key items include approving $2,155,635.97 in bills, discussing proposed 2022-2023 course fees (with no changes to district-wide and middle school fees, but new high school fees), and reviewing the Auburn-Washburn Scorecard. The board will also enter executive sessions for student, personnel, and budget matters.
- Approve payment of bills totaling $2,155,635.97
- Discuss 2022-2023 course fees: new $20 Event Planning fee, consolidated Culinary Arts fee at $45
- Approve Auburn-Washburn Scorecard
- Approve personnel changes (new hires, resignations, retirements)
- Executive sessions for student, personnel, and budget discussions
USD 437 Board of Education Meeting 6:30 p.m.
The Board of Education will review personnel changes and provide updates on the bond election. The meeting also includes discussions regarding budget negotiations and personnel matters in executive session.
- Approval of bills totaling $2,936,516.39
- Bond Election Update and Mastery Facility Plan report
- Approval of classified resignations, terminations, and retirements
- Approval of new and transferred classified personnel
- Review of November 2021 building permits