USD 437 Olathe Public Schools public meetings in 2023
23 substantive meetings from 2023, 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 vote on consent items including $8,728,609.28 in bills, personnel changes, and a therapy dog for the Early Childhood Center. They will also consider final approval of new curriculum standards for several courses, including financial literacy, comprehensive health, and AP Economics. An update on the Pauline Central roof replacement bids and a report on bond projects are scheduled.
- Approve payment of bills totaling $8,728,609.28
- Approve 2024-2025 school calendars
- Final read and approval of standards for Game Design and Authoring for the Web, Financial Literacy, Comprehensive Health, Plant and Soil Science, and AP Economics
- Approve Early Childhood Center Therapy Dog Ollie
- Discuss Pauline Central roof replacement bids
USD 437 Board of Education Meeting 6:30 p.m.
The USD 437 Board of Education will consider routine consent items including $1,061,237.65 in bills, personnel changes, and minutes. They will also discuss a draft 2024-2025 school calendar, proposed high school curriculum changes, and a therapy dog for the Early Childhood Center. Action items include approving two enrollment policies.
- Approve payment of bills totaling $1,061,237.65
- Discuss 2024-2025 school calendar draft
- Review proposals for new high school courses (AP Micro/Macroeconomics, Game Design, Plant and Soil Science, Comprehensive Health, Financial Literacy)
- Approve Board Policy JBC (Enrollment) and JBCC (NonResident Students)
- Recognize therapy dog Ollie at Early Childhood Center
USD 437 Board of Education Meeting 6:30 p.m.
The Board of Education will review various personnel actions, including hires and resignations. The meeting includes a report on bond projects and an update regarding Thanksgiving meals served in schools.
- Payment of bills totaling $8,553,824.55
- Hearing regarding enrollment of non-resident students
- Update on bond projects by Owner's Representative Tucker Peddicord
- Update on American Education Week and Thanksgiving meals
USD 437 Board of Education Meeting 6:30 p.m.
The Board of Education will review various administrative items, including personnel changes and a $16,080,242.88 payment of bills. The meeting includes a discussion on board policies and a notice regarding a public hearing for nonresident student enrollment.
- Approval of $16,080,242.88 in total bills
- Instructional resource request of $209.50 for AP Literature text
- Approval of Data Analyst Intern job description
- Public hearing notice for nonresident student enrollment capacity
- Review of classified and certified personnel hires, resignations, and retirements
USD 437 Board of Education Meeting 6:30 p.m.
The USD 437 Board of Education will vote on a resolution authorizing the sale of general obligation bonds to finance capital improvements and possibly prepay outstanding bonds. The board will also consider consent items including approving $5,975,446.95 in bills, personnel changes, and policy updates, and will discuss adding Julius Caesar to AP Literature and a concurrent credit program with Washburn University.
- Approve payment of bills totaling $5,975,446.95
- Approve bond sale resolution for capital improvements and bond prepayment
- Approve policy update AG - Closing of School Buildings
- Approve cheer team competition in Dallas, TX (January 2024)
- Approve wrestling teams to Council Bluffs, IA (December 8-9, 2023)
USD 437 Board of Education Meeting 6:30 p.m.
The USD 437 Board of Education will consider routine consent items including approval of $7,597,231.33 in bills, personnel changes, and the treasurer's report. They will also discuss a policy update on building closures to comply with state law, and consider approval of out-of-state trips for cheer and wrestling teams. The agenda includes an executive session for personnel, budget, and student matters.
- Approve payment of bills totaling $7,597,231.33
- Approve minutes of September 18, 2023
- Discuss Board Policy Update AG on building closures per HB 2138
- Cheer team trip to NCA High School National in Dallas, TX, January 2024
- Wrestling teams trip to Council Bluffs Wrestling Classic, Iowa, Dec 8-9, 2023
USD 437 Board of Education Meeting 6:30 p.m.
The USD 437 Board of Education will hold a public hearing and vote on the 2023-24 budget, which includes a mill levy of 55.095 and a local option budget set at 33%. The board will also consider consent items such as approving bills totaling $2,895,710.37, personnel changes, and a board policy update. An update on the ongoing building needs assessment will be provided.
- 2023-24 budget approval with mill levy of 55.095 and local option budget at 33%
- Payment of bills in the amount of $2,895,710.37
- Board Policy JH update approval
- KASB Delegate Assembly appointee Jacqueline Lightcap
- Building Needs Assessment discussion update
USD 437 Board of Education Meeting 6:30 p.m.
The USD 437 Board of Education will consider approving $14,881,788.89 in bills, a budget hearing notice, and several personnel and policy items. The board will also discuss appointing a KASB Delegate Assembly delegate and hold an open forum on the Revenue Neutral Rate. Executive sessions are scheduled for personnel, budget, and student matters.
- Approve payment of bills totaling $14,881,788.89
- Approve publication of notice for FY 2023-2024 budget public hearing
- Approve new job descriptions for Behavior Technician and Lead School Health Nurse
- Appoint Stan Vallis as Food Service Representative
- Discuss KASB Delegate Assembly appointee
USD 437 Board of Education Meeting 6:30 p.m.
The USD 437 Board of Education will consider approving the 2023-24 negotiated agreement, salary increases for classified staff, district-wide support staff including interpreters, and administrators, and a revenue neutral rate hearing notice. They will also discuss a building needs assessment and policy updates related to state law changes. The meeting includes public comment, consent agenda items, and executive sessions for personnel, budget, and student matters.
- Approve payment of bills totaling $2,302,380.21
- Approve 2023-24 Negotiated Agreement
- Approve pay increases for classified staff, support staff including interpreters, and administrators
- Approve publication of notice for FY 2023-24 Revenue Neutral Rate hearing
- Approve Building Needs Assessment 2022-2023
USD 437 Board of Education Meeting 6:30 p.m.
The USD 437 Board of Education will hold a regular meeting with public comment, consent agenda items, and discussion of a building needs assessment and a board policy update. Action items include approving a $4,455,776.77 bill payment, a GAAP waiver resolution, and memorandums of understanding for construction science programs. The board will also enter executive session for personnel, budget, and student matters.
- Approve payment of bills totaling $4,455,776.77
- Adopt resolution to waive GAAP requirements for fiscal year ending June 30, 2024
- First read of Building Needs Assessment 2022-2023
- Approve MOU with Associated General Contractors of Kansas for construction science program
- Approve MOU and Hold Harmless Agreement with Midwest Homes for student-built homes
USD 437 Board of Education Meeting 6:30 p.m.
The USD 437 Board of Education will vote on approving a proposal from Mammoth to install four turf athletic fields and two running tracks, funded by capital outlay and bond budgets. They will also consider hiring up to three Teacher Apprentice positions and approving a $3.1M bill payment. Discussions include partnerships for construction science programs and a report on bond construction projects.
- Approve $3,112,401.91 in bills
- Approve Mammoth proposal for four turf fields and two tracks, not to exceed $5,700,000
- Hire up to three Teacher Apprentice positions for 2023-24
- Discuss NCCER MOU for construction science program
- Discuss Midwest Homes MOU and HHA for student-built homes
USD 437 Board of Education Organizational Meeting 6:30 p.m.
This is the annual organizational meeting of the USD 437 Board of Education. The board will elect a president and vice president, appoint officers (clerk, treasurer, attorney, etc.), designate depositories and the official newspaper, and adopt the regular meeting schedule for the 2023-24 school year. All items are routine administrative actions required by state statute.
- Election of Board President and Vice President
- Appoint Brenda Head (Frieden, Unrein & Forbes) as Board Attorney at $175/hour
- Designate Silver Lake Bank as primary depository; list other banks as official depositories
- Adopt 2023-24 meeting schedule (twice monthly at 6:30 p.m., Shuler Education Center)
- Establish petty cash funds for schools (e.g., $300 WRHS, $100 elementary schools)
USD 437 Board of Education Meeting 6:00 p.m.
The USD 437 Board of Education will consider consent items including approving $11,578,116.21 in bills, personnel changes, and the 2023-24 Elementary Handbook. They will also discuss and possibly approve year-end budget transfers, renew property/casualty insurance with KERMP (premium increasing 30.1% to $869,452.29) and workers comp with KASB (premium decreasing to $115,246), and approve instructional materials for IB courses. The meeting includes an open forum, public comment, and executive sessions for student, personnel, and budget negotiations.
- Approve payment of bills totaling $11,578,116.21
- Renew property/casualty insurance with KERMP at $869,452.29 (30.1% increase)
- Renew workers compensation with KASB at $115,246 (decrease of $23,653)
- Approve IB Business Management materials for $762.30
- Approve IB Biotechnical Engineering materials for $2,045.98
USD 437 Board of Education Meeting 6:30 p.m.
The USD 437 Board of Education will hold a public hearing and vote on an amended 2022-23 budget to access additional General Fund, Food Service, and At Risk funding. They will also consider renewing KASB membership and legal assistance, and discuss various handbooks, policy updates, and insurance. The agenda includes consent items for bills, personnel changes, and reports.
- Public hearing and action on amended 2022-23 budget (published June 9, 2023)
- Approve payment of bills totaling $785,870.24
- Approve KASB Membership Renewal ($27.41 increase) and Legal Assistance Renewal ($450 increase)
- First read of IB Business Management and Biotechnical Engineering instructional materials
- Discussion of 2023-24 Elementary Handbook and Board Policy Updates (GAAF, GAOA, GARID, IFCC)
USD 437 Board of Education Meeting 6:30 p.m.
The USD 437 Board of Education will consider consent items including approving $8,988,442.45 in bills, personnel changes, and curriculum adoptions. They will also discuss and potentially act on raising adult meal prices by $0.35, amending the 2022-23 budget, and approving a warehouse lease at Forbes Field. The meeting includes public comment and executive sessions for student, personnel, and budget matters.
- Approve payment of bills totaling $8,988,442.45
- Approve $0.35 increase in adult meal prices for 2023-2024
- Approve publishing notice of hearing to amend 2022-2023 budget
- Approve Forbes Warehouse lease at Forbes Field, pending legal review
- Approve $14,904 for sixth grade ELA resources (Savvas myPerspectives)
USD 437 Board of Education Meeting 6:30 p.m.
The USD 437 Board of Education will consider approving a $43.9 million guaranteed maximum price for Middle School 2, along with a $55 million master budget and a $500,000 roundabout cost share. They will also discuss and potentially approve several handbooks, meal prices, and curriculum updates, and hold executive sessions on student, personnel, and budget matters.
- Approve $5,279,248.08 in bills
- Approve $43,915,367 GMP for Middle School 2
- Approve $55,044,388 master budget for Middle School 2
- Approve $500,000 roundabout cost share for Middle School 2
- First read of $14,904 Savvas ELA resources for 6th grade
USD 437 Board of Education Meeting 6:30 p.m.
The USD 437 Board of Education will vote on new middle school attendance boundaries effective 2025-26, approve hiring an Early Childhood School Psychologist and Speech Language Pathologist, and fill a vacant board seat. They will also discuss adding a girls' wrestling program at WRMS and approve consent items including $3,644,926.58 in bills.
- Approve payment of bills totaling $3,644,926.58
- Vote on middle school boundaries: Auburn, Jay Shideler, Pauline South to Washburn Rural MS; Farley, Indian Hills, Wanamaker to Middle School #2
- Approve hiring one Early Childhood School Psychologist and one Speech Language Pathologist for 2023-24
- Fill vacant 3C Board seat
- Discuss adding girls' wrestling program at WRMS
Special USD 437 Board of Education Meeting 6:30 pm
This special meeting is for the Board of Education to conduct interviews for the Position 3C vacancy. The agenda includes roll call, approval of the agenda, and the interviews, followed by adjournment. No other substantive items are listed.
- Interviews for Position 3C vacancy
- Roll call and agenda approval
USD 437 Board of Education Meeting 6:30 p.m.
The USD 437 Board of Education will consider approving a $6,541,089 capital outlay budget for FY 2023-2024 and a $4,824,093.67 payment of bills. They will also discuss middle school boundary changes, a special meeting to fill a board vacancy, and hold executive sessions on personnel, budget, and student matters.
- Approve capital outlay budget totaling $6,541,089.00 for FY 2023-2024
- Approve payment of bills in the amount of $4,824,093.67
- Discuss Middle School Boundary Committee
- Approve special board meeting for April 25, 2023 to fill vacancy
- Approve AFJROTC trip and new job descriptions for special services directors
USD 437 Board of Education Meeting 6:30 p.m.
The USD 437 Board of Education will consider routine consent items including $2,771,720.14 in bills, personnel changes, and policy updates. They will also discuss 2023-24 course fees, transportation fees, and a cost of living adjustment, and may take action on administrator contracts and other items after an executive session.
- Approve payment of bills totaling $2,771,720.14
- Approve new and transferred certified and classified personnel, plus resignations/retirements
- Approve board policy updates (GCRF, IDAB, JGCA, JGFF)
- Discuss 23-24 course fees, including new $50 BioMedical Workplace Exp fee and $100 WRHS Summer Credit Recovery
- Approve administrator contracts for 2023-24
USD 437 Board of Education Meeting 6:30 p.m.
The USD 437 Board of Education will hold a regular meeting with public comment, approval of the agenda, and a consent agenda that includes approving $3,850,852.76 in bills, the treasurer's report, GAAP waivers, personnel changes, board policies, and a job description. Administrator reports will cover an owner's representative update, Sources of Strength, therapy dog, and board policy updates. The board will also enter executive sessions to discuss personnel, student matters, and budget negotiations.
- Approve payment of bills totaling $3,850,852.76
- Approve minutes of February 6, 2022
- Approve FY 2022 and FY 2023 GAAP waiver resolutions
- Approve classified and certified personnel resignations, retirements, new hires, and transfers
- Approve job description for Director of Special Services
USD 437 Board of Education Meeting 6:30 p.m.
The USD 437 Board of Education will consider approving a $448,000 contract with Kelley Construction to remodel two science classrooms at Washburn Rural High School, and will also discuss a special education staffing request. The board will act on consent items including $4,887,429.03 in bills, personnel changes, and acceptance of donated metal detectors. An executive session is scheduled to discuss personnel and budget matters.
- Approve $448,000 proposal from Kelley Construction for WRHS science classroom remodel
- Approve payment of bills totaling $4,887,429.03
- Accept donation of metal detectors from Topeka Correctional Facility valued at $4,900 for Tallgrass Student Learning Center
- Approve new/transferred certified and classified personnel, and resignations/retirements
- Discuss special education classified staffing request
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. Under consent agenda, the board will vote on minutes, payment of bills totaling $3,576,675.43, and personnel changes. They will also receive an update from administrators and discuss acquiring US government resources. The meeting includes executive sessions for personnel and budget discussions.
- Approve payment of bills in the amount of $3,576,675.43
- Approve classified resignations, terminations, and/or retirements
- Approve new and/or transferred classified personnel
- Approve certified resignations and/or retirements
- Discuss US Government Resources (memo and quote attached)