Kirkwood R I School District public meetings in 2025
51 substantive meetings from 2025, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Kennett Square Area School Authority Board Meeting
The Kennett Square Area School Authority Board is meeting to consider a single action item: approving the disestablishment of the Authority, effective December 18, 2025. The Authority was reconvened in October to transfer property deeds to the Kennett Consolidated School District, which has been completed and recorded. The board will also handle procedural items like roll call and adjournment.
- Action item: Approve disestablishment of the Kennett Square Area School Authority effective December 18, 2025
- Property deeds transferred to Kennett Consolidated School District and recorded at Chester County Recorder of Deeds Office
CURRICULUM COMMITTEE MEETING
The Kennett Consolidated School District Curriculum Committee will meet to approve minutes from November 24, 2025, hear public comment, and discuss two new business items: piloting a core social-emotional learning (SEL) program and implementing Language Essentials for Teachers of Reading and Spelling (LETRS). The meeting is scheduled for December 15, 2025, at 6:00 p.m. at the Mary D. Lang Kindergarten Center.
- Approval of November 24, 2025 meeting minutes
- Presentation on piloting a core SEL program
- Discussion of LETRS implementation plan (attachment available)
FINANCE COMMITTEE MEETING
The Kennett Consolidated School District Finance Committee will meet to discuss the 2026-27 General Operating Budget, including real estate assessment growth, salaries, benefits, and PSERS. The committee will also consider the official disestablishment of the Kennett Square Area School Authority. The meeting includes approval of prior meeting minutes and public comment.
- Discussion of 2026-27 General Operating Budget covering real estate assessment growth, salaries, benefits, and PSERS
- Official disestablishment of the Kennett Square Area School Authority at a December 17, 2025 meeting
- Approval of Finance Committee meeting minutes from November 3, 2025
SCHOOL BOARD MEETING
The Kennett Consolidated School Board approved a $495,000 contract with Breslin Architects for renovations to the high school cafeteria and library, along with furniture bids for two elementary schools. The board also approved new student clubs, a 2027 Spain trip, policy updates, and tax exemptions for disabled veterans.
- Approved $495,000 fixed fee plus allowances for Breslin Architects for KHS cafeteria and library renovations
- Awarded furniture bids for Greenwood and New Garden Elementary Schools
- Approved Rock Climbing Club and World Language and Culture Exploration Club as extracurricular activities
- Approved a student trip to Spain in 2027
- Exempted two properties from real estate taxes for disabled veterans
REORGANIZATION MEETING
The Kennett Consolidated School District Board of School Directors will hold its reorganization meeting to elect a temporary president, president, vice president, secretary, and assistant secretary, and to appoint a member to the Chester County School Authority. The board will also set the 2026 schedule for regular and committee meetings. This is a procedural meeting focused on officer elections and calendar approval.
- Election of President and Vice President for one-year terms
- Election of Mark T. Tracy as Secretary for a four-year term (July 1, 2025 – June 30, 2029)
- Election of LaToya Myers as Assistant Secretary for a four-year term (July 1, 2025 – June 30, 2029)
- Appointment of Vicki Gehrt to the Chester County School Authority for five years (Jan 1, 2026 – Dec 31, 2031)
- Adoption of 2026 regular meeting schedule: second Monday monthly at 7:00 p.m. at Mary D. Lang Kindergarten Center (no July meeting; December on first Monday)
CURRICULUM COMMITTEE MEETING
The Kennett Consolidated School District Curriculum Committee will hold a meeting on November 24, 2025, at the Mary D. Lang Kindergarten Center. The agenda includes approval of the October 27, 2025, meeting minutes, a public comment period, and a data review presentation. No specific decisions or proposals are listed beyond the routine procedural items.
- Approval of October 27, 2025, Curriculum Committee meeting minutes
- Public comment period
- Data review presentation
1. POLICY COMMITTEE MEETING
The Kennett Consolidated School District Policy Committee will meet to review and discuss updates to 10 policies, including electronic meeting attendance, purchasing, payroll, and student activity funds. The committee will also approve minutes from the previous meeting and hear public comment.
- Review of Policy 006.1 on attendance at meetings via electronic communications
- Review of Policy 610 on purchases subject to bid/quotation
- Review of Policy 611 on purchases budgeted
- Review of Policy 612 on purchases not budgeted
- Review of Policy 618 on student activity funds
SCHOOL BOARD MEETING
The Kennett Consolidated School Board approved reassigning all parcels in the Parkside Development from Greenwood to Bancroft Elementary to ease overcrowding. The board also approved new supplemental reading resources (Reading A-Z for K-8 and NewsELA for grades 6-8), funded by Title I. Several policies were adopted, and special counsel was appointed for special education and pupil services.
- Redistricting of Parkside Development (The Parks at North Walnut) to Bancroft Elementary attendance area
- Approval of Reading A-Z agreement for K-8 as a supplemental reading resource, paid from Title I funds
- Approval of NewsELA agreement for grades 6-8 at Kennett Middle School, paid from Title I funds
- Adoption of 11 board policies including Policy 005 (Organization), Policy 006 (Meetings), and fiscal policies 601-609.1
- Appointment of Sweet, Stevens, Katz & Williams, LLP as Special Counsel for special education and pupil services
FINANCE COMMITTEE MEETING
The Kennett Consolidated School District Finance Committee will meet to approve October meeting minutes, hear public comment, and discuss the 2026-27 general operating budget, the independent auditor's report, a Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program (RACP) item, building allocations, and debt service schedules. These are discussion items unless noted as action items.
- Approve minutes of October 6, 2025 Finance Committee meeting
- Discuss 2026-27 General Operating Budget
- Review Independent Auditor's Report (draft financial statements)
- Information on Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program (RACP) with deed for New Garden Elementary
- Review Building Allocations and Debt Service Schedules
CURRICULUM COMMITTEE MEETING
The Kennett Consolidated School District Curriculum Committee will meet to approve prior meeting minutes, hear public comment, and receive updates on the Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS) and Title funding and staffing.
- Approval of September 29, 2025 meeting minutes
- MTSS update presentation
- Title funding and staffing update
1. POLICY COMMITTEE MEETING
The Kennett Consolidated School District Policy Committee will meet to review and discuss 11 draft policies covering board organization, meetings, and fiscal procedures including budget planning, tax levy, and investment of district funds. The committee will also consider approving the minutes from its September 29, 2025 meeting and take public comment.
- Review of draft Policy 005 (Organization) and Policy 006 (Meetings)
- Review of draft Policy 601 (Fiscal Objectives) through Policy 609.1 (Tax Exempt Debt Post Issuance Compliance)
- Approval of September 29, 2025 Policy Committee meeting minutes
- Public comment period
Kennett Square Area School Authority Board Meeting
The Kennett Square Area School Authority Board will elect a temporary president, then a president and vice president for one-year terms, and a secretary for a four-year term. The board will also vote to transfer property deeds for four school buildings to the Kennett Consolidated School District, a transfer authorized in 1989 but never executed.
- Election of temporary president to preside over officer elections
- Election of president and vice president for one-year terms
- Election of Mark T. Tracy as secretary for a four-year term (2025-2029)
- Transfer of deeds for Mary D. Lang Kindergarten Center, Greenwood Elementary, New Garden Elementary, and Kennett High School to the Kennett Consolidated School District
- Recording fees to be paid by the school district
SCHOOL BOARD MEETING
The Kennett Consolidated School Board approved a new Fishing Club as an extracurricular activity, adopted three updated policies (Gifts/Grants/Donations, Property Records, Copyright Material), and appointed members to the Kennett Square Area School Authority to facilitate property deed transfers for four school buildings. The board also approved personnel changes, bill lists, a student trip to IUP, and a confidential student agreement.
- Approved Fishing Club as an extracurricular activity
- Adopted Policy 702 (Gifts, Grants, Donations), Policy 706 (Property Records), and Policy 814 (Copyright Material)
- Appointed Sandra Ramos, Kathryn King, Jen Miller, Elizabeth Weaver, Dean Ivory, and Lorenzo DeAngelis to the Kennett Square Area School Authority for 4-year terms
- Approved a student trip to Indiana University of Pennsylvania for 40 students and 4 chaperones (Nov 13-15)
- Approved personnel changes and bill lists
FINANCE COMMITTEE MEETING
The Kennett Consolidated School District Finance Committee is meeting to discuss the 2026-27 general operating budget, including enrollment projections, charter school tuition, and the Act 1 Index. The committee will also consider approving the minutes from the June 2, 2025 meeting. Public comment is scheduled.
- Discussion of 2026-27 General Operating Budget
- Review of enrollment projections for White Clay Point and Parkside
- Charter Schools Tuition 2026-27
- Act 1 Index PDE Notice
- Approval of June 2, 2025 Finance Committee minutes
1. POLICY COMMITTEE MEETING
The Kennett Consolidated School District Policy Committee will meet to review and recommend updates to three policies: gifts/grants/donations, property records, and copyright material. The committee will also approve prior meeting minutes and hear public comment.
- Review of Policy 702 (Gifts, Grants, Donations)
- Review of Policy 706 (Property Records)
- Review of Policy 814 (Copyright Material)
- Approval of May 19, 2025 Policy Committee minutes
CURRICULUM COMMITTEE MEETING
The Kennett Consolidated School District Curriculum Committee will meet to approve minutes from a June 2025 special meeting and discuss a Curriculum Mapping Action Plan. The meeting is primarily procedural with one new business item.
- Approval of June 16, 2025 Special Curriculum Committee meeting minutes
- Discussion of Curriculum Mapping Action Plan (file attached, 2,630 KB)
SCHOOL BOARD MEETING
The Kennett Consolidated School Board approved multiple contracts for tutoring, behavioral support, and literacy software, as well as personnel changes and a new boys volleyball program. The meeting included reports from the superintendent, facilities, and finance departments. All items on the agenda were approved by the board.
- Approved agreement with Lexia for elementary ELA software
- Approved contract with Growing Through Dyslexia for structured literacy tutoring
- Approved contract with Learn Well for 1:1 academic tutoring services
- Approved contract with Mazik Group LLC for behavioral consultation services
- Approved boys volleyball at Kennett Middle School
SCHOOL BOARD MEETING
The Kennett Consolidated School Board voted on several action items, including approving a new Strategic Plan and Comprehensive Education Plan, school improvement plans for Kennett Middle and High Schools, the student Code of Conduct, and student handbooks. The board also awarded a $32,220 construction observation and engineering services contract to Kleinfelder, Inc. for District Office renovations and approved an employment agreement for the Assistant Superintendent of Pupil Services.
- Approved Strategic Plan and Comprehensive Education Plan (CEP) for 2025-2028
- Approved School Plans for KHS and KMS (ATSI) and Title I plans for MDL, GW, BC, NG
- Awarded $32,220 construction observation and engineering contract to Kleinfelder, Inc. for District Office renovations
- Approved employment agreement for Casandra Jones as Assistant Superintendent of Pupil Services
- Approved student handbooks, with Kennett High School dress code to be revised per Superintendent's approval
BOARD WORKSHOP
The Kennett Consolidated School District Board is holding a workshop on August 8, 2025. The agenda includes a board self-evaluation, along with standard opening and closing procedures. No specific decisions or substantive discussions are listed beyond the self-evaluation.
- Board self-evaluation
SCHOOL BOARD MEETING
The Kennett Consolidated School Board approved multiple routine and new business items, including personnel changes, independent contractor agreements, MOUs with the Kennett Education Association, and student support services contracts with third-party providers. The meeting also included reports from the superintendent, facilities, and finance, as well as public comment periods.
- Approved independent contractor agreements for bilingual services, dental services, student physicals, and parent liaison services
- Approved MOUs with Kennett Education Association for tech coaches and 20-year day
- Approved appointment of Casandra Jones as Acting Assistant Superintendent of Pupil Services
- Approved student support services agreements with AddEducation, Amergis, Avonbrook Consulting, No Boundaries, Sunbelt Staffing LLC, CritiCare, GAMUT Behavioral Services, and GHR Education
- Approved appointment of Fulton Bank and PA School District Liquid Asset Fund as depositories for fiscal year 2025-26
SPECIAL BOARD MEETING
The Kennett Consolidated School District Board held a special meeting and voted to approve personnel changes and to authorize the administration to pay bills and hire budgeted staff during July and August. The meeting included public comment periods for agenda and non-agenda items.
- Approved personnel changes (details in attached document)
- Authorized administration to pay bills due and hire budgeted staff during July and August
CURRICULUM COMMITTEE MEETING
The Kennett Consolidated School District Curriculum Committee will meet to review historical student data and approve minutes from the previous meeting. The meeting is primarily procedural, with a data review as the only substantive item.
- Approval of May 19, 2025 Curriculum Committee meeting minutes
- Historical data review (file: Data Curriculum June 16 Final.pdf)
SCHOOL BOARD MEETING
The Kennett Consolidated School District Board approved routine items and new business, including a construction management agreement for the District Office Expansion and Renovation Project. The board also approved personnel changes, a new assistant principal position, a separation agreement, a new middle school course, several policy updates, student agreements, a social-emotional learning tool purchase, the 2025-26 calendar, a potential China trip, event fees, and an athletic training services amendment. Public comment was limited to agenda items.
- Approved $196,120 agreement with CHA Consulting, Inc. for construction management of District Office Expansion and Renovation Project
- Approved addition of Assistant Principal position at Greenwood Elementary School
- Approved purchase of DESSA System, a social-emotional learning screening tool for grades K-12
- Adopted 2025-2026 school event fees (e.g., high school musical $8/student, $12/adult; athletic events $3/student, $5/adult)
- Approved Second Amendment to athletic training services agreement with NovaCare Rehabilitation (Aug 1, 2025 - July 31, 2028)
COMMUNICATIONS COMMITTEE MEETING
The Kennett Consolidated School District Communications Committee is meeting to discuss committee business, including a department and audit update. The agenda is largely procedural, with public comment and closing items.
- Department and Audit Update (agenda item 3.1)
FINANCE COMMITTEE MEETING
The Kennett Consolidated School District Finance Committee will meet on June 2, 2025, to discuss the 2025-2026 General Operating Budget, including proposed tax rates, homestead/farmstead exclusions, and contracted services. The meeting is a discussion and planning session; no final decisions are expected.
- 2025-2026 General Operating Budget review
- Proposed tax rates for the upcoming fiscal year
- Homestead/Farmstead Exclusions discussion
- Translation and Interpreting Services contracted services
- Paraeducators and KCSD Personnel items
CURRICULUM COMMITTEE MEETING
The Kennett Consolidated School District Curriculum Committee will meet to discuss a proposed new middle school course in Digital Media and Communications, receive a strategic plan update, and approve the previous meeting's minutes. Public comment will also be heard.
- Proposed new middle school course: Digital Media and Communications
- Strategic plan update from Dr. Rizzo Saunders
- Approval of April 28, 2025, curriculum committee meeting minutes
- Public comment period
1. POLICY COMMITTEE MEETING
The Kennett Consolidated School District Policy Committee will meet to review and recommend updates to several district policies. Items include policies on student searches, student rights and responsibilities, the student assistance program, and a trauma-informed approach. The committee will also approve minutes from its previous meeting.
- Review of Policy 226 (Searches) — revised draft attached
- Review of Policy 235 (Student Rights and Responsibilities) — draft attached
- Review of Policy 236 (Student Assistance Program) — draft attached
- Review of Policy 146.1 (Trauma Informed Approach) — draft attached
- Approval of April 28, 2025 Policy Committee meeting minutes
SCHOOL BOARD MEETING
The Kennett Consolidated School Board approved bids totaling about $1.6 million for an addition and renovations to the District Office, awarded to the lowest responsible bidders. The board also adopted updated policies on controlled substances and suspension/expulsion, approved personnel changes, bill lists, textbooks, and a professional development agreement with Lexia. Two public comment speakers were scheduled for items not on the agenda.
- Awarded $1,247,000 general construction bid to BSS Constructors for District Office expansion and renovation
- Approved Policy 227 (Controlled Substances) and Policy 233 (Suspension and Expulsion)
- Approved agreement with Lexia for professional development (no dollar amount listed)
- Approved personnel changes and bill lists
- Approved textbook adoptions
CURRICULUM COMMITTEE MEETING
The Kennett Consolidated School District Curriculum Committee will meet to discuss curriculum mapping, the instructional model, and the Profile of a Graduate. The meeting is a forum for educators, stakeholders, and board directors to shape educational experiences. No votes or decisions are listed on the agenda.
- Discussion of curriculum mapping with a presentation file attached
- Discussion of the instructional model
- Discussion of the Profile of a Graduate
1. POLICY COMMITTEE MEETING
The Kennett Consolidated School District Policy Committee will meet to review and recommend updates to five policies covering student searches, controlled substances, suspension and expulsion, student rights and responsibilities, and the student assistance program. The meeting is procedural and focused on policy development.
- Review of Policy 226 (Searches)
- Review of Policy 227 (Controlled Substances)
- Review of Policy 233 (Suspension and Expulsion)
- Review of Policy 235 (Student Rights and Responsibilities)
- Review of Policy 236 (Student Assistance Program)
BOARD WORKSHOP
The Kennett Consolidated School District Board will hold a workshop meeting. The agenda includes a discussion on committee structure. The meeting is primarily procedural with no specific action items listed.
- Discussion of committee structure
SCHOOL BOARD MEETING
The Kennett Consolidated School Board is meeting to approve several policy updates, including new cell phone and personal device guidelines for students. The board will also vote on nondiscrimination policies, a weapons policy, dress and grooming rules, and tobacco/vaping restrictions. Additionally, they will consider legal and translation service agreements.
- Presentation and discussion of Cell Phone and Personal Device Guidelines
- Approval of Policy 103 (Nondiscrimination in School and Classroom Practices)
- Approval of Policy 218.1 (Weapons)
- Approval of legal services agreement with Sweet, Stevens, Katz, & Williams
- Approval of agreement with Billings Bilingual for translation services
COMMUNICATIONS COMMITTEE MEETING
The Kennett Consolidated School District Communications Committee will meet on April 7, 2025, to discuss the results of a communications audit conducted by the Chester County Intermediate Unit (CCIU). The agenda includes procedural items such as call to order and roll call, followed by a presentation of the audit summary. The meeting is open to the public and focuses on improving information flow to stakeholders.
- Review of CCIU Communications Audit results (attached PDF, 876 KB)
- Discussion of communication challenges in bilingual schools and community
- Committee purpose: ensure accurate, timely, comprehensive information to all stakeholders
FINANCE COMMITTEE MEETING
The Kennett Consolidated School District Finance Committee will discuss the proposed 2025-26 General Operating Budget, including adjustments to revenues, expenditures, and medical renewal. They will also consider an agreement with EverDriven for transportation services and review plans for a high school cafeteria renovation and new gymnasium. A committed fund balance adjustment related to elementary school construction debt service is also on the agenda.
- 2025-26 General Operating Budget review with proposed final presentation
- EverDriven Agreement for student transportation services
- High School Cafeteria Renovation & New Gymnasium project with borrowing analysis
- Committed Fund Balance Adjustment to cover debt service spikes from New Garden and Greenwood Elementary construction
CURRICULUM COMMITTEE MEETING
The Kennett Consolidated School District Curriculum Committee will meet to discuss new business items, including a presentation on MTSS (Multi-Tiered System of Supports) and a review of student demographics. The meeting is primarily informational and procedural, with no votes or decisions listed on the agenda.
- MTSS presentation (630 KB PDF attached)
- Demographics review
1. POLICY COMMITTEE MEETING
The Kennett Consolidated School District Policy Committee is meeting to review and recommend updates to several district policies. The agenda includes draft revisions to policies on nondiscrimination, Title IX, employment practices, special education confidentiality, weapons, dress and grooming, tobacco and vaping, and care of school property. These are discussion items for the committee, not final decisions by the full board.
- Policy 103 (Nondiscrimination in School and Classroom Practices) - draft review
- Policy 103.2 and 103.3 (Title IX nondiscrimination) - draft review
- Policy 218.1 (Weapons) - draft review
- Policy 221 (Dress & Grooming) - draft review
- Policy 222 (Tobacco & Vaping Products) - draft review
BOARD WORKSHOP
The Kennett Consolidated School District Board will hold a workshop meeting. The only substantive item on the agenda is a discussion of the board's committee structure. The remainder of the meeting consists of procedural items such as call to order, pledge, roll call, and adjournment.
- Discussion of board committee structure
SCHOOL BOARD MEETING
The Kennett Consolidated School Board approved several new policies on student discipline, including policies on terroristic threats and discipline for students convicted of sexual assault. The board also conditionally approved robotics team trips to the FIRST Mid-Atlantic District Championship and World Championships, and approved a renewal agreement with Fick Educational Services.
- Approved Policy 218 (Student Discipline), Policy 218.2 (Terroristic Threats), Policy 218.3 (Discipline of Student Convicted/Adjudicated of Sexual Assault), and Policy 340 (Responsibility for Student Welfare)
- Conditionally approved KHS Robotics team trip to FIRST Mid-Atlantic District Championship (4/3-4/5/2025, Stabler Arena, Lehigh University, Bethlehem, PA; ~$175/student)
- Conditionally approved KHS Robotics team trip to FIRST Robotics World Championships (4/15-4/20/2025, George R. Brown Convention Center, Houston, TX; ~$500/student)
- Approved renewal agreement with Fick Educational Services
- Approved MOU with Octorara Area School District regarding the Octorara Homeland Security and Protective Services Academy
COMMUNICATIONS COMMITTEE MEETING
This is a procedural meeting of the Kennett Consolidated School District Communications Committee. The agenda includes a call to order, roll call, a department update, and adjournment. No specific decisions or proposals are listed.
- Department update (March Committee Report attached, 53,914 KB)
FINANCE COMMITTEE MEETING
The Kennett Consolidated School District Finance Committee is meeting to discuss the 2025-26 general operating budget, including state funding proposals, and to review the district's technology long-range plan. The meeting is open to the public and includes procedural items like call to order and adjournment.
- Discussion of 2025-26 General Operating Budget
- Review of Governor's Commonwealth Budget Proposal for Basic Education Subsidy, Special Education Subsidy, and Ready to Learn Block Grant
- Review of Technology Long-Range Plan (KCSDTechnology_2025_.pdf)
1. POLICY COMMITTEE MEETING
The Kennett Consolidated School District Policy Committee is meeting to review and recommend updates to seven policies, covering organization, meetings, special education confidentiality, student discipline, terroristic threats, sexual assault discipline, and student welfare. The committee's role is to develop and recommend policies to the board; no final decisions are made at this meeting.
- Review of Policy 005 (Organization)
- Review of Policy 006 (Meetings)
- Review of Policy 113.4 (Confidentiality of Special Education Student Information)
- Review of Policy 218 (Student Discipline) and related policies 218.2 and 218.3
- Review of Policy 340 (Responsibility for Student Welfare)
CURRICULUM COMMITTEE MEETING
The Kennett Consolidated School District Curriculum Committee will meet to discuss the high school schedule and the pilot process for curriculum materials. The meeting is a forum for educators, stakeholders, and board directors to shape educational experiences.
- Discussion of high school schedule
- Review of pilot process for curriculum and program materials
SCHOOL BOARD MEETING
The Kennett Consolidated School Board approved the release of a $107,184,158 preliminary budget for 2025-2026, adopted several new policies including behavior support and bullying, and approved new courses at Kennett High School. The board also approved personnel changes, bill lists, and an amendment to the CHA Solutions Agreement for electrical engineering coordination.
- Approved release of 2025-2026 preliminary budget of $107,184,158
- Approved new courses: Game Design and Dual Enrollment at Kennett High School
- Adopted policies on Behavior Support, Threat Assessment, Bullying/Cyberbullying, Child Abuse, and CTE participation for home education students
- Approved amendment to CHA Solutions Agreement for extended electrical engineering coordination
- Approved two confidential student agreements
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
COMMUNICATIONS COMMITTEE MEETING
The Kennett Consolidated School District Communications Committee is meeting to discuss a department update. The agenda is largely procedural, with no specific decisions or proposals listed.
- Department update presentation (file attached)
FINANCE COMMITTEE MEETING
The Kennett Consolidated School District Finance Committee will discuss the 2025-26 General Operating Budget, including a draft preliminary budget, estimated tax rates, and tax assessment appeals. The committee will also review a capital reserve long-range plan and professional service contracts for elementary construction.
- 2025-26 General Operating Budget draft and estimated tax rates
- Capital reserve 5-year plan and KMS roofing estimate
- CHA Solutions targeted monitoring services contract amendment
- School Operations Services Group furniture and moving coordination agreement
CURRICULUM COMMITTEE MEETING
The Kennett Consolidated School District Curriculum Committee is meeting to discuss new business, including a proposed new computer science game design course, updates to dual enrollment offerings for the 2025-26 school year, and general teaching and learning topics. The meeting also includes a curriculum conversation and standard procedural items like call to order and adjournment.
- New course proposal: Computer Science Game Design (attachment: POS_ComputerScience_NewCourse_GameDesign_Jan2025.pdf)
- Dual enrollment updates and new courses for SY2025-26 (attachment: DualEnrollment_Updates and New Courses_SY2025_26.pdf)
- Teaching & Learning discussion item
- Curriculum conversation with glossary attachment (_Curriculum_Assessment_Instruction Glossary.pdf)
1. POLICY COMMITTEE MEETING
The Kennett Consolidated School District Policy Committee will meet to review and discuss five policies: 113.2 (Behavior Support), 137.3 (Career and Technical Education participation), 236.1 (Threat Assessment), 249 (Bullying/Cyberbullying), and 806 (Child Abuse). The meeting is procedural; no votes or decisions are scheduled.
- Review of Policy 113.2 – Behavior Support
- Review of Policy 137.3 – Career and Technical Education for home education students
- Review of Policy 236.1 – Threat Assessment
- Review of Policy 249 – Bullying/Cyberbullying
- Review of Policy 806 – Child Abuse
BOARD WORKSHOP
This is a procedural board workshop with no specific action items, votes, or public hearings listed. The agenda includes opening formalities, a single discussion topic on board governance, and closing business.
- Discussion of board governance (no details provided in agenda)
SCHOOL BOARD MEETING
The Kennett Consolidated School Board is holding its regular meeting on January 13, 2025, at the Mary D. Lang Kindergarten Center. The board will vote on routine items such as approving minutes, personnel changes, and bill lists, as well as new business including adopting several board policies, approving a supplemental AP Psychology textbook, and approving the 2025-26 school calendar. Reports will be given by the student council, superintendent, and various committees.
- Approved Policy 113 (Special Education), Policy 113.1 (Discipline of Students with Disabilities), and Policy 247 (Hazing)
- Approved personnel changes as presented, contingent on certification
- Approved bill lists for General Fund, Athletic Activities, Internal Services Fund, Capital Reserve Fund, and Capital Projects Fund
- Approved temporary waiver of textbook review process and supplemental text for AP Psychology
- Approved 2025-26 school calendar
FINANCE COMMITTEE MEETING
The Kennett Consolidated School District Finance Committee will meet to discuss the 2025-26 Preliminary General Operating Budget. The meeting is procedural, with no votes or decisions scheduled.
- Discussion of 2025-26 Preliminary General Operating Budget
COMMUNICATIONS COMMITTEE MEETING
The Kennett Consolidated School District Communications Committee is holding a meeting to discuss a department update. The agenda includes opening procedures, a new business item for the department update, and closing items.
- Department update (agenda item 2.1)