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Blue Valley Schools USD 229, KS

Blue Valley Schools USD 229 public meetings in 2023

40 substantive meetings from 2023, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.

Mon Dec 11, 2023

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Blue Valley school board workshop covers legislative priorities, staffing ratios

The Blue Valley Board of Education held a workshop meeting to review the upcoming regular meeting agenda, discuss legislative priorities, and consider staffing ratios. The board also met with the Blue Valley legislative delegation and entered executive session multiple times. The meeting was largely procedural and informational, with no major decisions made.

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Mon Dec 11, 2023

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Blue Valley BOE approves Apple, Dell, Greenbush contracts and new enrollment policies

The Blue Valley Board of Education held its regular meeting on December 11, 2023, approving a consent agenda that included claims totaling $9,163,871.54 and November disbursements of $10,428,881.12. Under new business, the board approved new enrollment policies (3111 and 3122), rescinding four older policies, and approved contracts with Apple Inc., Greenbush, and Dell. The board also received the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report for FY 2023 and approved legislative positions for the 2024 session.

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Mon Dec 11, 2023

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Blue Valley school board to discuss legislative priorities and staffing ratios

The Blue Valley USD 229 Board of Education is holding a workshop meeting to review the agenda for the regular board meeting, discuss 2024 legislative priorities, and consider staffing ratios. The board will also meet with the Blue Valley legislative delegation and enter executive session multiple times. The meeting is largely informational and procedural, with no major decisions or public hearings on the agenda.

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Mon Dec 11, 2023

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Blue Valley school board approves $9.16M in claims, new enrollment policies

The Blue Valley Board of Education held its regular meeting on December 11, 2023, approving the consent agenda, which included $9,163,871.54 in claims and $10,428,881.12 in November disbursements. The board also approved new enrollment policies, legislative positions for 2024, and contracts with Apple, Greenbush, and Dell. The meeting included recognitions and reports from advisory committees.

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Mon Nov 13, 2023

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Board approves Chinese Immersion recommendation and new graduation requirements

The Blue Valley USD 229 Board of Education held its regular meeting on November 13, 2023, approving a consent agenda that included claims, disbursements, and contracts, and taking action on new business items. The board approved a Chinese Immersion Task Force recommendation and updated graduation requirements for the class of 2028, and received information on 2024-2025 high school course proposals.

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Mon Nov 13, 2023

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Blue Valley Board of Education discusses staffing and legislative positions

The Board of Education held a workshop meeting to review informational items including assessment data and staffing. Members also reviewed proposed 2024 legislative positions and the CAPS Network.

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Mon Nov 13, 2023

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Board holds public hearing on proposed nonresident enrollment policy

The Blue Valley Board of Education held a special public hearing to present and receive comments on proposed Board Policy 3122 regarding nonresident student enrollment. The board approved the agenda and later adjourned the hearing. No final decision on the policy was made at this meeting.

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Mon Nov 13, 2023

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Board approves Chinese Immersion recommendation and new graduation requirements

The Blue Valley USD 229 Board of Education met on November 13, 2023, and approved several action items, including a Chinese Immersion Task Force recommendation and updated graduation requirements for the class of 2028. The board also approved the consent agenda, which included claims totaling $8,379,090.19, October disbursements of $15,113,710.51, a settlement agreement with Evergy, and a lobbying contract with Markley Strategies LLC. Reports from advisory committees and board members were also presented.

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Mon Nov 13, 2023

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Board reviews assessment, CAPS Network, staffing, and 2024 legislative positions

The Blue Valley Board of Education workshop meeting on November 13, 2023, included informational reviews of the assessment program, CAPS Network, staffing, and proposed 2024 legislative positions. The board also discussed the upcoming regular meeting agenda and held an executive session on personnel matters.

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Mon Nov 13, 2023

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Board hears public comments on proposed nonresident enrollment policy

The Blue Valley Board of Education held a special public hearing to present and receive comments on proposed Board Policy 3122 regarding nonresident enrollment students. The board approved the agenda and later adjourned the hearing; no final decision on the policy was made at this meeting.

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Mon Oct 9, 2023

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Board reviews enrollment policies, nonresident guidelines, and 2024 legislative platform

The Blue Valley Board of Education held a workshop to review the agenda for the upcoming regular meeting, discuss proposed enrollment policies (3111) and nonresident student administrative guidelines (3122), and review a draft 2024 legislative platform. The board also entered a brief executive session for attorney-client privileged matters. No final decisions were made on these informational items.

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Mon Oct 9, 2023

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Board reviews enrollment policies, 2024 legislative platform at workshop

The Blue Valley Board of Education workshop covers informational items including proposed enrollment policies (3111 and 3122) and a draft 2024 legislative platform, plus discussion of topics not on the agenda. The board also approved the agenda and entered a brief executive session for attorney-client privileged matters.

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Mon Sep 11, 2023

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Board approves 2023-24 budget with tax rate above revenue neutral

The Blue Valley Board of Education held a public hearing and approved a resolution to exceed the revenue neutral tax rate for the 2023-24 budget, then approved the legal maximum budget and estimated tax rate, including a 33% local option budget. The board also approved consent agenda items including claims totaling $11,059,947.22 and disbursements of $8,184,578.44, and adopted policies on employee leave and equal employment opportunity.

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Mon Sep 11, 2023

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Board reviews graduation credit, technology, and policy updates

The Blue Valley Board of Education held a workshop to review informational items, including a graduation credit update and a technology department update, and to discuss proposed changes to three district policies. The board also entered executive sessions to discuss attorney-client privileged matters and personnel matters, then adjourned.

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Mon Sep 11, 2023

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Blue Valley school board workshop covers graduation credits, technology, policies

The Blue Valley Board of Education held a workshop meeting to review the upcoming regular meeting agenda, receive updates on graduation credit requirements and the technology department, and discuss proposed policy changes. The board also entered executive sessions to discuss attorney-client privileged and personnel matters.

Mon Aug 14, 2023

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Board to review policies, budget hearing notice, and annual report

The Blue Valley Board of Education workshop covers informational items including a preview of the regular meeting agenda and a notice of hearing for the 2023-24 budget and exceeding the revenue neutral tax rate. Discussion items include a policy review with proposed changes to several policies and a new enrollment policy, as well as the annual report. The board also enters executive session for attorney-client privileged matters.

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Mon Aug 14, 2023

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Board reviews policies, budget hearing notice, and building needs

The Blue Valley Board of Education workshop covers informational items including a preview of the regular meeting agenda, a notice of hearing for the 2023-24 budget and exceeding the revenue neutral tax rate, and a building needs assessment presentation. Discussion items include a policy review with proposed changes to emergency safety interventions, behavior and discipline, enrollment, and nonresident student policies, as well as the annual report. The board also enters executive session for attorney-client privileged matters.

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Mon Aug 14, 2023

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Board to vote on exceeding revenue-neutral tax rate for 2023-24 budget

The Blue Valley Board of Education will consider approving an intent to exceed the revenue-neutral tax rate for the 2023-24 budget and set a hearing date. They will also vote on new policies for behavior/discipline and emergency safety interventions, as well as compensation agreements for teachers, classified staff, and administrators. The consent agenda includes approval of claims totaling $11,366,940.91 and other routine items.

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Mon Aug 14, 2023

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Board to vote on exceeding revenue-neutral tax rate for 2023-24 budget

The Blue Valley Board of Education will consider approving an intent to exceed the revenue-neutral tax rate for the 2023-24 budget and set a hearing for the budget. They will also vote on new policies for behavior and discipline and emergency safety interventions, approve professional agreements for teachers and compensation for classified and administrative staff, and handle routine consent agenda items including claims and disbursements.

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Mon Jul 17, 2023

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Board swears in new member, approves $47M in payments and transfers

The Blue Valley Board of Education held its organizational meeting, swearing in new member Sonya Evans and approving a consent agenda that included routine financial approvals, personnel reports, and designations. The board also recognized student achievements and received reports from committees and the superintendent.

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Mon Jul 17, 2023

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Board swears in new member, reviews budget, facilities, and calendar

The Blue Valley Board of Education held a workshop meeting on July 17, 2023, where they swore in new board member Sonya Evans, approved the agenda, and received informational presentations on the Blue Valley Recreation Commission budget, building needs assessments, facilities and operations, an amended 2023-24 school calendar, and final district goals. The board also held three executive sessions to discuss attorney-client privileged matters, employer-employee negotiations, and personnel matters.

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Mon Jul 17, 2023

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Board reviews budget, building needs, and amended school calendar

The Blue Valley USD 229 Board of Education held a workshop meeting on July 17, 2023, where they reviewed informational items including the Blue Valley Recreation Commission budget, building needs assessments, facilities and operations report, amended 2023-24 school calendar, and final district goals. The board also approved the meeting agenda and conducted three executive sessions for legal, negotiation, and personnel matters.

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Fri Jun 16, 2023

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Board interviews 9 applicants, fails to appoint Brown to vacant seat

The Blue Valley USD 229 Board of Education held a special meeting to interview nine applicants for a vacant board seat and then voted on a candidate. The board interviewed candidates in a set order and asked each the same three questions. After discussion, a motion to appoint David Brown to the District 1 vacancy failed on a 3-3 tie vote. The meeting then adjourned without filling the seat.

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Fri Jun 16, 2023

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Board interviews applicants, fails to appoint Brown to vacant seat

The Blue Valley USD 229 Board of Education held a special meeting to interview nine applicants for a vacant board seat and then voted on a candidate. The board interviewed candidates in a set order and discussed them, but the motion to appoint David Brown failed with a 3-3 tie. The meeting was otherwise procedural, including agenda approval and adjournment.

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Mon Jun 12, 2023

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Board to vote on bond sale, boundary changes, and superintendent contract

The Blue Valley USD 229 Board of Education will hold a regular meeting on June 12, 2023, with a consent agenda covering routine approvals and new business items. Key actions include approving the 2023 Series-AB bond sale, recommended boundary adjustments, and a restated superintendent contract. The board will also discuss updated curriculum documents and review policy changes.

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Mon Jun 12, 2023

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Board to vote on bond sale, boundary changes, and superintendent contract

The Blue Valley USD 229 Board of Education will hold its regular meeting on June 12, 2023, at 5:30 pm. The board will consider approving a 2023 Series-AB bond sale, recommended boundary adjustments, and a restated superintendent contract, among other action items. It will also review updated curriculum documents and policy revisions, and elect board leadership for the term beginning July 1, 2023.

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Mon Jun 12, 2023

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Board reviews strategic plan goals and policies at workshop

The Blue Valley USD 229 Board of Education is holding a workshop to review the 2022-2023 strategic plan progress and discuss draft goals for 2023-2024. They will also review proposed changes to policies on board duties and student activities transportation, and discuss an open board position. The meeting includes executive sessions, which are closed to the public.

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Mon May 8, 2023

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Board workshop reviews graduation, PD plan, policies, and enters executive sessions

The Blue Valley USD 229 Board of Education held a workshop meeting on May 8, 2023, to review informational items and discuss board member topics. The board received updates on graduation, a 5-year Professional Learning Plan, policy reviews, and a negotiations timeline. The board also approved entering executive sessions for real property acquisition, student-related matters, and personnel discussions.

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Mon May 8, 2023

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Board eliminates payrider bus program for middle/high school students

The Blue Valley Board of Education met on May 8, 2023, and approved a consent agenda that included claims, disbursements, and a bond sale resolution. The board voted to eliminate the payrider school bus transportation program for all middle and high school students starting in the 2023-24 school year, with one dissenting vote. It also approved a five-year professional learning plan and adopted a resolution regarding a board vacancy.

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Mon May 8, 2023

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Board approves agenda, hears updates, holds executive sessions

The Blue Valley USD 229 Board of Education held a workshop on May 8, 2023, approving the meeting agenda and receiving informational updates on the regular meeting agenda, graduation, a 5-year Professional Learning Plan, policies 3111 and 3130, and the negotiations timeline. The board also discussed board member questions and topics, and held three executive sessions for real property acquisition, student-related matters, and personnel, before adjourning.

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Mon May 8, 2023

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Board eliminates payrider bus program for middle/high school students

The Blue Valley USD 229 Board of Education held its regular meeting on May 8, 2023, approving a consent agenda that included claims, disbursements, contracts, and a bond sale resolution. The board also approved a five-year professional learning plan and adopted a resolution to address a board vacancy. The most consequential action was eliminating the payrider school bus transportation program for all middle and high school students starting in the 2023-24 school year, which passed with one dissenting vote.

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Mon Apr 10, 2023

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Board workshop reviews bond sales, KESA report, and enters executive session

The Blue Valley USD 229 Board of Education held a workshop meeting on April 10, 2023, to review the agenda for the upcoming regular meeting, receive an update on future bond sales, and hear a presentation on the Kansas Education Systems Accreditation (KESA) report. The board also discussed items not on the agenda and entered a 15-minute executive session to discuss personnel matters of non-elected personnel. The meeting was procedural and informational, with no major decisions made.

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Mon Apr 10, 2023

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Blue Valley Schools board to approve $4.5M in claims, set 2023-24 fees

The Blue Valley USD 229 Board of Education is meeting to approve routine financial items, including claims totaling $4,502,510.59, and to set various fees for the 2023-24 school year. The board will also receive reports from advisory committees and updates on facilities, transportation, and legislation.

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Mon Mar 6, 2023

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Board reviews business operations, construction manager rules, MTSS update

The Blue Valley USD 229 Board of Education held a workshop meeting on March 6, 2023, to review informational items and discuss board questions. They reviewed the upcoming regular meeting agenda, received a business operations update, reviewed construction manager hearing requirements, and received an MTSS update. The board also entered executive session twice for legal matters.

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Mon Feb 6, 2023

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Board approves $8.9M claims, hears Chinese immersion evaluation

The Blue Valley USD 229 Board of Education held its regular meeting on February 6, 2023, approving the consent agenda which included claims totaling $8,918,631.20, disbursements of $12,830,415.82, and special fund transfers of $4,270,000.00. The board also received information on the Chinese Immersion Program evaluation, a draft 2024-2025 calendar, and a legislative update. All motions passed unanimously.

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Mon Feb 6, 2023

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Board discusses Bond 2023 next steps and K-8 math update

The Blue Valley USD 229 Board of Education held a workshop meeting on February 6, 2023, at the District Office. They discussed next steps for Bond 2023 and received an informational update on K-8 math. The board also approved the agenda and entered a 10-minute executive session to discuss negotiations.

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Mon Jan 9, 2023

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Board approves $7M claims, $13M disbursements, and officer election move

The Blue Valley USD 229 Board of Education held its regular meeting on January 9, 2023, approving the consent agenda which included claims for payment totaling $7,060,869.26, December 2022 disbursements of $13,246,918.44, and November 2022 special fund transfers of $5,491,000.00. The board also approved moving the 2023 Board Officer elections from January to June, with new officers taking office July 1, 2023. Additionally, they approved high school course proposals for Blue Valley Academy and received a Bond 2023 update as a discussion item.

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Mon Jan 9, 2023

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Board workshop reviews Parents as Teachers, food service, HR updates

The Blue Valley Board of Education held a workshop meeting to review the agenda for the upcoming regular meeting and receive informational updates on the Parents as Teachers program, Food and Nutrition Services, and Human Resources. The board also approved the workshop agenda and adjourned to executive sessions for potential litigation, real estate acquisition, and personnel matters.

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Mon Jan 9, 2023

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Blue Valley board approves $7M claims, new courses, officer election move

The Blue Valley USD 229 Board of Education held its regular meeting on January 9, 2023, approving the consent agenda which included claims totaling $7,060,869.26, December disbursements of $13,246,918.44, and November special fund transfers of $5,491,000.00. The board also approved new high school course proposals for Blue Valley Academy, discussed a Bond 2023 update, and voted to move the 2023 board officer elections from January to June. Recognitions were given to staff for awards including National Board Certification and Kansas Master Teacher candidacy.

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Mon Jan 9, 2023

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Board reviews regular meeting agenda, hears program updates, enters executive sessions

The Blue Valley USD 229 Board of Education held a workshop to review the upcoming regular meeting agenda and receive informational updates on the Parents as Teachers program, Food and Nutrition Services, and Human Resources. The board also approved three executive sessions to discuss potential litigation, real estate acquisition, and personnel matters, and adjourned.

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