Blue Valley Schools USD 229 public meetings in 2024
16 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Board of Education Workshop - Archive
The Blue Valley Board of Education approved a contract with Hazard, Young, Attea & Associates, a firm that will assist in the superintendent search process. The board also discussed the scope of the firm's work. The meeting agenda was approved unanimously.
- Approved the Hazard, Young, Attea & Associates contract (motion carried 6-0).
- Discussed the role of Hazard, Young, Attea & Associates in the superintendent search.
- Approved the meeting agenda (motion carried 6-0).
Board of Education -BoardDocs Meetings
The Blue Valley Board of Education held a special meeting on December 19, 2024, and approved a contract with Hazard, Young, Attea & Associates. The agenda also included discussion of the same firm. No other substantive items were on the agenda.
- Approved contract with Hazard, Young, Attea & Associates
- Discussed Hazard, Young, Attea & Associates
Board of Education Workshop - Archive
The Board of Education is meeting to interview two search firms. Following these interviews, the Board will discuss and consider approving the hiring of one of these firms.
- Interview with Hazard, Young, Attea
- Interview with KASB
- Action to approve the hiring of a search firm
Board of Education -BoardDocs Meetings
The Blue Valley Board of Education is holding a special meeting to interview two search firms: Hazard, Young, Attea and KASB. After a lunch break, the board will discuss and consider approving the hiring of one of the firms. This is a key step in the process of selecting a new superintendent.
- Interview Hazard, Young, Attea from 9:30-10:20 a.m.
- Interview KASB from 10:30-11:20 a.m.
- Board will consider approving the hiring of a search firm.
Board of Education Workshop - Archive
The Board of Education is holding a special meeting to conduct interviews with search firms. The scheduled interviews include McPherson Jacobson and Ray & Associates.
- Interview: McPherson Jacobson (8:00 a.m. to 8:50 a.m.)
- Interview: Ray & Associates (9:00 a.m. to 9:50 a.m.)
Board of Education -BoardDocs Meetings
The Blue Valley Board of Education will interview two search firms, McPherson Jacobson and Ray & Associates, to assist in selecting a new superintendent. The meeting includes opening items, agenda approval, and adjournment.
- Interview McPherson Jacobson from 8:00 a.m. to 8:50 a.m.
- Interview Ray & Associates from 9:00 a.m. to 9:50 a.m.
- Approve the Special Board of Education Meeting agenda for December 11, 2024
Board of Education -BoardDocs Meetings
The Board of Education is reviewing the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2024. The body is also discussing the superintendent search and approving academic guides and course changes for the 2025-2026 school year.
- Approval of December 15, 2024 claims for payment totaling $8,404,549.58
- Approval of November 2024 disbursements totaling $13,639,476.24
- Approval of the 2025-2026 High School Individual Plan of Study Guide
- Approval of 2025-2026 Middle School Math Classes
- Presentation of the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report for FYE June 30, 2024
Board of Education -BoardDocs Meetings
The Blue Valley Board of Education will hold a workshop meeting to meet with the district's legislative delegation and discuss the superintendent search. The board will also review the regular meeting agenda, discuss a lease of property with BVRC, and receive an update on the Multi Tiered System of Support (MTSS). The meeting will include two executive sessions.
- Meet with Blue Valley legislative delegation
- BVRC Lease of Property Discussion
- Multi Tiered System of Support (MTSS) Update
- Superintendent Search discussion
- Two executive sessions scheduled
Board of Education Workshop - Archive
The Blue Valley Board of Education will hold a workshop meeting to discuss the district's legislative delegation, a property lease for the BVRC, and a Multi Tiered System of Support (MTSS) update. The board will also review the agenda for the upcoming regular meeting and discuss the superintendent search. The meeting includes two executive sessions.
- Meet with Blue Valley legislative delegation
- BVRC Lease of Property Discussion
- Multi Tiered System of Support (MTSS) Update
- Superintendent Search discussion
- Two executive sessions scheduled
Board of Education Workshop - Archive
The Board of Education met to approve a consent agenda including financial reports, personnel updates, and academic guides. The board also received the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2024, and discussed the superintendent search.
- Approved December 15, 2024 claims for payment totaling $8,404,549.58
- Approved November 2024 disbursements totaling $13,639,476.24
- Approved 2025-2026 High School Individual Plan of Study Guide
- Approved 2025-2026 Middle School Math Classes
- Approved Annual Bond Compliance Checklist for Fiscal Year 2024
Board of Education Workshop - Archive
The Board of Education held a special meeting on November 14, 2024. The primary action was a 45-minute executive session to continue the superintendent's evaluation discussion.
- Executive session to discuss personnel matters regarding the superintendent's evaluation
Board of Education -BoardDocs Meetings
The Blue Valley Board of Education held a special meeting on November 14, 2024. The board voted unanimously to recess into a 45-minute executive session to discuss personnel matters of nonelected personnel, specifically to continue the superintendent's evaluation discussion. The open meeting was scheduled to resume at 10:46 a.m.
- Approved the special meeting agenda as published.
- Voted to enter executive session under K.S.A. 75-4319(b)(1) for personnel matters.
- Executive session set for 45 minutes to continue superintendent evaluation discussion.
- Board member Clay Norkey was not present for the votes.
Board of Education -BoardDocs Meetings
The Blue Valley Board of Education will hold a workshop meeting to review informational items including an academic assessment report, a world language program update, and a draft of 2025 legislative positions. The board will also discuss topics not on the agenda and recess into executive session for personnel, attorney-client privileged, and performance evaluation matters.
- Review of Academic Assessment Report
- World Language Program Update
- 2025 Legislative Positions Draft
- Executive session for personnel matters (15 min)
- Executive session for attorney-client privileged matters (15 min) and performance evaluation (45 min)
Board of Education -BoardDocs Meetings
The Blue Valley Schools Board of Education approved several construction contracts with McCown Gordon Construction LLC and updated policy regarding nonresident students. The board also reviewed reports from various advisory committees and approved monthly financial disbursements.
- Approved $62,033,714 estimated contract with McCown Gordon Construction LLC for the new Wolf Springs Middle School
- Approved $5,300,211 estimated contract with McCown Gordon Construction LLC for Leawood Elementary School classroom addition and parking expansion
- Approved $4,789,697 estimated contract with McCown Gordon Construction LLC for a new band room addition at Blue Valley North High School
- Approved Policy 3122 regarding Nonresident Students
- Approved November 15, 2024 claims for payment totaling $12,220,055.36 and October 2024 disbursements totaling $16,080,089.01
Board of Education Workshop - Archive
The Blue Valley Board of Education approved a $62,033,714 contract with McCown Gordon Construction LLC for the new Wolf Springs Middle School, part of the 2023 Bond Package A. The board also approved contracts for a band room addition at Blue Valley North High School ($4,789,697) and a classroom addition at Leawood Elementary School ($5,300,211). Additionally, the board approved Policy 3122 on nonresident students and discussed new course changes for the 2025-2026 school year.
- Approved $62,033,714 contract for new Wolf Springs Middle School construction
- Approved $4,789,697 contract for Blue Valley North High School band room addition
- Approved $5,300,211 contract for Leawood Elementary School classroom addition and parking expansion
- Approved Policy 3122 on nonresident students
- Approved claims totaling $12,220,055.36 and disbursements of $16,080,089.01
Board of Education Workshop - Archive
The Blue Valley Board of Education held a workshop meeting to review the regular board meeting agenda, academic assessment data, a world language update, and draft 2025 legislative positions. The board also entered three executive sessions to discuss personnel matters, attorney-client privileged matters, and a performance evaluation. No votes were taken on policy or budget items.
- Academic Assessment Review presented to board
- World Language Update presented to board
- 2025 Legislative Positions draft reviewed
- Executive session for personnel matters (15 min)
- Executive session for attorney-client privileged matters (15 min) and performance evaluation (45 min)