Olathe District Schools public meetings in 2020
5 substantive meetings from 2020, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Imported Meetings: 1990- 2025
The Olathe District Schools Board of Education held a special meeting on December 21, 2020, at 9:00 a.m. The board voted unanimously to adjourn into executive session to discuss individual personnel performance, as permitted under the Kansas Open Meetings Act (KOMA). The meeting was otherwise procedural, with no other substantive agenda items.
- Board voted to enter executive session for individual personnel performance (KOMA exception)
- Three motions to extend executive session, all carried unanimously
- Meeting was a special session with no other action items
Imported Meetings: 1990- 2025
The Olathe District Schools Board of Education will hold a regular meeting on December 3, 2020, starting at 6:00 p.m. The agenda includes presentations on the FY2020 independent audit and a reopening update, followed by a consent agenda with routine approvals. Public comments are scheduled after recognitions and awards.
- FY2020 audit presentation by Allen, Gibbs & Houlik, L.C.
- Approval of Treasurer's Report with November 30, 2020 balances
- Approval of accounts payable checks #00501850 to 005022437
- Approval of Head Start Mission, Philosophy, Goals, and By-Laws
- Approval of high school band curriculum texts and Reading A-Z subscription renewal
Imported Meetings: 1990- 2025
The Olathe Board of Education will receive a presentation on the district's reopening plans ahead of the first day of school on Tuesday, September 8, 2020. The board will also vote on a consent agenda that includes approval of financial reports, accounts payable, human resources actions, curriculum revisions, and a policy update on sexual harassment. A separate action item seeks approval to purchase 500 Microsoft Surface Pro Tablets for staff at a cost not to exceed $700,000.
- Reopening Update presentation for the first day of school, September 8, 2020
- Approval of accounts payable with checks numbered 00500235 to 00500704
- Approval of revised Fire Science I, II & Hazardous Materials curriculum
- Approval of sexual harassment policy revision (GAAC) per new Title IX guidelines
- Purchase of 500 Microsoft Surface Pro Tablets for staff, not to exceed $700,000
Imported Meetings: 1990- 2025
The Olathe District Schools Board of Education held a regular meeting on April 2, 2020, approving a consent agenda covering minutes, financial reports, accounts payable, human resources actions, transportation safety variances, IDEA grant assurances, budget goals, and Head Start grants. The board also approved emergency repairs to UPS equipment at the Technology Service Center and annual renewals for KRONOS timekeeping software and the Synergy student information system.
- Approved consent agenda items 2.01–2.10, including minutes, Treasurer's Report (March 31, 2020 balances), accounts payable (checks 00151802–00152317), HR actions, transportation safety variances for 2020-21, IDEA VI-B assurances, budget goals/calendar for 2020-21, and Head Start grants.
- Approved emergency purchase of repair equipment/services for Technology Service Center UPS equipment (sole source, Power Protection Products, Inc., Capital Outlay budget).
- Approved annual renewal of KRONOS software/hardware maintenance and support licensing (post-payment approval, General Fund).
- Approved annual support for Synergy Student Information System (item 3.03, as listed on agenda).
Imported Meetings: 1990- 2025
The Olathe District Schools Board of Education is holding a regular meeting with recognitions, public comments, and a presentation on the elementary Spanish immersion program. The board will also vote on a consent agenda that includes approving minutes, financial reports, accounts payable, human resources actions, student trips, and purchases.
- Approval of accounts payable with checks numbered 00151215 thru 00151801 on First National Bank of Kansas
- Approval of student trip for Olathe North SMART to San Diego, CA April 5-7, 2020
- Approval of student trip for Olathe West Thespians to Bloomington, IN June 21-27, 2020
- Purchase of 200 Polar A370 heart monitors for eAcademy PE Concepts course
- Renewal of Reading A-Z online subscription for grades K-5