Olathe District Schools public meetings in 2022
24 substantive meetings from 2022, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Imported Meetings: 1990- 2025
The Olathe District Schools Board of Education is holding a special workshop session with Sophic Solutions Group to review the district's most recent equity audit. No action will be taken; the session is for discussion and information only.
- Workshop session with Sophic Solutions Group to review equity audit
- No action to be taken at this meeting
- Strategic framework goals for 2019-2024 referenced
Imported Meetings: 1990- 2025
The Olathe School Board will hear presentations on the FY2022 audit and bus transportation, then take public comments, including several on gender identity policies. The board will also vote on consent items and two contracts: replacement floor scrubbers and Follett Destiny software renewal.
- FY2022 audit review by Allen, Gibbs & Houlik
- Transportation system update
- Public comments on pronoun/gender identity guidance and fentanyl awareness
- Purchase of 6 floor scrubbers via HD Supply Omnia contract #17-21 (2022 Bond)
- Follett Destiny annual licensing renewal (Capital Outlay)
Imported Meetings: 1990- 2025
The Olathe District Schools Board of Education will hold a regular meeting with presentations on gifted education, dress code, and school recognitions. The board will vote on adopting the Kansas State Department of Education's Gifted Eligibility Indicators for determining student eligibility for gifted services. Consent agenda items include approval of financial reports, accounts payable, human resources actions, and student trips.
- Adopt Kansas State Department of Education's Gifted Eligibility Indicators for gifted services eligibility
- Approve accounts payable with checks numbered 515275 to 515851 on U.S. Bank
- Approve financial reports for October 2022
- Approve student trips: Olathe South Choirs to New York City (May 30-June 2, 2023) and Olathe East/South Journalism to St. Louis (Nov 9-13, 2022)
- Presentation on dress code policy JCDB and American Education Week 2022
Imported Meetings: 1990- 2025
The Olathe District Schools Board of Education is holding a regular meeting with procedural items, recognitions, and informational presentations. The board will vote on a consent agenda that includes financial reports, accounts payable, human resources actions, and several student trip approvals. A separate action item seeks approval for a district-wide Gizmos online science simulation license for high school students.
- Approval of accounts payable with checks numbered 514575 to 515274 on U.S. Bank
- Approval of student trips to KMEA All-State Orchestra, National FFA Convention, Kansas State Thespian Festival, Chicago Orchestra trip, and Teen Design Fair in NYC
- Approval of Gizmos online science simulation license for 10,000 high school students for 12 months
- Approval of financial reports and treasurer's report for September 2022
- Approval of human resources actions including resignations, leaves, and employment
Imported Meetings: 1990- 2025
The Olathe District Schools Board of Education is holding its regular meeting on September 1, 2022. The board will hear presentations on school achievements and data, receive public comments, and vote on consent items including financial reports and personnel actions. Key action items include approving vehicle leasing, bulk road salt and snow removal services, and an ice machine maintenance contract.
- Vehicle leasing through Enterprise Fleet Management for FY23, with proceeds from sold vehicles offsetting costs
- Bulk road salt and snow removal services: Central Salt, LLC (not-to-exceed $60,000) and Huston Contracting, Inc. (not-to-exceed $185,000)
- Ice machine preventative maintenance and on-call repairs contract, awarded for three years with two optional one-year renewals
- Approval of accounts payable with checks numbered 514126 to 514574 on U.S. Bank
- Approval of student trip for Olathe Northwest Electrathon Team to Fort Hays, KS, September 28-29
Imported Meetings: 1990- 2025
The Olathe District Schools Board of Education is holding a special meeting with two public hearings: one to consider exceeding the revenue neutral rate for the FY2023 budget, and another for the budget itself. After the hearings, the board is expected to discuss and approve the 2022-2023 budget, which will then be certified with the County Clerk and submitted to the Kansas State Department of Education by September 20, 2022.
- Public hearing on exceeding the revenue neutral rate for FY2023 taxes
- Public hearing on the 2022-2023 budget
- Anticipated approval of the 2022-2023 budget
- Budget certification deadline: September 20, 2022
- Report by Deputy Superintendent John Hutchison
Imported Meetings: 1990- 2025
The Olathe District Schools Board of Education is holding a special meeting for a workshop/training session with a representative from the Kansas Association of School Boards. The agenda indicates no action will be taken, and the session is for board and superintendent development. The meeting is procedural and informational in nature.
- Workshop/training session with Kansas Association of School Boards representative
- No action will be necessary or taken
- Strategic framework goals for 2019-2024 reviewed (academic expectations, behavior, human capital, systems)
Imported Meetings: 1990- 2025
The Olathe District Schools Board of Education will hear an internal review of the Olathe East shooting, including safety protocol changes, and a preliminary FY23 budget update. The board will also vote on consent items, policy revisions, and technology purchases.
- Internal review of Olathe East shooting and safety enhancements
- Preliminary FY23 budget presentation
- Policy updates: BBE, GAAD, IDAE, JBCB, BCBI
- Purchase of student hotspot devices
- Solarwinds maintenance renewal
Imported Meetings: 1990- 2025
The Olathe District Schools Board of Education is holding a special public comment meeting on August 4, 2022, from 5:30 p.m. to 6:15 p.m. The agenda is limited to public comments, with no decisions or discussions listed. The meeting is procedural, with the board hearing comments from residents under a set of rules, including a five-minute speaking limit.
- Special public comment meeting scheduled for 5:30 p.m. to 6:15 p.m.
- Public comments limited to five minutes per speaker
- Speakers must provide name, city, and school affiliation
- Written materials require nine copies for board, superintendent, and clerk
- Complaints about students or staff must first go to district administration
Imported Meetings: 1990- 2025
The Olathe District Schools Board of Education is holding a special public comment meeting, limited to 5:00 PM to 5:45 PM. The agenda is procedural, with no decisions or discussions listed; the sole substantive item is the public comment period, governed by the board's rules for speakers.
- Public comments limited to 5 minutes per speaker
- Speakers must identify name, city, and school affiliation
- Complaints about students/staff directed to district administration per Board Policy KN
- Board members may only ask clarifying questions during comments
Imported Meetings: 1990- 2025
The Olathe District Schools Board of Education held a regular meeting to elect its 2022-2023 leadership and approve routine administrative items. The board voted to elect Shannon Wickliffe as President and Brad Boyd as Vice-President, with both motions passing 4-2. Additionally, the board approved a consent agenda that included adopting the 1,116-hour instructional policy and designating specific inclement weather days for the upcoming school year.
- Elected Shannon Wickliffe as 2022-2023 Board President (4-2 vote)
- Elected Brad Boyd as 2022-2023 Board Vice-President (4-2 vote)
- Adopted the 1,116 Hour Policy for 2022-2023 in lieu of the 186-day/6-hour calendar
- Designated April 14, 2023, and May 25, 2023, as inclement weather days
- Appointed Michael G. Norris of Norris, Keplinger, Hicks & Welder L.L.C. as School Attorney
Imported Meetings: 1990- 2025
The Olathe District Schools Board of Education held an End of Year Special Meeting on June 29, 2022, primarily to act on a consent agenda containing 24 items. These included approval of minutes, accounts payable, human resources actions, and the purchase of instructional materials for various social studies courses. The board voted unanimously to approve all consent items as presented.
- Approval of accounts payable with checks numbered 512782 to 513482 on U.S. Bank
- Approval of human resources actions including resignations, contract releases, and employment
- Purchase of 6th Grade Social Studies resource 'My World History' (Savvas, 2012)
- Purchase of 7th Grade Social Studies resource 'World Cultures and Geography' (National Geographic Cengage, 2017)
- Purchase of 8th Grade Social Studies resource 'Discovering Our Past: A History of the US' (McGraw Hill, 2018)
Imported Meetings: 1990- 2025
The Olathe District Schools Board of Education is holding a special public comment meeting, limited to 5:00PM-5:45PM, to hear comments from the public. The agenda is procedural, with no decisions or discussions listed beyond the public comment period and standard meeting opening and adjournment. The board also includes its strategic framework for 2019-2024 in the agenda materials.
- Special public comment meeting limited to 5:00PM-5:45PM
- Public comments limited to 5 minutes per speaker
- Board of Education members listed: Joe Beveridge, Brad Boyd, Brian Connell, LeEtta Felter, Robert Kuhn, Julie Steele, Shannon Wickliffe
- Strategic framework for 2019-2024 included in agenda materials
Imported Meetings: 1990- 2025
The Olathe District Schools Board of Education is holding a regular meeting with presentations on staff and parent survey results and on the proposed FastBridge assessment platform and Units of Study in Writing curriculum. The board will also vote on a consent agenda that includes approving financial reports, accounts payable, human resources actions, and multiple student trips to national competitions.
- Approval of accounts payable with checks numbered 512168 to 512871 on U.S. Bank
- Approval of human resources actions including resignations, leaves, and employment
- Approval of student trips to national TSA, FCCLA, forensics, and theatre competitions in Dallas, San Diego, Louisville, and Bloomington
- Presentation on 2021-22 staff and parent survey results
- Presentation on FastBridge assessment and Units of Study in Writing for K-8
Imported Meetings: 1990- 2025
The Olathe District Schools Board of Education is holding a special public comment meeting on May 5, 2022, from 5:00 PM to 5:45 PM. The agenda is limited to procedural items: call to order, public comments, and adjournment. No decisions or substantive discussions are scheduled.
- Public comments limited to 5 minutes per speaker
- Speakers must identify themselves and any group they represent
- Written materials require 9 copies for board, superintendent, and clerk
- Complaints about students or staff must first go to district administration
- Threats of violence or harm are forbidden
Imported Meetings: 1990- 2025
The Olathe District Schools Board of Education is holding its regular meeting on May 5, 2022, with a consent agenda covering routine approvals and several student trips. The board also voted to add an item to restore public comments to full board meetings with online streaming, as it was before March 3, 2022.
- Approval of accounts payable with checks 511471-512167 on U.S. Bank
- Approval of financial reports and treasurer's report for May 2022
- Approval of student trips: Olathe East Cheer to Topeka, KS; Olathe East Thespians to Bloomington, IN; Olathe Northwest Engineering to Endure to Moon Twp, PA; Olathe East Educators Rising to Washington DC; Olathe South Thespians to Bloomington, IN
- Renewal of Art of Education Curriculum Suite digital resource for PreK-5 visual art
- Restoration of public comments to full board meetings with online streaming
Imported Meetings: 1990- 2025
The Olathe District Schools Board of Education is holding a special public comment meeting on April 7, 2022, from 5:00 PM to 5:45 PM. The agenda is limited to procedural items: call to order, public comments, and adjournment. No decisions or discussions are listed; the meeting is solely for receiving public input.
- Special public comment meeting, 5:00 PM-5:45 PM
- Public comments limited to 5 minutes per speaker
- Speakers must provide name, city, and school affiliation
- Complaints about students/staff directed to district administration per Board Policy KN
- Board members may only ask clarifying questions during comments
Imported Meetings: 1990- 2025
The Olathe District Schools Board of Education is holding a regular meeting with recognitions, presentations, and consent agenda items. The board will approve the 2023-2024 district calendar, budget development goals for fiscal year 2022-23, and several student trips, among other routine items. The meeting also includes an executive session for personnel discussion.
- Approval of 2023-2024 district calendar with first day Aug. 11, 2023 and last day May 22, 2024
- Approval of Budget Development Goals and Calendar for Fiscal Year 2022-23
- Approval of accounts payable checks #510847-511470 on U.S. Bank
- Approval of student trips: Olathe Northwest FRC to Houston (Apr 19-24), Olathe West DECA to Atlanta (Apr 22-27), Olathe South DECA to Atlanta (Apr 22-26)
- Approval of Olathe Head Start Eligibility Priority Criteria Chart and ERSEA Policies and Procedures
Imported Meetings: 1990- 2025
The Board of Education and the City of Olathe met for a special session to discuss several strategic updates. Presentations included information on the school bond issue, public safety programs, and updates to both city and school district strategic plans.
- School Bond Issue presentation
- 21st Century Public Safety Program at Olathe West presentation
- Olathe 2040 Strategic Plan Update
- Olathe Public Schools Strategic Plan Update
Imported Meetings: 1990- 2025
This is a special meeting of the Olathe District Schools Board of Education held at the State Capitol for members to interact with elected officials. The agenda includes only procedural items (call to order, roll call, and adjournment) and a presentation/report on the Capitol visit. No decisions or substantive discussions are listed.
- Special meeting at the State Capitol for Board members to interact with elected officials
- Presentation/Information report on the Capitol visit submitted by Board Clerk Barbara Behm
- Procedural call to order and roll call
- Procedural adjournment
Imported Meetings: 1990- 2025
The Board of Education met to approve various consent agenda items, including monthly financial reports and personnel actions. The meeting also included presentations on the 3DE Junior Achievement program at Olathe East and several approved student travel itineraries.
- Approval of March 2022 Treasurer's Monthly Report
- Approval of accounts payable via checks numbered 51035 and 510846
- Approval of Olathe Northwest robotics trip to Rolla, MO
- Approval of Olathe Northwest robotics trip to Houston, TX
- Approval of Olathe East FCCLA trip to Wichita, KS
Imported Meetings: 1990- 2025
The Board of Education reviewed Bond 2022 project updates regarding student safety and experience. The meeting included approvals for various student trips, human resources actions, and the expansion of the American Sign Language program.
- Approval of ASL 3 course curriculum for the 2022-2023 school year
- $50,000 three-year contract for True + Way ASL instructional materials
- Approval of Olathe North Distinguished Scholars trip to St. Louis
- Approval of Olathe Northwest FIRST Tech robotics trip to Missouri State Championships
- Approval of accounts payable checks numbered 509915 to 510353
Imported Meetings: 1990- 2025
The Olathe District Schools Board of Education is holding its regular meeting on January 13, 2022. The board will hear presentations on the Bond 2022 Growth & Reinvestment and Technology strands, and on the School Resource Officer partnership with the Olathe Police Department. It will also take action on consent items including the 2022-2023 district calendar and financial reports.
- Presentation on Bond 2022 Growth & Reinvestment and Technology strands
- Presentation on School Resource Officer partnership with Olathe Police Department
- Approval of 2022-2023 district calendar (first day Aug 11, last day May 24)
- Approval of accounts payable checks #509298-509914 on U.S. Bank
- Approval of student trip for Olathe West Dance Team to Orlando, FL March 3-7, 2022
Imported Meetings: 1990- 2025
This is a special meeting of the Olathe District Schools Board of Education for a workshop/training session with the Kansas Association of School Boards. The agenda states no action will be taken. Topics include board member roles, board and superintendent roles, and board processes.
- Workshop/training session with Kansas Association of School Boards
- Topics: role of board member, board, superintendent, and board processes
- No action will be taken
- Three returning and three new board members attended