Olathe District Schools public meetings in 2024
23 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Imported Meetings: 1990- 2025
The Board of Education reviewed the Fiscal Year 2024 audit and received updates on the implementation of a new cell phone policy. The board also approved several consent items, including textbook purchases and student trips.
- Approved $306,009 for Savvas Experience Chemistry licenses and textbooks
- Review of Fiscal Year 2024 audit by Allen, Gibbs & Houlik, L.C.
- Implementation updates on the new cell phone policy for elementary, middle, and high schools
- Approval of 'Kids’ Survival Guide: Practical Skills For Dangerous Situations' for 4th grade
- Approval of student trips for Olathe South Forensics and Debate and Olathe North High School
Imported Meetings: 1990- 2025
The Olathe Board of Education will receive a presentation on the New Operations Service Center and Career and Technical Education Center project, part of the 2022 Bond Issue Program. The board will also consider consent items including approval of financial reports, accounts payable, human resources actions, and several student trip requests. The meeting includes recognitions, a school spotlight on Meadow Lane Elementary, and a public comment period.
- Update on New Operations Service Center and Career and Technical Education Center project from 2022 Bond Issue Program
- Approval of Accounts Payable with checks numbered 612730 to 613636, 12989 to 13389, and 21022 to 21112 on U.S. Bank
- Student trip for Olathe Leadership Lowrider Bike Club to Washington D.C. for 2025 Smithsonian Folklife Festival (all expenses covered by Smithsonian)
- Student trip for Olathe East Forensics to Des Moines, IA for National Speech and Debate Tournament
- Student trip for Olathe North Dance Team to Orlando, FL for NDA Nationals
Imported Meetings: 1990- 2025
The Olathe Board of Education held a special workshop meeting on October 29, 2024. The agenda was entirely procedural, consisting of a call to order, a workshop session with no action taken, and adjournment. No decisions were made or proposals discussed.
- Workshop session with no action taken
- Meeting opened at 5:12 p.m. and adjourned at 7:48 p.m.
- All board members present
Imported Meetings: 1990- 2025
The Olathe Board of Education will hold a regular meeting with a consent agenda covering approval of minutes, financial reports, accounts payable, human resources actions, and several student field trips. The board will also hear a presentation on certified hiring needs for the 2024-2025 school year and a school spotlight on Briarwood Elementary.
- Approval of financial reports including Treasurer's Report for September 30, 2024
- Approval of accounts payable with checks numbered 61149 to 612729, 12656 to 12988, 20953 to 21021 on U.S. Bank
- Approval of human resources actions including resignations, leaves of absence, and employment
- Approval of student trips: Olathe East Journalism to Philadelphia, PA (Nov 6-10, 2024); Olathe West Band to Orlando, FL (Feb 11-17, 2025); Olathe West FFA to Indianapolis, IN (Oct 22-25, 2025); Olathe South Golden Girls Dance Team to Orlando, FL (Feb 13-18, 2025); Olathe Northwest Forensics to Des Moines, IA (June 14-21, 2025)
- Presentation on certified hiring needs for 2024-2025 school year
Imported Meetings: 1990- 2025
The Olathe District Schools Board of Education is holding a special meeting on September 4, 2024, at 5:30 p.m. for a budget hearing. The board will open a public hearing to answer taxpayer questions about the district's proposed budget. The meeting is procedural and includes only the hearing and adjournment.
- Public hearing on the district's proposed budget
- Taxpayers can ask questions about the budget
- Meeting is a special meeting for budget hearing only
Imported Meetings: 1990- 2025
The Olathe Board of Education will consider three action items: replacing cafeteria tables at Black Bob and Rolling Ridge Elementary, renewing the district's network traffic manager, and approving a mechanical engineering consultant for summer 2025 HVAC construction. The board will also hear presentations on classified staff voice and 2023-2024 academic data, and recognize award winners and state champions.
- Purchase of replacement cafeteria tables for Black Bob and Rolling Ridge Elementary via TIPS Contract #231104
- Renewal and upgrade of district network traffic manager (RFB 25-002) from F5
- Approval of Rose & Associates as mechanical engineering consultant for Summer 2025 HVAC Construction Project
- Approval of student trip for Olathe North Debate to Greenhill Fall Classic in Addison, TX (Sept 17-23, 2024)
- Approval of financial reports, accounts payable, and human resources actions for September 2024
Imported Meetings: 1990- 2025
The Olathe Board of Education will hold a public hearing to consider exceeding the revenue neutral tax rate for the 2024-25 budget. The proposed levy is 63.097 mills, a decrease of 0.385 mills from last year but 2.573 mills over the revenue neutral rate. The board will also vote on a resolution to adopt the higher rate.
- Public hearing on exceeding the revenue neutral rate for FY2025 budget
- Proposed levy of 63.097 mills, 2.573 mills over revenue neutral rate of 60.524
- Resolution to adopt 2025 tax rate in excess of revenue neutral rate
- 0.259 mills overage from statutory 20.0 mill general fund levy
- 0.506 mills overage from statutory maximum 8.0 mills capital outlay levy
Imported Meetings: 1990- 2025
The Olathe Board of Education will receive a presentation on the FY 2025 budget development, including funding authority and levy considerations. The board will also vote on several action items, including renewing the district's active threat assessment management tool and approving purchases for school maintenance and software.
- Budget Development Update FY 2025 presentation
- Navigate 360 Behavioral & Active Threat Assessment Management & Training Tool renewal
- Restroom stall partitions replacement at Chisholm Trail Middle School (2022 Bond)
- Adobe Creative Cloud software licensing renewal
- YouScience Career & Technical Education Assessments renewal
Imported Meetings: 1990- 2025
The Olathe District Schools Board of Education is holding its regular meeting on July 11, 2024. The board will elect a president and vice-president, appoint a clerk, treasurer, and school attorney, and approve a consent agenda covering financial reports, accounts payable, human resources actions, and various designations. A presentation on open enrollment numbers is also scheduled.
- Elected Dr. Stacey Yurkovich as Board President and Julie Steele as Vice-President
- Appointed Michael G. Norris of Norris, Keplinger, Hicks & Welder L.L.C. as School Attorney
- Approved accounts payable with checks numbered 610307-610592, 12238-12294, 20791-20817 on U.S. Bank
- Adopted 1116 Hour Policy for 2024-2025 in lieu of 186-day/6-hour day calendar
- Designated April 25, 2025 and May 23, 2025 as inclement weather days
Imported Meetings: 1990- 2025
The Olathe District Schools Board of Education held an end-of-year special meeting on June 26, 2024. The board approved consent items including minutes and accounts payable, and took action on year-end financial transactions and human resources recommendations. The board also extended the superintendent's contract and entered executive sessions for personnel and legal matters.
- Approved accounts payable with checks numbered 609492-610306, 12083-12237, 20746-20790 on U.S. Bank
- Approved 2024 year-end transactions and authorized CFO John Hutchison to make adjustments to close fiscal year 2024
- Approved human resources actions for resignations, leaves of absence, and employment
- Extended the contract of Superintendent Dr. Brent Yeager starting July 1, 2024
- Held executive sessions for personnel discussions and attorney consultation
Imported Meetings: 1990- 2025
The Olathe District Schools Board of Education held a special workshop meeting on June 18, 2024, to discuss the district's strategic framework for 2019-2024. The agenda indicates this was a study/focus session with no action taken, and the only listed items are the meeting opening and adjournment. The framework outlines goals in academic expectations, behavior and social-emotional development, human capital, and effective systems.
- Workshop on Board of Education Strategic Framework for 2019-2024
- Strategic goals include High Academic Expectations for All, Behavior and Social-Emotional Development, Human Capital, and Effective Systems and Prioritized Resources
- No action taken at this special meeting
Imported Meetings: 1990- 2025
The Olathe District Schools Board of Education held a regular meeting on June 6, 2024, where it approved a rebrand concept and logo for the district, adopted the meeting agenda, and passed a consent agenda covering financial reports, accounts payable, human resources actions, and several student trips. The board also held an executive session to discuss individual personnel performance.
- Approved Olathe Public Schools rebrand concept and logo, developed with Mammoth Creative Co.
- Approved accounts payable with checks numbered 11599-12082, 20664-20745, 608489-609491 on U.S. Bank
- Approved student trips to Orlando, FL (TSA and band) and Des Moines, IA (debate nationals)
- Approved human resources recommendations for resignations, leaves, and employment
- Approved Treasurer's Report and financial reports for June 6, 2024
Imported Meetings: 1990- 2025
This is a special meeting of the Olathe District Schools Board of Education, held solely for the purpose of attending the Step Up Graduation Ceremony. The agenda contains only one item, which is an information/report item regarding board members' attendance at the ceremony. No other business is scheduled.
- Board members attending Step Up Graduation Ceremony
Imported Meetings: 1990- 2025
The Olathe District Schools Board of Education held a special meeting to consider and approve the 2024-2025 Negotiated Agreement, which was reached with the Professional Council. The board voted unanimously to approve the agreement, which will also need approval by the bargaining unit. The meeting was otherwise procedural, with only the call to order and adjournment.
- Approval of 2024-2025 Negotiated Agreement (unanimous vote)
- Agreement includes salary schedule (2024-25 Salary Schedule.pdf)
- Funded from 2024-2025 General Fund
- Report submitted by Mr. Clint Albers, Assistant Superintendent for High School
Imported Meetings: 1990- 2025
The Board of Education reviewed kindergarten programming for the 2024-2025 school year and discussed a continuation grant for the Head Start program. The meeting also included presentations regarding state board topics and school spotlights.
- Olathe Head Start Continuation Grant: $1,858,866 for program and $17,946 for training assistance
- Kindergarten planning and programming presentation for the 2024-2025 school year
- Presentation by State Board of Education member Anne E. Mah
- Olathe South High School spotlight presentation
- Approval of several student field trips including forensics, theatre, and geoscience
Imported Meetings: 1990- 2025
The Olathe Board of Education held a special meeting on open enrollment. The board voted to adopt the agenda and then approved the staff recommendation for school capacity for open enrollment, as required by Kansas Statute. The meeting was brief and procedural.
- Approved staff recommendation of school capacity for open enrollment as required by Kansas Statute
- Adopted the meeting agenda as presented
Imported Meetings: 1990- 2025
The Olathe District Schools Board of Education is meeting to approve routine consent items, including financial reports, accounts payable, and student trips, and to discuss presentations on the Olathe Transitions Support Program and English Language Learners. The board will also vote on a $27,500 contract for a one-year extension of the Anatomy & Physiology e-license.
- Approval of $27,500 for Savvas Anatomy & Physiology e-license extension
- Approval of accounts payable checks numbered 606590-607588, 10853-11175, 20526-20598
- Approval of student trips to Lexington, KY, Washington, DC, and Washington, DC for debate, future educators, and science bowl
- Approval of IDEA VI-B Assurances for special education funding application
- Approval of budget development goals and calendar for fiscal year 2024-25
Imported Meetings: 1990- 2025
The Olathe District Schools Board of Education held a regular meeting on March 7, 2024, where it approved the consent agenda, including minutes, financial reports, accounts payable, and human resources actions. The board also received presentations on school spotlights and culture and belonging initiatives, and recognized community partners and student award winners.
- Approved accounts payable with checks numbered 605687-606589, 10492-10852, 20434-20525 on U.S. Bank
- Approved financial reports for February 29, 2024, including Treasurer's Report and investment records
- Approved human resources actions for resignations, leaves, and employment
- Approved student trips: Olathe East FCCLA to Wichita, KS; Olathe Northwest Robotics to La Crosse, WI and Houston, TX; CyberPatriot to Rockville, MD; DECA to Anaheim, CA
- Recognized Olathe Public Schools Foundation as Community Partner and student award winners
Imported Meetings: 1990- 2025
The Olathe District Schools Board of Education held a special meeting on February 27, 2024. The board voted to enter executive session to discuss individual personnel performance, then returned and voted to terminate the employment of Micah Horton, a teacher at Olathe North, effective immediately, prohibiting him from accessing any district property.
- Termination of Micah Horton, teacher at Olathe North, effective immediately
- Prohibition from accessing any Olathe Public Schools property
- Executive session for individual personnel performance under KOMA
- Motion to extend executive session until 6:30 p.m. carried
Imported Meetings: 1990- 2025
The Board of Education held a special meeting with the City of Olathe. The agenda included presentations from city and school district staff regarding common interests and service.
- Presentation from City and School District staff
Imported Meetings: 1990- 2025
The Olathe Board of Education is holding a regular meeting with presentations on the district's rebrand campaign and the New Operations Service Center & Career and Technical Education Center project. The board will also vote on consent items including financial reports, accounts payable, and human resources actions, plus action items for bulk road salt and snow removal services and access switch replacements.
- Approve bulk road salt and on-call snow removal services with Central Salt, LLC (Contract #20011) and Huston Contracting, Inc. (Contract #20010)
- Approve purchase of access switch replacement equipment for Millbrooke Elementary
- Approve accounts payable checks numbered 605082-605686, 10358-10491, and 20396-20433 on U.S. Bank
- Approve special meeting with City of Olathe on February 8, 2024 at 5:30 p.m.
- Approve End-of-Year Special Meeting on June 26, 2024 at 5:30 p.m.
Imported Meetings: 1990- 2025
The Olathe District Schools Board of Education is holding a special meeting to interview six applicants for a board vacancy and potentially appoint a new member. The agenda includes a review of the interview process, interviews, board member discussion, and a possible appointment. The meeting is focused solely on this appointment, with no other business items listed.
- Interview applicants: Katherine Schlem, Jennifer Robinson, Norman Mallicoat, Becky Johann, Mary Jo Fox, Nakita Alexander
- Board may appoint a new member to fill a vacancy
- Each board member will have 2 minutes to share thoughts on applicants
- Agenda adopted unanimously by all six board members
Imported Meetings: 1990- 2025
The Olathe District Schools Board of Education held a regular meeting on January 11, 2024, starting with the swearing in of newly elected members and recognitions. The board heard presentations on school spotlight and staff recruitment/retention, then approved a consent agenda covering financial reports, accounts payable, human resources actions, and student trips.
- Swearing in of Board members Will Babbit, Brad Boyd, Claire Reagan, and Dr. Stacey Yurkovich for 4-year terms
- Approval of accounts payable with checks numbered 604284-605081, 10297-10357, 20333-20395 on U.S. Bank
- Approval of student trips: Olathe East Cheer to Orlando, FL (Feb 8-12), Olathe Northwest FTC to Rolla, MO (Mar 1-2), Olathe Northwest Forensics to Bellevue, NE (May 9-12) and Des Moines, IA (Jun 15-22), Olathe South Dance to Orlando, FL (Feb 8-13), Olathe West Dance to Orlando, FL (Mar 6-11)
- Presentation on recruiting and retaining educators and staff
- Public comments limited to 3-5 minutes per speaker