Topeka Unified SD 501 public meetings in 2020
3 substantive meetings from 2020, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Imported Meetings: 2011- 2025
The Topeka Board of Education met on December 17, 2020, and approved a consent agenda that included financial reports, purchases, personnel changes, and other routine items. The most significant actions were three purchases funded by the CARES SPARKS grant: $118,445.32 for personal protection supplies, $65,920.00 for Chromebook/iPad power adapters and cables, and $123,762.50 for air purifiers. The board also approved a resolution to terminate the contract of employee Rochelle King, effective December 17, 2020, after she did not request a hearing.
- Approved $118,445.32 for PPE (gloves, gowns, thermometers) from Staples and Grainger
- Approved $65,920.00 for Chromebook and iPad power adapters and lightning cables from Staples and Earthwalk Communications
- Approved $123,762.50 for iWave air purifiers from Johnstone Supply to decontaminate air in district spaces
- Approved Resolution 20-005 to terminate the contract of Rochelle King, effective December 17, 2020
- Approved November 2020 bank reconciliation, unencumbered cash, budget status, treasurer's report, and claims listing
Imported Meetings: 2011- 2025
The Topeka Board of Education met on December 3, 2020, and approved a consent agenda that included several purchases, contracts, and personnel actions. The most significant item was the approval of $224,500 for Goodview facial recognition and thermal temperature scanners from CYTEK Media Systems, intended for building entry screening. Other approved items included postage, computer monitors, a special assessment payment, and a resolution to terminate a certified staff member.
- Approved $224,500 for Goodview facial recognition and temperature scanners from CYTEK Media Systems
- Approved $60,000 for postage for the central mailing machine at Burnett Center
- Approved $41,925.30 for computer monitors for teachers (CDWG)
- Approved $447,043.60 payment for KANZA Science and Education Park special assessments
- Approved Resolution No. 20-004 to terminate certified staff member Rochelle King
Imported Meetings: 2011- 2025
The Topeka Board of Education is meeting to consider several consent agenda items, including a $1.05 million purchase of additional Lenovo Chromebooks to support remote learning during the COVID-19 pandemic. The board will also vote on other purchases, such as sneeze guards and a used police vehicle, and will receive financial reports and an update on the Topeka Public Schools Foundation investments.
- $1,054,000 for 3,000 Lenovo 300e Chromebooks from Twotrees Technologies, LLC
- $81,360 for 1,200 elementary student desk sneeze guards from Interior Landscapes, LLC
- $22,100 for a used 2019 Dodge Charger Pursuit from Kansas Highway Patrol for Campus Police
- $41,832 annual renewal of JAMF Pro (Casper Suite) maintenance and support
- Approval of October 2020 financial reports: bank reconciliation, unencumbered cash, budget status, treasurer's report, and claims listing