Topeka Unified SD 501 public meetings in 2022
29 substantive meetings from 2022, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Imported Meetings: 2011- 2025
The Topeka USD 501 Board of Education met on December 15, 2022, and approved a consent agenda that included financial reports, personnel changes, and three contract renewals totaling $88,758.48. The board also recognized Whitson Elementary counselor Mallory Jacobs as Kansas School Counselor of the Year and heard a performance by Topeka High School Madrigals.
- Approved $28,044.00 annual renewal for RAZ-Kids reading program (Learning A-Z), funded by Title I, Title IIA, and ESSER III grants
- Approved $20,736.00 annual renewal for security alarm monitoring at 54 district locations (American Digital Security)
- Approved $39,978.48 annual renewal for Follett Destiny library software maintenance
- Approved claims listing, budget status report, bank reconciliation, unencumbered cash, and treasurer's report for November 2022
- Recognized Mallory Jacobs, Whitson Elementary counselor, as Kansas School Counselor of the Year 2023
Imported Meetings: 2011- 2025
The Topeka USD 501 Board of Education met on December 1, 2022, and approved a consent agenda that included financial reports, personnel actions, and several contracts. The board also recessed into executive session for 60 minutes to discuss confidential personnel matters. All items on the consent agenda were approved by a single motion, with Keith Tatum not present for the vote.
- Approved $950,000 annual renewal for supplemental janitorial services with Sanchez Professional Cleaning Services, LLC (term 11/10/22-11/9/23).
- Approved $35,000 annual elevator maintenance agreement with KONE, Inc. (term 1/1/23-12/31/23).
- Approved $447,043.60 payment for 2022 KANZA Science and Education Park special assessments to Shawnee County Treasurer.
- Approved Resolution No. 23-007 to terminate non-tenured teacher Stephen Valacer.
- Approved contract with JAM Marketing LLC for sales and marketing of Topeka Public Schools venues, including Hummer Sports Park.
Imported Meetings: 2011- 2025
The Topeka USD 501 Board of Education met on November 17, 2022, and approved routine financial reports, personnel changes, and a $250,000 furniture purchase for the Human Resources and Business Office, funded by ESSER III. The board also recognized staff achievements and held executive sessions for student discipline and employee matters.
- Approved $250,000 for new panel system furniture from Interior Landscapes for HR and Business Office (ESSER III grant)
- Approved consent agenda including unencumbered cash, treasurer's report, bank reconciliation, claims listing, and budget status reports for October 2022
- Recognized Dr. Chelsea Artzer and Mr. Nick Gardner as 20 Under 40 honorees, and Mr. Matt Dunkin as Adaptive PE Teacher of the Year
- Held executive sessions for student discipline appeals and confidential employee matters
- Approved personnel report and minutes from November 3, 2022 meeting
Imported Meetings: 2011- 2025
The Topeka USD 501 Board of Education met on November 3, 2022, and approved a consent agenda covering financial claims, personnel, contracts, and proclamations. The board also entered executive session for a student discipline appeal and attorney consultation. All motions carried unanimously.
- Approved deductive change order of $15,994.90 for Phase 3 drinking fountain replacement at 23 facilities (Samco, Inc.)
- Approved annual renewal of student transportation services with Kansas Central School Bus LLC (2% cost increase)
- Approved $1,250 contract for music instruction at Eisenhower MS (Darryl Johnson/Melacanon)
- Approved claims listing for November 3, 2022
- Approved personnel report and supplemental personnel agenda
Imported Meetings: 2011- 2025
The Topeka USD 501 Board of Education met on October 20, 2022, and approved a consent agenda that included financial reports, a personnel report, and a $23,460 purchase of new bleachers for Topeka West High School. The board also recessed into executive session for 60 minutes to discuss personnel matters. The meeting included a public session and recognition of custodial staff.
- Approved $23,460 for new moving bleachers and motors at Topeka West High School (Heartland Seating, Capital Outlay fund)
- Approved consent agenda including unencumbered cash, treasurer's report, bank reconciliation, claims listing, and budget status reports for September 2022
- Approved personnel report for October 20, 2022
- Approved minutes of the October 6, 2022 board meeting
- Recognized Custodian Appreciation Day (October 2) and Physical Therapist Month
Imported Meetings: 2011- 2025
The Topeka USD 501 Board of Education met on October 6, 2022, at Ross Elementary School. The board approved a consent agenda that included several purchases and contracts, the most expensive being a $321,585 purchase of Tersano Aqueous Ozone SAO cleaning systems for all district schools. The board also recognized individuals and principals, and held a 30-minute executive session for confidential personnel matters.
- Approved $321,585 for Tersano Aqueous Ozone SAO cleaning systems districtwide (ESSER III Grant)
- Approved $97,200 annual renewal for Discovery Education digital resources (Textbook fund)
- Approved $86,791.56 annual renewal for Tyler Student Information System and TylerPulse (Capital Outlay)
- Approved $34,418.39 for uninterruptible power supply upgrade (Capital Outlay)
- Approved $20,140.74 for Zones of Regulation books for social-emotional learning (ESSER II)
Imported Meetings: 2011- 2025
The Topeka USD 501 Board of Education met on September 15, 2022, and approved a consent agenda that included financial reports, a $67,810 athletic training services renewal, and software subscriptions. The board also held two executive sessions to consult with legal counsel and discuss personnel matters. The meeting included recognition of a Senior of the Month and National Hispanic Heritage Month.
- Approved $67,810 renewal for athletic training services from Topeka Health Systems for 2022-2023 school year
- Approved $27,005.30 annual renewal for Tyler Munis HR and finance software maintenance and support
- Approved $37,771.45 annual renewal for BetterCloud software subscription
- Approved consent agenda including unencumbered cash, treasurer's report, bank reconciliation, budget status, and claims listing
- Held executive sessions for attorney consultation and confidential personnel matters
Imported Meetings: 2011- 2025
The Topeka USD 501 Board of Education is holding two public hearings: one to approve exceeding the revenue neutral rate for the 2022-2023 budget and one to adopt the 2022-2023 school budget. The board will also consider consent agenda items including software renewals, salary resolutions, and personnel reports. The meeting includes an executive session for confidential personnel matters.
- Public hearing to approve exceeding the Revenue Neutral Rate for 2022-2023
- Public hearing on adoption of the 2022-2023 school budget
- IXL Learning software renewal for secondary schools: $93,799.00 (ESSER III Grant)
- Employee Assistance Program renewal (Greenbush): $40,924.44
- Resolutions 23-004, 23-005, 23-006 for administrative, bargaining unit, and classified staff salary increases
Imported Meetings: 2011- 2025
The Topeka USD 501 Board of Education met on August 18, 2022, and approved a consent agenda that included financial reports and several purchases. The most significant item was a $2,963,774.16 purchase of Chromebooks, unlimited data for T-Mobile hotspots, and Cox internet access, funded by an FCC Emergency Connectivity Fund grant. The board also approved smaller purchases for student bus passes, literacy resources, and a college readiness platform.
- Approved $2,963,774.16 for Chromebooks, T-Mobile hotspots, and Cox internet access, funded by FCC ECF grant
- Approved $62,700.00 for 2022-2023 yearly student bus passes from Topeka Metro
- Approved $45,035.04 for CR Success learning resources for grades Pk-2, funded by Title I grant
- Approved $68,162.09 for annual Naviance college and career readiness renewal, funded by Title IV and Perkins grants
- Approved financial reports including unencumbered cash, bank reconciliation, treasurer's report, budget status, and claims listing
Imported Meetings: 2011- 2025
The Topeka USD 501 Board of Education is holding a special meeting to discuss a confidential personnel matter. The board will recess into executive session to protect employee privacy, then may take action on a personnel report. The meeting is otherwise procedural.
- Recess to executive session to discuss confidential personnel matter
- Possible action regarding personnel report
Imported Meetings: 2011- 2025
The Topeka USD 501 Board of Education is meeting to approve a consent agenda covering financial claims, software renewals, personnel, and contracts. Key items include a $25,000 exclusive beverage agreement with Pepsi, a one-year extension of the School Resource Officer agreement with the Topeka Police Department, and change orders for repairs at Topeka High School and Chase Middle School. The board also enters a 60-minute executive session for confidential employee matters.
- Approval of $34,727.92 renewal of Horizon Software for child nutrition services
- Approval of $27,920.00 renewal of Sonday System literacy intervention program
- Approval of $25,000.00 exclusive beverage license agreement with Pepsi-Cola for 2022-23
- Approval of one-year extension of School Resource Officer agreement with Topeka Police Department through June 30, 2024
- Approval of change orders: $25,151.00 for Topeka High School auditorium stage floor, $38,547.00 for Chase Middle School HVAC
Imported Meetings: 2011- 2025
The Topeka USD 501 Board of Education met on July 21, 2022, and approved a consent agenda that included routine financial reports and purchases. The most significant items were purchases for new Project Lead the Way STEM and computer courses at middle and elementary schools, totaling over $121,000. The board also recognized Moms Demand Action for distributing gun locks and heard public comments.
- Approved $68,031 for iPads from Apple, Inc. for Project Lead the Way App Creator classes at all middle schools, funded by Title I Grant.
- Approved $53,288.38 for supplies from Project Lead the Way, Inc. and Walmart, Inc. for STEM courses at middle schools and McCarter, McEachron, Williams, and Jardine elementary schools.
- Approved consent agenda including unencumbered cash balance, bank reconciliation, treasurer's report, budget status, and claims listing for June 2022.
- Recognized Moms Demand Action - Kansas for distributing approximately 120 free gun locks to protect children during summer.
- Held 60-minute executive session for confidential personnel matters and employee performance.
Imported Meetings: 2011- 2025
The Topeka USD 501 Board of Education met on July 7, 2022, and approved a consent agenda that included a $500,879.28 lease payment for Lenovo laptops, a $26,646.00 renewal for Johnson Controls fire safety systems, and other purchases. The board also recognized two students for national placement and held an executive session on personnel matters.
- $500,879.28 annual lease payment for Lenovo laptops from U.S. Bancorp
- $26,646.00 renewal with Johnson Controls for fire alarm and safety systems
- $39,883.18 for replacement custodial equipment from Four State and Pur-O-Zone
- $26,270.00 for disposable face masks from Mark One Medical
- $51,396.06 for musical instruments from multiple vendors
Imported Meetings: 2011- 2025
The Topeka USD 501 Board of Education met on June 30, 2022, and approved the consent agenda, which included the claims listing for June 30, 2022. The meeting was largely procedural, with roll call, pledge, and public comments. The board also adopted the agenda as presented.
- Approved claims listing for June 30, 2022, covering in-between dates 06/15/22-06/22/22, board pays dated 06/30/22, and wires dated 06/14/22-06/24/22
- Adopted the meeting agenda as presented
- Held public comments and executive session (if needed)
Imported Meetings: 2011- 2025
The Topeka Board of Education met to approve various district expenditures, including software renewals and food service contracts. The Board also moved into executive session to discuss confidential personnel matters regarding hiring and retention.
- $630,000.00 annual renewal for dairy and juice products from Hiland Dairy Foods Company, LLC
- $167,059.95 Microsoft licensing renewal for IT security and multi-factor authentication
- $67,390.00 renewal for Geography Alive and History Alive digital subscriptions for grades 7 and 8
- $25,114.37 annual renewal of Frontline Insights Platform Solutions software
- Approval of May 2022 unencumbered cash balances and bank reconciliations
Imported Meetings: 2011- 2025
The Topeka Board of Education is holding a retreat to discuss Kansas Education Systems Accreditation (KESA), reflect on the strategic plan, and conduct a board self-evaluation. The meeting is primarily discussion-based, with a possible executive session and adjournment to follow. No votes or concrete decisions are listed on the agenda.
- Discussion of Kansas Education Systems Accreditation (KESA)
- Reflection on the district's strategic plan
- Board self-evaluation
- Possible executive session if needed
Imported Meetings: 2011- 2025
The Topeka USD 501 Board of Education met on June 2, 2022, and approved a consent agenda that included several purchases and routine items. The board also held executive sessions to discuss confidential student and employee matters. All items on the consent agenda were approved unanimously.
- Approved $65,705.58 for replacement landscaping equipment from KanEquip and Tarwater Farm & Home Supply
- Approved $85,442.50 for Sonday System literacy intervention program and Let's Play Learn classroom sets
- Approved $121,500.00 annual renewal for MasteryConnect digital assessment suite
- Approved $37,519.00 for a new sound system for the district board room
- Approved $35,600.00 annual renewal for EdPuzzle digital resource
Imported Meetings: 2011- 2025
The Topeka Board of Education meeting on May 19, 2022, included a public hearing and approval of an amendment to the Virtual Education Budget, as well as approval of consent agenda items including financial reports and a $416,426 purchase of Apple iMacs for Career and Technical Education labs. The board also recognized students, teachers, and community partners for various achievements.
- Approved Virtual Education Budget Amendment
- Approved $416,426 purchase of Apple iMacs for CTE labs at Topeka Center for Advanced Learning and Careers, Hope Street Academy, Highland Park, Topeka West, and Topeka High Schools
- Approved consent agenda including unencumbered cash balance, bank reconciliation, treasurer's financial report, budget status reports, and claims listing for May 19, 2022
- Recognized Gabe Reyes-Gonzalez for $50,000 in scholarships, 2022 Governor's Scholars, and Kansas Teacher of the Year nominees
- Proclaimed May as Better Hearing and Speech Month
Imported Meetings: 2011- 2025
The Topeka Board of Education met on May 5, 2022, and approved a consent agenda that included several financial and operational items. These included emergency repairs to the boiler room at Highland Park High School, an annual motor fuel contract renewal, and other purchases. The board also recognized employees for 25 years of service and accepted a proclamation for Teacher Appreciation Week.
- Approved $100,000 for emergency repairs to the boiler room at Highland Park High School (Daikin TMI LLC DBA Thermal Mechanics, Inc.)
- Approved $800,000 annual contract renewal for motor fuel with Petroleum Traders Corporation
- Approved $78,517.93 for handwriting workbooks for grades Pre-K-5 from Zaner-Bloser
- Approved $34,851.06 for FireEye malware protection software maintenance renewal (Sirius Computer Solutions, Inc.)
- Approved a deductive change order of $5,204.90 for drinking fountain replacement at 23 facilities (SAMCO, Inc.)
Imported Meetings: 2011- 2025
The Topeka USD 501 Board of Education met on April 21, 2022, and approved a consent agenda that included financial reports, purchases, and a lease-purchase of seven new buses. The board also recessed into executive session to discuss 2022-2023 negotiation topics. The meeting included recognition of a student apprentice and public communications.
- Lease-purchase of seven buses for $918,355.98, including six special education buses and one activity bus
- Annual renewal of Zoom platform for $47,130.00
- Renewal of employee benefit consulting services with USI Insurance Services LLC
- Approval of financial reports including bank reconciliation, unencumbered cash, budget status, treasurer's report, and claims listing
- Executive session to discuss negotiation topics for 2022-2023 school year
Imported Meetings: 2011- 2025
The Topeka Board of Education met to approve several consent agenda items, including service renewals and proclamations. The board also moved into executive session to discuss confidential employee matters.
- $125,000 renewal for employee benefit consulting services and ACA reporting
- $102,995 annual renewal for NoRedInk supplemental ELA resource
- Proclamation for National School Library Month
- Proclamation for National Autism Acceptance Month
- Proclamation for Paraprofessional Appreciation Day
Imported Meetings: 2011- 2025
The Topeka Board of Education met to approve various financial reports, personnel updates, and school purchases. Key decisions included funding for middle school HVAC controls and elementary science materials.
- $25,000 for HVAC replacement controls at Chase Middle School
- $121,000 for Mystery Science consumable resources for grades K-5
- $20,051 for Washburn University concurrent enrollment tuition for Topeka High School students
- Approval of February 2022 bank reconciliation and financial reports
- Recognition of THS female wrestlers as state finalists
Imported Meetings: 2011- 2025
The Topeka Board of Education is meeting to approve a consent agenda that includes financial reports, purchases, personnel, proclamations, minutes, and miscellaneous items. The board will also hold an executive session to discuss a confidential student and personnel matter. The most significant item is the $40,997 annual renewal for the DocuSign electronic document signing system for Special Education.
- $40,997.00 annual renewal for DocuSign electronic document signing system for Special Education (Carahsoft Technology Corporation)
- $25,867.22 for Uninterruptible Power Supply revitalization and maintenance service (Electronics Supply Co., Inc.)
- $30,000.00 annual elevator maintenance agreement renewal (KONE, Inc.)
- Approval of revisions to board committee appointments due to resignation of district counsel
- Approval of a Settlement and Release Agreement
Imported Meetings: 2011- 2025
The Topeka Public Schools Board held a special meeting to discuss and take action on CDC guidelines. The board voted unanimously to follow the latest CDC guidelines as discussed, with no other substantive items on the agenda.
- Discussion of CDC guidelines
- Motion to follow latest CDC guidelines
- Unanimous vote (7-0) to adopt CDC guidelines
Imported Meetings: 2011- 2025
The Topeka Board of Education met to review financial reports, recognize student achievements, and approve several technology and facility contracts. The board also moved into executive session to discuss potential litigation and personnel matters.
- $109,998.60 for Cisco SmartNet annual maintenance renewal from Sirius Computer Solutions, Inc.
- $79,639.00 for Topeka High School auditorium sound system upgrade phase 1 from Cytek Media Systems, Inc.
- $46,575.00 for SchoolMessenger communication software from Intrado Interactive Services Corp.
- Approval of January 2022 bank reconciliation and unencumbered cash reports
- Recognition of McCarter Elementary School as MLK Living the Dream Canned Food Drive winner
Imported Meetings: 2011- 2025
The Topeka Unified SD 501 Board of Education held a special meeting on February 10, 2022. The board voted to recess to an executive session to discuss individual employee contracts and performance.
- Recess to executive session for individual employee contracts and performance
Imported Meetings: 2011- 2025
The Topeka Board of Education met on February 3, 2022, and approved a consent agenda that included financial claims, purchases, personnel items, proclamations, and minutes. The board also recognized McClure Elementary as a Kansas State School of Character and heard from the Senior of the Month.
- Approved $25,500 annual renewal for Savin Pro C7200SL copier lease
- Approved $23,000 annual renewal for two Sharp MX-1055 copier leases
- Approved $47,062 for Automated Logic Controls at Ross Elementary School
- Approved Black History Month and National School Counselor Week proclamations
- Approved personnel agenda and minutes from January 20, 2022 meeting
Imported Meetings: 2011- 2025
The Topeka Board of Education will elect a president and vice president, then vote on a consent agenda that includes financial reports and three contract renewals. The board also recognizes Landon Middle School staff and observes School Board Recognition Month and Law Enforcement Appreciation Day.
- Elected Lalo Munoz as President and Sue Bolley as Vice President
- Approved $33,904.83 annual renewal for athletic training services with Topeka Health Systems
- Approved $75,000 annual renewal with Key Staffing for temporary services
- Approved $23,058 annual renewal for Follett Destiny textbook software
- Approved December 2021 financial reports including bank reconciliation, cash balances, treasurer's report, claims listing, and budget status
Imported Meetings: 2011- 2025
The Topeka Board of Education met virtually on January 6, 2022, and approved a consent agenda that included financial claims, purchases, personnel actions, and contracts. The meeting was held virtually only, with a reception for board members canceled. All motions passed unanimously.
- Approved $21,469.80 annual renewal for RAZ-Kids licenses at multiple locations
- Approved $89,250.00 for headphones for Fastbridge testing
- Approved $236,313.00 for Phase 3 drinking fountain replacement at 23 facilities
- Approved $82,950.00 for fan coil unit replacement at Burnett Administration Center
- Approved agreement with Topeka Swim Association for natatorium use