Topeka Unified SD 501 public meetings in 2023
21 substantive meetings from 2023, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Imported Meetings: 2011- 2025
The Topeka USD 501 Board of Education met on December 14, 2023, and approved a consent agenda that included routine financial reports and two purchases. The board also held a 30-minute executive session to consult with the district attorney on potential litigation. The meeting included a holiday music performance and public comments.
- Approved month-to-month supplemental janitorial services contract with Sanchez Professional Cleaning Services, LLC for up to $800,000
- Approved replacement of two scoreboards at Topeka West High School gym from Young Sign Company for $24,423.49
- Approved November 2023 bank reconciliation, unencumbered cash balance, fund transfers, budget status reports, treasurer's report, and claims listing
- Held executive session for attorney consultation on potential litigation
- Pledge of Allegiance led by holiday card contest winners
Imported Meetings: 2011- 2025
The Topeka Board of Education met on November 30, 2023, and approved a consent agenda that included several purchases and a financial report. The board also recognized an orchestra director and entered executive session to discuss confidential employee matters. All votes were unanimous.
- Approved $33,910.50 for locally sourced beef from Booth Creek Wagyu Retail, LLC for student lunches
- Approved $23,769.78 for replacement wrestling mats at Highland Park High School from BSN Sports
- Approved $30,320.00 for milk coolers for 8 buildings from Index Store Fixture
- Approved $21,658.50 for Beanstack reading platform subscription from Zoobean
- Approved $45,250.00 for Automated Logic controls installation at Topeka High School from Control Service Company
Imported Meetings: 2011- 2025
The Topeka USD 501 Board of Education met on November 16, 2023, and approved a consent agenda that included financial reports, a $31,939 payment for Topeka High School concurrent credit tuition at Washburn University, and personnel changes. The board also recognized two staff members as 2023 Topeka's Top 20 Under 40 honorees. The meeting included a 30-minute executive session for confidential personnel matters.
- Approved $31,939 for Fall 2023 CEP tuition for Topeka High School students at Washburn University (Title I funds)
- Approved unencumbered cash balance, treasurer's report, bank reconciliation, and budget status reports for October 2023
- Approved claims listing for payments dated 11/1/2023–11/8/2023 and wires 10/30/2023–11/8/2023
- Recognized Ann DeMaranville (Scott Dual Language Magnet Elementary) and Eva Yerkes (Ross Signature Music Elementary) as 2023 Topeka's Top 20 Under 40
- Held 30-minute executive session for confidential personnel matters
Imported Meetings: 2011- 2025
The Topeka Board of Education is meeting to conduct a public hearing on proposed changes to the nonresident enrollment policy, followed by approval of routine consent items including purchases, personnel, and minutes. The board will also recognize a student and Native American Heritage Month.
- Public hearing on nonresident enrollment policy (Policy 8025) with revised regulations
- Annual renewal of athletic trainer services with University of Kansas Health System, St. Francis Campus for $67,809.66
- Purchase and installation of a vehicle lift for Topeka High Auto Shop for $27,442.98
- Annual renewal of JAMF Software license for $33,205.00
- Upgrade elementary IXL licenses to include ELA for $55,100.00
Imported Meetings: 2011- 2025
The Topeka Board of Education met to review district financial status and approve various expenditures. The board reviewed bank reconciliations, budget status reports, and several large-scale purchase contracts.
- Approval of $55,440.00 for Eagle Technologies VSphere maintenance and support
- Approval of $354,231.00 for three air-cooled chillers from Daikin TMI, LLC
- Review of September 2023 bank reconciliations and unencumbered cash
- Approval of October 2023 fund transfers and budget status reports
- Recognition of National Custodial Worker's Recognition Day
Imported Meetings: 2011- 2025
The Topeka Board of Education met on October 5, 2023, and approved a consent agenda that included financial claims, several facility repair contracts, and other purchases. The board also recognized a student and principals, and held an executive session on confidential employee matters.
- Approved $125,000 renewal of employee health and wellness consulting services with USI Insurance Services LLC
- Approved $28,000 for emergency repairs to Capital Federal Natatorium roof and HVAC after storm damage
- Approved $34,349 for emergency repairs to Topeka West gymnasium floor due to roof leak
- Approved $38,840 for engineering services for air-conditioning upgrades at multiple schools
- Approved $20,850 for engineering services for cooling and heating upgrades at Topeka High and Lowman Hill Elementary
Imported Meetings: 2011- 2025
The Topeka Unified SD 501 Board of Education met on September 21, 2023, and approved a consent agenda that included financial reports and several purchases. The board also held an executive session to discuss confidential employee matters. The meeting included recognition of National Hispanic Heritage Month and public communications.
- Approved bank reconciliation, unencumbered cash, budget status, treasurer's report, and claims listing for August 2023
- Approved $57,956 annual renewal for substitute teacher and paraprofessional services with Express Employment Professionals
- Approved $37,400 annual renewal for Synergy Multi-Tiered Support Systems module with Edupoint Educational Systems
- Approved $118,170 purchase for ARIS intervention (autism support) with Stages Learning
- Held 30-minute executive session for confidential employee matters
Imported Meetings: 2011- 2025
The Topeka USD 501 Board of Education is meeting to hold two public hearings: one on exceeding the revenue neutral rate for the 2023-2024 budget and one on adopting the budget itself. The board will also consider consent agenda items including claims, purchases, and recognitions. The meeting includes an executive session for personnel matters.
- Public hearing to approve exceeding the revenue neutral rate for 2023-2024
- Public hearing on adoption of the 2023-2024 school budget
- Consent item: Replacement of monochrome document system for Print Shop from Century Business Technologies, $20,717.50
- Consent item: Additional 250 digital licenses for High School US Government from TCI, $20,750.00
- Consent item: Specialized Learning Services FY24 from Southeast Kansas Education Center (Greenbush), $27,000.00
Imported Meetings: 2011- 2025
The Topeka Board of Education is holding a retreat for training purposes only, with no official actions to be taken. The agenda includes a roll call, a training session led by the Kansas Association of School Boards, and adjournment.
- Training led by Dr. Marcia Weseman of the Kansas Association of School Boards
- Retreat held at Bishop Professional Development Center, 3601 SW 31st Street, Topeka
- No action items; meeting is board training only
Imported Meetings: 2011- 2025
The Topeka USD 501 Board of Education met on August 17, 2023, and approved a consent agenda that included financial reports and several purchases. The most significant item was the annual renewal of the Synergy Student Information System for $175,192.00. The board also entered executive session to discuss confidential employee matters.
- Approved $175,192.00 annual renewal of Synergy Student Information System (Edupoint)
- Approved $29,174.38 annual renewal of Unique Learning System (N2Y, LLC) for special education
- Approved $27,856.72 for parent education toolkits from Conscious Discipline and Lakeshore Learning
- Approved budget status reports, claims listing, bank reconciliation, and treasurer's report for July 2023
- Held executive session for 30 minutes to discuss confidential employee matters
Imported Meetings: 2011- 2025
The Topeka USD 501 Board of Education met on August 3, 2023, and approved a consent agenda that included a financial report, several purchases, a contract extension, and a personnel report. The board also recognized community partners and held an executive session for confidential employee matters.
- Approved $37,506.01 for Horizon Software update for school lunch program
- Approved $38,268.72 contract extension with USIC Locating Services for underground utility locating
- Approved $29,119.58 for electrical work at Service Center fuel pump station
- Approved $44,372.07 for standing desks in grade schools
- Approved $30,860.12 for playground equipment at Sheldon Head Start
Imported Meetings: 2011- 2025
The Topeka USD 501 Board of Education is meeting to handle routine business, including entering executive session for confidential employee matters, hearing public comments, and approving consent agenda items. The consent agenda includes financial reports and several IT purchases, such as a laptop lease renewal and cloud email security. All motions on the agenda were approved unanimously.
- Approved $500,879.28 annual lease payment for Lenovo laptops from US Bancorp
- Approved $91,690.00 for cloud email security from CDW-G (Abnormal Security)
- Approved $183,958.97 for Microsoft applications licensing renewal from CDW-G
- Approved $187,493.00 for excess workers' compensation coverage renewal
- Approved consent agenda including budget status, bank reconciliation, and claims listing
Imported Meetings: 2011- 2025
The Topeka USD 501 Board of Education met on June 29, 2023, and approved a consent agenda that included several purchases and contracts. The board also held a 30-minute executive session to discuss confidential employee matters. Public comments were heard, and the board approved the 2023-2024 student handbooks for early childhood and elementary schools.
- Approved $95,000 annual renewal for MRO and janitorial chemicals from HD Supply (Home Depot) for all district facilities.
- Approved $110,873.50 purchase of two SPED buses with air conditioning from Kansas Truck Equipment Company.
- Approved $20,000 annual renewal for dishwashing chemicals from Ecolab for Child Nutrition Services.
- Approved $128,500 purchase of a used bucket truck from Laird Noller Ford for Facilities.
- Approved personnel report and 2023-2024 early childhood and elementary student handbooks.
Imported Meetings: 2011- 2025
The Topeka USD 501 Board of Education met on June 15, 2023, and approved a consent agenda that included financial reports, a $1,882,768 property and liability insurance renewal with KERMP, a $32,172.75 purchase of camera equipment for school buses, and a personnel report. The board also recessed into executive session to discuss legal matters.
- Approved $1,882,768 annual property, liability, and cyber insurance renewal with KERMP (27% increase)
- Approved $32,172.75 purchase of camera system equipment for school buses from Kansas Truck Equipment Company
- Approved consent agenda including budget status reports, claims listing, unencumbered cash, treasurer's report, and bank reconciliation for May 2023
- Approved personnel report with assignments and changes
- Recessed into executive session for 30 minutes to discuss legal matters
Imported Meetings: 2011- 2025
The Topeka USD 501 Board of Education met on June 1, 2023, and approved a consent agenda that included several purchases and renewals. These included student accident insurance, reading intervention programs, educational software, and a laptop warranty extension. The board also recessed into executive session to discuss confidential employee matters.
- Approved $78,544 renewal for student accident and catastrophic medical/athletic insurance
- Approved $135,919.52 for iLit reading intervention renewal and additional resources
- Approved $45,732.50 for Spiral Up literacy skills resource for elementary schools
- Approved $70,208 for MobyMax educational software renewal for K-8
- Approved $170,000 for Footsteps 2 Brilliance renewal for PreK-3rd
Imported Meetings: 2011- 2025
The Topeka Board of Education will hold a public hearing and vote on amendments to the 2022-2023 budget, including increases to the General Fund, At-Risk K-12, and KPERS funds. The amendments are driven by more students qualifying for free lunch and additional salary from COVID-related duties, but they do not change the tax rate or amount levied. The board will also consider consent items, including purchases, personnel, and proclamations.
- Public hearing and approval of 2022-23 budget amendments (General Fund, At-Risk K-12, KPERS) with no tax rate impact
- Consent purchase: Wilson's Just Words Reading Intervention for $34,598.40 from Wilson Language Corporation (ESSER III funds)
- Recognition of 25-year employees and Teacher Appreciation Week proclamation
- Approval of claims listing for May 4, 2023, covering in-between dates 4/19-4/26, board pays 5/4, and wires 4/18-4/28
- Personnel report and supplemental personnel agenda for approval
Imported Meetings: 2011- 2025
The Topeka Board of Education met on April 6, 2023, and approved a consent agenda that included financial claims, personnel changes, and several purchases. The board also recognized schools and a student for achievements. The meeting included procedural items like roll call, pledge, and public comments.
- Approved $46,575 for SchoolMessenger & Presence website renewal (Intrado Interactive Services)
- Approved $30,760.25 for KnowBe4 security suite renewal (CDW-G, Inc.)
- Approved $50,083.55 for Essential Health textbooks for middle/high schools (Goodheart-Wilcox)
- Approved $54,120 for replacement laptops at Bishop and Burnett centers (TwoTrees Technologies)
- Approved $31,471.32 for Educators Rising national conference trip for 13 students
Imported Meetings: 2011- 2025
The Topeka USD 501 Board of Education met on March 23, 2023, and approved a consent agenda that included financial reports, a $203,458.99 software renewal, $25,112.64 in books for summer camp, and a $211,321.00 HVAC upgrade at Topeka High School. The board also recognized basketball teams and held a 20-minute executive session on confidential student matters.
- Approved $211,321.00 for unit ventilator and fan coil unit upgrades at Topeka High School (Control Service Company).
- Approved $203,458.99 annual renewal for Tyler Munis HR/finance software (Tyler Technologies).
- Approved $25,112.64 for books for summer camp tutoring/enrichment PreK-8 (Crabtree Publishing).
- Approved consent items: unencumbered cash, treasurer's report, bank reconciliation, budget status, claims listing.
- Held 20-minute executive session to discuss confidential student matters.
Imported Meetings: 2011- 2025
The Topeka USD 501 Board of Education met on February 2, 2023, and approved a consent agenda that included purchasing 500 Chromebooks for secondary students and replacing aging ventilators at Whitson Elementary School. The board also recognized students and staff, heard public comments, and approved personnel reports and proclamations.
- Approved $153,000 purchase of 500 Lenovo Chromebooks from Twotrees Technologies, LLC for secondary students
- Approved $166,730 purchase of 27 Daikin unit ventilators and 5 fan coil units for Whitson Elementary School
- Approved claims listing and payroll for January 2023
- Approved Black History Month and National School Counselor Week proclamations
- Approved personnel report and administrator handbook update
Imported Meetings: 2011- 2025
The Topeka USD 501 Board of Education met on January 19, 2023, and approved a consent agenda that included financial reports, a personnel report, proclamations, and a $65,853 contract for the second phase of a sound system upgrade at Topeka High School's auditorium. The board also elected officers, with Sue Bolley as president and Melanie Stuart-Campbell as vice president, and recessed into executive session to discuss confidential personnel matters.
- Approved $65,853 contract with Cytek Media Systems, Inc. for sound system upgrade Phase 2 at Topeka High School auditorium
- Approved bank reconciliation, unencumbered cash, treasurer's financial report, claims listing, and budget status reports for December 2022
- Approved personnel report for January 19, 2023
- Approved proclamations for School Board Recognition Month and Law Enforcement Appreciation Day
- Elected Sue Bolley as board president and Melanie Stuart-Campbell as vice president
Imported Meetings: 2011- 2025
The Topeka USD 501 Board of Education met on January 5, 2023, and approved a consent agenda that included purchases, personnel actions, and financial reports. The board also held a 60-minute executive session to discuss confidential personnel matters. All motions carried unanimously.
- $215,700 for Dell laptops for non-teaching staff from Twotrees Technologies, LLC
- $28,846 for Synergy MTSS module from Edupoint Educational Systems
- $57,097.01 for Cisco DNA and licensing renewal from Sirius Computer Solutions
- Resolution 23-009 to terminate non-tenured employee Stephen Valacer
- Resolution 23-008 to dissolve Adult Education Fund 2110, returning $80,590.40 to Kansas Board of Regents