Topeka Unified SD 501 public meetings in 2025
21 substantive meetings from 2025, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Imported Meetings: 2011- 2025
The Topeka USD 501 Board of Education is meeting to approve routine financial reports and several purchases, including a $136,380 cybersecurity management contract with CDW-G Kahutek, a $21,859 sound system upgrade for Topeka High School's main gym, a $246,285 annual renewal of the Synergy student information system, and $32,848.50 in concurrent enrollment tuition for Topeka High students at Washburn University. The board also held an executive session to discuss confidential personnel matters and recognized housekeeping award winners.
- Approval of $136,380 for CDW-G Kahutek Cybersecurity Management from Capital Outlay funds
- Approval of $21,859 to upgrade the sound system in Topeka High School's main gym
- Approval of $246,285 for annual renewal of Synergy Student Information System from Capital Outlay funds
- Approval of $32,848.50 for Fall 2025 concurrent enrollment tuition for Topeka High students at Washburn University
- Approval of September 2025 financial reports including bank reconciliation, unencumbered cash, budget status, treasurer's report, and claims listing
Imported Meetings: 2011- 2025
The Topeka USD 501 Board of Education is meeting to approve consent agenda items including a $130,000 annual renewal for substitute staffing services from Express Employment Professionals and a $31,660.80 renewal for Reading A-Z and Raz-Kids supplemental reading programs. The board will also recognize Highland Park High School senior Sulletta Ajapa-Fosu as Student of the Month and issue proclamations for National Principals Month and Custodial Appreciation Day. An executive session is scheduled to consult with the attorney on matters protected by attorney-client privilege.
- Annual renewal of substitute staffing contract with Express Employment Professionals for $130,000
- Annual renewal of Reading A-Z and Raz-Kids reading programs for $31,660.80
- Recognition of Highland Park High School senior Sulletta Ajapa-Fosu as October Senior of the Month
- Proclamation honoring National Principals Month and Custodial Appreciation Day
- Approval of planning for an international student trip to Nice, France in summer 2027
Imported Meetings: 2011- 2025
The Board of Education discussed financial reports for August 2025 and several purchase renewals. The board held an executive session to discuss confidential personnel matters.
- Annual renewal for City of Topeka Police Department SRO officers: $250,000.00
- Annual renewal for TCALC Security Resource Officer: $50,000.00
- Marching band percussion instruments for Topeka West High School: $49,631.58
- Horizon software annual maintenance and subscription: $36,499.42
- Recognition of National Hispanic Heritage Month
Imported Meetings: 2011- 2025
The Topeka Public Schools Board of Education is meeting for a retreat focused on training regarding the district's needs assessment data. No official actions or decisions will be made at this meeting.
- Retreat includes training on how the district collects and uses needs assessment data.
- Training led by Mrs. Stacey Kramer, Mrs. Billie Wallace, and Dr. Aaron Kipp.
- Meeting is for board training only; no action to be taken.
Imported Meetings: 2011- 2025
The Topeka Board of Education will hold two public hearings: one to approve exceeding the Revenue Neutral Rate for the 2025-2026 budget, and one to adopt the 2025-2026 school budget. The board will also consider consent agenda items including a $68,000 annual renewal for athletic trainer services with Stormont Vail Health, a $90,498.03 three-month extension for cybersecurity services, and a $42,026.04 annual renewal for the employee assistance program.
- Public hearing to approve exceeding the Revenue Neutral Rate for 2025-2026
- Public hearing to adopt the 2025-2026 school budget
- Annual renewal of athletic trainer services with Stormont Vail Health for $68,000
- Three-month extension for managed detection and response cybersecurity services for $90,498.03
- Annual renewal of employee assistance program for $42,026.04
Imported Meetings: 2011- 2025
The board approved a consent agenda including a $36,400 annual renewal for Discovery Education coding and Mystery Science resources for the 2025-2026 school year. They also approved financial reports, personnel changes, and the special education policies manual. The meeting began with a 60-minute executive session for legal consultation.
- $36,400 annual renewal for Discovery Education coding and Mystery Science resources from the Textbook Fund
- Approved claims listing, bank reconciliation, and unencumbered cash reports for July 2025
- Approved personnel assignments and changes for the district
- Approved the Special Education Policies, Procedures, and Practices Manual for 2025-2026
- Board held a 60-minute executive session with the attorney on matters protected by attorney-client privilege
Imported Meetings: 2011- 2025
The Topeka Board of Education approved consent items including a $178,960 renewal of excess workers compensation coverage and a $68,230 change order for Quincy Elementary asphalt replacement due to deteriorated subbase. The board also recognized TCALC students for national awards at the Educators Rising competition and approved personnel, minutes, and other routine items.
- Approved $178,960 renewal of district's excess workers compensation coverage and third-party admin fee for 2025-26
- Approved $68,230 change order for Quincy Elementary asphalt replacement due to deteriorated subbase
- Approved $21,840 purchase of additional cameras for CTE photography and media classes
- Recognized TCALC student Aveline Bowling for first place in Children's Literature Pre-K at Educators Rising national conference
- Approved contract with Kansas Department of Education for Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program for 2025-26
Imported Meetings: 2011- 2025
The Topeka Board of Education is meeting to approve routine financial reports and several large purchases, including a $461,373.64 contract for office and custodial supplies with ODP Business Solutions, a $307,742.30 annual Microsoft subscription renewal, and $23,835.93 in special education testing materials. The board also held a 60-minute executive session to discuss confidential personnel matters.
- Approved $461,373.64 contract with ODP Business Solutions for district-wide office and custodial supplies for 2025-2026
- Approved $307,742.30 annual renewal of Microsoft licensing subscription via CDW-G
- Approved $23,835.93 for special education testing protocols and materials from NCS Pearson, Inc.
- Approved consent agenda including claims listing, bank reconciliation, and unencumbered cash report for June 2025
- Board recessed into executive session for 60 minutes to discuss confidential personnel matters
Imported Meetings: 2011- 2025
The Topeka Public Schools Board of Education met to approve annual renewals for insurance and facility services. The board also reviewed personnel assignments and authorized financial transaction authority for district accounts.
- Annual property and liability insurance renewal with KICS for $1,767,847.00
- Annual renewal for dishwashing chemicals and supplies from Ecolab, Inc. for $25,000.00
- Annual Notifier Fire Alarm System maintenance and testing contract with Pinnacle Fire & Automation, LLC for $15,000.00
- Resolution 26-003 granting transaction authority for Municipal Investment Pool (MIP) accounts
- Approval of FY2026 Activity Fund and Petty Cash Fund Resolutions
Imported Meetings: 2011- 2025
The Board of Education for Topeka Public Schools met to approve monthly financial reports and several purchase agreements. The board also held an executive session to discuss confidential student matters.
- Approved $448,360.50 lease payment (2 of 3) for 3,500 iPads for Pre-K through 1st Grade classrooms
- Approved $59,920.00 for a Kagan Learning Workshop for teachers
- Approved $63,349.28 for the annual renewal of HMH Science Resources
- Approved May 2025 bank reconciliation, unencumbered cash, and budget status reports
- Approved the June 26, 2025 claims listing
Imported Meetings: 2011- 2025
The Topeka Board of Education will consider approving nearly $800,000 in technology purchases, including $414,481 for network switches, $129,750 for MacBook Airs for high school digital arts, and $84,000 for lunch line computers. The board will also vote on renewing student accident insurance ($109,262) and a content filtering contract ($118,449), and will meet the new Topeka Public Schools Foundation Executive Director.
- $414,481.20 for network edge switches to replace 10-year-old equipment (CDW-G)
- $129,750 for MacBook Air computers for high school digital arts and photography classes
- $118,449.58 annual renewal of Securly content filtering for CIPA compliance
- $109,262.50 renewal of student accident and catastrophic medical/athletic insurance for 2025-2026
- Proclamation declaring June 6, 2025 as Wear Orange Day for violence awareness
Imported Meetings: 2011- 2025
The Topeka Board of Education met on May 15, 2025, and approved a consent agenda covering monthly financial reports, fund transfers, and claims. The board also recessed into a 30-minute executive session to discuss confidential personnel matters.
- Approved General and Supplemental General Fund transfers for May 2025 using state weighted program funds.
- Approved budget status reports, bank reconciliation, unencumbered cash, and treasurer's report for April 2025.
- Approved the claims listing for May 15, 2025, covering payments from April 30 to May 12.
- Approved a proclamation recognizing May 2025 as National Better Speech and Hearing Month.
- Recessed into executive session for 30 minutes to discuss confidential personnel matters under the Kansas Open Meetings Act.
Imported Meetings: 2011- 2025
The Topeka Board of Education met to approve various personnel changes, financial claims, and educational purchases. The board also recognized long-term employees and several schools receiving Challenge Awards.
- $60,940.07 for furniture replacement and reconfiguration at the Burnett Center
- $67,068.00 for new automation pathway educational equipment at TCALC
- Recognition of 21 employees celebrating 25 years of service
- Approval of Teacher Appreciation Week proclamation
- Recognition of Challenge Award winners including Landon Middle School and French Middle School
Imported Meetings: 2011- 2025
The Topeka Board of Education approved consent agenda items including a $100,000 annual renewal for custodial chemicals from 4-State Maintenance Supply and a $179,600.15 purchase of art curriculum resources from Art of Education. The board also approved financial reports for March 2025, including bank reconciliation, unencumbered cash, budget status, treasurer's report, claims listing, and fund transfers. The meeting began with a 60-minute executive session to discuss confidential personnel matters.
- Annual renewal of custodial chemicals contract with 4-State Maintenance Supply for $100,000, with a 3.5% increase on Genesan products only
- Purchase of art curriculum resources from Art of Education for $179,600.15
- Approval of March 2025 financial reports including bank reconciliation, unencumbered cash, budget status, and treasurer's report
- Recognition of Mr. Troy St. Clair as elementary Kansas Teacher of the Year for Region 2
- Recognition of EL staff for supporting English Learners across the district
Imported Meetings: 2011- 2025
The Topeka Board of Education will vote on consent agenda items including a $4.1 million annual renewal of the prime vendor food distribution contract with US Foods/Premier, Inc., a $950,000 milk/dairy renewal with Hiland Dairy, and other purchases for musical instruments, bread, and curriculum software. The board will also enter executive session to discuss confidential personnel matters and recognize student achievements including a state wrestling champion and the boys basketball team as state runner-up.
- Annual renewal of prime vendor food distribution contract with US Foods/Premier, Inc. for $4,100,000
- Annual renewal of milk/dairy contract with Hiland Dairy for $950,000
- Purchase of secondary school musical instruments district-wide for $36,416.52
- Learning walks consulting at Highland Park High School from SeraphimED for $23,200
- Recognition of Makayla Cadet as first female state wrestling champion in Highland Park history
Imported Meetings: 2011- 2025
The Board of Education for USD 501 met to review monthly financial reports and approve district purchases. The body also recognized student achievements and held a brief executive session regarding personnel matters.
- Annual renewal of Follett Destiny resource management software for $27,326.40
- Approval of February 2025 bank reconciliation and treasurer's report
- Approval of March 2025 claims listing and budget status reports
- Recognition of Jaxon Cowdin as March Senior of the Month for Topeka High School
- Executive session to discuss confidential personnel matters
Imported Meetings: 2011- 2025
The Topeka USD 501 Board of Education will recognize two National Merit Scholar finalists from Topeka High and Topeka West, and acknowledge a CTE proclamation. The board will also vote on consent items including a $21,096.26 travel expense for eight employees to attend the Tyler Connect conference, monthly financial reports, and fund transfers. An executive session is scheduled for confidential personnel matters.
- Recognition of National Merit Scholar finalists Wyatt Humphrey (Topeka High) and Jacob Marchant (Topeka West)
- Approval of $21,096.26 for eight employees to attend the Tyler Connect User Conference
- Approval of claims listing, bank reconciliation, and unencumbered cash report for January 2025
- Approval of general fund transfers to weighted program funds (Special Education, At-Risk, Bilingual, etc.)
- Executive session for confidential personnel matters under Kansas Open Meetings Act
Imported Meetings: 2011- 2025
The Board of Education of USD 501 is meeting to approve consent agenda items including financial reports, purchases, personnel changes, and proclamations. The largest single expenditure is an $88,605 annual renewal for anti-virus and endpoint security software from Carahsoft Technology Corp. The board also approved $20,064 in concurrent credit tuition for Highland Park High School students at Washburn University.
- $88,605 annual renewal for anti-virus and endpoint security software (Carahsoft Technology Corp.)
- $20,064 in fall 2024 CEP tuition for HPHS students at Washburn University
- Black History Month proclamation approved for February 2025
- National School Counselor Week proclamation approved
- Personnel report and assignments approved by consent
Imported Meetings: 2011- 2025
The Board of Education is meeting for a training retreat. The session focuses on improving the board's understanding of state finance rules governing school districts. No official action will be taken during this meeting.
- School finance training led by CFO Mr. Menke
Imported Meetings: 2011- 2025
The Board of Education nominated and elected its President and Vice President. The body also reviewed and approved several December 2024 financial reports and a claims listing.
- Election of Dr. Schumacher as Board President
- Election of Lisa Schmitt as Board Vice President
- Approval of $21,822.10 for Middle School Principals to attend the AMLE Leadership Conference in Scottsdale, AZ
- Approval of December 2024 Bank Reconciliation and Budget Status Reports
- Approval of January 23, 2025 Claims Listing
Imported Meetings: 2011- 2025
The Topeka Board of Education met via Zoom to approve several financial and technology expenditures. The board authorized significant upgrades to district IT infrastructure and paid special assessments for the KANZA Science and Education Park.
- Approved $588,591 for the upgrade and replacement of the Virtual Server Environment
- Approved $350,900 for 350 Lenovo desktops and 25 workstations for staff and IT
- Approved $447,447.78 for 2024 KANZA Science and Education Park Special Site Improvement Assessments
- Approved the January 9, 2025 Claims Listing