KCKPS board to discuss budget, vote on data dashboard contract; recent special meetings lack published minutes
The Kansas City, Kansas Public Schools Board of Education held three special meetings in the past two weeks, but none have published minutes, so no decisions are confirmed. The board is scheduled to meet again Aug. 11 for a regular meeting that includes budget discussions and a vote on a data dashboard contract.
Recent special meetings
- **July 27** – The agenda included approval of a Human Resources Report and Recommendations. No minutes have been published.
- **July 29** – A procedural meeting with no substantive items listed on the agenda. No minutes have been published.
- **Aug. 3** – A special budget meeting to discuss the district budget, including a financial decision-making framework and departmental travel costs. The agenda also included approval of minutes from the July 21, 27, and 29 meetings, and a human resources report. An executive session was scheduled for attorney-client and non-elected personnel matters. No minutes have been published.
Upcoming regular meeting (Aug. 11)
The board will discuss the district budget, including a presentation and a financial decision-making framework. It is scheduled to vote on approving Abre as the provider for a Districtwide Data Dashboard Solution. The consent agenda includes payment of bills, a human resources report, and contracts with Campfire Learning, Proximity Learning, and ParentSquare virtual phone feature. The board will also consider parking lease renewals with St. Peter CME Church, 8th Street Baptist Church, and Forest Grove Baptist Church for Sumner Academy, and a solicitation for an Integrated Library System. The agenda also lists a contract with AdvocacyBuild, LLC. Community comments are scheduled on topics including the Quindaro Underground Railroad, transgender student experiences, and library book content.
Coming up
- **Regular meeting** – Aug. 11, 2026. The agenda includes budget discussion, the data dashboard contract vote, and multiple consent items. The meeting is the only one listed in the next 14 days.