Schools & libraries in Kansas local government
What Kansas city councils, county boards and school districts are deciding about schools & libraries — plain-English summaries written from official agendas and minutes, updated as meetings happen.
256 Kansas meetings since 2024 covered schools & libraries. Counts are directional — coverage varies by place and platform.
Places in Kansas with the most schools & libraries activity
- Unified School District 497, KS (47)
- Kansas City Kansas Public Schools, KS (37)
- Wichita, KS (32)
- Shawnee Mission School District, KS (28)
- Bonner Springs, KS (15)
- Manhattan, KS (14)
- Osawatomie, KS (12)
- Lyon County, KS (8)
- Finney County, KS (7)
- Osage City, KS (7)
- Hays Public Schools, KS (7)
- Sterling, KS (5)
Latest matching meetings
District 4 Advisory Board to consider zoning changes for garage condos and university land
The board will review a request to amend the Ridge Plaza Community Unit Plan for a garage condo development and a zone change for Friends University. The meeting also includes reports from the police, fire, and public library departments.
Thomas County Commissioners to hold 2027 budget hearings
The Board of County Commissioners will discuss 2027 budget projections and requests. The meeting includes budget hearings and reviews of discretionary fund requests.
Board to consider wrecking yard request at 3629 North Hydraulic Avenue
The District 6 Advisory Board will review a request for a wrecking/salvage yard and a zoning waiver for a 4.0-acre site. The meeting also includes reports from the police, fire, and public library departments.
City Commission to consider intent to exceed Revenue Neutral Rate
The City Commission will review projected 2027 General Fund figures and consider a resolution regarding the Revenue Neutral Rate. The body will also review reports from the police and fire departments and a joint resolution with the Eudora Library Board.
District 2 Board to consider rezone for industrial development at Greenwich & 21st
The District 2 Advisory Board will vote on three land-use cases: a rezone and new CUP for industrial use at Greenwich and 21st Street, a sign-waiver for a storage facility on Woodlawn, and a PUD to allow tattooing at Greenwich and Waterman. The board will also hear a presentation on the Downtown Wichita Action Plan…
Geary County holds 2027 budget work session
The County Commission is reviewing proposed budgets for 2027, including the General Fund and special districts. The Finance Director presented a proposed General Fund mill levy of 64.124, which exceeds the revenue neutral rate.
Commission to discuss Transient Guest Tax rate increase and governance review
The Commission will clarify board direction on the proposed Transient Guest Tax rate increase and its governance and oversight. New business includes an emergency declaration for severe weather, property/casualty insurance renewal with Travelers, and several employee policy adjustments. Rezoning and a special use…
Board to vote on Cadillac Lake PUD rezoning and Downtown Action Plan
The District 5 Advisory Board will consider a zone change for a 2.72-acre site at 9725 W 29th St N from SF-5 to PUD for the Cadillac Lake Residential development. They will also review and recommend adoption of the Downtown Wichita Action Plan. Additionally, reports from police, fire, library, and parks departments…
Commission will discuss the county's compensation plan for future years
The Linn County Commission will consider a Compensation Plan for Future Years in June 2026. It will also review the airport's 1‑5‑year strategic plan requested on April 28 and a Heritage Trust Fund discussion with applications due in November. Additional items include the 4H Building Contract and a free summer…
Commission considers $73,906.68 allocation for Flint Hills Technical College
The Lyon County Commission will consider funding for Flint Hills Technical College and a vehicle upfit for the Sheriff's Office. The body will also receive information regarding road upgrades on Road W and Road 40.
Council to consider site plan for new high school CTE addition
The Spring Hill City Council will hold a regular meeting to consider several ordinances and agreements. Key actions include a site plan and conditional use permit for a new high school CTE addition, adoption of a municipal code update, and notification of intent to exceed the revenue neutral rate.
Council to consider sales tax for USD 420 and sewer rate changes
The City Council will decide on a special sales tax to fund USD 420 school projects and a new sewer rate ordinance. The body will also hold a public hearing regarding a dilapidated structure at 501 Market Street.
Council to hold public hearing on condemning dilapidated Armand's Hotel at 501 Market St
The Osage City Council will hold a public hearing on whether to declare the structure at 501 Market Street (Armand's Hotel) unsafe and order repairs or demolition. Council will also consider a special sales tax for USD 420 to fund an early childhood center and school upgrades. Other actions include adopting a new…
Public hearing on conditional use for Passport Academy Charter School
The Committee on Hearings and Policy will hold a public hearing regarding Resolution 2026-0481. The body is considering a Conditional Use Application to allow Passport Academy Charter School to operate at 1835 Forbes Avenue.
Library Board discusses expansion updates and fundraising ideas
The board is reviewing progress on the library's expansion project and a new website launch. Members are also brainstorming various community events to generate funds.
Public hearing on vacation of Road 350; budget requests for fair, libraries, college
The Lyon County Commission will hold a public hearing on the vacation of the remaining portion of Road 350 west of Road P. They will also consider 2027 budget requests from the Lyon County Fair Board, four local libraries, and a $73,906.68 allocation for Flint Hills Technical College. Other business includes approval…
USD 308 considers school bond options and $465,490 safety grant
The Board of Education will receive presentations on a potential school bond and trimester/semester committee work. The board is deciding on several contracts, policy updates, and the addition of one School Resource Officer.
New 'Hub' multi-modal transportation facility opens June 6
This document provides staff reports for the District 2 Advisory Board. It includes updates on public transportation, police staffing and crime trends, fire department operations, and local library summer programs.
Planning Commission to hear conditional use permit for Spring Hill High School CTE addition
The Spring Hill Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on an amended Conditional Use Permit and site plan for a Career Technical Education addition to Spring Hill High School at 19701 Ridgeview Road. The meeting also includes a public hearing on proposed amendments to the city’s zoning and subdivision…
Council to discuss animal permit changes and healthy store program
The Food & Farm Council will hear a presentation on the Healthy Corner Store Initiative's sustainability and provide feedback on proposed changes to animal maintenance permits. They will also review the annual report and discuss a food procurement project for city worksites.
City Commission to vote on $92,602 contract for Seth Child sewer interceptor improvements
The Manhattan City Commission will consider approving a contract with Bartlett & West for preconstruction services ($15,000) and an amendment ($77,602) for the Seth Child Sanitary Sewer Interceptor Improvements Project. They will also vote on a resolution opposing the incorporation of Green Valley, approve a…
County commissioners to review department budget and personnel requests
The Pratt County Board of Commissioners will meet to consider budget requests from the Pratt Public Library and personnel requests from the Register of Deeds and Senior Services. The board will also approve vouchers and minutes from previous meetings.
Board to consider zoning change for Blue Lake 3rd PUD near West MacArthur
The District 4 Advisory Board will hear a presentation on the Downtown Wichita Action Plan and give feedback. They will also hold a public hearing on a request to rezone land near West MacArthur Road to a Planned Unit Development for Blue Lake 3rd. Police, fire, and library reports are on the agenda.
Board to consider rezoning for 62-unit Blue Lake 3rd PUD near MacArthur & West
The District 4 Advisory Board will discuss and provide feedback on two major items: a draft Downtown Wichita Action Plan update and a proposed rezoning for the Blue Lake 3rd Planned Unit Development (PUD) on 9.57 acres north of MacArthur Road. The PUD would allow up to 62 residential units with modified setbacks…
Council hears school sales tax proposal for early childhood center
The council will hear a presentation from USD 420 Superintendent Ted Hessong on a proposed 0.25% or 0.5% educational sales tax to fund an early childhood center. The council may vote to place the measure on the November 2026 ballot. Other business includes a carnival discussion, CD interest bids, and setting a work…
Library Board to discuss expansion project and board resignation
The Osawatomie Public Library Board of Trustees will hear an update on the library expansion project, discuss a board member resignation, and continue fundraiser planning. They will also approve minutes from April and review financial reports for March and April 2026.
Park Board to discuss five city parks and potential projects
The Sterling Park Advisory Board will meet to discuss matters related to five city parks: Sterling Lake, Evergreen, Library, Dysart, and Peace. No new action items or votes are listed; all items are for discussion only. The agenda includes routine consent items and citizen comments.
City to approve July 4th event permits and $153,968 in bills
The commission will vote on consent agenda items including three special event permits for July 4th celebrations and a tractor pull, a fireworks display permit, and accounts payable totaling $153,968. Under new business, they will consider an agreement for a city street condition evaluation. Additionally, they will…
Council to hold public hearing on deannexation of Middle Creek Lake
The Council will hold a public hearing on a proposed ordinance to deannex 601.58 acres of Middle Creek Lake from city limits, transferring jurisdiction to Miami County. Other business includes appointments, reports on stormwater projects, and discussions on e-bike regulations, a school resource officer agreement, and…
Council to authorize police station project, approve replat and contracts
The Goddard City Council, Planning Commission, and school board meet jointly. They will consider approving the Rachel Brooke Estates replat, a public hearing on a community improvement district, an R-2 restrictive covenant, authorization for the Municipal Justice Center (police station) project, water main replacement…
City Council considers $9.87 million reimbursement for City Steps Project
The Standing Committees will review several funding resolutions, including infrastructure projects and grant applications. The body is also processing various departmental invoices for police, public works, and parks services.
Board to consider 75.6-acre PUD for Moorings Plaza
The District 6 Advisory Board will hear police, fire, and library staff reports, then vote on six zoning cases and two PUDs including a 75.6-acre mixed-use development at West 53rd Street North. Other items include a nightclub permit at Twin Lakes Shopping Center and rezonings for a tattoo parlor, office/warehouse…
Board to vote on wrecking/salvage zone change at S. Broadway
The District 3 Advisory Board will consider a request to rezone 1963 S. Broadway from LC Limited Commercial to LI Limited Industrial with a conditional use for wrecking/salvage. Planning staff recommends denial. The board will also receive reports from the fire and police departments and the public library, and hear…
Board to discuss art and school exchanges
The Partner City Advisory Board will discuss upcoming art and school exchanges with a partner city. They will also introduce new board members and handle routine approval of meeting minutes.
Board considers rezoning property near West 21st and Maize Road to multi-family
The District 5 Advisory Board will hear a presentation from Leadership Wichita and receive updates from police, fire, library, and parks departments. The board will vote on a zone change request for a property at West 21st Street north of Maize Road from single-family (SF-5) to multi-family (MF-18).
Library accessibility improvements and story walk up for approval
The commission will vote on routine consent items including minutes and accounts payable of $56,408, and consider two new business items: receiving a preliminary architectural report for library accessibility improvements and approving a story walk at Library Park. An appointment to the Library Board is also on the…
City officials hear weather trends and legislative updates
This is an intergovernmental luncheon where city commissioners discuss weather and climate trends in Manhattan, receive legislative updates from a consultant and USD 383 superintendent, and plan future agenda topics. No formal votes or decisions are expected.
City Commission to ratify Eudora Community Library District
The commission will consider a joint resolution to establish the Eudora Community Library District, permit alcohol consumption at three special events in city parks, authorize purchase of a vac trailer for Public Works, and approve a service agreement to replace the Public Works compound security gate. They will also…
Library Board to review 2027 budget and expansion project
The Library Board will review the 2027 budget request, get an update on the expansion project and storm shelter, and discuss summer reading funding. They will also hold officer elections, confirm the meeting calendar, and consider a technology plan. The May meeting may be cancelled due to the director's graduation.
Park City Council to discuss USD 259
The City Council is holding a special meeting to discuss matters related to Unified School District 259.