USD 437 Olathe Public Schools public meetings in 2020
24 substantive meetings from 2020, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
USD 437 Board of Education Meeting 6:30 p.m.
The USD 437 Board of Education will vote on accepting a $24,000 Topeka Community Foundation grant to provide second computer monitors for teachers, and approve the learning phase for returning to school in January. The board will also consider routine consent items including bill payments, personnel changes, and a partnership agreement with SENT for student-built housing. Two executive sessions are scheduled for personnel and student matters.
- Approve payment of bills totaling $343,676.34
- Accept $24,000 Topeka Community Foundation grant for teacher monitors
- Approve learning phase return to school in January
- Approve MOU and Hold Harmless Agreement with SENT for student-built housing
- Approve classified termination of Kenneth Ackward, Custodian (Night) @ JS
USD 437 Board of Education Meeting 6:30 p.m.
The USD 437 Board of Education will hold its regular meeting, including public comment, approval of consent agenda items, and discussion of the 2021-22 school calendar. The board will also vote on whether to approve a certified therapy dog at Washburn Rural High School and whether to move the December 21 meeting to December 14. An executive session is scheduled for non-elected personnel matters.
- Approve payment of bills totaling $7,551,348.38
- Approve use of certified therapy dog at Washburn Rural High School
- Discuss 2021-22 school calendar
- Discuss moving December 21 meeting to December 14
- Approve classified and certified personnel changes
USD 437 Board of Education Meeting 6:30 p.m.
The USD 437 Board of Education will consider consent agenda items including approving $4,009,748.01 in bills, personnel changes, and a therapy dog program. They will also receive updates on COVID-19, the 2020-21 school year, and winter sports capacity, and discuss legislative positions. The meeting includes an executive session for personnel matters.
- Approve payment of bills totaling $4,009,748.01
- Classified resignations, terminations, and retirements; new hires and transfers
- Certified retirements: Mary Ervin (teacher) and Ann Matthews (Executive Director)
- New certified hire: Janelle Hudson, Speech Language Pathologist at Farley Elementary
- Approve Matt Swedlund attending KSDS training and acquiring a therapy dog for Washburn Rural High School
USD 437 Board of Education Meeting 6:30 p.m.
The USD 437 Board of Education will meet to approve consent agenda items, including paying $467,562 in bills, accepting classified resignations and hires, and hiring a new certified teacher. The board will also hear an Eagle Scout proposal for benches and signs at the Outdoor Ed/Environmental Lab and receive school updates. An executive session is scheduled, with possible action afterward.
- Approve payment of bills totaling $467,562.00
- Approve classified resignations, including bus drivers and paras
- Approve new classified hires, including bus drivers and paras
- Approve new certified hire Danielle Campbell as 4th grade teacher at JS
- Hear Eagle Scout project proposal for benches and signs in Outdoor Ed/Environmental Lab
Special USD 437 Board of Education Meeting 5:30 p.m.
The USD 437 Board of Education is holding a special meeting with public comment, agenda approval, and a discussion on elementary school planning efforts. The meeting is largely procedural, with the main substantive item being the administrator report on elementary school planning.
- Public comment period
- Approval of the agenda
- Elementary School Planning Efforts (discussion/information)
USD 437 Board of Education Meeting 6:30 p.m.
The USD 437 Board of Education will consider routine consent items including approving $4,697,349.89 in bills, personnel changes, and a policy change on nepotism (GACCA). The board will also discuss updates on the 2020-2021 school year, including a 'Safely Forward Phase 3' plan for elementary schools, and hold executive sessions for personnel, student matters, and real property acquisition.
- Approve payment of bills totaling $4,697,349.89
- Approve change to Policy GACCA (nepotism) for 2020-2021
- Approve classified resignations (4) and new hires/transfers (8)
- Discuss Safely Forward Phase 3 for elementary K-6
- Executive sessions for personnel, student, and real property matters
USD 437 Board of Education Meeting 6:30 p.m.
The USD 437 Board of Education is scheduled to approve the payment of $3,001,559.96 in total bills. The board will also approve the minutes from the September 8, 2020 meeting. Additionally, the agenda includes consent actions for the resignation, termination, and retirement of several classified staff members, as well as the approval of new classified hires and transfers. The meeting concludes with a professional community conversation and a motion to adjourn.
- Approval of total bills in the amount of $3,001,559.96
- Approval of resignations, terminations, and retirements for classified staff
- Approval of new classified hires and transfers
- Approval of minutes from the September 8, 2020 meeting
Board of Education Meeting 6:30 p.m.
The USD 437 Olathe Public Schools Board of Education will vote on several action items, including approving a $54,000 contract with Gouldevans for a Master Facility Plan, setting a $10 per child per week fee for the Supervised Remote Learning Program, and approving salary increases for classified staff and other employee groups. The board will also consider a $1,484.50 resource request for new IB English novels and the 2020-21 negotiated agreement. Consent items include approving $11,174,451.24 in bills and personnel changes.
- Approve payment of bills totaling $11,174,451.24
- Approve Gouldevans as Master Facility Planning partner for $54,000
- Approve $10 per child per week Supervised Remote Learning fee
- Approve 2.6% salary increase for classified staff
- Approve $1,484.50 for new IB English novels
USD 437 Board of Education Meeting 6:30 p.m.
The USD 437 Board of Education will hold a public hearing and vote on the FY 2020-2021 budget, recommending a mill levy of 50.049. The board will also discuss planning for the 2020-21 school year, review Master Facility Plan interviews, and consider a new Education Campus Ambassador position. Consent agenda items include approving bills totaling $568,175.01 and personnel changes.
- Approve FY 2020-2021 budget with mill levy of 50.049 (Option A)
- Public hearing for 2020-2021 budget
- Approve payment of bills totaling $568,175.01
- Approve changes to 2020-2021 school calendar (Oct 9 work day moved to Oct 12)
- Discuss Master Facility Plan interviews and Education Campus Ambassador position
USD 437 Board of Education Meeting 6:30 p.m.
The USD 437 Board of Education will consider approving the 2020-21 budget, including three mill levy options, and will hold a public hearing on the budget. The board will also approve consent items such as paying bills totaling $864,869.17 and personnel changes. An administrator will discuss planning for the 2020-21 school year and COVID-19 expenses.
- Approve payment of bills totaling $864,869.17
- Public hearing for 2020-21 budget with Local Option Budget at 32.0%, 31.5%, or 31.0% and mill levies of 50.049, 49.788, or 49.528
- Approve classified resignations, retirements, and new hires/transfers
- Discussion on planning for 2020-21 school year and COVID-19 expenses
- Executive session to discuss budget, personnel, and student matters
USD 437 Board of Education Meeting 6:30 p.m.
The USD 437 Board of Education will consider approving a $299,211 contract to resurface the Washburn Rural High School track and adopt a 1,116-hour school term for 2020-21. They will also discuss contingency planning for the upcoming school year and handle routine consent items, including bill payments and personnel changes. The meeting includes public comment and executive sessions for student, personnel, and budget matters.
- Approve payment of bills totaling $1,480,251.83
- Approve $299,211 proposal from Mid-America Sports Construction for WRHS track resurfacing
- Adopt 2020-2021 school term of at least 1,116 hours
- Approve classified resignations, retirements, new hires, and transfers
- Discuss contingency planning for 2020-21 school year
USD 437 Board of Education Organizational Meeting 6:30 p.m.
This is the annual organizational meeting of the USD 437 Board of Education. The board will elect a president and vice president, appoint officers (clerk, treasurer, attorney, hearing officers), designate depositories and the official newspaper, and adopt the regular meeting schedule for the 2020-21 school year. All items are routine administrative actions required by state statute.
- Election of Board President and Vice President
- Appoint Katy Lenahan as Clerk, Bruce Stiles as Treasurer, Patti Clarkston as Deputy Treasurer, Martin Weishaar as Deputy Clerk
- Designate Silver Lake Bank as primary depository; CoreFirst, Equity, Capital City, Landmark, UMB, Sunflower, US Bank, and Kansas State Municipal Investment Pool as official depositories
- Designate Topeka Capital Journal as official newspaper
- Adopt 2020-21 meeting schedule: Mondays at 6:30 p.m. at Shuler Education Center, 5928 SW 53rd Street, Topeka
USD 437 Board of Education Meeting 6:30 p.m.
The USD 437 Board of Education will consider routine consent items including $5,135,005.78 in bills, personnel changes, and the classified handbook. They will also vote on renewing property/liability and workers' compensation insurance, approving K-12 library learning objectives, and accepting federal IDEA funds for special education. Discussion items include the ECH handbook, property/liability insurance, and PE learning objectives. The meeting includes executive sessions for student, personnel, and budget matters.
- Approve payment of bills totaling $5,135,005.78
- Approve new certified hires including Hannah Armand (PE teacher, WRHS) and Amanda Arnold (school psychologist, WRMS)
- Approve joining KASB KERMP for property/casualty insurance and renewing workers' comp with KASB Risk Management effective July 1, 2020
- Approve IDEA Title VIB assurances for $43,354 (ages 3-5) and $1,245,421 (ages 5-21) in federal special education funds
- Approve K-12 Library Learning Objectives
USD 437 Board of Education Meeting 6:30 p.m.
The USD 437 Board of Education will vote on approving the 'Really Great Reading' curriculum for $210,512.51, approve payment of bills totaling $3,084,971.60, and handle personnel changes. They will also discuss property and liability insurance renewal, the classified handbook, and library learning objectives. The meeting includes an executive session for budget and student matters.
- Approve 'Really Great Reading' curriculum for $210,512.51
- Approve payment of bills totaling $3,084,971.60
- Approve classified and certified personnel changes (resignations, hires, transfers)
- Discuss property and liability insurance renewal proposals
- Discuss K-12 library learning objectives
USD 437 Board of Education Meeting 6:30 p.m.
The USD 437 Board of Education will consider consent items including $4,258,097.20 in bills, personnel changes, and an amended FY 2019-2020 budget. They will also discuss a reading curriculum update, student meal prices for 2020-21, and an elementary dean of students job description. The meeting includes public comment via email due to COVID-19 and executive sessions for budget, student, and personnel matters.
- Approve payment of bills totaling $4,258,097.20
- Approve amended FY 2019-2020 budget (published May 8, 2020)
- Discuss 'Really Great Reading' curriculum for K-6 phonics
- Discuss student meal prices for SY2020-21
- Approve varsity boys wrestling trip to Council Bluffs and WRHS NOLA choir trip
USD 437 Board of Education Meeting 6:30 p.m.
The USD 437 Board of Education will meet to approve consent items including bills, personnel changes, and student fees for 2020-21. The board will also vote on student handbooks for all schools and a public hearing for the 2019-2020 budget republication. Discussions include a district update on school closure and proposed student trips.
- Approve payment of bills totaling $447,279.88
- Approve new hires and resignations for certified and classified staff
- Approve student course, activity, and transportation fees for SY 2020-21
- Approve student handbooks for elementary, middle, and high schools with added directory information (student email addresses)
- Approve public hearing for 2019-2020 budget republication
USD Board of Education Meeting 6:30 p.m.
The USD 437 Board of Education will consider approving a $6,729,155 capital outlay budget for 2020-21, plus $2,540,688.16 in bills and several personnel contracts. The board will also discuss student handbook changes and fee schedules for the next school year, and hold executive sessions on personnel, budget, and student enrollment.
- Approve capital outlay budget for SY 2020-21 totaling $6,729,155
- Approve payment of bills in the amount of $2,540,688.16
- Approve new certified hires including a principal at Farley Elementary and teachers at multiple schools
- Discuss textbook, course, activity, and transportation fees for SY 2020-21
- Approve KASB membership and legal assistance renewals
USD 437 Board of Education Meeting 6:30 p.m.
The USD 437 Board of Education will meet to handle routine business, including approving minutes, personnel changes, and $7,463,216.57 in bills. They will also receive a district update on the first three weeks of school closure due to COVID-19 and discuss the 2020-2021 capital outlay plan, including recommended facility projects. The agenda is largely procedural, with no separate action items listed beyond consent items.
- Approve payment of bills totaling $7,463,216.57
- Approve classified resignations, retirements, and new hires (e.g., bus drivers, custodians)
- Approve certified resignations and retirements (e.g., teachers at Farley Elementary, Washburn Rural High School)
- Approve new certified hires for 2020-2021, including teachers at Washburn Rural High School and Pauline Central Primary
- Discuss capital outlay update for 2020-2021, including recommended facility projects
Special USD 437 Board of Education Meeting, Noon
The USD 437 Board of Education will hold a special meeting to discuss and vote on three items related to the COVID-19 pandemic: a KSDE waiver application packet, revised graduation requirements for the Class of 2020, and a memorandum of understanding with the teachers' association (AWNEA). Public comments will be accepted via email due to the Shawnee County Safe-At-Home Order.
- KSDE Waiver Application Packet (discussion and action)
- Class of 2020 Graduation Requirements resolution (discussion and action)
- Memorandum of Understanding with AWNEA re: COVID-19 (discussion and action)
- Public comment via email to Board Clerk
USD 437 Board of Education Meeting 6:30 p.m.
The USD 437 Board of Education will consider routine consent items including bill payments, personnel changes, and equipment disposal, plus action on the 2018-2019 audit and a flooring contract. They will also receive a COVID-19 update and discuss a proposal for resinous flooring at Auburn Washburn Middle School.
- Approve payment of bills totaling $4,297,479.27
- Approve 2018-2019 financial audit by Berberich Trahan & Co.
- Approve RFP #20017 for resinous flooring at WRMS from Treadwell
- Approve resignations of 4 certified staff including principals and teachers
- Approve new hires including 3 teachers at Washburn Rural High School
USD 437 Board of Education Meeting 6:30 p.m.
The USD 437 Board of Education will meet to approve consent items including $4,389,371.03 in bills, personnel changes, and policy revisions. The board will also discuss the 2018-2019 financial audit and hear reports on school capacity and the Centennial League. An action item seeks approval for a 2021 orchestra trip.
- Approve payment of bills totaling $4,389,371.03
- Approve classified and certified personnel hires, resignations, and retirements
- Approve revisions to policy JBC (enrollment)
- Approve waiving rental fee for KVCA All-Star Game practices in June
- Discuss 2018-2019 financial audit report
USD 437 Board of Education Meeting 6:30 p.m.
The USD 437 Board of Education will meet to approve routine consent items, including $823,021.95 in bills and several personnel changes. They will also receive informational updates on strategic planning, the Cardboard Challenge, the treasurer's report, and building permits. The board will then enter executive session to discuss student enrollment, personnel, and negotiations.
- Approve payment of bills totaling $823,021.95
- Approve classified resignations, including Brady Cowen (Computer Tech @ SEC) and Jordan Scoggins (Bus Driver @ DW)
- Approve new classified hires, including Raquel Garcia Silva (Paraeducator @ WRHS) and Rachel Weaver (Transportation Customer Service Specialist @ SEC)
- Approve certified resignations, including Margaret Hicks (Science Teacher @ WRHS) and Ashley Ogden (Third Grade Teacher @ Pauline Central Primary)
- Approve new certified hire Howard Tush (Special Education Teacher @ Washburn Rural Middle School)
USD 437 Board of Education Meeting 6:30 p.m.
The USD 437 Board of Education will consider approving a $286,645 contract with ACE Electric to install generators at Washburn Rural High School and Indian Hills. The board will also act on routine consent items including bills, personnel changes, and minutes, and receive updates on an easement and strategic planning.
- Approve payment of bills totaling $2,321,943.11
- Approve generator installation bid from ACE Electric for $286,645 (WRHS and IH)
- Approve classified resignations and new hires (e.g., bus drivers, custodians)
- Approve new certified hire Lauren Bergman as third grade teacher at Pauline Central Primary
- Discuss generator installation bids and strategic planning 2021-2026
USD 437 Board of Education Meeting 6:30 p.m.
The USD 437 Board of Education will meet to handle routine business, including approving $6,755,817.34 in bills, personnel changes, and disposal of obsolete materials. The board will also recognize staff from Indian Hills Elementary, bid farewell to board member Darren Haddock, and may enter executive session for student and personnel matters.
- Approval of bills totaling $6,755,817.34
- Approval of classified resignations, including bus driver Trisha Garmany
- Approval of new classified hires and transfers, including 10 new hires
- Approval of 2020 AFJROTC trip to San Antonio
- Recognition and farewell to board member Darren Haddock