Kirkwood R I School District, MO

SCHOOL BOARD VACANCY INTERVIEWS

SCHOOL BOARD MEETING

The Kennett Consolidated School Board will vote on several action items, including a $2.975 million real estate acquisition at 210 Gale Lane for a maintenance and transportation facility, and the approval of design development for a high school cafeteria and library renovation. The board will also accept a member's resignation and begin the process to fill the vacancy. Other routine business includes personnel changes, bill lists, and various contracts.

• Real estate acquisition of 210 Gale Lane for $2,975,000 for maintenance and transportation operations
• Approval of design development and cost estimate for Kennett High School cafeteria, restroom, and library renovation
• Acceptance of resignation of board member Willa Hightower, effective August 15, 2026
• Addition of one Special Education Teacher position at New Garden Elementary School funded by Medical Assistance reimbursement
• Approval of independent contractor agreements for bilingual services, dental services, student physicals, parent liaison, and photography

SPECIAL BOARD MEETING

The Kennett Consolidated School Board held a special meeting and voted to appoint Dr. Elisha Ozer as principal of Kennett High School. The motion carried 5-0. The agenda also included public comment periods and procedural items.

• Appointment of Dr. Elisha Ozer as principal of Kennett High School (motion carried 5-0)

SCHOOL BOARD MEETING

The Kennett Consolidated School Board approved a new Director of Community Engagement, Safety and Security position and appointed Dr. Lorenzo DeAngelis to fill it. The board also approved a contract with Talking Points, adopted several new policies, and approved school plans for KHS and KMS. Other actions included recognizing a Kennett Legend, approving a new course, and authorizing a contract with Wayfinder for social-emotional learning.

• Approved new Director of Community Engagement, Safety and Security position and appointed Dr. Lorenzo DeAngelis
• Approved contract with Talking Points
• Adopted policies on facilities safety, building security, cell phones, service dogs, attendance, and weapons
• Approved school plans for Kennett High School and Kennett Middle School for 2026-27
• Approved new 'Building for the Future' course for KMS eighth grade

1. POLICY COMMITTEE MEETING

The Kennett Consolidated School District Policy Committee will meet to review and discuss 12 policies covering facilities naming, workplace safety, property records, lending equipment, building security, staff vehicle use, pest management, cell phones, service dogs, guidance counseling, attendance, and weapons. The committee will also consider approving minutes from its March and April 2026 meetings and hear public comment.

• Review of Policy 701.1 (Naming Facilities)
• Review of Policy 705 (Facilities and Workplace Safety) with revisions
• Review of Policy 709 (Building Security)
• Review of Policy 717 (Cellular Telephones) based on PSBA model
• Review of Policy 218.1 (Weapons) blending current and model language

CURRICULUM COMMITTEE MEETING

The Kennett Consolidated School District Curriculum Committee will meet to discuss school plans and goals, and to approve the minutes from the March 30, 2026 meeting. The meeting is a forum for educators, stakeholders, and board directors to shape educational experiences.

• Approve minutes of March 30, 2026 Curriculum Committee meeting
• Discussion of school plans (file attached: 5-18-26 Curriculum Meeting on School Goals.pdf)
• Public comment period
• Any further business before adjournment

SCHOOL BOARD MEETING

The Kennett Consolidated School Board approved a resolution authorizing the CFO to negotiate and perform due diligence for acquiring real property to support the Facility and Transportation Departments. The board also approved several policy updates, personnel changes, bill lists, a Flexible Instructional Day Program, and the disenrollment of two students for residency non-compliance. Reports were heard from the superintendent, facilities, finance, and student council.

• Approved resolution authorizing CFO to execute agreements and perform due diligence for acquisition of real property for Facility and Transportation Departments
• Approved updates to policies 005 (Organization), 006 (Meetings), 701-704 (Facilities Planning, Gifts/Grants/Donations, Sanitary Management, Maintenance), 827 (Conflict of Interest), 907 (School Visitors), and 908 (Relations with Parents and Guardians)
• Approved Flexible Instructional Day Program for 2026-2027 and its submission to PDE
• Approved disenrollment of student #206121 (effective end of 2025-26) and student #301985 (effective immediately) for failure to meet residency requirements
• Approved personnel changes and bill lists

FINANCE COMMITTEE MEETING

The Kennett Consolidated School District Finance Committee will meet May 4, 2026, to discuss the 2026-27 budget, including a proposed real estate tax rate and a technology long-range plan. The committee will also consider approving the minutes from its April 6, 2026 meeting.

• Discussion of the 2026-2027 General Operating Budget
• Proposed Real Estate Tax Rate for 2026-27
• Review of the Technology Long-Range Plan
• Approval of April 6, 2026 Finance Committee meeting minutes

POLICY COMMITTEE MEETING

The Kennett Consolidated School District Policy Committee will meet on April 27, 2026, to review and discuss updates to nine district policies covering organization, meetings, facilities, gifts, sanitation, maintenance, conflict of interest, school visitors, and parent relations.

• Review of Policy 005 (Organization)
• Review of Policy 006 (Meetings)
• Review of Policy 701 (Facilities Planning)
• Review of Policy 702 (Gifts, Grants, Donations)
• Review of Policy 703 (Sanitary Management)

SCHOOL BOARD MEETING

The Kennett Consolidated School Board approved a proposed final general operating budget of $112,414,800 for 2026-27, which includes a 3.7% real estate tax increase ($233 per average residential property). The board also awarded a $148,888 asbestos abatement contract for Greenwood Elementary School demolition, approved a $25,920 architectural study for KHS corridors and choral room, and raised lunch prices by $0.25. Additionally, the board appointed Willa Hightower to fill a vacant Region A seat and approved MOUs for school resource officers and two Chester County Intermediate Unit budgets totaling $84.8 million.

• Approved proposed final 2026-27 general operating budget of $112,414,800 with 3.7% tax increase
• Awarded $148,888 asbestos abatement contract to Sargent Enterprises for Greenwood Elementary School
• Approved $25,920 Breslin Architects study for KHS corridors and choral room
• Raised lunch prices to $3.25 (elementary), $3.50 (secondary), $5.10 (adults) for 2026-27
• Appointed Willa Hightower to fill vacant Region A board seat through December 2027

SCHOOL BOARD VACANCY INTERVIEWS

The Kennett Consolidated School Board will interview candidates to fill a vacancy in Region A (Kennett Borough) caused by the resignation of Lenda Carrillo. The appointment will last until December 6, 2027, and the successful candidate will be appointed at the regular board meeting on April 13, 2026.

• Interview of board candidates for Region A vacancy
• Appointment to fill resignation of Lenda Carrillo
• Term extends until December 6, 2027

FINANCE COMMITTEE MEETING

The Kennett Consolidated School District Finance Committee will meet on April 6, 2026, to discuss the proposed 2026-27 General Operating Budget, including a presentation from the Chester County Intermediate Unit. The committee will also consider approving the minutes from its March 2, 2026 meeting. The agenda includes a public comment period and is otherwise procedural.

• 2026-27 General Operating Budget review and proposed final budget adjustments
• Chester County Intermediate Unit budget presentation by Mr. Joseph Lubitsky
• Special Education budget discussion
• Approval of Finance Committee minutes from March 2, 2026

1. POLICY COMMITTEE MEETING

The Kennett Consolidated School District Policy Committee will meet to review and recommend updates to 13 policies covering purchasing, audits, fund balance, taxpayer rights, capital assets, fringe benefits, procurement cards, federal compliance, travel reimbursement, tax assessment appeals, conflict of interest, and parent relations. The committee will also consider approving minutes from its November 2025 meeting and hear public comment.

• Review of Policy 610 (Purchases Subject to Bid/Quotation) and Policy 611 (Purchases Budgeted)
• Review of new Policy 621 (Local Taxpayer Bill of Rights) and Policy 622 (Capital Assets)
• Review of Policy 627 (District-Initiated Tax Assessment Appeals)
• Review of Policy 827 (Conflict of Interest)
• Review of Policy 908 (Relations with Parents and Guardians)

CURRICULUM COMMITTEE MEETING

The Kennett Consolidated School District Curriculum Committee will meet to approve minutes from March 2, hear public comment, and receive a presentation titled 'Where We Were, Where We Are, Where We're Going' on curriculum direction. No specific proposals or votes on new programs or materials are listed.

• Approval of March 2, 2026 Curriculum Committee meeting minutes
• Public comment period for community input
• Presentation on curriculum progress and future direction (file attached)

SCHOOL BOARD MEETING

The Kennett Consolidated School Board approved a $499,950 purchase of LETRS Facilitator Bundles from Lexia Learning for districtwide structured literacy professional learning. The board also accepted the resignation of board member Lenda Carrillo, effective March 15, 2026, and set a process to fill the vacancy. Other approved items included a $2,000,000 grant application for Middle School roof replacement, a one-year contract extension with Criticare for nursing services, and a residency verification system from CLEAR at $1,739.50 per month for the first year.

• Approved $499,950 for LETRS Facilitator Bundles (Volume 1: $249,975; Volume 2: $249,975) from Lexia Learning for literacy professional learning.
• Accepted resignation of board member Lenda Carrillo, effective March 15, 2026; vacancy to be advertised with applications due March 27, 2026.
• Approved resolution to apply for a $2,000,000 Public School Facility Improvement Grant to offset the $4,100,000 Middle School roof replacement.
• Approved a one-year contract extension with Criticare for 1:1 nursing services with no rate increase for 2026-27.
• Approved purchase of CLEAR residency verification system at $1,739.50 per month for the first year.

FINANCE COMMITTEE MEETING

The Kennett Consolidated School District Finance Committee will discuss the 2026-27 General Operating Budget and a Facilities Long-Range Plan. The meeting includes approval of prior meeting minutes and public comment.

• Discussion of 2026-27 General Operating Budget
• Review of Facilities Long-Range Plan (Five Year Plan)
• Approval of December 8, 2025 and February 2, 2026 meeting minutes
• Public comment period

CURRICULUM COMMITTEE MEETING (RESCHEDULED)

The Kennett Consolidated School District Curriculum Committee will meet to discuss an achievement gap review, curriculum mapping, and strategic plan updates. The committee will also consider approving the minutes from its February 2, 2026 meeting and hear public comment.

• Achievement Gap Review with a presentation attached
• Curriculum Mapping discussion
• Strategic Plan Updates
• Approval of February 2, 2026 meeting minutes

SCHOOL BOARD MEETING

The Kennett Consolidated School Board approved the release of a $112,176,399 preliminary budget for the 2026-2027 fiscal year, now available for public comment until June 8, 2026. The board also approved new courses in Astronomy and Kennett Future Ready, several student trips (robotics competitions, a WWII trip, and a choir event), personnel changes, and a contract for photography services. A student was disenrolled for failing to meet residency requirements.

• Preliminary budget of $112,176,399 approved and released for public comment
• New courses Astronomy and Kennett Future Ready approved
• Student trips approved: Robotics district/world championships, WWII 2028 trip, choir event
• Personnel changes approved, including hire of Cassandra Shive to professional employee status
• Student disenrolled (ID #303567) for failure to meet residency requirements

FINANCE COMMITTEE MEETING

The Kennett Consolidated School District Finance Committee will meet on February 2, 2026, to discuss the 2026-27 General Operating Budget, including a proposed real estate tax increase and a Referendum Exception Application. The committee will also consider approving the minutes from the December 8, 2025 meeting. This is a discussion and planning session; no final vote by the full board is expected at this meeting.

• 2026-27 Preliminary General Operating Budget presentation
• Proposed Real Estate Tax Increase
• Referendum Exception Application (PDE)
• Approval of December 8, 2025 Finance Committee minutes

CURRICULUM COMMITTEE MEETING (RESCHEDULED)

The Kennett Consolidated School District Curriculum Committee will discuss a new astronomy course, a "Kennett Future Ready Capstone" program, and the Chapter 339 School Counseling Plan. The committee will also review ACCESS 2025 data and consider approving minutes from the previous meeting.

• New astronomy course proposal
• Chapter 339 School Counseling Plan review
• ACCESS 2025 data discussion
• Kennett Future Ready Capstone presentation
• Approval of December 15, 2025 meeting minutes

SCHOOL BOARD MEETING

The Kennett Consolidated School Board approved a $398,000 agreement with CHA Consulting, Inc. for construction management services for the Kennett High School Cafeteria and Library Project. The board also approved the 2026-27 school calendar, personnel changes, a memorandum of understanding with the Kennett Education Association, and the purchase of PA Coach Books for Kennett Middle School. Committee appointments for 2026 were announced.

• Approved $398,000 agreement with CHA Consulting, Inc. for construction management of the Kennett High School Cafeteria and Library Project
• Approved the 2026-27 school calendar
• Approved purchase of PA Coach Books for Kennett Middle School, funded through Title IA
• Approved MOU between Kennett Consolidated School District and Kennett Education Association (LETRS)
• Approved personnel changes and bill lists