Blue Valley Schools USD 229 public meetings in 2020
44 substantive meetings from 2020, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Board of Education Workshop - Archive
This is a special board meeting with only procedural items: calling the meeting to order, recessing to executive session, and adjourning. No substantive decisions or discussions are on the agenda.
- Recess to executive session (motion carried)
- Adjournment (motion carried)
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The Blue Valley Schools USD 229 Board of Education held a special meeting on December 14, 2020, at 15020 Metcalf Ave., Overland Park, KS. The board voted unanimously to recess into executive session and then adjourned. No other business was discussed.
- Board recessed to executive session
- Meeting adjourned after executive session
- All five board members voted in favor
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The Blue Valley USD 229 Board of Education held its regular meeting on December 14, 2020, approving the consent agenda and several new business items. The board received reports on the Blue Valley Check-in Survey, enrollment and facility planning, and the budget outlook. It also approved an amendment to the 2020-2021 school calendar, introduced the proposed 2022-2023 calendar, approved legislative positions for the 2021 session, approved the formation of the CAPS Network 501(c)(3), and approved revisions to Policy 1684.
- Approved consent agenda including claims, disbursements, and fund transfers
- Approved amendment to the 2020-2021 school calendar
- Introduced proposed 2022-2023 school calendar
- Approved legislative positions for the 2021 Legislative Session
- Approved formation of CAPS Network 501(c)(3)
Board of Education Workshop - Archive
The Blue Valley Board of Education held its regular meeting on December 14, 2020, approving the consent agenda and several action items. The board received reports on the Blue Valley Check-in Survey, enrollment projections, and budget outlook, and discussed the 2022-2023 calendar. All motions carried unanimously.
- Approved consent agenda including claims, disbursements, and fund transfers
- Approved amendment to the 2020-2021 school calendar
- Approved formation of CAPS Network 501(c)(3)
- Approved revisions to Policy 1684
- Approved legislative positions for 2021 session
Board of Education Workshop - Archive
This is a special Board of Education meeting that consists of calling the meeting to order, recessing to executive session, and adjourning. No substantive public business or decisions are on the agenda; the only actions are procedural motions to enter executive session and to adjourn.
- Recess to executive session (motion carried 7-0)
- Adjournment (motion carried 7-0)
- Meeting held at 15020 Metcalf Ave., Overland Park, KS
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This is a special Board of Education meeting with only procedural items: calling the meeting to order, recessing to executive session, and adjourning. No substantive decisions or discussions are listed on the agenda.
- Recess to executive session (motion carried unanimously)
- Adjournment (motion carried unanimously)
Board of Education Workshop - Archive
This is a special board meeting with only procedural items: calling the meeting to order, recessing to executive session, and adjourning. No substantive decisions or discussions are listed on the agenda.
- Recess to executive session
- Adjournment
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The Blue Valley Schools Board of Education met on October 12, 2020, and approved several routine items, including the consent agenda, minutes, claims, and personnel reports. They also received the 2019-2020 financial audit report and discussed learning, mental health, and professional development updates. The board approved a real estate agreement with the City of Overland Park for Fire Station 48 and appointed patrons to advisory committees.
- Approved Fire Station 48 real estate agreement with City of Overland Park
- Received 2019-2020 financial audit report from AGH CPAs and Advisors
- Approved consent agenda including claims, disbursements, and budget variances
- Approved policy revisions
- Appointed patrons to board advisory committees
Board of Education Workshop - Archive
The Blue Valley Schools Board of Education held its regular meeting on September 14, 2020, at 15020 Metcalf Ave. in Overland Park. The board approved routine consent items, including financial reports and a schedule change to start meetings at 6:00 p.m. instead of 7:00 p.m. The most significant new business decision was the approval of revised policies prohibiting discrimination, harassment, and retaliation.
- Approved revisions to policies prohibiting discrimination, harassment, and retaliation
- Approved change to 2020-2021 meeting schedule, moving start time from 7:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
- Approved claims, disbursements, and final 2019-2020 special fund transfers
- Approved bids and contracts subject to attorney review
- Appointed board member delegates to the Kansas Association of School Boards' delegate assembly
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The Blue Valley Board of Education met to review the first week of school and approve updates to policies regarding discrimination, harassment, and retaliation. The board also appointed members to advisory committees and selected delegates for the Kansas Association of School Boards.
- Approved revisions to policies prohibiting discrimination, harassment and retaliation
- Appointed a board member delegate and alternate to the KASB delegate assembly
- Appointed patrons to fill vacancies on board advisory committees
- Approved changes to the 2020-2021 meeting schedule to move start times from 7:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
- Approved consent agenda items including claims, disbursements, and personnel reports
Board of Education Workshop - Archive
The Blue Valley Schools USD 229 Board of Education held a special meeting on August 18, 2020, at Blue Valley Northwest High School. The board approved a modified agenda and reviewed an administrative presentation regarding the BTS update. The primary business item was a discussion of the 2020-2021 School Gating Criteria, which resulted in a motion carrying with all present members voting in favor.
- Discussion of 2020-2021 School Gating Criteria
- Administrative Presentation: BTS Update
- Approval of modified meeting agenda
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The Blue Valley USD 229 Board of Education held a special meeting on August 18, 2020, at Blue Valley Northwest High School. The board approved the agenda with modifications, received an administrative presentation on back-to-school updates, and discussed the 2020-2021 School Gating Criteria, which was approved by a motion. The meeting was adjourned after the discussion.
- Approved agenda with modifications, including renumbering public comments and adding administrative presentation
- Administrative presentation on back-to-school (BTS) update
- Discussion and possible action on 2020-2021 School Gating Criteria
- Motion to approve gating criteria carried unanimously
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The Blue Valley Board of Education will hold a workshop to discuss the 2020-2021 school year, including updates on virtual education, distance learning, and diversity initiatives. They will also receive committee reports and preview the regular meeting agenda.
- Fall 2020 Return to Learn Update
- Virtual Education - Online Course Development
- Distance Learning Update
- Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Work
- Policy Discussion
Board of Education Workshop - Archive
The Board of Education will receive updates regarding the 2020-2021 school year, including information on distance learning and virtual education course development. The workshop also includes reviews of committee reports and board policies.
- Fall 2020 Return to Learn update
- Virtual Education - Online Course Development update
- Distance Learning update
- Diversity, Equity and Inclusion work update
- Board Policy discussion
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The Blue Valley Schools Board of Education held its annual budget hearing and approved the 2020-2021 annual budget. The board also voted to approve the 2020-2021 tentative agreement with the Blue Valley National Education Association - RSP (BVNEA-RSP). Additionally, the board accepted Johnson County's recommended learning modes for the pandemic and approved updated curriculum documents.
- Approved the 2020-2021 annual budget
- Approved the 2020-2021 tentative agreement with BVNEA-RSP
- Approved Johnson County COVID-19 Recommended Learning Modes
- Approved 2012 and 2020 Bond Reallocations
- Approved updated curriculum documents
Board of Education Workshop - Archive
The Blue Valley Board of Education is meeting to approve the 2020-2021 annual budget, which was presented at a prior meeting and published for public hearing. The board will also vote on recommended learning modes for the fall in response to Johnson County COVID-19 conditions, and will receive updates on the Return to Learn plan and summer construction. Additionally, the board will consider approving a tentative agreement with the Blue Valley National Education Association - RSP and other routine items.
- Approve 2020-2021 annual budget
- Johnson County COVID-19 Recommended Learning Modes
- Approve 2020-2021 tentative agreement with BVNEA-RSP
- Fall 2020 Return to Learn Update
- Approve 2012 and 2020 Bond Reallocations
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The Blue Valley Board of Education met in special session and approved the 2020-2021 tentative agreement with the Blue Valley Education Association, compensation increases for administrators and classified staff, and the tentative annual budget for publication. The board also approved the consent agenda, which included claims for payment, bids and contracts, a human resources report, and a settlement agreement with V. Weatherspoon.
- Approved 2020-2021 tentative agreement with BVEA
- Approved 2020-2021 compensation increases for administrators and classified staff
- Approved 2020-2021 tentative budget for publication in Kansas City Star
- Approved consent agenda including claims, bids, contracts, HR report, and settlement with V. Weatherspoon
Board of Education Workshop - Archive
The Blue Valley USD 229 Board of Education held a special meeting to consider revisions to the 2020-2021 school calendar. The administration recommended approval of the revisions, and the board voted unanimously to approve them. The meeting also included procedural items to call the meeting to order and adjourn.
- Approved revisions to the 2020-2021 school calendar
- Motion by Amy Tysseling, second by Michele Benjamin
- Unanimous vote: Mike Seitz, Patrick Hurley, Stacy Obringer-Varhall, Tom Mitchell, Michele Benjamin, Amy Tysseling, Jodie Dietz
Board of Education Workshop - Archive
The Board of Education held a workshop to discuss upcoming school year preparations and committee reports. The Board voted to approve the administration's recommendation to reinstate Open Forum.
- Motion passed to reinstate Open Forum
- Review of 2020-2021 school year information
- Update on construction projects
- Review of Fall 2020 Goals
- Discussion regarding revisions to Board Policies
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The Blue Valley USD 229 Board of Education met on July 20, 2020, and approved a consent agenda covering routine administrative items, including financial approvals, personnel reports, and the 2020-21 meeting schedule. The board also set the budget publication date and scheduled the budget hearing for August 10. No major policy changes or public hearings were on the agenda.
- Approved consent agenda including claims for payment and prior month's disbursements
- Set 2020-21 budget publication date on or before July 30 and budget hearing for August 10 board meeting
- Designated The Olathe News as official newspaper for legal notices, with The Kansas City Star as backup
- Approved resolution establishing 1,116 hours of instruction for 2020-21 school year
- Approved construction change orders and bids/contracts
Board of Education Workshop - Archive
The Blue Valley Board of Education met to conduct routine administrative business for the upcoming school year. The board voted to designate various district officers, including a clerk, treasurer, and compliance coordinator.
- Designation of board clerk, assistant clerk, treasurer, and assistant treasurer
- Establishment of 2020-2021 meeting schedule
- Selection of The Olathe News as official newspaper for legal notices
- Resolution establishing the school year based on 1,116 hours of instruction
- Setting budget publication date for on or before July 30
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The Blue Valley USD 229 Board of Education held a special meeting on July 15, 2020, to review the Fall 2020 Back to School Plans and to approve the guaranteed maximum price for Elementary School 24. The board also approved the meeting agenda and adjourned.
- Reviewed Fall 2020 Back to School Plans
- Approved guaranteed maximum price for Elementary School 24
- Approved meeting agenda
- Adjourned meeting
Board of Education Workshop - Archive
The Blue Valley USD 229 Board of Education held a special meeting on July 15, 2020, to review Fall 2020 back-to-school plans and approve the guaranteed maximum price for Elementary School 24. The board also approved the meeting agenda and adjourned.
- Reviewed Fall 2020 Back to School Plans (Back to School Guide for Families PDF attached)
- Approved Guaranteed Maximum Price for Elementary School 24 (motion carried, with one abstention and one not present)
- Approved the meeting agenda (motion carried)
- Adjourned the meeting
Board of Education Workshop - Archive
The Blue Valley USD 229 Board of Education held a virtual meeting on June 30, 2020, approving the agenda, consent agenda, and several routine items. The board also voted to create a new Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Board Advisory Committee. The meeting included an executive session and adjournment.
- Approved final claims for payment and not-to-exceed special-fund transfers
- Approved bids and contracts
- Approved Human Resources Personnel Report and Addendum
- Reported July 1st unencumbered cash balances for selected funds as required by House Bill 2261
- Appointed new Board Advisory Committee for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
Board of Education Workshop - Archive
The Board of Education met virtually to approve elementary, middle, and high school curricula for the 2020-2021 school year. The meeting also included routine approvals for personnel reports, financial claims, and previous meeting minutes.
- Approval of Elementary School Curriculum for 2020-2021
- Approval of Middle School Curriculum for 2020-2021
- Approval of High School Curriculum for 2020-2021
- Presentation on Elementary 24 Design
- Discussion regarding agreement with City of Overland Park regarding fire station and fire science program
Board of Education Workshop - Archive
The Blue Valley Schools Board of Education held a special virtual meeting on June 8, 2020. The board voted unanimously to recess into executive session and then voted to adjourn. No other business was on the agenda.
- Board recessed to Executive Session
- Motion to enter Executive Session by Amy Tysseling, second by Michele Benjamin
- Board adjourned after executive session
- All seven board members voted yea on both motions
Board of Education -BoardDocs Meetings
This is a special board meeting with only two action items: entering executive session and adjourning. No substantive business is on the agenda.
- Motion to recess to executive session
- Motion to adjourn
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The Blue Valley Board of Education met virtually to approve the district's new five-year strategic plan. The Board also voted to amend graduation credit requirements specifically for the class of 2020.
- Approval of the 2020-2025 Strategic Plan
- Amendment of graduation credit requirements for the class of 2020
- Approval of claims, disbursements, and budget variances
- Renewal of memberships in Kansas Association of School Boards and National School Boards Association
- Approval of Human Resources Personnel Report and Addendum
Board of Education Workshop - Archive
The Blue Valley USD 229 Board of Education is holding a virtual workshop to receive updates and discuss various topics, including school closure impacts, the 2020 graduation plan, and the Elementary School #24 project. The board will also review policy revisions and preview the agenda for the regular meeting later that day. This is a discussion and information session, not a final decision-making meeting.
- Update on School Closure including Health Services, Continuous Learning Plan, Food Services, Construction, and Technology
- Update on Graduation 2020 plans
- Review of revisions to Board Policies
- Review of Elementary School #24 project
- Preview of May 11, 2020 regular Board meeting agenda
Board of Education Workshop - Archive
The Blue Valley USD 229 Board of Education is holding a workshop to discuss several items, including updates on the Strategic Plan, health insurance carrier, and the sale of 2020 bonds. They will also review a recommendation for a new District Athletic Stadium and preview the agenda for the regular board meeting. The agenda is largely informational and discussion-focused, with no final decisions listed.
- Review recommendation for new District Athletic Stadium
- Discussion of health insurance carrier
- Information on sale of 2020 bonds
- Update on Strategic Plan
- Preview of April 13, 2020 regular board meeting agenda
Board of Education Workshop - Archive
The Blue Valley USD 229 Board of Education held a regular meeting on April 13, 2020, approving a consent agenda with routine items and taking action on new business. Key decisions included authorizing the sale of 2020 bonds, selecting a health insurance carrier, and approving a construction manager at-risk contract for Elementary School 24. All motions passed unanimously, with one member absent for a vote.
- Approved final bond resolution for sale of 2020 bonds
- Approved health insurance carrier and plan
- Approved Bond 2020 Construction Manager At-Risk contract with McCownGordon Construction for Elementary 24
- Approved $25,000 amendment to Hollis + Miller design services for District Administrative Center improvements
- Approved $215,555 roof and pavement consulting services agreement with Benchmark, Inc.
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At a special April 2, 2020 meeting, the Blue Valley USD 229 Board of Education voted unanimously to approve an amendment suspending the open forum portion of Policy 1684, to approve an application waiving 2019-2020 attendance requirements, and to approve the district's Continuous Learning Plan. The board also received an update on the district's COVID-19 response. All votes were 7-0.
- Approved suspension of open forum portion of Policy 1684 until reinstated by board vote
- Approved application to waive 2019-2020 attendance requirements
- Approved Continuous Learning Plan as presented
- Received update on Blue Valley's response to COVID-19
Board of Education Workshop - Archive
The Blue Valley USD 229 Board of Education held a special meeting on April 2, 2020, to address COVID-19-related actions. The board approved suspending the open forum portion of Policy 1684, approved an application to waive 2019-2020 attendance requirements, and approved the Continuous Learning Plan. They also received an update on the district's COVID-19 response.
- Approved suspension of open forum portion of Policy 1684 until reinstated by board vote
- Approved application to waive 2019-2020 attendance requirements
- Approved Continuous Learning Plan as presented
- Received update on Blue Valley's response to COVID-19
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This is a special board meeting agenda consisting solely of an executive session and a motion to adjourn. No substantive decisions or discussions are listed; the only recorded action is the unanimous vote to adjourn.
- Executive session motion
- Adjournment motion carried unanimously
Board of Education Workshop - Archive
This March 20, 2020 special meeting of the Blue Valley USD 229 Board of Education consisted solely of an executive session and a motion to adjourn. No substantive policy, budget, or operational items were discussed or decided.
- Executive session motion
- Adjournment motion carried (7 yea votes)
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This is a special Board of Education meeting with only two agenda items: an executive session and adjournment. No substantive decisions or discussions are listed; the agenda is purely procedural.
- Executive session motion
- Adjournment motion, carried unanimously
Board of Education Workshop - Archive
The Blue Valley Schools Board of Education will hold a workshop to discuss and receive information on several topics, including a strategic plan update, middle school and digital district updates, and a review of projects and bids for Blue Valley High School. The board will also review and discuss a proposed new high school stadium, the sale of 2020 bonds, and fees for the 2020-2021 school year. Additionally, the board will receive advisory committee reports and preview the agenda for the regular meeting later that day.
- Review projects and bids for Blue Valley High School
- Review and discuss proposed new High School stadium
- Discussion of sale of 2020 bonds
- Discussion of 2020-2021 fees
- Middle School update and Digital District update
Board of Education Workshop - Archive
The Blue Valley USD 229 Board of Education held its regular meeting on March 9, 2020, approving several routine items and taking action on new business. The board approved a contract for incoming Superintendent Tonya Merrigan, approved guaranteed maximum prices for Bond 2020 work packages, and authorized the sale of 2020 bonds. The meeting also included recognition of staff and community members.
- Approved contract for incoming Superintendent Tonya Merrigan
- Approved Guaranteed Maximum Price for Bond 2020 Work Package #1 (Blue Valley High School)
- Approved resolution for sale of 2020 bonds
- Approved Guaranteed Maximum Price for Work Package #6B (Special Education Renovations)
- Adopted fee schedule, meal prices, transportation pay rider fees, and facility rental fees for 2020-2021
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The Blue Valley Schools Board of Education is meeting to approve several 2020 Bond design and construction contracts, including agreements with Hollis and Miller Architects, Kevin Cowan Architects, Henderson Engineers, and J.E. Dunn Construction, as well as Guaranteed Maximum Prices for multiple work packages. The board will also approve the 2021-2022 school calendar and a contract for mobile units at Leawood Elementary School. The agenda includes procedural items such as the pledge, awards, public comments, and consent agenda approvals.
- Approve 2021-2022 school calendar
- Approve 2020 Bond design services contract with Hollis and Miller Architects
- Approve 2020 Bond design services contract with Kevin Cowan Architects
- Approve 2020 Bond design services agreement with Henderson Engineers
- Approve 2020 Bond Construction Manager At-Risk contract with J.E. Dunn Construction
Board of Education Workshop - Archive
The Blue Valley USD 229 Board of Education held a regular meeting on February 10, 2020, at 15020 Metcalf Ave., Overland Park, KS. The board approved the consent agenda, which included minutes, claims, personnel report, construction change orders, bids, and cash summary. Under new business, the board approved the 2021-2022 school calendar, several 2020 Bond design services contracts with Hollis and Miller Architects, Kevin Cowan Architects, and Henderson Engineers, a Construction Manager At-Risk contract with J.E. Dunn Construction, an increase to the Hollis and Miller contract for Blue Valley High School, Guaranteed Maximum Prices for Bond 2020 Work Packages 2 through 6, and a contract with Zimmerman Construction for mobile units at Leawood Elementary School. All motions carried unanimously.
- Approved 2021-2022 school calendar
- Approved 2020 Bond design services contracts with Hollis and Miller Architects, Kevin Cowan Architects, and Henderson Engineers
- Approved 2020 Bond Construction Manager At-Risk contract with J.E. Dunn Construction
- Approved increase in Hollis and Miller Architects contract for additional construction at Blue Valley High School
- Approved Guaranteed Maximum Prices for Bond 2020 Work Packages 2-6 and contract with Zimmerman Construction for mobile units at Leawood Elementary School
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The Blue Valley Schools USD 229 Board of Education held a workshop on February 10, 2020, to receive reports from advisory committees and preview the regular meeting agenda. The session focused on informational updates regarding the timeline for bond and capital projects, the status of Blue Valley Academy, and flexible learning environments. Additionally, the board received updates on elementary standards-based grading and the district's strategic plan before entering an executive session.
- Update on the timeline of bond and capital projects
- Blue Valley Academy status update presented by David Stubblefield
- Update on Flexible Learning Environments
- Elementary Report Card update on Standards-Based Grading by Kelly Ott
- Strategic Plan update
Board of Education Workshop - Archive
The Blue Valley USD 229 Board of Education is holding a workshop to receive committee reports, preview the upcoming regular meeting agenda, and hear updates on the Blue Valley Academy, bond and capital projects timeline, flexible learning environments, elementary report card standards-based grading, and the strategic plan. The board will also consider executive session motions.
- Board Advisory Committee Reports from committees since Jan 13, 2020
- Preview of Feb 10, 2020 regular board meeting agenda by Dr. Todd White
- Blue Valley Academy update by David Stubblefield
- Timeline of bond and capital projects update
- Elementary report card update on standards-based grading by Kelly Ott
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The Blue Valley USD 229 Board of Education is holding a workshop to receive updates and discuss several topics, including the school counselor role, social emotional learning, the 2021-2022 calendar, and the Bond 2020 presentations. The board will also preview the agenda for the regular meeting and may enter executive session.
- Administration of oath to new and re-elected board members
- Update on Reimagining the Role of the School Counselor
- Update on Social Emotional Learning
- Presentation of updated draft of 2021-2022 calendar
- Update on Bond 2020 presentations
Board of Education Workshop - Archive
The Blue Valley USD 229 Board of Education holds a workshop to receive committee reports, preview the upcoming regular meeting agenda, and discuss updates on school counselor roles, social emotional learning, the 2021-2022 calendar, Bond 2020 presentations, and the strategic plan. The meeting also includes administration of the oath to new and re-elected board members and an executive session.
- Administration of oath to new and re-elected board members
- Update on reimagining the role of the school counselor
- Update on Social Emotional Learning
- Draft 2021-2022 calendar presented by Dr. Katie Collier
- Bond 2020 update on presentations by Kyle Hayden