Blue Valley Schools USD 229 public meetings in 2024
58 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Board of Education Workshop - Archive
The Blue Valley Board of Education approved a contract with Hazard, Young, Attea & Associates, a firm that will assist in the superintendent search process. The board also discussed the scope of the firm's work. The meeting agenda was approved unanimously.
- Approved the Hazard, Young, Attea & Associates contract (motion carried 6-0).
- Discussed the role of Hazard, Young, Attea & Associates in the superintendent search.
- Approved the meeting agenda (motion carried 6-0).
Board of Education -BoardDocs Meetings
The Blue Valley Board of Education held a special meeting on December 19, 2024, and approved a contract with Hazard, Young, Attea & Associates. The agenda also included discussion of the same firm. No other substantive items were on the agenda.
- Approved contract with Hazard, Young, Attea & Associates
- Discussed Hazard, Young, Attea & Associates
Board of Education Workshop - Archive
The Board of Education is meeting to interview two search firms. Following these interviews, the Board will discuss and consider approving the hiring of one of these firms.
- Interview with Hazard, Young, Attea
- Interview with KASB
- Action to approve the hiring of a search firm
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The Blue Valley Board of Education is holding a special meeting to interview two search firms: Hazard, Young, Attea and KASB. After a lunch break, the board will discuss and consider approving the hiring of one of the firms. This is a key step in the process of selecting a new superintendent.
- Interview Hazard, Young, Attea from 9:30-10:20 a.m.
- Interview KASB from 10:30-11:20 a.m.
- Board will consider approving the hiring of a search firm.
Board of Education Workshop - Archive
The Board of Education is holding a special meeting to conduct interviews with search firms. The scheduled interviews include McPherson Jacobson and Ray & Associates.
- Interview: McPherson Jacobson (8:00 a.m. to 8:50 a.m.)
- Interview: Ray & Associates (9:00 a.m. to 9:50 a.m.)
Board of Education -BoardDocs Meetings
The Blue Valley Board of Education will interview two search firms, McPherson Jacobson and Ray & Associates, to assist in selecting a new superintendent. The meeting includes opening items, agenda approval, and adjournment.
- Interview McPherson Jacobson from 8:00 a.m. to 8:50 a.m.
- Interview Ray & Associates from 9:00 a.m. to 9:50 a.m.
- Approve the Special Board of Education Meeting agenda for December 11, 2024
Board of Education Workshop - Archive
The Blue Valley Board of Education will hold a workshop meeting to discuss the district's legislative delegation, a property lease for the BVRC, and a Multi Tiered System of Support (MTSS) update. The board will also review the agenda for the upcoming regular meeting and discuss the superintendent search. The meeting includes two executive sessions.
- Meet with Blue Valley legislative delegation
- BVRC Lease of Property Discussion
- Multi Tiered System of Support (MTSS) Update
- Superintendent Search discussion
- Two executive sessions scheduled
Board of Education -BoardDocs Meetings
The Blue Valley Board of Education will hold a workshop meeting to meet with the district's legislative delegation and discuss the superintendent search. The board will also review the regular meeting agenda, discuss a lease of property with BVRC, and receive an update on the Multi Tiered System of Support (MTSS). The meeting will include two executive sessions.
- Meet with Blue Valley legislative delegation
- BVRC Lease of Property Discussion
- Multi Tiered System of Support (MTSS) Update
- Superintendent Search discussion
- Two executive sessions scheduled
Board of Education -BoardDocs Meetings
The Board of Education is reviewing the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2024. The body is also discussing the superintendent search and approving academic guides and course changes for the 2025-2026 school year.
- Approval of December 15, 2024 claims for payment totaling $8,404,549.58
- Approval of November 2024 disbursements totaling $13,639,476.24
- Approval of the 2025-2026 High School Individual Plan of Study Guide
- Approval of 2025-2026 Middle School Math Classes
- Presentation of the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report for FYE June 30, 2024
Board of Education Workshop - Archive
The Board of Education met to approve a consent agenda including financial reports, personnel updates, and academic guides. The board also received the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2024, and discussed the superintendent search.
- Approved December 15, 2024 claims for payment totaling $8,404,549.58
- Approved November 2024 disbursements totaling $13,639,476.24
- Approved 2025-2026 High School Individual Plan of Study Guide
- Approved 2025-2026 Middle School Math Classes
- Approved Annual Bond Compliance Checklist for Fiscal Year 2024
Board of Education -BoardDocs Meetings
The Blue Valley Board of Education held a special meeting on November 14, 2024. The board voted unanimously to recess into a 45-minute executive session to discuss personnel matters of nonelected personnel, specifically to continue the superintendent's evaluation discussion. The open meeting was scheduled to resume at 10:46 a.m.
- Approved the special meeting agenda as published.
- Voted to enter executive session under K.S.A. 75-4319(b)(1) for personnel matters.
- Executive session set for 45 minutes to continue superintendent evaluation discussion.
- Board member Clay Norkey was not present for the votes.
Board of Education Workshop - Archive
The Board of Education held a special meeting on November 14, 2024. The primary action was a 45-minute executive session to continue the superintendent's evaluation discussion.
- Executive session to discuss personnel matters regarding the superintendent's evaluation
Board of Education -BoardDocs Meetings
The Blue Valley Schools Board of Education approved several construction contracts with McCown Gordon Construction LLC and updated policy regarding nonresident students. The board also reviewed reports from various advisory committees and approved monthly financial disbursements.
- Approved $62,033,714 estimated contract with McCown Gordon Construction LLC for the new Wolf Springs Middle School
- Approved $5,300,211 estimated contract with McCown Gordon Construction LLC for Leawood Elementary School classroom addition and parking expansion
- Approved $4,789,697 estimated contract with McCown Gordon Construction LLC for a new band room addition at Blue Valley North High School
- Approved Policy 3122 regarding Nonresident Students
- Approved November 15, 2024 claims for payment totaling $12,220,055.36 and October 2024 disbursements totaling $16,080,089.01
Board of Education Workshop - Archive
The Blue Valley Board of Education approved a $62,033,714 contract with McCown Gordon Construction LLC for the new Wolf Springs Middle School, part of the 2023 Bond Package A. The board also approved contracts for a band room addition at Blue Valley North High School ($4,789,697) and a classroom addition at Leawood Elementary School ($5,300,211). Additionally, the board approved Policy 3122 on nonresident students and discussed new course changes for the 2025-2026 school year.
- Approved $62,033,714 contract for new Wolf Springs Middle School construction
- Approved $4,789,697 contract for Blue Valley North High School band room addition
- Approved $5,300,211 contract for Leawood Elementary School classroom addition and parking expansion
- Approved Policy 3122 on nonresident students
- Approved claims totaling $12,220,055.36 and disbursements of $16,080,089.01
Board of Education Workshop - Archive
The Blue Valley Board of Education held a workshop meeting to review the regular board meeting agenda, academic assessment data, a world language update, and draft 2025 legislative positions. The board also entered three executive sessions to discuss personnel matters, attorney-client privileged matters, and a performance evaluation. No votes were taken on policy or budget items.
- Academic Assessment Review presented to board
- World Language Update presented to board
- 2025 Legislative Positions draft reviewed
- Executive session for personnel matters (15 min)
- Executive session for attorney-client privileged matters (15 min) and performance evaluation (45 min)
Board of Education -BoardDocs Meetings
The Blue Valley Board of Education will hold a workshop meeting to review informational items including an academic assessment report, a world language program update, and a draft of 2025 legislative positions. The board will also discuss topics not on the agenda and recess into executive session for personnel, attorney-client privileged, and performance evaluation matters.
- Review of Academic Assessment Report
- World Language Program Update
- 2025 Legislative Positions Draft
- Executive session for personnel matters (15 min)
- Executive session for attorney-client privileged matters (15 min) and performance evaluation (45 min)
Board of Education -BoardDocs Meetings
The Blue Valley Board of Education will hold a workshop to discuss the board's self-evaluation and review the regular meeting agenda. Informational items include a presentation on BVRC Certificates of Participation, a McKinney-Vento update on student homelessness, and a draft 2025 legislative platform. The meeting is primarily discussion and information, with no major decisions or public hearings scheduled.
- Board of Education self-evaluation discussion
- Review of regular Board of Education meeting agenda
- BVRC Certificates of Participation presentation
- McKinney-Vento update on homeless student services
- Draft 2025 legislative platform review
Board of Education Workshop - Archive
The Blue Valley Board of Education approved several large contracts, including $5M for a classroom addition at Leawood Elementary, $4M for Cedar Hill Elementary, $1M for baseball/softball field lighting, and $2.2M for video boards at district stadiums. The board also approved a lobbying agreement with Markely Strategies LLC and routine consent items including $11.1M in claims and $57.4M in September disbursements.
- $5,073,666 contract with McCownGordon Construction for Leawood Elementary classroom addition and parking lot expansion
- $4,069,515 contract with McCownGordon Construction for Cedar Hill Elementary classroom additions
- $1,015,000 agreement with Musco Sports Lighting for baseball/softball field lighting at BVN and BVH
- $2,248,224 agreement with Daktronics for video boards at BVNW, BVW, and BVH stadiums
- $277,263 for new weight room equipment at BVN and BVNW
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The Blue Valley Board of Education approved several large contracts for athletic facility upgrades and elementary school construction, including new lighting, video boards, and classroom additions. The board also approved a lobbying agreement with Markely Strategies LLC and routine financial reports.
- Approved $1,015,000 for Musco Sports Lighting LLC for baseball and softball field lighting at BVN and BVH
- Approved $2,248,224 for Daktronics Inc. for video boards at district athletic stadiums (BVNW, BVW, BVH)
- Approved $5,073,666 for McCownGordon Construction LLC for mobile classroom demolition, new classroom addition, and parking lot expansion at Leawood Elementary School
- Approved $4,069,515 for McCownGordon Construction LLC for mobile classroom demolition and new classroom additions at Cedar Hill Elementary
- Approved $277,263 for Advanced Exercise Equipment Inc. for new weight room equipment at BVN and BVNW
Board of Education Workshop - Archive
The Blue Valley Board of Education holds a workshop to discuss the board's self-evaluation and review informational items including the regular board meeting agenda, BVRC Certificates of Participation, a McKinney-Vento update, and a draft 2025 legislative platform. No votes are taken on substantive items; the agenda is largely procedural and informational.
- Board self-evaluation discussion
- Review of BVRC Certificates of Participation
- McKinney-Vento update on student homelessness
- Draft 2025 legislative platform reviewed
Board of Education -BoardDocs Meetings
The Blue Valley Board of Education approved several major contracts and budget items, including a $36.96 million group medical plan renewal with Blue Cross Blue Shield of Kansas City, a $4.5 million contract with Straub Construction for a new weight room at Blue Valley Northwest High School, and the naming of the district's newest middle school as Wolf Springs Middle School. The board also adopted the 2024-25 legal maximum budget and estimated tax rate, including a 33% local option budget resolution, and approved a resolution to exceed the revenue neutral tax rate.
- Approved $36,957,664 estimated contract with Blue Cross Blue Shield of Kansas City for 2025 group medical plan renewal
- Approved $4,502,099 estimated contract with Straub Construction Company Inc. for new weight room facility at Blue Valley Northwest High School
- Approved Wolf Springs Middle School as the name for Middle School #11
- Approved $9,208,407.75 in claims and $10,122,719.83 in prior month's disbursements
- Adopted resolution authorizing sale of General Obligation Refunding Bonds, Series 2024-A
Board of Education Workshop - Archive
The Blue Valley Board of Education held a workshop to review the regular meeting agenda, discuss bond refinancing, and view a virtual tour of Middle School #11. The board also reviewed policies and held an executive session. The agenda was approved and the meeting adjourned.
- Bond refinancing discussion with calendar of events for November sale
- Middle School #11 virtual tour
- Policy review
- Executive session
- Agenda approved
Board of Education Workshop - Archive
The Blue Valley Board of Education approved several major contracts and actions at its September 9, 2024 regular meeting. Key decisions included a $36.96 million group medical plan renewal with Blue Cross Blue Shield of Kansas City, a $4.5 million contract with Straub Construction for a new weight room at Blue Valley Northwest High School, and naming the district's newest middle school Wolf Springs Middle School. The board also approved the 2024-25 legal maximum budget and estimated tax rate, including a 33% local option budget resolution, after holding a hearing to exceed the revenue neutral tax rate.
- Approved $36,957,664 contract with Blue Cross Blue Shield of Kansas City for 2025 group medical plan
- Approved $4,502,099 contract with Straub Construction Company Inc. for new weight room facility at Blue Valley Northwest High School
- Approved Wolf Springs Middle School as the name for Middle School #11
- Approved 2024-25 Legal Maximum Budget and Estimated Tax Rate with 33% local option budget resolution
- Approved $9,208,407.75 in claims and $10,122,719.83 in prior month's disbursements
Board of Education -BoardDocs Meetings
The Blue Valley Board of Education will hold a workshop to discuss bond refinancing, review a virtual tour of Middle School #11, and review policies. The meeting includes an executive session and is primarily informational and procedural.
- Bond refinancing discussion with attached calendar of events for November sale
- Virtual tour of Middle School #11
- Policy review discussion
- Executive session recess and return
Board of Education Workshop - Archive
The Blue Valley Board of Education approved several major actions, including publishing an intent to exceed the revenue-neutral tax rate for the 2024-25 school year and setting a budget hearing. The board also approved a $9.7 million student transportation contract with Petermann STS, a $6.3 million contract with Straub Construction for an auxiliary gym/storm shelter at HMS, and a $595,000 contract with Hollis & Miller Architects for career and technical education upgrades. Additionally, the board approved 7.4% salary increases for professional, classified, and administrative staff for the 2024-25 school year.
- Approved intent to exceed revenue-neutral tax rate for 2024-25 budget
- Approved $9,748,455 in student transportation contracts with Petermann STS, LLC
- Approved $6,316,864 contract with Straub Construction for auxiliary gym/storm shelter at HMS
- Approved $595,165 contract with Hollis & Miller Architects for CTE upgrades at 5 high schools and BVA
- Approved 7.4% salary increases for professional, classified, and administrative staff
Board of Education Workshop - Archive
The Blue Valley USD 229 Board of Education held a workshop to discuss informational items, including the Durham Transportation contract, policy review, Learning Resource Fund and curriculum purchases, budget documents, and the annual report. The board also approved the agenda and recessed to executive session before adjourning.
- Discussion of Durham Transportation contract for student busing
- Review of 2024-25 budget documents
- Learning Resource Fund and curriculum purchases discussion
- Policy review discussion
- Annual report review
Board of Education -BoardDocs Meetings
The Blue Valley Board of Education approved a consent agenda and several new business items, including a 7.4% salary increase for professional and classified staff, a $779,681 bus lease/maintenance contract with Petermann STS, and a $6.3 million gym/storm shelter at HMS. The board also approved publishing intent to exceed the revenue neutral tax rate and a budget hearing notice for 2024-25.
- Approved 7.4% increase to professional employee salary schedule (BVEA/BVNEA PNAs)
- Approved 7.4% increase to classified salary schedule
- Approved $779,681 lease/maintenance and $8,968,774 operations contracts with Petermann STS for busing
- Approved $6,316,864 contract with Straub Construction for Auxiliary Gym/Storm Shelter at HMS
- Approved intent to exceed revenue neutral tax rate for 2024-25 budget
Board of Education -BoardDocs Meetings
The Blue Valley Board of Education holds a workshop to discuss informational items including a Durham Transportation contract, policy review, curriculum purchases, the 2024-25 budget, and the annual report. The board also recesses into executive session before adjourning.
- Discussion of Durham Transportation contract for student busing
- Review of Learning Resource Fund and curriculum purchases
- Review of 2024-25 budget documents
- Review of annual report
- Executive session (closed to the public)
Board of Education -BoardDocs Meetings
The Blue Valley Board of Education held a workshop meeting with informational items on the 2024-2025 BVRC budget, updated policies, building needs assessments, and final district goals, plus a review of purchasing and contract approval processes. The board also entered executive sessions for employer-employee negotiations and non-elected personnel matters. No formal decisions were made on these informational items.
- 2024-2025 BVRC Budget presentation (FY25)
- 2024-2025 Building Needs Assessments
- Final 2024-2025 District Goals
- Review of purchasing process and contract approval
- Executive sessions for negotiations and personnel
Board of Education Workshop - Archive
The Blue Valley USD 229 Board of Education held a workshop meeting on July 15, 2024, at 8:00 a.m. in the High Plains Room. The board approved the agenda and then recessed into executive sessions to discuss employer-employee negotiations and non-elected personnel. The workshop also included informational items on the 2024-2025 BVRC budget, updated policies, building needs assessments, final district goals, and purchasing processes, followed by a discussion period for board member questions.
- Approved the July 15, 2024, workshop agenda as published.
- Held executive sessions for employer-employee negotiations (15 min) and non-elected personnel (10 min).
- Reviewed the 2024-2025 BVRC Budget presentation (FY25).
- Reviewed 2024-2025 Building Needs Assessments.
- Reviewed final 2024-2025 District Goals.
Board of Education -BoardDocs Meetings
The Blue Valley Board of Education held an organizational meeting to approve routine annual items including claims payments, officer designations, and resolutions for the 2024-2025 school year. The consent agenda included approval of claims totaling $9,880,943.31 and $5,878,830.93, June disbursements of $32,165,552.37, and special fund transfers of $11,103,870.95. The board also designated the Kansas City Star as the official newspaper and adopted resolutions for petty cash, activity funds, and the 1,116-hour school term.
- Approved claims for payment totaling $9,880,943.31 (June 27) and $5,878,830.93 (July 15)
- Approved June 2024 disbursements of $32,165,552.37 and May 2024 special fund transfers of $11,103,870.95
- Designated Anna Sweeney as Board Clerk, Jeremy McFadden as Treasurer, Susan Butler as Assistant Treasurer
- Adopted resolution for 1,116-hour school term in lieu of 186-day/6-hour day calendar
- Designated Kansas City Star as official newspaper for legal notices for 2024-2025
Board of Education Workshop - Archive
The Blue Valley Board of Education held an organizational meeting to approve routine annual items for the 2024-2025 school year. The board approved claims for payment totaling $15,759,774.24, designated officers including a board clerk, treasurer, and compliance coordinators, and adopted resolutions for petty cash funds, activity funds, and the school term. The meeting was largely procedural with no major policy discussions or public hearings.
- Approved claims for payment totaling $9,880,943.31 on June 27, 2024, and $5,878,830.93 on July 15, 2024
- Designated Anna Sweeney as Board Clerk, Jeremy McFadden as Treasurer, and Susan Butler as Assistant Treasurer
- Adopted the School Term Resolution using a 1,116-hour policy instead of the 186-day calendar
- Designated Melissa Hillman as compliance coordinator for Title II, VI, VII, IX, Section 504, and equity issues
- Approved the Kansas City Star as the official newspaper for legal notices for 2024-2025
Board of Education Workshop - Archive
The Blue Valley USD 229 Board of Education held a workshop meeting on June 10, 2024, to review the upcoming regular meeting agenda, discuss progress on 2023-2024 goals and draft 2024-2025 goals, and consider draft board procedures. The board also held two executive sessions: one for the superintendent's annual evaluation and one for legal advice on a personnel matter. The meeting was largely procedural and informational, with no major public decisions or financial actions.
- Reviewed June 10, 2024 regular meeting agenda
- Discussed progress on 2023-2024 goals and draft 2024-2025 goals
- Discussed draft Board of Education procedures
- Held 30-minute executive session for superintendent's annual evaluation
- Held 20-minute executive session for legal advice on personnel matter
Board of Education -BoardDocs Meetings
The Blue Valley Board of Education held its regular meeting on June 10, 2024, approving the amended 2023-24 legal maximum budget, a restated superintendent contract, and a K-5 technology refresh. The board also approved consent agenda items including claims, disbursements, and personnel actions, and made appointments to advisory committees and recreation center commissioner seats.
- Approved 2023-24 Amended Legal Maximum Budget
- Approved K-5 Technology Refresh purchases
- Approved restated and amended Superintendent contract
- Approved claims totaling $7,994,352.32 and May 2024 disbursements of $13,621,110.39
- Reappointed Henry Abbott and Jaime Daniels to Blue Valley Recreation Center Commissioner seats
Board of Education -BoardDocs Meetings
The Blue Valley Board of Education is holding a workshop meeting to review the upcoming regular meeting agenda, discuss progress on 2023-2024 goals and draft 2024-2025 goals, and consider board procedures. The board will also hold two executive sessions: one for the superintendent's annual evaluation and one for legal advice on a personnel matter. The meeting is largely informational and procedural, with no major public decisions or financial items listed.
- Review of 2023-2024 goals and draft 2024-2025 goals
- Discussion of draft Board of Education procedures
- Executive session for superintendent's annual evaluation (30 minutes)
- Executive session for legal advice on personnel matter (20 minutes)
- Approval of the meeting agenda
Board of Education Workshop - Archive
The Blue Valley USD 229 Board of Education held its regular meeting on June 10, 2024, approving a consent agenda that included claims totaling $7,994,352.32, May disbursements of $13,621,110.39, and special fund transfers of $977,266.20. The board also approved the 2023-24 Amended Legal Maximum Budget, a K-5 technology refresh, and a restated and amended superintendent contract. Committee appointments and recognitions of student and teacher achievements were also on the agenda.
- Approved 2023-24 Amended Legal Maximum Budget
- Approved K-5 Technology Refresh
- Approved restated and amended Superintendent contract
- Approved claims totaling $7,994,352.32 and May disbursements of $13,621,110.39
- Recognized Milken award winner Alex Lahasky and student achievement awardees
Board of Education -BoardDocs Meetings
The Blue Valley Board of Education held its regular meeting on May 13, 2024, approving the consent agenda, which included claims totaling $10.6 million, and new business items such as the 2024-25 and 2025-26 school calendars and a contract with Children's Mercy Hospital. The board also received reports from advisory committees and recognized staff and students with awards.
- Approved 2024-25 and 2025-26 school calendars
- Approved Children's Mercy Hospital contract (motion carried 6-1, McMullen nay)
- Approved claims totaling $10,609,238.07 and April disbursements of $10,838,585.56
- Approved 2024-26 School Resource Agreements with Overland Park and Leawood
- Approved Professional Learning 5-year plan and NSBA membership for 2024-25
Board of Education -BoardDocs Meetings
The Blue Valley Board of Education is holding a workshop meeting to review informational items including a legislative update, a transportation discussion with a student transport contract presentation, a KESA update, a board handbook discussion, and a high school study update. The board will also discuss member questions and topics, and may recess into executive session. The agenda was approved unanimously with one member not present.
- Transportation discussion with TransPar student transport contract presentation
- Legislative update presentation
- KESA 2.0 update presentation
- Draft Board of Education Procedures handbook discussion
- High school study update with video
Board of Education Workshop - Archive
The Blue Valley Board of Education is holding a workshop meeting to review informational items and discuss several topics. The board will review the agenda for the upcoming regular meeting, receive a legislative update, and discuss student transportation, the KESA school improvement process, board procedures, and a high school study. The meeting also includes an executive session.
- Transportation discussion with TransPar student transport contract presentation
- KESA 2.0 update presentation
- Draft Board of Education Procedures review
- High School Study update with video
- Executive session recesses
Board of Education Workshop - Archive
The Blue Valley USD 229 Board of Education held a regular meeting on May 13, 2024, approving the consent agenda, which included claims totaling $10.6 million, and new business items such as the 2024-25 and 2025-26 school calendars and a contract with Children's Mercy Hospital. The board also received reports from advisory committees and recognized staff and students with awards.
- Approved 2024-25 and 2025-26 school calendars
- Approved Children's Mercy Hospital contract (motion carried 6-1, McMullen nay)
- Approved claims totaling $10,609,238.07 and April disbursements of $10,838,585.56
- Approved 2024-26 School Resource Agreements with Overland Park and Leawood
- Recognized Distinguished Service, Excellence in Education, and other awards
Board of Education Workshop - Archive
The Blue Valley USD 229 Board of Education held a special meeting on April 19, 2024, primarily to approve the consent agenda, which included discipline actions for three students and the Human Resources Report. The board also entered two executive sessions to discuss student and personnel matters. The Human Resources Report was pulled from the consent agenda and moved to new business.
- Approved consent agenda including discipline for G.K., R.W., and G.J.
- Approved Human Resources Report (pulled to new business)
- Held executive sessions for student and personnel matters
- Motion to approve consent agenda passed 5-2, with Gina Knapp and Jim McMullen voting no
Board of Education -BoardDocs Meetings
The Blue Valley Board of Education held a special meeting on April 19, 2024, primarily to approve the consent agenda, which included disciplinary actions for three students and the Human Resources Report. The HR Report was pulled from the consent agenda by Jim McMullen and moved to New Business, but the consent agenda was approved with a 5-2 vote. The board also held two executive sessions to discuss personnel and student-related matters.
- Approved consent agenda including discipline for G.K., R.W., and G.J.
- Human Resources Report pulled from consent agenda and moved to New Business
- Executive session #1: student-related matters under K.S.A. 75-4319(b)(5)
- Executive session #2: personnel matters of nonelected personnel under K.S.A. 75-4319(b)(1)
- Consent agenda approved 5-2 (Gina Knapp and Jim McMullen voted nay)
Board of Education Workshop - Archive
The Blue Valley USD 229 Board of Education held its regular meeting on April 1, 2024, approving the 2025-26 school calendar and nonresident student enrollment for 2024-25. The board also approved the consent agenda, which included claims totaling $7,783,753.51, disbursements of $21,320,121.89, and special fund transfers of $705,000. New business included an informational presentation on special education data.
- Approved 2025-26 school calendar
- Approved nonresident student enrollment for 2024-25, including pupil-to-teacher ratios and open seats per school
- Approved claims for payment totaling $7,783,753.51
- Approved March 2024 disbursements totaling $21,320,121.89
- Approved February 2024 special fund transfers totaling $705,000
Board of Education -BoardDocs Meetings
The Blue Valley USD 229 Board of Education held a workshop meeting on April 1, 2024, to review the upcoming regular meeting agenda and receive informational updates on the AVID program, transportation, cell phone use, and elementary plan time. The board also entered executive session to discuss personnel matters. No formal decisions were made on these topics.
- Review of April 1, 2024 Regular Board of Education meeting agenda
- Advancement Via Individual Determination (AVID) update
- Transportation update with contract attachment (1,698 KB)
- Cell phone use discussion
- Elementary plan time/calendar update
Board of Education -BoardDocs Meetings
The Blue Valley Board of Education is meeting to approve the agenda, consent agenda, and several action items, including the 2025-26 school calendar and nonresident student enrollment for 2024-25. They will also receive reports on special education and advisory committee minutes. The consent agenda includes approval of claims totaling $7,783,753.51 and disbursements of $21,320,121.89.
- Approval of 2025-26 school calendar
- Nonresident student enrollment for 2024-25
- Claims for payment totaling $7,783,753.51
- Disbursements totaling $21,320,121.89
- Special fund transfers totaling $705,000
Board of Education Workshop - Archive
The Blue Valley USD 229 Board of Education held a workshop meeting on April 1, 2024, to review informational items and discuss several topics. The board received updates on the AVID program, transportation, and elementary plan time/calendar, and discussed cell phone use. The board also approved the meeting agenda and entered executive session to discuss personnel matters.
- AVID program update presented
- Transportation update, including a contract with Transpar (1,698 KB attachment)
- Cell phone use discussion
- Elementary plan time/calendar update (2,357 KB attachment)
- Executive session for personnel matters (K.S.A. 75-4319(b)(1))
Board of Education Workshop - Archive
The Blue Valley USD 229 Board of Education held its regular meeting on March 4, 2024, approving the consent agenda, which included minutes, a cash report, claims totaling $4,286,202.93, February disbursements of $10,337,458.40, and $3,400,000 in special fund transfers. The board also received informational updates on legislative matters, the ESOL program, and mental health supports, and appointed liaisons for KASB committees.
- Approved claims for payment totaling $4,286,202.93
- Approved February 2024 disbursements totaling $10,337,458.40
- Approved January 2024 special fund transfers of $3,400,000
- Received ESOL program update
- Received mental health supports update
Board of Education -BoardDocs Meetings
The Blue Valley USD 229 Board of Education met on March 4, 2024, and approved the consent agenda, which included minutes, a cash summary report, claims totaling $4,286,202.93, February 2024 disbursements of $10,337,458.40, and January 2024 special fund transfers of $3,400,000. The board also received informational updates on legislative matters, the ESOL program, and mental health supports, and appointed board liaisons for KASB Region 11 committees.
- Approved claims for payment totaling $4,286,202.93
- Approved February 2024 disbursements totaling $10,337,458.40
- Approved January 2024 special fund transfers totaling $3,400,000
- Approved consent agenda including minutes, cash summary, bids/contracts, and HR personnel report
- Received updates on ESOL program and mental health supports
Board of Education -BoardDocs Meetings
The Blue Valley Board of Education held a workshop meeting with informational items including a strategic plan update, a bathroom/locker room facility discussion, and calendar and elementary plan time. The board also entered executive session to discuss employer-employee negotiations. No formal decisions were made on these topics.
- Strategic Plan Update presented
- Bathroom/Locker Room Facility Discussion
- Calendar and Elementary Plan Time discussion
- Executive session for employer-employee negotiations (10 minutes)
Board of Education Workshop - Archive
The Blue Valley Board of Education held a workshop meeting to review the upcoming regular meeting agenda, receive a strategic plan update, and discuss bathroom/locker room facilities and calendar/elementary plan time. The board also entered executive session to discuss employer-employee negotiations.
- Strategic Plan Update presented
- Bathroom/Locker Room Facility Discussion
- Calendar and Elementary Plan Time discussion
- Executive session for employer-employee negotiations (K.S.A. 75-4319(b)(3))
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The Board of Education reviewed committee reports and approved several routine items via a consent agenda. The meeting included recognition of various student and staff achievements and presented information on enrollment and the 2025-2026 school calendar.
- Approved February 15, 2024, claims for payment totaling $6,683,968.20
- Approved January 2024 disbursements totaling $21,487,348.06
- Approved December 2023 special fund transfers totaling $400,000
- Presented 2023-24 Enrollment Report
- Presented draft 2025-2026 School Calendar
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The Blue Valley Board of Education held a workshop meeting to review the February 12 regular meeting agenda, discuss the Middle School 11 programming and schematic design, and consider elementary plan time. The board also entered executive session to discuss personnel matters.
- Middle School 11 programming and schematic design presentation (2023 Bond Update)
- Elementary plan time discussion
- Executive session for nonelected personnel matters (K.S.A. 75-4319 (b)(1))
Board of Education Workshop - Archive
The Blue Valley USD 229 Board of Education held a workshop meeting to review informational items, including the Middle School 11 programming and schematic design presentation and an elementary plan time presentation. The board also discussed items not on the agenda and entered executive session for 30 minutes to discuss personal matters of nonelected personnel. The meeting was procedural and informational, with no formal decisions made on the substantive items.
- Middle School 11 Programming and Schematic Design Presentation (2023 Bond Update)
- Elementary Plan Time Presentation
- Executive session for 30 minutes to discuss personal matters of nonelected personnel (K.S.A. 75-4319 (b)(1))
- Review of February 12, 2024, Regular Board of Education meeting agenda
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The Blue Valley Board of Education is holding its regular meeting, covering routine approvals, recognitions, and informational reports. The board approved the consent agenda, which included claims for payment totaling $6,683,968.20, January 2024 disbursements of $21,487,348.06, and a $400,000 special fund transfer. New business includes an enrollment report, a draft 2025-2026 school calendar, and a legislative update.
- Approved claims for payment totaling $6,683,968.20
- Approved January 2024 disbursements totaling $21,487,348.06
- Approved December 2023 special fund transfer of $400,000
- Recognized staff and students with awards, including Distinguished Service and Excellence in Education
- Discussed draft 2025-2026 school calendar
Board of Education Workshop - Archive
The Blue Valley USD 229 Board of Education held its regular meeting on January 8, 2024, administering oaths to newly elected and reelected members, including new member Clay Norkey. The board approved the consent agenda, which included claims totaling $12,572,610.82, disbursements of $13,172,472.74, and special fund transfers of $4,475,000.00. Under new business, the board discussed a mid-year staffing update, appointed Henry Abbot to the Blue Valley Recreation Center Commission, and approved revised policy 3122 on nonresident students.
- Oath of office administered to new board member Clay Norkey and reelected members Jodie Dietz, Jan Kessinger, and Patrick Hurley
- Approved claims for payment totaling $12,572,610.82 and December 2023 disbursements of $13,172,472.74
- Approved 2024-25 Middle School Program Planning Guide
- Appointed Henry Abbot to Blue Valley Recreation Center Commission south seat
- Approved revised policy 3122 on nonresident students
Board of Education -BoardDocs Meetings
The Blue Valley USD 229 Board of Education held its regular meeting on January 8, 2024, administering the oath of office to newly elected and reelected members, including new member Clay Norkey. The board approved a consent agenda covering financial claims, disbursements, personnel reports, and other routine items, and took action on new business including a staffing update, a recreation center appointment, and a revised policy on nonresident students.
- Approved claims for payment totaling $12,572,610.82 and December 2023 disbursements of $13,172,472.74
- Approved appointment of Henry Abbot to the Blue Valley Recreation Center Commissioner south seat
- Approved revised policy 3122 on nonresident students
- Approved 2024-25 Middle School Program Planning Guide
- Appointed Clay Norkey to the CAPS Network Board of Directors
Board of Education Workshop - Archive
The Blue Valley USD 229 Board of Education held a workshop meeting to administer the oath of office to new and reelected members, review the upcoming regular meeting agenda, and receive informational updates on the Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS) and a classified employment study. The board also discussed Policy 3122 on nonresident students and held three executive sessions for legal and personnel matters.
- Oath of office administered to new member Clay Norkey and reelected members Jodie Dietz, Patrick Hurley, and Jan Kessinger
- MTSS update presented
- Classified Employment Study presented
- Policy 3122 (Nonresident Students) reviewed
- Three executive sessions held for security, student, and personnel matters
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The Blue Valley USD 229 Board of Education held a workshop meeting on January 8, 2024, at 8:00 a.m. in the High Plains Room, 15020 Metcalf Ave., Overland Park, KS. The board administered the oath of office to one new and three reelected members, reviewed the agenda for the upcoming regular meeting, and received informational updates on the Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS), a classified employment study, and Policy 3122 on nonresident students. The board also held three executive sessions for security, student-related, and other permitted matters, with no action taken during those sessions.
- Oath of office administered to new member Clay Norkey (At-Large) and reelected members Jodie Dietz (South), Patrick Hurley (NW), and Jan Kessinger (NE)
- MTSS update presented as an informational item
- Classified Employment Study discussed
- Policy 3122 (Nonresident Students) reviewed, with amended version dated 01.08.23
- Three executive sessions held: security (30 min), student matters (10 min), and another under K.S.A. 75-4319