Kansas City, Kansas Public Schools, KS

Special Board Meeting Agenda

Regular Meeting Agenda - PM

The Kansas City, Kansas Public Schools Board will hold two public hearings: one to consider a resolution to exceed the revenue neutral rate for the 2026-27 fiscal year, and another for the 2026-27 budget. The board will also discuss the budget, consider a policy on grants, and take action on consent agenda items including payments, contracts, and travel.

• Public hearing and resolution to exceed revenue neutral rate for 2026-27
• Public hearing for 2026-27 budget
• Consent agenda includes payment of bills and library bills
• Approve payment for Conscious Discipline August trainings
• Approve MOU and payment for Junior Achievement curriculum and 3DE programming

Board Finance Committee Meeting

The Kansas City, Kansas Public Schools Board Finance Committee is meeting to receive updates on bond projects and library facilities, review lead test results, discuss the Woodland Hills and Emerson Elementary Schools facilities, and consider the new Stanley Elementary School. The agenda includes both informational updates and potential action items.

• Bond update
• Library updates for Parker and Main
• Lead test results
• Woodland Hills/Emerson facility discussion
• New Stanley ES Board of Education consideration

Budget Sub-Committee Meeting

The Kansas City, Kansas Public Schools Budget Sub-Committee is meeting to discuss the budget, referencing the board finance goal, a financial decision-making framework, and a recent budget workshop presentation. The meeting is a discussion, not a final decision-making session.

• Discussion of Board Finance Goal
• Review of Financial Decision Making Framework
• Review of KCKPS Budget Workshop Presentation from 8-11-2026
• Review of Needs Assessment and State Assessment Review Questions
• Review of Department Annual Required Travel

Regular Meeting Agenda - PM

The Kansas City, Kansas Public Schools Board of Education will hold a regular meeting with a focus on budget discussions and several consent agenda items. The board is also set to vote on approving Abre as the provider for a districtwide data dashboard solution and consider a contract with AdvocacyBuild, LLC. Community comments include topics on the Quindaro Underground Railroad, transgender student experiences, and library book content.

• Discussion of the district budget, including a presentation and financial decision-making framework
• Approval of Abre as the provider for a Districtwide Data Dashboard Solution
• Consent agenda includes payment of bills, human resources report, and multiple contracts (e.g., Campfire Learning, Proximity Learning, ParentSquare virtual phone feature)
• Parking lease renewals with St. Peter CME Church, 8th Street Baptist Church, and Forest Grove Baptist Church for Sumner Academy
• Solicitation for an Integrated Library System (ILS)

Special (Budget) Meeting Agenda

The Kansas City, Kansas Public Schools board will hold a special budget meeting to discuss the district's budget, including a financial decision-making framework and departmental travel costs. The board will also consider approving minutes from prior meetings and a human resources report.

• Discussion of budget, including a financial decision-making framework and departmental travel costs
• Approval of minutes from the July 21, 27, and 29, 2026 board meetings
• Approval of the Human Resources Report and Recommendations
• Executive session for attorney-client and non-elected personnel matters

Special Board Meeting Agenda

The Kansas City, Kansas Public Schools Board will hold a special meeting to follow standard procedural steps, including a welcome, call to order, roll call, and approval of the agenda. The board will then adjourn without substantive discussion or decisions.

Special Board Meeting Agenda

The Kansas City, Kansas Public Schools Board is holding a special meeting to consider a consent agenda that includes a Human Resources Report and Recommendations. The meeting is largely procedural, with no substantive policy or budget items listed.

• Approval of the special meeting agenda
• Human Resources Report and Recommendations (linked PDFs)

Organizational Board Meeting Agenda

The Board of Education will hold an organizational meeting to elect a President and Vice President and appoint key district officers. The body will also review the 2026-27 budget hearing notice and various personnel and contract renewals.

• Election of Board President and Vice President
• Appointment of Newkirk Novak Construction Partners as Construction Manager at Risk for Parker remodel and New Main Library
• Adoption of the 1,116 School Hour calendar
• Renewal of Cengage Learning 4th-Year Math Materials and Follett Destiny
• Publication of the Notice of Revenue Neutral Hearing and 2026-27 Budget Hearing Notice

Budget Sub-Committee Meeting

The Kansas City, Kansas Public Schools Budget Sub-Committee is meeting to discuss travel-related expenses, including conference registration costs, PCard and other fund usage, and out-of-district travel, food, dues, and fees for FY2026. They will also consider policy revisions and a preliminary report to the Board of Education. The meeting is primarily a discussion session, with no formal votes scheduled.

• Review of travel/conference registration costs
• Discussion of travel-related expenses (PCards & other funds)
• Policy revisions
• Out of district travel/food cost/dues & fees for FY2026
• Preliminary report to BOE

Budget Sub-Committee Meeting

The Budget Sub-Committee is meeting to continue discussions on travel. The body will also discuss food, conference registrations, and mandatory meetings.

• Travel (continued from 6/30/2026 meeting)
• Food
• Conference Registrations
• Mandatory Meetings

Board Retreat Agenda

The Board of Education is holding a retreat to adopt board norms and goals for 2026-27. The body will also review meeting dates, committee assignments, and several policy updates regarding student electronics and conduct.

• Review and adoption of KCKPS Board Goals 2026-27
• 3rd read of JCDC Student Personal Electronic Communication Devices policy
• 2nd read of Student Code of Conduct Handbook SCOC SY26-27
• 2nd read of Social Media Policy
• 2nd read of BCBG Voting Method policy

Regular Meeting Agenda - PM

The Kansas City, Kansas Public Schools Board of Education will hold its regular meeting on June 23, 2026. The board will discuss the district budget, consider a revenue-neutral rate (RNR) intent, and vote on several consent agenda items including payments, personnel, and contract renewals. They will also review a construction contract amendment for New Argentine Middle School and consider new policies on student devices and social media.

• Budget presentation and discussion (KCKPS Budget Presentation Revised 6-23-26.pptx)
• Notice of Revenue Neutral Rate (RNR) Intent for 2026-2027
• Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) Amendment 2 to construction contract with Newkirk Novak Construction Partners for New Argentine Middle School
• Approval of consent agenda including payment of bills, personnel report, and contract renewals (Greenbush, 911 dispatch MOU, PACES MOU)
• First read of Social Media Policy and SY26-27 Student Code of Conduct

Special (Budget) Meeting Agenda

The Kansas City, Kansas Public Schools board will hold a special meeting to discuss budget-related items, including a presentation on the revised budget and a financial decision-making framework. The meeting includes procedural items such as roll call and approval of the agenda, followed by an executive session and adjournment.

• Discussion of KCKPS Budget Presentation Revised 6-23-26.pptx
• Review of Financial Decision-Making Framework - Diligent Community

Regular Meeting Agenda - PM

The Kansas City, Kansas Public Schools board meets to discuss and approve the 2026-27 budget, review financial frameworks, and vote on multiple contracts and renewals. The agenda includes routine procedural items, recognitions, community comments, and policy updates, with a focus on financial decisions and vendor agreements.

• Approval of 2026-27 budget and department budgets
• Renewal of Prep KC partnership for 2026-27 school year
• Purchase of Mendez Foundation drug and violence prevention resources
• Amendment to MOU with Unified Government of Wyandotte County
• Bid for 2026/2027 produce vendor (IFB 26-014)

Special (Budget) Meeting Agenda

The Kansas City, Kansas Public Schools Board will meet to discuss the budget. The session includes a budget presentation and a review of the financial decision-making framework.

• Budget presentation (Revised 5-15-26)
• Board Finance Goal review
• Financial Decision-Making Framework discussion
• Executive session regarding attorney-client matters, non-elected personnel, and property acquisition

Regular Meeting Agenda - PM

The Kansas City, Kansas Public Schools Board of Education will hold a regular meeting on May 26, 2026, at 5:00 pm. The agenda includes recognitions, community comments, a consent agenda with multiple contracts and renewals, and board approvals for construction projects. The board will also discuss voting procedures and the budget, and will enter executive sessions for negotiations and personnel matters.

• Approve recommendation for CMAR for renovation of Parker Elementary and New Main Library
• Approve bid for electrostatic painting of lockers at JC Harmon & Sumner Academy (IFB 26-010)
• Approve bid for Bethel Early Childhood Center playground surface renovation
• Approve renewal of JAG-K program for 2026-2027 school year
• Approve one-year services agreement with Cook Center for Human Connection

Special (Budget) Meeting Agenda

The Board of Education is holding a special meeting to discuss the 2026-27 budget. The session includes a review of a budget presentation and a financial decision-making framework.

• Discussion of BOE Budget 2026-27
• Review of HR Report and Recommendations
• Discussion of voting procedures

Regular Meeting Agenda - AM

The Kansas City, Kansas Board of Education will hold a regular meeting to discuss building needs assessments with principals and consider several action items. The board will vote on replacing bleachers at Sumner Academy and purchasing a transit van for mobile library services. Consent agenda items include payment of bills, human resources reports, and various equipment and training purchases.

• Building Needs Assessments Q&A with Principals
• Approval of bid from Heartland Seating for bleacher replacement at Sumner Academy (main gym)
• Purchase of a transit van for KCKPL Mobile Library Services
• Approval of Service Support Agreement with C & C Group for Building Automation System technical support
• Consent agenda includes payment of bills, human resources report, and equipment purchases (fitness equipment, security proposal)

Special (Budget) Meeting Agenda

The Kansas City, Kansas Public Schools Board of Education is holding a special budget meeting. The board will discuss the 2026-27 budget and general budget, and will enter executive sessions for non-elected personnel, negotiations, and attorney-client matters. The agenda also includes a consent agenda with a human resources report and out-of-district student travel.

• Discussion of BOE 2026-27 Budget
• Discussion of General Budget
• Executive session for non-elected personnel
• Executive session for negotiations
• Executive session for attorney-client matters

Regular Meeting Agenda - PM

The Kansas City, Kansas Public Schools Board is reviewing naming options for a new school and the mascot for the new Central Middle School. The body is also deciding on several facility maintenance bids and construction contract amendments. Community members are scheduled to provide comment on budget cuts and staffing changes.

• Guaranteed Maximum Price Amendment 1 for new Central Middle School construction with McCown Gordon Construction
• Low bids for Summer 2026 painting, flooring, asphalt/concrete, and pest control projects
• Architectural services agreement with Sapp Design Architects for main library and Parker renovation
• Purchase of a commercial transit van for Mobile Library Services
• Renewal of software and materials including i-Ready K-1 Math, Xello, Instructure Canvas, and FastBridge Assessments

Special (Budget) Meeting Agenda

The Kansas City, Kansas Board of Education is holding a special budget meeting to consider approving financing for Apple MacBook Neos for all students in grades 3-12 and all staff. The board will also discuss the district budget, including a revised budget presentation and financial decision-making framework. The agenda includes routine items such as approval of the agenda and consent agenda.

• Approve financing of Apple MacBook Neos for all students grades 3-12 and all staff
• Discussion of KCKPS Budget Presentation Revised 4-17-26
• Review of Financial Decision-Making Framework
• Approval of HR Report & Recommendations
• Approval of Special Agenda and Consent Agenda

Regular Meeting Agenda - PM

The Kansas City, Kansas Board of Education will vote on several major expenditures, including $665,000 for new and used school buses, $572,110 for turf replacement at Washington High School, and $5.86 million for site development at New Argentine MS and a new elementary school. The board will also consider financing Apple MacBook Neos for all students in grades 3-12 and staff, and approve a $937,000 track rebuild at F.L. Schlagle High School. Consent agenda items include software renewals, travel, and personnel reports.

• Approve purchase of 7 passenger school buses (3 new, 4 used) for $665,000
• Approve low bid of $572,110 for turf replacement at Washington High School
• Approve $5,862,868 GMP amendment for site development at New Argentine MS and new elementary school
• Approve $937,000 track rebuild at F.L. Schlagle High School
• Approve financing of Apple MacBook Neos for all students grades 3-12 and staff

Special (Budget) Meeting Agenda

The Kansas City, Kansas Public Schools Board of Education is holding a special virtual budget meeting to discuss the 2026-27 budget draft and a financial decision-making framework. The agenda includes approval of the special agenda and consent items, followed by board discussion on budget-related reference materials.

• Discussion of the 2026-27 BOE Budget Draft
• Review of the Financial Decision-Making Framework
• Approval of the special agenda and consent agenda items
• Reference to Finance Committee minutes from 2.6.2026

Board Retreat Agenda

The Kansas City, Kansas Public Schools Board of Education holds a retreat meeting to discuss board norms, self-evaluation, and budget planning. The meeting includes procedural items, a human resources report, and discussions on student behavior and committee structures. No formal decisions are listed in the agenda.

• Approval of the Special Agenda
• Human Resources Report and Recommendations
• Board Self-Evaluation discussion on expectations
• Discussion on Board Norms and Committees
• Budget planning documents reviewed (K-12 Building Data Needs Assessments) for 2026-27 school year

Regular Meeting Agenda - PM

The Kansas City, Kansas Board of Education will meet on March 24, 2026, to discuss routine recognitions, community comments, and approve several contracts and purchases. The board will vote on adopting new Secondary English Language Arts materials and hiring Sapp Design Architects for Parker Elementary renovations and a new public library.

• Approval of Secondary English Language Arts Tier 1 materials (Amplify, CommonLit360)
• Hire Sapp Design Architects for Parker Elementary renovation and new public library
• Renewal of i-Ready consumables & digital (K-5) and Amplify CKLA consumables (K-5)
• Three-year Head Start contract with USD 204 (Bonner Springs)
• Purchase of new and used school buses

Board Retreat Agenda

The Kansas City, Kansas Public Schools Board of Education held a special retreat meeting on March 13, 2026, to discuss board norms, self-evaluation, and budget frameworks. The meeting included procedural approvals, executive sessions for personnel and legal matters, and a team-building exercise. No formal decisions were listed on the agenda.

• Approval of Special Agenda
• Approval of Consent Agenda
• Approval of Human Resources Report and Recommendations
• Board discussion on budget frameworks (Board Finance Goal.pdf, KCKPS Budget Presentation Revised 3-6-26)
• Team Building Exercise led by Michelle Hubbard

Board Finance Committee Meeting

The Kansas City, Kansas Public Schools Finance Committee meets to discuss preliminary budget items for the 2025-26 school year and review building-level data needs for future planning. No formal decisions are listed on this agenda; the committee will hear updates and presentations before future action.

• Preliminary discussion of 2025-26 Board of Education budget
• K-12 building data needs assessments for 2025-26 and 2026-27 budget planning
• State assessment survey responses from K-12 principals

Regular Meeting Agenda - PM

The Kansas City, Kansas Public Schools board will vote on adopting new secondary English Language Arts Tier 1 materials and approve public library holidays and scheduled closures for 2026-2027. The consent agenda includes payment of bills, HR reports, a library contract with SirsiDynix, a camera server refresh, and payment to Youth Lead KC. The board will also receive a budget presentation and discuss the Portrait of a Graduate initiative.

• Adoption of Secondary English Language Arts Tier 1 materials for grades 6-8, including ELD materials and professional development from CommonLit
• Approval of public library holidays and scheduled closures for 2026-2027
• Consent agenda includes payment of bills, HR report, library contract with SirsiDynix, camera server refresh, and payment to Youth Lead KC
• Board discussion on KCKPS budget presentation
• First read of KCKPL Confidentiality of Records policy

Special (Budget) Meeting Agenda

The Kansas City, Kansas Public Schools board holds a special budget meeting to discuss financial decision-making frameworks, consultant evaluations, and responses to the 2025 district audit recommendations. No formal decisions are listed on the agenda.

Regular Meeting Agenda - PM

The Kansas City, Kansas Public Schools Board of Education will discuss design updates for a new middle school and a new elementary school. The board is also considering several policy updates and the purchase of nutritional service software.

• Design updates for the new Argentine Middle School from Hollis+Miller
• Report on the new Elementary School from MultiStudios
• Purchase of Nutritional Service Software (PrimeroEdge)
• 3rd read of KASB policies including Use of Artificial Intelligence (IIBE) and Human Sexuality Education (IKCA)
• Contracts for Lexia PowerUp, Clear Connect translation, and TPT Education Leaders for JC Harmon