North Kansas City Schools public meetings in 2020
20 substantive meetings from 2020, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Main Governing Board - Archive
The North Kansas City Schools Board of Education held a virtual meeting on December 8, 2020, due to health guidelines. The board approved a consent agenda that included minutes, the treasurer's report, consulting agreements, a lease with KC Tech Academy, a cooperative agreement with the City of Gladstone, and multiple policy updates. The meeting was largely procedural, with no separate discussion items listed beyond the consent agenda.
- Approved consulting agreements with Holmes Murphy, S. Gasper Consulting, and Nepris
- Approved lease agreement with KC Tech Academy
- Approved cooperative agreement with City of Gladstone for Oak Grove Park concessions building
- Approved DLR contract for Briarcliff Elementary additions and renovations (2020 Bond)
- Approved 19 board policy updates including student discipline, technology usage, and purchasing
Main Governing Board - Archive
The North Kansas City Schools Audit Committee is meeting to review the fiscal year 2020 audit report and related GASB report, and to approve minutes. The meeting is largely procedural, with the main substantive item being the presentation and discussion of the audit findings.
- Review of FY20 Audit Report
- 2020 GASB Report discussion
- Approval of meeting minutes
Main Governing Board - Archive
The Board of Education scheduled an executive session for November 23, 2020. The meeting was held via video conferencing due to local health department mandates and focused on legal and personnel matters.
- Executive Session regarding legal actions and litigation
- Executive Session regarding personnel matters
Main Governing Board - Archive
The North Kansas City Board of Education will convene an executive session to discuss personnel matters as permitted by state law. The agenda includes roll call, approval of minutes, and adjournment, with no public action items listed.
- Executive session under RSMo 610.021 (3, 13) for personnel
- Roll call and approval of minutes
- Meeting at Upper Doolin Conference Room, 1900 NE 46th Street
Main Governing Board - Archive
The North Kansas City Schools Board of Education will hold a regular meeting to vote on a consent agenda containing routine approvals, including financial statements, gifts, tuition rates, and several contracts. The board will also hear public comments and presentations on extraordinary educational experiences.
- Approve 2020-21 tuition rates
- Purchase 460 wireless access points from ROK Technologies
- Purchase 75 external wireless access points using CARES Act grant
- Approve Dropout Detective software pilot for three schools
- Approve contract with Heying & Associates for marketing services
Main Governing Board - Archive
The North Kansas City Schools Board of Education held a workshop session on September 8, 2020, at Staley High School. The agenda included a recap of the first day of school and a discussion on future workshop topics and session format. The meeting was streamed live on YouTube for public access.
- First Day of School Recap (discussion)
- Future Workshop Topics / Session Format (discussion)
- Agenda approved unanimously
Main Governing Board - Archive
The North Kansas City Board of Education is meeting in a closed executive session. The board will discuss legal matters and personnel issues, as permitted by state law. The meeting includes a roll call and adjournment.
- Executive session under RSMo 610.021 (1) Legal and (3, 13) Personnel
- Roll call to be taken
- Meeting location: Upper Doolin Conference Room, 2000 NE 46th Street, Kansas City, MO
Main Governing Board - Archive
The North Kansas City Schools Board of Education held a retreat to discuss superintendent goals, return-to-school plans, budget, equity, and other topics. The board approved the amended 2020-21 academic and extended year calendars. The meeting was largely informational and discussion-focused, with only the calendar approval as a formal action item.
- Approved amended 2020-21 Academic and Extended Year Academic calendars
- Discussed superintendent goals and balanced scorecard review
- Discussed return to school plans
- Discussed budget, equity, and college/career readiness
- Discussed 2020-21 balanced scorecard development
Main Governing Board - Archive
The North Kansas City Board of Education is meeting for an executive session to discuss legal actions and personnel matters, as permitted by state law. The agenda includes only procedural items: call to order, approval of minutes, the closed session, and adjournment. No public decisions or discussions are scheduled.
- Executive session under RSMo 610.021 (1) Legal and (3, 13) Personnel
- Meeting at North Kansas City High School, 620 E 23rd Street
Main Governing Board - Archive
The North Kansas City Schools Board of Education met for a special session to review new business items. The board voted to approve a contract for K-8 virtual curriculum and a proposal for middle and high school athletic training services.
- Approval of SchoolsPLP contract for K-8 virtual curriculum
- Approval of Liberty Hospital proposal for athletic training services and medical coverage
Main Governing Board - Archive
The North Kansas City Board of Education is meeting in a video conference executive session. The board will discuss legal actions, real estate transactions, and personnel matters, all under Missouri law. The agenda includes roll call, approval of minutes, and adjournment, with no public action items listed.
- Executive session under RSMo 610.021 (1) Legal, (2) Real Estate, (3, 13) Personnel
- Video conference meeting format
- Roll call and approval of minutes
Main Governing Board - Archive
The North Kansas City Schools Board of Education is meeting to approve a consent agenda containing routine items such as meeting minutes, financial reports, and various contracts and agreements. These include professional development contracts for Summer Academy, service agreements with education vendors, and architectural services for bond-funded projects at Staley High School and Davidson and Maplewood elementary schools.
- Approve 2020-21 MarketVolt Renewal Agreement
- Approve consulting agreement with Roland Hamik
- Approve contracts with Matt Glover and Cornelius Minor for Summer Academy professional development
- Approve agreements with Hollis+Miller Architects for Staley High School additions and Davidson Elementary replacement (2020 Bond)
- Approve 2020-21 Memorandums of Understanding for Work Experience II job sites
Main Governing Board - Archive
The North Kansas City Schools Board of Education is meeting to approve a consent agenda with routine operational items, including the 2020-21 purchasing card limits, a data center server refresh, and several food service contracts. The board will also vote on a 10-cent increase in school lunch prices for the 2020-21 school year and recognize retiring staff.
- Approve 2020-21 purchasing card users and limits
- Purchase 13 Dell servers from CDW-G for data center refresh
- Increase school lunch prices by $0.10 per lunch for 2020-21
- Award high school grocery bid to Kohl, milk bid to Belfonte
- Ratify purchase of 100 Scan Pads from Horizon Software
Main Governing Board - Archive
This is a board candidate orientation session, not a regular decision-making meeting. It includes welcome, review of cabinet member responsibilities, Q&A, and closing. All board members participate via video conferencing due to CDC guidelines.
- Review of cabinet member responsibilities by superintendent and assistant superintendents
- Q&A session for board candidates
- Video conferencing due to CDC guidelines
Main Governing Board - Archive
The North Kansas City Schools Board of Education held a virtual meeting on April 28, 2020, to approve a consent agenda containing several contracts and bid awards. The board approved agreements for districtwide printing, special education transportation, and construction management for the Norclay Wrestling Room. Additionally, the board awarded six separate bid packages for the NKC High School South Campus demolition and parking lot expansion project under the 2016 Bond.
- Approved contract with Konica Minolta OneRate for districtwide printing services
- Approved construction management agreement with Newkirk Novak for the Norclay Wrestling Room / Dance Studio project
- Approved bid award to Kiefer USA for synthetic turf replacement at the District Athletic Center soccer field
- Awarded Bid Package 01 (Demolition) for NKC High School South Campus to Dale Brothers
- Awarded Bid Packages 02-06 (Concrete, Electrical, Asphalt, Utilities, Fencing) for NKC High School South Campus to Epic Concrete, Citywide Electric, Seal-O-Matic, She Digs It, and US Fence
Main Governing Board - Archive
The North Kansas City Board of Education is meeting in a video conference executive session to discuss legal matters and personnel issues, as permitted by state law. The agenda includes roll call, approval of minutes, and the closed session topics, followed by adjournment. No public action or decision is scheduled.
- Executive session under RSMo 610.021 (1) Legal and (3, 13) Personnel
- Video conference meeting due to COVID-19 precautions
- Roll call and approval of minutes
Main Governing Board - Archive
The North Kansas City Schools Board of Education met virtually on April 13, 2020, due to CDC guidelines. They approved a consent agenda including a construction management contract with McCownGordon Construction for Bond 41 projects, a T-Mobile hotspot agreement, and a GMP amendment for the Early Childhood Center. They also approved a resolution recognizing staff during the coronavirus pandemic and discussed COVID-19 updates.
- Approved construction management contract with McCownGordon Construction for Bond 41 projects
- Ratified T-Mobile Education Agreement for internet hotspots
- Approved GMP Amendment for Early Childhood Center roof demo and bid package
- Approved DLR Group architectural services agreement for Early Childhood Center
- Approved resolution recognizing all NKC Schools staff during coronavirus
Main Governing Board - Archive
The North Kansas City Schools Board of Education met virtually due to COVID-19 and approved a consent agenda including a Kelly Services addendum for remote substitute teaching, a BIST training agreement, a tractor purchase, and multiple change orders for school construction. The board also approved contract renewals for probationary teachers and teachers reaching tenure, and nominated Dr. Terry Ward for the MSBA Board of Directors. A COVID-19 update was provided by the superintendent.
- Approved Kelly Services addendum allowing long-term substitutes to work remotely during COVID-19
- Approved purchase of John Deere 5100E tractor from Heritage Tractor
- Approved multiple change orders for NKC High School, 6th Grade Centers, Northview Elementary, and Rising Hill Elementary under 2016 bond
- Approved 2020-21 contract renewals for probationary teachers and teachers reaching tenure
- Approved nomination of Dr. Terry Ward for Missouri School Board Association Board of Directors
Main Governing Board - Archive
The North Kansas City Schools Board of Education will hold its regular meeting, starting with procedural items and agenda approval. The main substantive items are informational presentations on the Makerspace program and the Encore fine and performing arts program, both tied to the district's academic achievement goals. The meeting also includes a proclamation for Board Appreciation Week.
- Proclamation for Board Appreciation Week (Feb 9-15, 2020)
- Makerspace program presentation
- Encore fine and performing arts program presentation
Main Governing Board - Archive
The North Kansas City Schools Board of Education is holding a retreat to discuss and receive information on several topics, including a Pre-K recommendation, a Portrait of a Graduate initiative, dual language programs, potential collaboration with the YMCA, a bond campaign update, and results from an equity audit. No formal decisions are listed on the agenda; items are marked as information and discussion.
- Pre-K recommendation discussion
- Bond campaign update
- Results from the equity audit
- Dual language program discussion
- Potential collaboration with YMCA