Topeka Unified SD 501 public meetings in 2020
18 substantive meetings from 2020, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Imported Meetings: 2011- 2025
The Topeka Board of Education met on December 17, 2020, and approved a consent agenda that included financial reports, purchases, personnel changes, and other routine items. The most significant actions were three purchases funded by the CARES SPARKS grant: $118,445.32 for personal protection supplies, $65,920.00 for Chromebook/iPad power adapters and cables, and $123,762.50 for air purifiers. The board also approved a resolution to terminate the contract of employee Rochelle King, effective December 17, 2020, after she did not request a hearing.
- Approved $118,445.32 for PPE (gloves, gowns, thermometers) from Staples and Grainger
- Approved $65,920.00 for Chromebook and iPad power adapters and lightning cables from Staples and Earthwalk Communications
- Approved $123,762.50 for iWave air purifiers from Johnstone Supply to decontaminate air in district spaces
- Approved Resolution 20-005 to terminate the contract of Rochelle King, effective December 17, 2020
- Approved November 2020 bank reconciliation, unencumbered cash, budget status, treasurer's report, and claims listing
Imported Meetings: 2011- 2025
The Topeka Board of Education met on December 3, 2020, and approved a consent agenda that included several purchases, contracts, and personnel actions. The most significant item was the approval of $224,500 for Goodview facial recognition and thermal temperature scanners from CYTEK Media Systems, intended for building entry screening. Other approved items included postage, computer monitors, a special assessment payment, and a resolution to terminate a certified staff member.
- Approved $224,500 for Goodview facial recognition and temperature scanners from CYTEK Media Systems
- Approved $60,000 for postage for the central mailing machine at Burnett Center
- Approved $41,925.30 for computer monitors for teachers (CDWG)
- Approved $447,043.60 payment for KANZA Science and Education Park special assessments
- Approved Resolution No. 20-004 to terminate certified staff member Rochelle King
Imported Meetings: 2011- 2025
The Topeka Board of Education is meeting to consider several consent agenda items, including a $1.05 million purchase of additional Lenovo Chromebooks to support remote learning during the COVID-19 pandemic. The board will also vote on other purchases, such as sneeze guards and a used police vehicle, and will receive financial reports and an update on the Topeka Public Schools Foundation investments.
- $1,054,000 for 3,000 Lenovo 300e Chromebooks from Twotrees Technologies, LLC
- $81,360 for 1,200 elementary student desk sneeze guards from Interior Landscapes, LLC
- $22,100 for a used 2019 Dodge Charger Pursuit from Kansas Highway Patrol for Campus Police
- $41,832 annual renewal of JAMF Pro (Casper Suite) maintenance and support
- Approval of October 2020 financial reports: bank reconciliation, unencumbered cash, budget status, treasurer's report, and claims listing
Imported Meetings: 2011- 2025
The Topeka Board of Education met on October 15, 2020, and approved a consent agenda that included financial reports, purchases, personnel, and other routine items. The board also recessed into executive session to discuss individual employee contracts and performance. All motions carried unanimously.
- Approved $30,000 for cordless disinfectant sprayers for buses (COVID-19)
- Approved $30,576 for bottled water for student attendance centers (COVID-19)
- Approved $54,000 annual renewal of New Directions Behavioral Health EAP agreement
- Approved September 2020 financial reports (bank reconciliation, budget status, treasurer's report)
- Approved personnel report and October 1, 2020 meeting minutes
Imported Meetings: 2011- 2025
The Topeka Public Schools Board of Education approved a series of consent agenda items, including a $5.1 million renewal of the student transportation contract with Kansas Central School Bus LLC. The board also authorized purchases for remote learning equipment, such as webcams and iPad accessories, and approved a one-year exclusive beverage license with Pepsi. All motions were carried unanimously by the seven board members present.
- Renewal of 2020-21 Student Transportation Services contract with Kansas Central School Bus LLC for $5,100,000.00
- Purchase of webcams with microphones for teachers from CDW-G, Inc. for $54,600.00
- Purchase of Apple USB power adapters and cables for student iPads from Staples for $54,264.00
- Exclusive beverage license agreement for 2020-21 with Pepsi-Cola Bottling Co. of Topeka for $25,000.00
- Move of fiber optic cable at 10th and California Streets by Torgeson Trenching Services for $30,328.00
Imported Meetings: 2011- 2025
The Topeka Board of Education will convene, enter executive session to discuss employee contracts and negotiations, and hold a public hearing on the proposed FY 2021 budget. The board will also consider consent agenda items including financial reports and several purchases for COVID-19 supplies and software.
- Public hearing on the 2021 budget
- Purchase of thermal sensors, foggers, and sprayers for $234,650
- Purchase of sneeze guards for $24,640
- Purchase of PPE supplies for $51,237.38
- Software maintenance renewal for $62,659.42
Imported Meetings: 2011- 2025
The Topeka Board of Education met on August 6, 2020, and approved a consent agenda that included several purchases, notably $730,163.56 for personal protective equipment and sneeze guards funded by CARES grants. The board also approved renewals for workers' compensation reinsurance, underground utility locating services, and various educational software licenses. The meeting began with an executive session to discuss employee contracts and negotiations.
- Approved $730,163.56 for PPE and sneeze guards (masks, hand sanitizer, acrylic guards) funded by CARES ESSER/SPARK grants
- Approved $185,263.00 renewal of excess workers' compensation reinsurance with Safety National Casualty Corp.
- Approved $33,712.80 annual contract renewal for underground utility locating services with USIC Locating Services
- Approved $204,124.84 for high school English Language Arts e-books from Follett
- Approved $73,125.00 for Edmentum courseware licenses for secondary schools
Imported Meetings: 2011- 2025
The Topeka Board of Education held a special meeting to move into an executive session. The purpose of the closed session was to discuss negotiation proposals regarding employer-employee negotiations.
- Motion to recess to executive session for negotiation proposals
Imported Meetings: 2011- 2025
The Topeka Board of Education met to approve several district contracts and financial reports. Key decisions included funding for student technology, curriculum renewals, and facility maintenance.
- $1,162,000.00 for Lenovo Student Chromebooks for grades 3-5
- $500,000.00 annual contract renewal for motor fuel with Petroleum Traders Corporation
- $79,894.80 for Eureka Math online subscriptions and workbooks for grades 6-8
- $60,000.00 annual contract renewal for Integrated Pest Management Services
- $65,470.43 for replacement custodial equipment
Imported Meetings: 2011- 2025
The Topeka Board of Education met on June 25, 2020, and approved a consent agenda that included a $1,000 grant from the Kansas Volunteer Commission to support COVID-19 volunteer efforts providing pantry staples to vulnerable students. The board also approved the claims listing and moved into executive session to discuss employee contracts and performance.
- Approved $1,000 COVID-19 Volunteer Support Mini-Grant from Kansas Volunteer Commission
- Approved claims listing for June 25, 2020
- Moved to executive session for non-elected personnel discussions
- Adopted the agenda as presented
Imported Meetings: 2011- 2025
The Topeka Board of Education is meeting to handle routine business, including a consent agenda with several purchases and contracts. The most significant item is a $507,620.31 lease/purchase of Lenovo ThinkPad laptops for staff district-wide. Other notable items include a $131,938.29 renewal for Eureka Math materials, a $89,790.60 purchase of hand sanitizer funded by a COVID-19 grant, and a $38,906.00 contract to fix electrical deficiencies at Hope Street Academy.
- Lease/purchase of Lenovo ThinkPad laptops for staff district-wide for $507,620.31 from Twotrees Technologies / U.S. Bancorp
- Annual renewal for Eureka Math online teacher subscription and student workbooks for grades PreK-5 for $131,938.29 from Great Minds
- Purchase of hand sanitizer for district-wide use for $89,790.60 from School Health Corporation, funded by Cares Act COVID-19 grant
- Contract with McElroy's, Inc. to correct electrical deficiencies at Hope Street Academy for $38,906.00
- Approval of Kansas Shrine Bowl facility rental agreement for Hummer Sports Park
Imported Meetings: 2011- 2025
The Topeka Board of Education is meeting to approve consent agenda items, including vehicle leases, software renewals, and personnel reports. The board will also recognize volunteers and students. All items were approved as presented.
- Lease of activity bus for $35,616/year for 5 years ($178,081 total)
- Lease of two microbuses and two vans for special education, totaling $62,184/year for 5 years
- Renewal of Pearson iLit software for $25,600
- Purchase of postage for $20,000
- MobyMax digital resource license for $41,895
Imported Meetings: 2011- 2025
The Topeka Board of Education is meeting virtually to approve routine financial reports, purchases, personnel changes, and a proclamation. Key actions include installing new security cameras at Jardine, Lowman Hill, and Stout Elementary Schools, renewing Blackboard software services, and replacing kitchen grease traps at Jardine Middle School.
- Security camera installation at Jardine ($25,176.50), Lowman Hill ($2,204.17), and Stout ($2,204.17) elementary schools, total $29,584.84
- Blackboard products and services renewal for $71,609.00
- Handheld whiteboards purchase for $22,154.00 funded by Title 1 grant
- Kitchen grease trap replacement at Jardine Middle School for $21,603.00
- Proclamation recognizing Week of the Young Child (April 11-17)
Imported Meetings: 2011- 2025
The Topeka Public Schools Board of Education met via Zoom and Facebook Live on April 2, 2020, and approved a consent agenda that included purchases for remote learning tools and HVAC upgrades. The board also recognized the Senior of the Month and approved proclamations for National School Library Month, National Autism Month, and Paraprofessional Appreciation Day. All consent items were approved unanimously.
- $37,500 for Zoom premium accounts to support remote instruction during Safer At Home order
- $31,790 for SeeSaw online learning platform for students, teachers, and parents
- $57,400 for HVAC controls at Highland Park High School
- $72,943 for HVAC controls at Jardine Middle School
- $25,047 for HVAC controls Phase III at State Street Elementary School
Imported Meetings: 2011- 2025
The Topeka Public Schools Board of Education met on March 19, 2020, at noon, with attendance limited to 10 people due to COVID-19 guidance and remote access via Zoom. The board approved a consent agenda including financial reports, personnel, and several purchases, notably a $3.2 million annual renewal of the prime vendor contract for Child Nutrition Services with US Foods, Inc. All consent items passed unanimously with a motion by John Williams, seconded by Richard Bonebrake.
- Approved $3,200,000 annual renewal of prime vendor contract for Child Nutrition Services with US Foods, Inc. (renewal 3 of 4, covering July 1, 2020–June 30, 2021)
- Approved $464,999.96 for Milestone hardware refresh (security camera video storage) from CDW-G, funded by Bond FY '14
- Approved $109,998.60 annual maintenance renewal for Cisco SmartNet (network infrastructure) from Sirius Computer Solutions, Inc.
- Approved $21,328.65 annual renewal for Follett Destiny textbook and resource management software
- Approved February 2020 financial reports: bank reconciliations, unencumbered cash, budget status summary, treasurer's report, and claims listing
Imported Meetings: 2011- 2025
The Topeka Public Schools Board of Education held a routine meeting on February 20, 2020, to approve standard financial documents and personnel reports. The board voted to accept the agenda, approve January bank reconciliations, budget status summaries, and the treasurer's report. Additionally, the board approved the minutes from previous meetings and recognized student and staff awards.
- Approval of January 2020 Bank Reconciliations
- Approval of January 2020 Budget Status Summary
- Approval of January 2020 Treasurer's Report
- Approval of Personnel Report for February 20, 2020
- Recognition of Quincy Elementary for Living the Dream Food Drive
Imported Meetings: 2011- 2025
The Topeka Public Schools Board of Education held a routine meeting to approve financial reports and purchase orders. The board voted to buy two new trucks for facilities maintenance and food delivery, totaling approximately $157,000. They also renewed a one-year contract for custodial chemicals and services with Four State Maintenance Supply for $120,000. Additionally, the board elected new officers for the 2020-2021 term.
- Purchase of a 4x4 dump truck from Shawnee Mission Ford for $60,085.00
- Purchase of a Kenworth K270 food delivery truck from MHC Kenworth for $96,845.00
- Renewal of custodial chemicals contract with Four State Maintenance Supply for $120,000.00
- Approval of December 2019 bank reconciliations, unencumbered cash, and budget status
- Nomination and election of Board President and Vice President for the 2020-2021 term
Imported Meetings: 2011- 2025
The Topeka Board of Education met on January 9, 2020, and approved a consent agenda that included the sale of about three acres of district land to Laird Noller Ford, the purchase of a used police car, and several contract renewals. The board also recognized a student award and heard an update on Topeka High School's 150th anniversary. The meeting included an executive session for personnel, student, and legal matters.
- Approved sale of ~3 acres east of Burnett Center practice soccer field to Laird Noller Ford for cash and other considerations
- Approved $20,500 purchase of used 2018 Dodge Charger from Kansas Highway Patrol for Campus Police
- Approved $84,000 renewal of unemployment compensation insurance with First Nonprofit Group
- Approved $18,000 renewal of lobbying services with Summit Strategies Group for 2020 Kansas session
- Approved personnel report, claims listing, and student discipline appeal