June 8, 2026 5:00pm - Regular Board of Education Meeting
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A. OPENING ITEMS. |
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A.1. Pledge of Allegiance.
Speaker(s):
Presented by Kaci Brutto, Chief Communications Officer
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A.2. Awards and Recognitions.
Speaker(s):
Presented by Kaci Brutto, Chief Communications Officer
Description:
Excellence in Education Recipients: Dr. Katie Collier is the Deputy Superintendent of Learning. Dr. Mark Schmidt is the Assistant Superintendent for Special Education. Presidential Scholars semifinalists: Zayna Ahmed, 2026 graduate, Blue Valley Southwest Dane Weninger, 2026 graduate, Blue Valley Southwest Matthew Chen, 2026 graduate, Blue Valley North Perfect ACT: Chloe Han, junior, Blue Valley West Smayan Khot, junior, Blue Valley West Matthew Chen, 2026 graduate, Blue Valley North National Restaurant Association Pro Start Invitational 1st place winners: Charlie Holoch, Maya McQuivey, and Lauren Parkin, 2026 graduates, Blue Valley West Business Professionals of America 1st place winners: Henry Yim and Luke Golian, incoming seniors, Blue Valley High |
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B. REGULAR AGENDA.
Speaker(s):
Board President, Jan Kessinger
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B.1. Call the Regular Board of Education Meeting to Order.
Speaker(s):
Board President, Jan Kessinger
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B.2. Approve the Regular Board of Education Meeting Agenda.
Speaker(s):
Board President, Jan Kessinger
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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C. CONSENT AGENDA.
Speaker(s):
Board President, Jan Kessinger
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C.1. Approve the Consent Agenda.
Speaker(s):
Board President, Jan Kessinger
Description:
Our rules of Parliamentary Procedure provide for a consent agenda listing several items for approval of the Board by a single motion. Documentation concerning these items has been provided to all Board members and the public in advance to ensure an extensive review. Items may be removed from the consent agenda at the request of any board member.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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C.2. Approve the Meeting Minutes.
Description:
Meeting minutes shall be considered draft until formally approved by the Board of Education.
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C.3. Approve the Cash Summary Report.
Attachments:
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C.4. Approve the Bids and Contracts.
Description:
Bids and contracts may not be available until the day of the Board meeting. All agreements and contracts are subject to the final approval by the Board of Education's attorney. |
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C.5. Approve the Human Resources Personnel Report and the Addendum.
Description:
The Human Resources Personnel Report and Addendum may not be available until the day of the Board meeting.
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C.6. Approve the Claims Report, the Disbursement Report, and the Special Fund Transfers.
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C.7. Approve Finance & Operations Board Advisory Committee Appointments.
Speaker(s):
Presented Board Members Dr. Benson, Dr. Evans, and Clay Norkey.
Description:
Reappointment of Tom Robinett and Louis Pisani to a two-year term, effective July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2028. Appointment of Jason Rawlings, Stefan Jacewitz, and Tiffany McCalla to a two-year term, effective July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2028. |
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C.8. Approve Curriculum Proposals.
Speaker(s):
Presented by Kelly June, Chief of Academic Services Officer.
Attachments:
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D. REPORTS AND DISCUSSION ITEMS.
Speaker(s):
Board President, Jan Kessinger
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D.1. Board of Education Reports.
Speaker(s):
Presented by Board Members.
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D.2. Superintendent's Report.
Speaker(s):
Dr. Gillian Chapman, Superintendent of Schools.
Attachments:
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D.3. 2026-2027 Building Needs Assessment.
Speaker(s):
Presented by Shelly Nielsen.
Attachments:
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E. ACTION ITEMS.
Speaker(s):
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E.1. Approve the Kansas Association of School Board Policy FC Memorials, Funerals, and Naming of District Facilities.
Speaker(s):
Presented by Dr. Gillian Chapman, Superintendent of Schools.
Description:
Section F Facility Expansion Program was approved at the March 9, 2026, Regular Board of Education Meeting with the exception of policy FC Memorials, Funerals, and Naming of District Facilities. This policy is recommended for adoption effective July 1, 2026, pending any minor edits deemed necessary by legal counsel. The Executive Summary identifies the KASB policies within each index recommended for adoption, outlines any substantive revisions, and notes the policies that are not recommended for approval.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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E.2. Approve the Kansas Association of School Board Policy GBO Resignation.
Speaker(s):
Presented by Dr. Gillian Chapman, Superintendent of Schools.
Description:
Section G Personnel (Licensed and Non-Licensed) was approved at the April 13, 2026, Regular Board of Education Meeting, with the exception of policy GBO Resignation. This policy is recommended for adoption effective July 1, 2026, pending any minor edits deemed necessary by legal counsel. The Executive Summary identifies the KASB policies within each index recommended for adoption, outlines any substantive revisions, and notes the policies that are not recommended for approval.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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E.3. Approve the Kansas Association of School Board Policy Indexes K, L, M, and N (forms).
Speaker(s):
Presented by Dr. Gillian Chapman, Superintendent of Schools.
Description:
Policy Indexes: K, L, M and N. Section Index N are forms. Not all forms are required. These are accepted for use and already correspond to the appropriate policy. These policies are recommended for adoption effective July 1, 2026, pending any minor edits deemed necessary by legal counsel. The Executive Summary identifies the KASB policies within each index recommended for adoption, outlines any substantive revisions, and notes the policies that are not recommended for approval.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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E.4. Approve Assignment and Assumption Agreement with 159th and Metcalf, LLC.
Speaker(s):
Presented by Jake Slobodnik, Chief Operations Officer
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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E.5. Approve contract with World Fuel Services dba Carter Energy Corp.
Speaker(s):
Presented by Jake Slobodnik, Chief Operations Officer
Description:
Bid 23034 Year 4 of 5 gasoline and diesel delivery for buses and district-owned vehicles.
Attachments:
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Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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E.6. Approve contract with MC Electric / SRS Enterprises dba Core Electric.
Speaker(s):
Presented by Jake Slobodnik, Chief Operations Officer
Description:
RFP 25028 Year 2 of 5 district-wide electrical services
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Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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E.7. Approve contract with Techcylce Solutions LLC / Synetic Technologies.
Speaker(s):
Presented by Jake Slobodnik, Chief Operations Officer
Description:
RFP 25032 Year 2 of 3 computer and device repair services.
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Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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E.8. Approve contract with C&C Produce.
Speaker(s):
Presented by Jake Slobodnik, Chief Operations Officer
Description:
RFP 26037 Year 1 of 3 district-wide produce delivery.
Attachments:
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Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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E.9. Approve the contract with Amazon Business.
Speaker(s):
Presented by Jake Slobodnik, Chief Operations Officer
Description:
District-wide estimated annual spend on Amazon Business.
Attachments:
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Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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E.10. Approve the contract with Children's Mercy Hospital.
Speaker(s):
Presented by Jake Slobodnik, Chief Operations Officer
Description:
Renewal contract for social workers.
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Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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E.11. Approve the contract with Corporate Cleaning Group Inc.
Speaker(s):
Presented by Jake Slobodnik, Chief Operations Officer
Description:
Year 5 of 5 custodial services for staffing shortage.
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Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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E.12. Approve the contract with Risk Strategies.
Speaker(s):
Presented by Jake Slobodnik, Chief Operations Officer
Description:
Annual renewal of property insurance.
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Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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E.13. Approve the contract with Zen Educate.
Speaker(s):
Presented by Jake Slobodnik, Chief Operations Officer
Description:
Contracted SPED paras to fill up to 50 vacancies.
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Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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E.14. Election of School Board Officers.
Speaker(s):
Presented by Anna Sweeney, Board Clerk.
Description:
The Board of Education of Unified School District No. 229, Johnson County, Kansas, adopted the Resolution to Establish Election of School Board Officers on January 12, 2026, to elect its school board president and vice-president at its first regular meeting in June. |
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F. CLOSING ITEMS.
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F.1. Other Matters Before the Board.
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F.2. Board Comments.
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F.3. Adjournment.
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