August 10, 2026 at 5:30 PM - 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. Recite the Mission Statement.
Speaker(s):
Presented by Kaci Brutto, Chief Communications Officer
Description:
MISSION STATEMENT
Cultivating lifelong learners prepared to navigate their future with purpose.
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A.3. Special Recognitions.
Speaker(s):
Presented by Kaci Brutto, Chief Communications Officer
Description:
2026 Kansas Career and Technical Education Administrator of the Year: Adam Wessel, director of Career Ready Programs
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A.4. Public Comments.
Speaker(s):
Presented by Board President, Jan Kessinger
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B. REGULAR AGENDA.
Speaker(s):
Presented by Board President, Jan Kessinger
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B.1. Call the Regular Board of Education Meeting to Order.
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B.2. Approve the Regular Board of Education Meeting Agenda.
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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C. CONSENT AGENDA.
Speaker(s):
Presented by Board President, Jan Kessinger
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C.1. Approve the Consent Agenda.
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 and Investment Report.
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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. Amendment to CAPS Network Board of Directors Appointment Term.
Description:
The Board is asked to amend its July 20, 2026, appointment of Dr. Gillian Chapman to the CAPS Network Board of Directors to reflect the intended three-year term, in accordance with Section 3.4(a) of the Network's bylaws, with the term expiring in 2029.
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D. REPORTS AND DISCUSSION ITEMS.
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D.1. Board of Education Reports.
Speaker(s):
Presented by members of the Board of Education
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D.2. Superintendent's Report.
Speaker(s):
Presented by Dr. Gillian Chapman, Superintendent of Schools
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E. ACTION ITEMS.
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E.1. Approve the Publication of the Notice to Exceed the Revenue Neutral Tax Rate for the 2026-27 Budget.
Speaker(s):
Presented by Jeremy McFadden, CFO
Description:
In accordance with K.S.A. 79-2988, school districts must conduct a hearing to Exceed Revenue Neutral (RNR) when approving the annual budget. The RNR hearing must be held between August 20 to September 20. School districts are required to publish notices of the RNR hearing a minimum of 10 calendar days between publication and RNR hearing.
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Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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E.2. Approve the Publication of the Notice of Hearing for the 2026-27 Budget.
Speaker(s):
Presented by Jeremy McFadden, CFO
Description:
School districts must conduct an annual budget hearing prior to approving the maximum limits of the budget, the amount of tax to be levied, and an estimated tax rate. The approved budget and tax levy is due by September 20 to KSDE and by October 1 to Johnson County. School districts are required to publish notice of the budget hearing a minimum of 10 calendar days between publication and budget hearing.
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Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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E.3. Approve 2026-2027 District Goals.
Speaker(s):
Presented by the Superintendent's Cabinet
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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F. CLOSING ITEMS.
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F.1. Board Comments.
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F.2. Adjournment.
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