October 12, 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
Description:
The Pledge of Allegiance will be led by Raj Yerraguntla, a 5th -grade student from Lakewood Elementary.
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A.2. Recitation of the Blue Valley Mission Statement
Speaker(s):
Presented by Kaci Brutto, Chief Communications Officer
Description:
Mission: Cultivating lifelong learners prepared to navigate their future with purpose.
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A.3. Awards and Recognitions.
Speaker(s):
Presented by Kaci Brutto, Chief Communications Officer
Description:
Distinguished Service Award Recipient:
Eric Cohen, lead custodian at Blue Valley Northwest
Excellence in Education Recipient:
Jill Bartram, ESOL teacher at Overland Trail Elementary
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A.4. Public Comments.
Speaker(s):
Presented by Jan Kessinger, Board President
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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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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.
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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 & 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. Approve the Proposed Revision to Board Policy IIA.
Description:
This amendment clarifies Board policy regarding the awarding of high school credit for middle school world language coursework following the adoption of updated KASB-aligned policies in July 2026.
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C.8. Approve the Reappointment of the Blue Valley Recreation Center Northwest Commissioner.
Description:
The Board of Education will consider the reappointment of Ted McBride to a second four-year term as the Blue Valley Recreation Commission Northwest Commissioner. The term will commence on October 12, 2026, and expire on October 11, 2030.
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C.9. Approve Early Graduate Candidates.
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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
Description:
Quarterly Strategic Plan Update
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D.3. Legislative Positions.
Speaker(s):
Presented by Dr. Gillian Chapman, Superintendent of Schools
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D.4. Design and Construction Report.
Speaker(s):
Presented by Jake Slobodnik, Chief Operations Officer
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D.5. Timeline for Bond 2027 Mail Ballot Election.
Speaker(s):
Presented by Shelby Exposito of Gilmore Bell, and Dave Arteberry of Stifel
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E. ACTION ITEMS.
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E.1. Conduct Public Hearing for Construction Manager At Risk Delivery Method.
Speaker(s):
Presented by Board President Jan Kessinger
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E.2. Approve the Construction Manager At Risk Delivery Method.
Speaker(s):
Presented by Board President Jan Kessinger
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E.3. Approve 2026-27 Professional Employee Negotiated Agreement between the Board of Education and the Blue Valley Education Association.
Speaker(s):
Presented by Dr. Eric Punswick, Chief Human Resources Officer
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E.4. Approve 2026-27 Classified Compensation.
Speaker(s):
Presented by Dr. Eric Punswick, Chief Human Resources Officer
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E.5. Approve the agreement with Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Kansas City.
Speaker(s):
Presented by Dr. Eric Punswick, Chief Human Resources Officer
Description:
Special Reserve Healthcare. Renewal for the 2027 Blue Cross Blue Shield Group Medical Plan. The rate increase is 3.66%. Estimated at $ 42,527,895.00.
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E.6. Approve the agreement with Delta Dental of Kansas Inc.
Speaker(s):
Presented by Dr. Eric Punswick, Chief Human Resources Officer
Description:
Employee-paid benefit. Renewal for 2027 employee group dental insurance with Delta Dental of KC. Rate increase of 4% for Base and Buy Up Plans. Estimated at $1,525,179.00.
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E.7. Approve the agreement with The Standard Insurance Company.
Speaker(s):
Presented by Dr. Eric Punswick, Chief Human Resources Officer
Description:
Employee-paid benefit. Renewal for 2027 The Standard Insurance Policies: Voluntary Group Life (GTL), Accident Insurance (AI), Hospital Insurance (HI), Critical Illness Insurance (CI). Cost is based on projected participation and employee-paid premium rates for all products. Estimated at $679,689.00.
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E.8. Approve the agreement with The Standard Insurance Company.
Speaker(s):
Presented by Dr. Eric Punswick, Chief Human Resources Officer
Description:
Special Reserve Healthcare. Renewal for 2027 of The Standard Insurance Policy for short-term disability and long-term disability. 2027 STD renewal cost: $471,981 - 5% rate increase 2027 LTD renewal cost: $40,087 - no rate increase Estimated at $512,068.00.
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E.9. Approve the agreement with Logicalis Inc.
Speaker(s):
Presented by Kent Corser, Executive Director of Technology Operations
Description:
Capital Outlay. Purchase of security software licensing. This is a 36-month term paid annually. Year 1 $259,005.60 Year 2 $259,005.60 Year 3 $259,005.60 Estimated at $777,016.80
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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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