November 9, 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 Olivia Loos, a 5th-grade student from Leawood 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:
Bret Kroeker is a braille transcriber.
Excellence in Education Recipient:
Lisa Nocita is a Library Media Specialist at Prairie Star Middle.
Horizon Award Nominees:
Hadley Schafer is a kindergarten teacher at Leawood Elementary.
Kate Gabel is a math teacher at Blue Valley Northwest.
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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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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
Description:
Finance & Operations Board Advisory Committee Meeting Academics & Activities Board Advisory Committee Meeting Community & Communications Board Advisory Committee Meeting |
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D.2. E-Moto and E-Scooter Report.
Speaker(s):
Presented by Dan Carney, Director of Safety & Security; Shelly Nielsen, Chief School Administration Officer; and Amy Farthing and Scott Roberts, Executive Directors of School Administration
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D.3. Superintendent's Report.
Speaker(s):
Presented by Dr. Gillian Chapman, Superintendent of Schools
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D.4. Middle School and High School Course Change Proposals.
Speaker(s):
Presented by Kelly June, Chief of Academic Services Officer
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E. ACTION ITEMS.
Speaker(s):
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E.1. Approve the 2027 Bond Resolution and Ballot Language.
Speaker(s):
Presented by Jeremy McFadden, Chief Financial Officer and David Arteberry of STIFEL, NICOLAUS & COMPANY
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E.2. Approve the 2026-27 Legislative Priorities and Positions.
Speaker(s):
Presented by Dr. Gillian Chapman, Superintendent of Schools
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E.3. Approve the 2026-27 Related Service Professionals Negotiated Agreement between the Board of Education and the Blue Valley National Education Association – Related Service Professionals.
Speaker(s):
Dr. Eric Punswick, Chief Human Resources Officer
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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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