Meeting Agenda

A. OPENING ITEMS.
A.1. Pledge of Allegiance.
A.2. Recitation of the Blue Valley Mission Statement
A.3. Conduct the Hearing to Exceed the Revenue Neutral Tax Rate for 2026-27.
A.4. Conduct the Hearing for the Legal Maximum Budget and Estimated Tax Rate for 2026-27.
A.5. Awards and Recognitions.
A.6. Public Comments.
B. REGULAR AGENDA.
B.1. Call the Regular Board of Education Meeting to Order.
B.2. Approve the Regular Board of Education Meeting Agenda.
C. CONSENT AGENDA.
C.1. Approve the Consent Agenda.
C.2. Approve the Meeting Minutes.
C.3. Approve the Cash Summary & Investment Report.
C.4. Approve the Bids and Contracts.
C.5. Approve the Human Resources Personnel Report and the Addendum.
C.6. Approve the Claims Report, the Disbursement Report, and the Special Fund Transfers.
C.7. Appoint Deputy Board Clerk. 
C.8. Appoint the Kansas Association of School Boards Delegate Assembly.
C.9. Approve Early Graduate Candidates. 
D. REPORTS AND DISCUSSION ITEMS.
D.1. Board of Education Reports.
D.2. Superintendent's Report.
E. ACTION ITEMS.
E.1. Approval of the 2026-27 Legal Maximum Budget and Estimated Tax Rate.
E.2. Approve the agreement with CDW Government Inc. 
F. CLOSING ITEMS.
F.1. Board Comments.
F.2. Adjournment. 
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Meeting: September 14, 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 Eric Muilenburg, a 5th-grade student from Indian Valley 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. Conduct the Hearing to Exceed the Revenue Neutral Tax Rate for 2026-27.
Speaker(s):
Presented by Jeremy McFadden, CFO
Description:

The Hearing to Exceed the Revenue Neutral Tax Rate for 2026-27 will open for comment. Administration will provide a quick overview of the published Revenue Neutral Tax Rate Notice.

The public will have an opportunity to address the Board of Education about the Exceeding the Revenue Neutral Tax Rate. Comments will be limited to three minutes, as noted in our Open Forum instructions.
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Action(s):
Motion Carried:
In accordance with state statute, the Board of Education will now record a roll call vote whether to Exceed the Revenue Neutral Tax Rate for the 2026-27 Budget. Gina Knapp voted YES; Dr. Sonya Evans voted YES; Patrick Hurley voted YES; Jodie Dietz voted YES; Dr. David Benson voted YES; Clay Norkey voted YES; Jan Kessinger voted YES;. This motion, made by Jan Kessinger, Carried.
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A.4. Conduct the Hearing for the Legal Maximum Budget and Estimated Tax Rate for 2026-27.
Speaker(s):
Presented by Board President Jan Kessinger
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A.5. Awards and Recognitions.
Speaker(s):
Presented by Kaci Brutto, Chief Communications Officer
Description:

Distinguished Service Award Recipient: Kathy Weldon, Administrative Assistant to the Chief of Support Services

Excellence in Education Recipient: Brian Bollinger, English Language Arts Teacher at Harmony Middle School

National School Public Relations Association Golden Achievement Award: Addison Smith, Communications Specialist

Kansas Speech Communication Association Educator of the Year: Brian Box, Debate Teacher at Blue Valley North

2026 NextGen Kansas Under 30 winners: Mary Hearns, Spanish Teacher at Liberty View Elementary School; Landon Parker, Communications Coordinator at Blue Valley Schools
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A.6. 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
Subject:
B.1. Call the Regular Board of Education Meeting to Order.
Subject:
B.2. Approve the Regular Board of Education Meeting Agenda.
Action(s):
Motion Carried:
I move that the Board of Education approve the September 14, 2026, Regular Board of Education meeting agenda as published. This motion, made by Dr David Benson and seconded by Jodie Dietz, Carried.
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C. CONSENT AGENDA.
Speaker(s):
Presented by Board President Jan Kessinger
Subject:
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):
Motion Carried:
I move that the Board of Education approve the September 14, 2026, Regular Board of Education Meeting consent agenda as published with minor edits deemed necessary by legal counsel. This motion, made by Gina Knapp and seconded by Clay Norkey, Carried.
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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. Appoint Deputy Board Clerk. 
Description:
Appoint Alisha Graham as Deputy Board Clerk.
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C.8. Appoint the Kansas Association of School Boards Delegate Assembly.
Description:
Jodie Dietz as the delegate
Jan Kessinger as the alternate.
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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 Board Members
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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. Approval of the 2026-27 Legal Maximum Budget and Estimated Tax Rate.
Speaker(s):
Presented by Board President Jan Kessinger
Description:
Board President Jan Kessinger stated that the Building Needs Assessments and State Assessments Review was provided to and evaluated by the USD 229 Board of Education and used in the Budget Approval Process in determining the authority of the local option budget, cost of living, extraordinary growth, special liability, and capital outlay mill levies.
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Action(s):
Motion Carried:
I move that the Board of Education approve the 2026-27 Legal Maximum Budget and Estimated Tax Rate, including the approval of a 33% local option budget resolution. This motion, made by Dr David Benson and seconded by Dr. Sonya Evans, Carried.
Subject:
E.2. Approve the agreement with CDW Government Inc. 
Speaker(s):
Presented by Kent Corser, Executive Director of Technology Operations
Description:
Microsoft Enrollment for Education Solutions master agreement.
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Action(s):
Motion Carried:
I move that the Board of Education approve the CDW Government Inc. agreement with minor edits deemed necessary by legal counsel. This motion, made by Gina Knapp and seconded by Jodie Dietz, Carried.
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F. CLOSING ITEMS.
Subject:
F.1. Board Comments.
Subject:
F.2. Adjournment. 

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