March 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 Sadie Orrick, a 5th -grade student from Cottonwood Point Elementary.
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A.2. Awards.
Speaker(s):
Presented by Kaci Brutto, Chief Communications Officer
Description:
Distinguished Service Award Recipient: Kathy Hundley is the Food Service Manager at Blue Valley West High School. Excellence in Education Recipient: Kathy Brox is a 1st-grade teacher at Cottonwood Point Elementary School. |
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B. REGULAR AGENDA.
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B.1. Call the Meeting to Order.
Speaker(s):
Board President, Jan Kessinger
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B.2. Approve the Regular Board of Education Meeting Agenda.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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B.3. Legislative Update.
Speaker(s):
Presented by Patty Markley of Markley Strategies, LLC.
Attachments:
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B.4. Public Comments.
Speaker(s):
Presented by Board President, Jan Kessinger
Attachments:
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C. CONSENT AGENDA.
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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.
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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. Adopt the Blue Valley Recreation Center Refunding COPS Resolution.
Description:
Due to favorable interest rates, the Blue Valley Recreation Commission is considering refinancing the Series 2015 Certificates of Participation (COPs). In order to issue refunding COPs for the Recreation Center at Hilltop, the Blue Valley Board of Education will be asked to approve a resolution to amend the existing lease agreement at Hilltop. The resolution authorizing the amended lease will be presented to the Board of Education for final approval at the March 9 board meeting.
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C.8. Appoint Board Liaison for the Kansas Association of School Boards' Region 11 Legislative Committee.
Description:
The Board of Education will appoint Jan Kessinger as the Board Liaison for the Kansas Association of School Boards' Region 11 Legislative Committee.
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D. REPORTS AND DISCUSSION ITEMS.
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D.1. Superintendent's Report.
Speaker(s):
Presented by Dr. Gillian Chapman, Superintendent of Schools
Description:
Recognition of 3rd and 4th Year Members of KMEA.
Attachments:
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D.2. Board of Education Reports.
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D.3. Bond Committee Conversations Update.
Speaker(s):
Jake Slobodnik, Chief Operations Officer
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D.4. Finance and Operations Committee Proposed Fee Update.
Speaker(s):
Presented by Jeremy McFadden, CFO
Description:
Informational only.
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D.5. Review the 2027-28 District Calendar Draft.
Speaker(s):
Presented by Dr. Collier, Deputy Superintendent of Learning
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D.6. Policy Update.
Speaker(s):
Presented by Dr. Gillian Chapman, Superintendent of Schools
Description:
Policy Indexes A - M were presented for the first reading at the Regular Board of Education Meeting on February 9, 2026, with the intention of providing the community with an opportunity to review and submit feedback prior to subsequent Board action.
POLICY REVIEW Policy Indexes will be considered for Board approval at the scheduled Regular Board of Education Meetings listed below and are subject to change: March 9, 2026: A, B, C, D, E, F, and H April 13, 2026: G May 11, 2026: I and J June 8, 2026: K, L, and M All substantive revisions will be clearly identified. All policies are anticipated to take effect on July 1, 2026, pending any minor edits deemed necessary by legal counsel. |
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E. ACTION ITEMS.
Speaker(s):
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E.1. Approve the Kansas Association of School Board Policies in Index A.
Speaker(s):
Presented by Dr. Gillian Chapman, Superintendent of Schools
Description:
Index A: School District Organization policies recommended for adoption effective July 1, 2026.
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. |
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E.2. Approve the Kansas Association of School Board Policies in Index B.
Speaker(s):
Presented by Dr. Gillian Chapman, Superintendent of Schools
Description:
Index B: School Board Operations policies recommended for adoption effective July 1, 2026.
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. |
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E.3. Approve the Kansas Association of School Board Policies in Index C.
Speaker(s):
Presented by Dr. Gillian Chapman, Superintendent of Schools
Description:
Index C: General School policies recommended for adoption effective July 1, 2026.
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. |
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E.4. Approve the Kansas Association of School Board Policies in Index D.
Speaker(s):
Presented by Dr. Gillian Chapman, Superintendent of Schools
Description:
Index D: Fiscal Management policies recommended for adoption effective July 1, 2026.
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. |
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E.5. Approve the Kansas Association of School Board Policies in Index E.
Speaker(s):
Presented by Dr. Gillian Chapman, Superintendent of Schools
Description:
Index E: Business Management policies recommended for adoption effective July 1, 2026.
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. |
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E.6. Approve the Kansas Association of School Board Policies in Index F.
Speaker(s):
Presented by Dr. Gillian Chapman, Superintendent of Schools
Description:
Index F: Facility Expansion Program policies recommended for adoption effective July 1, 2026.
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. |
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E.7. Approve the Kansas Association of School Board Policies in Index H.
Speaker(s):
Presented by Dr. Gillian Chapman, Superintendent of Schools
Description:
Index H: Negotiations policies recommended for adoption effective July 1, 2026.
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. |
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E.8. Approve the contract with Apple, Inc.
Speaker(s):
Presented by Kent Corser, Director of Technology Operations
Description:
Purchase of Apple iMacs and MacBook Pros to replace/refresh the older iMacs and MacBook Pros currently in MS and/or HS Art, Journalism, Broadcast and Computer Science classrooms for student instructional use.
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E.9. Approve the contract with Circadia Construction.
Speaker(s):
Presented by Jake Slobodnik, Chief Operations Officer
Description:
BVNW SPED Improvements.
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E.10. Approve the contract with Universal Construction Company Inc.
Speaker(s):
Presented by Jake Slobodnik, Chief Operations Officer
Description:
Foundation repair at OMS, LVE, and OTM
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E.11. Approve the contract with Mike Dusselier Concrete Flatwork Company.
Speaker(s):
Presented by Jake Slobodnik, Chief Operations Officer
Description:
Blue Valley will continue our partnership with Dusselier Concrete for the District's concrete and flatwork needs after a 5-year RFP expires.
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E.12. Approve the contract with Circadia.
Speaker(s):
Presented by Jake Slobodnik, Chief Operations Officer
Description:
OMS & HMS Flooring Replacements
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E.13. Approve the contract with EF Commercial Flooring LLC.
Speaker(s):
Presented by Jake Slobodnik, Chief Operations Officer
Description:
MTE & HRT Flooring Replacements.
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E.14. Approve the contract with BSN Sports.
Speaker(s):
Presented by Matt Ortman, Director of School Adminstration
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F. CLOSING ITEMS.
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F.1. Other Matters Before the Board.
Speaker(s):
Presented by Board President, Jan Kessinger
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F.2. Board Comments.
Speaker(s):
Presented by the Board of Education
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F.3. Adjournment.
Speaker(s):
Presented by Board President, Jan Kessinger
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