Meeting Agenda

A. OPENING ITEMS.
A.1. Pledge of Allegiance.
A.2. Awards and Recognitions.
A.3. 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 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. Approve Finance & Operations Board Advisory Committee Appointments.
C.8. Approve Curriculum Proposals.
D. REPORTS AND DISCUSSION ITEMS.
D.1. Board of Education Reports.
D.2. Superintendent's Report.
D.3. 2026-2027 Building Needs Assessment. 
E. ACTION ITEMS.
E.1. Approve the Kansas Association of School Board Policy FC Memorials, Funerals, and Naming of District Facilities.
E.2. Approve the Kansas Association of School Board Policy GBO Resignation. 
E.3. Approve the Kansas Association of School Board Policy Indexes K, L, M, and N (forms).
E.4. Approve Assignment and Assumption Agreement with 159th and Metcalf, LLC.
E.5. Approve contract with World Fuel Services dba Carter Energy Corp.
E.6. Approve contract with MC Electric / SRS Enterprises dba Core Electric.
E.7. Approve contract with Techcylce Solutions LLC / Synetic Technologies. 
E.8. Approve contract with C&C Produce.
E.9. Approve the contract with Amazon Business.
E.10. Approve the contract with Children's Mercy Hospital.
E.11. Approve the contract with Corporate Cleaning Group Inc.
E.12. Approve the contract with Risk Strategies. 
E.13. Approve the contract with Zen Educate. 
E.14. Election of School Board Officers.
F. CLOSING ITEMS.
F.1. Other Matters Before the Board.
F.2. Board Comments.
F.3. Adjournment. 
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Meeting: June 8, 2026 5:00pm - Regular Board of Education Meeting
Subject:

A. OPENING ITEMS.
Subject:
A.1. Pledge of Allegiance.
Speaker(s):
Presented by Kaci Brutto, Chief Communications Officer
Subject:
A.2. Awards and Recognitions.
Speaker(s):
Presented by Kaci Brutto, Chief Communications Officer
Description:

Excellence in Education Recipients:
Dr. Katie Collier is the Deputy Superintendent of Learning.
Dr. Mark Schmidt is the Assistant Superintendent for Special Education.

Presidential Scholars semifinalists:
Zayna Ahmed, 2026 graduate, Blue Valley Southwest
Dane Weninger, 2026 graduate, Blue Valley Southwest
Matthew Chen, 2026 graduate, Blue Valley North

Perfect ACT:
Chloe Han, junior, Blue Valley West
Smayan Khot, junior, Blue Valley West
Matthew Chen, 2026 graduate, Blue Valley North

National Restaurant Association Pro Start Invitational 1st place winners: Charlie Holoch, Maya McQuivey, and Lauren Parkin, 2026 graduates, Blue Valley West

Business Professionals of America 1st place winners: 
Henry Yim and Luke Golian, incoming seniors, Blue Valley High
Subject:
A.3. Public Comments.
Attachments:
Subject:
B. REGULAR AGENDA.
Speaker(s):
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 June 8, 2026, Regular Board of Education meeting agenda as published. This motion, made by Jodie Dietz and seconded by Dr. Sonya Evans, Carried.
Subject:
C. CONSENT AGENDA.
Subject:
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):
Motion Carried:
I move that the Board of Education approve the June 8, 2026, Regular Board of Education Meeting consent agenda as published with minor edits deemed necessary by legal counsel. This motion, made by Dr David Benson and seconded by Jodie Dietz, Carried.
Subject:
C.2. Approve the Meeting Minutes.
Attachments:
Subject:
C.3. Approve the Cash Summary Report.
Attachments:
Subject:
C.4. Approve the Bids and Contracts.
Subject:
C.5. Approve the Human Resources Personnel Report and the Addendum.
Attachments:
Subject:
C.6. Approve the Claims Report, the Disbursement Report, and the Special Fund Transfers.
Attachments:
Subject:
C.7. Approve Finance & Operations Board Advisory Committee Appointments.
Description:
Reappointment of Tom Robinett and Louis Pisani to a two-year term, effective July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2028.

Appointment of Jason Rawlings, Stefan Jacewitz, and Tiffany McCalla to a two-year term, effective July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2028.
Subject:
C.8. Approve Curriculum Proposals.
Speaker(s):
Presented by Kelly June, Chief of Academic Services Officer.
Attachments:
Subject:
D. REPORTS AND DISCUSSION ITEMS.
Speaker(s):
Board President, Jan Kessinger
Subject:
D.1. Board of Education Reports.
Attachments:
Subject:
D.2. Superintendent's Report.
Speaker(s):
Presented by Dr. Gillan Chapman, Superintendent of Schools.
Attachments:
Subject:
D.3. 2026-2027 Building Needs Assessment. 
Speaker(s):
Presented by Shelly Nielsen.
Attachments:
Subject:
E. ACTION ITEMS.
Speaker(s):
Subject:
E.1. Approve the Kansas Association of School Board Policy FC Memorials, Funerals, and Naming of District Facilities.
Speaker(s):
Presented by Dr. Gillian Chapman, Superintendent of Schools.
Description:

Section F Facility Expansion Program was approved at the March 9, 2026, Regular Board of Education Meeting with the exception of policy FC Memorials, Funerals, and Naming of District Facilities.

This policy is recommended for adoption effective July 1, 2026, pending any minor edits deemed necessary by legal counsel.

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.
Action(s):
Motion Carried:
I move that the Board of Education approve the Kansas Association of School Board Policy FC Memorials, Funerals, and Naming of District Facilities, to take effect on July 1, 2026, pending minor edits deemed necessary by legal counsel. This motion, made by Jodie Dietz and seconded by Dr David Benson, Carried.
Subject:
E.2. Approve the Kansas Association of School Board Policy GBO Resignation. 
Speaker(s):
Presented by Dr. Gillian Chapman, Superintendent of Schools.
Description:

Section G Personnel (Licensed and Non-Licensed) was approved at the April 13, 2026, Regular Board of Education Meeting, with the exception of policy GBO Resignation.

This policy is recommended for adoption effective July 1, 2026, pending any minor edits deemed necessary by legal counsel.

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.
Action(s):
Motion Carried:
I move that the Board of Education approve the Kansas Association of School Board Policy GBO Resignation to take effect on July 1, 2026, pending minor edits deemed necessary by legal counsel. This motion, made by Gina Knapp and seconded by Dr David Benson, Carried.
Subject:
E.3. Approve the Kansas Association of School Board Policy Indexes K, L, M, and N (forms).
Speaker(s):
Presented by Dr. Gillian Chapman, Superintendent of Schools.
Description:

Policy Indexes: K, L, M and N.

Section Index N are forms. Not all forms are required. These are accepted for use and already correspond to the appropriate policy.

These policies are recommended for adoption effective July 1, 2026, pending any minor edits deemed necessary by legal counsel.

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.
Action(s):
Motion Carried:
I move that the Board of Education approve the Kansas Association of School Board Policy Indexes K, L, M, and N to take effect on July 1, 2026, pending minor edits deemed necessary by legal counsel. This motion, made by Dr David Benson and seconded by Gina Knapp, Carried.
Subject:
E.4. Approve Assignment and Assumption Agreement with 159th and Metcalf, LLC.
Speaker(s):
Presented by Melissa Hillman, Chief Legal Counsel.
Action(s):
Motion Carried:
I move that the Board of Education approve the Agreement for Assignment and Assumption of Agreement of Purchase and Sale by and between Unified School District 229, Johnson County, State of Kansas and 159th and Metcalf, LLC, pending minor edits deemed necessary by legal counsel. This motion, made by Dr. Sonya Evans and seconded by Gina Knapp, Carried.
Subject:
E.5. Approve contract with World Fuel Services dba Carter Energy Corp.
Speaker(s):
Presented by Jake Slobodnik, Chief Operations Officer
Description:
Bid 23034 Year 4 of 5 gasoline and diesel delivery for buses and district-owned vehicles.
Attachments:
Action(s):
Motion Carried:
I move that the Board of Education approve the contract with World Fuel Services dba Carter Energy Corp, pending minor edits deemed necessary by legal counsel. This motion, made by Dr. Sonya Evans and seconded by Gina Knapp, Carried.
Subject:
E.6. Approve contract with MC Electric / SRS Enterprises dba Core Electric.
Speaker(s):
Presented by Jake Slobodnik, Chief Operations Officer
Description:
RFP 25028 Year 2 of 5 district-wide electrical services
Attachments:
Action(s):
Motion Carried:
I move that the Board of Education approve the contract with MC Electric / SRS Enterprises dba Core Electric, pending minor edits deemed necessary by legal counsel. This motion, made by Jodie Dietz and seconded by Dr David Benson, Carried.
Subject:
E.7. Approve contract with Techcylce Solutions LLC / Synetic Technologies. 
Speaker(s):
Presented by Kent Corser, Director of Technology Operations.
Description:
RFP 25032 Year 2 of 3 computer and device repair services.
Attachments:
Action(s):
Motion Carried:
I move that the Board of Education approve the contract with Techcylce Solutions LLC / Synetic Technologies, pending minor edits deemed necessary by legal counsel. This motion, made by Gina Knapp and seconded by Dr. Sonya Evans, Carried.
Subject:
E.8. Approve contract with C&C Produce.
Speaker(s):
Presented by Jake Slobodnik, Chief Operations Officer
Description:
RFP 26037 Year 1 of 3 district-wide produce delivery.
Attachments:
Action(s):
Motion Carried:
I move that the Board of Education approve the contract with C&C Produce, pending minor edits deemed necessary by legal counsel. This motion, made by Dr. Sonya Evans and seconded by Gina Knapp, Carried.
Subject:
E.9. Approve the contract with Amazon Business.
Speaker(s):
Presented by Jake Slobodnik, Chief Operations Officer
Description:
District-wide estimated annual spend on Amazon Business.  
Attachments:
Action(s):
Motion Carried:
I move that the Board of Education approve the contract with Amazon Business, pending minor edits deemed necessary by legal counsel. This motion, made by Dr David Benson and seconded by Jodie Dietz, Carried.
Subject:
E.10. Approve the contract with Children's Mercy Hospital.
Speaker(s):
Presented by Dr. Mark Schmidt, Assistant Superintendent.
Description:
Renewal contract for social workers.
Attachments:
Action(s):
Motion Carried:
I move that the Board of Education approve the contract with Children's Mercy Hospital, pending minor edits deemed necessary by legal counsel. This motion, made by Jodie Dietz and seconded by Dr David Benson, Carried.
Subject:
E.11. Approve the contract with Corporate Cleaning Group Inc.
Speaker(s):
Presented by Jake Slobodnik, Chief Operations Officer
Description:
Year 5 of 5 custodial services for staffing shortage.
Attachments:
Action(s):
Motion Carried:
I move that the Board of Education approve the contract with Corporate Cleaning Group Inc, pending minor edits deemed necessary by legal counsel. This motion, made by Jodie Dietz and seconded by Dr David Benson, Carried.
Subject:
E.12. Approve the contract with Risk Strategies. 
Speaker(s):
Presented by Jake Slobodnik, Chief Operations Officer
Description:
Annual renewal of property insurance.
Attachments:
Action(s):
Motion Carried:
I move that the Board of Education approve the contract with Risk Strategies, pending minor edits deemed necessary by legal counsel. This motion, made by Dr. Sonya Evans and seconded by Jodie Dietz, Carried.
Subject:
E.13. Approve the contract with Zen Educate. 
Speaker(s):
Presented by Dr. Mark Schmidt, Assistant Superintendent.
Description:
Contracted SPED paras to fill up to 50 vacancies.
Attachments:
Action(s):
Motion Carried:
I move that the Board of Education approve the contract with Zen Educate, pending minor edits deemed necessary by legal counsel. This motion, made by Dr David Benson and seconded by Jodie Dietz, Carried.
Subject:
E.14. Election of School Board Officers.
Speaker(s):
Presented by Anna Sweeney, Board Clerk.
Description:

The Board of Education of Unified School District No. 229, Johnson
County, Kansas, adopted the Resolution to Establish Election of School
Board Officers on January 12, 2026, to elect its school board president
and vice-president at its first regular meeting in June.
Action(s):
Motion 1 Carried:
I move that the Board of Education elect Jan Kessinger to serve as Board President for a one-year term, beginning July 1, 2026, and expiring June 30, 2027. This motion, made by Jodie Dietz and seconded by Dr. Sonya Evans, Carried.
Motion 2 Carried:
I move that the Board of Education elect Clay Norkey to serve as the Board Vice President for a one-year term, beginning July 1, 2026, and expiring June 30, 2027. This motion, made by Jodie Dietz and seconded by Dr David Benson, Carried.
Subject:
F. CLOSING ITEMS.
Subject:
F.1. Other Matters Before the Board.
Subject:
F.2. Board Comments.
Subject:
F.3. Adjournment. 

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