Feb 9, 2026Board meeting
Shawnee Mission School District Board Board Workshop Meeting
The board meeting, structured as a workshop, included student recognitions for journalism and debate achievements, a discussion on the Polar Plunge event, and a preview of the upcoming annual research and development forum and student pitch competition. The superintendent provided reports on declining student enrollment, the impact of special education funding shortages, and the ReadAcross SMSD initiative. Additionally, the meeting included updates on the district's strategic plan, specifically focusing on the people strategy and technology strategy, with presentations from human resources regarding classified staff recruitment and retention initiatives.