Board meetings, strategic plans, and buyer signals from Carrie Starns’s organization
Sep 17, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
Northwest Kansas Educational Service Center Board Of Directors Board Of Directors Minutes
The board meeting covered a wide range of operational and administrative updates, including reports from the Special Education Director, Head Start/Early Head Start programs, the Superintendent's Council, and the Executive Director on educational task forces and legislative updates. Key actions included the approval of an amended agenda, the appointment of a delegate for the KASB Conference, and a comprehensive personnel review which included new hires, contract modifications, and resignations. The board also entered an executive session to discuss personnel matters. Additionally, the board accepted the resignation of the Executive Director, effective in June 2027.
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Northwest Kansas Educational Service Center Board Of Directors Minutes
The board discussed and received updates on several operational areas, including special education, Head Start and Early Head Start programs, and Project Frontier. Key administrative items included a review of the strategic plan covering student services, staff recruitment, and operations. The board also addressed new business regarding supplemental benefits and insurance committee representation, as well as old business related to the KASB conference. Action items involved the ratification of certified contracts and approval of salary increases for administrative and classified staff. Furthermore, the board reviewed and accepted various personnel changes, including new employments, contract modifications, and resignations.
Jul 16, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
Northwest Kansas Educational Service Center Board of Directors Board of Directors Minutes
The meeting included the reorganization of the board, with the election of a Chair. Reports were presented regarding special education programs, Head Start, and strategic planning, including the approval of a new Director for Head Start. The Board reviewed district assessments, end-of-year transfers, and insurance information. Several action items were approved, including the Employee Handbook and updated KASB policies. Personnel actions, including new hires, contract modifications, and resignations, were approved, and negotiations updates were reviewed.
Jun 18, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
Northwest Kansas Educational Service Center Board Of Directors Board Of Directors Minutes
The board meeting involved the approval of an amended agenda and various consent items, including expenses and inventory adjustments. Reports were provided on special education, the Head Start program, and organizational projects. The board took action on year-end close-out procedures, accepted KASB policies, approved an audiology contract, and authorized additional ESY personnel. Additionally, the board approved several personnel employment contracts and resignations. An executive session was held to discuss employer-employee negotiations, but no action was taken following the session.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
