Board of Education of Unified School District No. 259 Regular Meeting Minutes
The board recognized student athletes for athletic and academic achievements and reviewed the district's centralized multilingual enrollment program. Presentations were provided regarding the WPS Foundation's impact and the 2026-27 budget development. The board approved consent agenda items covering human resources, financial reports, various facility remediation and construction projects, and operational purchasing renewals. New policies regarding electronic devices and social media were approved. Additionally, the board held executive sessions to discuss employer-employee negotiations and legal matters.
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Board of Education of Unified School District No. 259 Regular Meeting
The Board of Education meeting included presentations on the 2025 GWAL Academic All-City teams, Distinguished Classroom Teacher of the Year awards, and an Elementary Summer Literacy Program partnership. The Board received updates on the 2026 Bond planning and proposal development. Key actions involved the approval of numerous construction and facility service contracts, including renovations, roof replacements, parking lot expansions, and architectural design services. The board also addressed various procurement items such as classroom audio systems, AED machines, software licensing, and legal services. Additionally, the Board discussed an appeal hearing, approved an appointment process to fill a vacancy, and received reports from the Superintendent regarding aerospace educational initiatives.
Jan 12, 2026·Board meeting
Board Of Education Wichita Public Schools Agenda
The meeting included a Roll Call, Pledge of Allegiance, and a Ceremonial Oath of Office administered to four Board of Education members. A significant portion of the meeting was dedicated to a Public Hearing regarding the advisability of closing Chester I. Lewis Alternative Education Academy due to unsafe conditions. Presentations covered School Board Recognition Month, recognition for music students and faculty achievements, and recognition for fall student athletes' state placements. Discussions included updates on Strategic Plan Goal 1 (Graduation Rate) and student achievement regarding industry-recognized credentials. Reports were given on the Facilities Master Plan and Listening Tour, and the 2026 Legislative Agenda. The Consent agenda involved numerous items, including Human Resources and Finance reports, approval of Treasury Warrants for November 2025, monthly finance reports, payment of Schools for Fair Funding membership dues, and approval for various facilities projects such as design services for HVAC controls replacement at McCollom Elementary, Wood Shop renovation at Heights High School, code deficiency corrections at West High School, repairs at Hadley Middle School, site improvement expenses at Hamilton Middle School, carpet replacement at various schools, and fencing at East High School's JV Baseball Field. Consulting services for structural evaluations and interior improvements at Curtis Middle School were also addressed. Purchasing consent items covered combination ovens, transportation services, athletic floor refinishing, stage rigging inspection, and food/supply warehouse stock for November 2025. Renewals included a 7-year agreement for Secondary ELA Core Curriculum with SAVVAS and an agreement with Destination Innovation, Inc. for mentoring programs. Legal service payments for November 2025 and the release of 2004 communication agreements were reviewed. The Board also addressed out-of-state travel requests and reviewed revisions to several board policies before concluding with an Executive Session, Appeal Hearings, a final Executive Session, and the Election of Officers.
