Crystal Carothers

The board reviewed the district's needs assessment and received a presentation regarding the 2025-2026 budget, during which questions from the public were addressed.

The board discussed and approved a new governance and operations document and reviewed state assessment results and KSDE legislative priorities. Reports were presented on special education, recreation, and enrollment, and a handbook change regarding energy and caffeinated products was approved. The board received a facilities update and conducted several executive sessions to discuss confidential student matters and non-elected personnel.

This document outlines the Allbritton Elementary School Engagement Plan, detailing strategies to enhance parental and family involvement for the 2024-2025 school year. Key areas include establishing joint expectations, implementing comprehensive communication methods, and building capacity for both staff and parents to foster academic success. The plan also emphasizes coordination with community partners, compliance with Title I requirements for annual meetings and school-parent compacts, and the responsible allocation of engagement funds to improve student outcomes.

The board approved the 2025-2026 budget and the 2025-2026 SRO agreement. Additional actions included granting early graduation requests for two students, updating language for a board goal, and authorizing the purchase of real property located at 4 S. Webb. The meeting also featured recognitions for staff and a departing board member, as well as reports from the Special Education department, Recreation department, school principals, and the Superintendent.

The board meeting included acknowledgments of staff and student achievements, a review of the Cardiac Emergency Response Plan, and a decision regarding the Local Option Budget Authorization for the upcoming school year. The board also discussed new state statutes concerning facility usage, future plans for IDL, and approved renewals for KASB membership and legal assistance funds. Additionally, the board acted on the Gifts and Grants policy, authorized student travel for an annual conference, received reports on special education, recreation, and district facilities, and conducted multiple executive sessions to discuss contract negotiations and non-elected personnel matters.