Board meetings, strategic plans, and buyer signals from Gordon Taylor’s organization
Aug 26, 2026·BoardMeeting
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Board Of Education Of Manhattan School District 114 Committee Of The Whole Meeting
The meeting included a review of the FY27 budget, noting a projected increase in expenditures relative to revenues and discussing strategies for financial sustainability. The Board addressed rising health insurance costs and plans to establish an insurance committee. Updates were provided on capital projects, including bond expenditure status, ongoing roof repairs, and necessary HVAC maintenance at the Wilson Creek campus. Transportation improvements and communication strategies were reviewed. Additionally, the Board discussed biennial policy reviews and anticipated updates from PRESS Issue 122, held a closed session regarding personnel and student matters, and discussed a potential donation for athletic field enhancements.
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Manhattan School District 114 Board of Education Policy Committee Meeting
The committee conducted a comprehensive review of several district policies, including Policy 7:180 and 7.70, as well as policies requiring biennial review such as 2:260, 2:265, 5:20, 5:90, and 7:20. The meeting also addressed proposed changes from Press Plus Issue 122, resulting in recommendations for minor language updates for certain policies while maintaining others without change. Additionally, the committee discussed the transition to the new School Board Online platform for policy management and established a future schedule for policy reviews aligned with upcoming Press issue releases.
Aug 12, 2026·BoardMeeting
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Board of Education of Manhattan School District 114 Board Meeting
The Board meeting included public comment regarding student registration fees and access to PowerSchool. Discussion topics covered commercial Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) requests and a tentative budget presentation for the upcoming school year. Administrative reports addressed facility improvements including roofing and lighting projects, curriculum and instruction updates regarding AI guidance, and transportation route adjustments. The Superintendent highlighted the commencement of strategic planning and the adoption of a new school year theme. Action items involved approval for the second phase of a lighting project, the creation of a middle school soccer program, a memorandum of agreement regarding activity pay rates, the acceptance of a monetary donation from the PTO, and authorization for the Superintendent to hire personnel between meetings.
Jul 29, 2026·BoardMeeting
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Board Of Education Of Manhattan School District 114 Committee Of The Whole Meeting
The Board discussed several key initiatives, including the proposed funding and structure for a new junior high soccer program and strategies for strengthening athletic fee collection procedures. Members reviewed the future use of the district stadium and athletic fields, along with updates on summer capital projects such as roofing, asphalt work, and playground improvements. Additional topics included participation in a joint community survey, strategic planning processes, adjustments to administrative meeting attendance procedures, and implementation plans for new state legislation regarding student cell phone use and artificial intelligence.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
