Jeremy Black

The work session included presentations on THON and curriculum. Key decisions involved appointing delegates to the 2017 Delegate Assembly, revising the Board meeting schedule, approving bills for payment totaling $2,997,256.19, modifying a master services agreement with Zito Media Communications, approving resolutions to uncommit and commit funds for capital projects and PSERS liability, approving an affiliation agreement with Messiah College, extending an agreement with S4Teachers LLC, reviewing the treasurer's report and financial statements, discussing personnel and athletic matters, approving an out-of-state field trip to Costa Rica, denying a grievance with educational support professionals, acknowledging a corrective action plan for the Career and Technical Center, and reviewing library curriculum revisions.

The work session included presentations, policy reviews (Policies 209.2, 246, 206, and 808), and financial approvals (bills for payment, depositories, agreements, and resolutions). Key business items involved approving contracts for real estate services, waste removal, boiler maintenance, copy paper, and adopting the 2017-2018 budget. The session also addressed lunch price increases, memoranda of understanding, and student field trip approvals. Discussions on personnel, athletics, and student matters were also held.

The board meeting covered various topics, including the appointment of delegates to the 2017 Delegate Assembly, revision of board meeting dates, approval of bills for payment, modification of a master services agreement with Zito Media Communications, and approval of resolutions related to uncommitting and committing funds for capital projects and PSERS liability. Other agenda items included an affiliation agreement with Messiah College, an addendum to extend an agreement with S4Teachers LLC, personnel matters (leaves of absence, resignations, terminations, and new hires), athletics (coaching resignations and new hires), student field trip information, a grievance denial, acknowledgement of a corrective action plan for the Career and Technical Center, and library curriculum revisions.

The board meeting covered various topics, including the approval of the meeting agenda, policy updates (Policies 209.2, 246, 206, and 808), and financial matters such as the approval of bills for payment ($1,609,619.01), depositories for the 2017-2018 school year, and several agreements and contracts. The board also addressed the 2017-2018 General Fund Final Budget, including a vote on removing Pre-K from the budget, which failed. Significant discussion involved personnel matters, including leaves of absence, employment of support and professional staff, resignations, and retirements. The meeting also included approvals for various field trips, transportation contracts, and volunteer appointments.

The work session included presentations on the KCSD "Because of You" video and the Secondary School Improvement Plan. The board approved a resolution opposing legislation eliminating school property taxes. Several policies regarding staff employment were approved. Financial matters included approval of bills for payment, a memorandum of understanding, and various budgets. Preventative maintenance agreements were approved for several schools. A date change was approved for an agreement's option period. The board also addressed personnel, athletics, and student matters, including field trip approvals. A grievance was denied regarding wages for educational support professionals.