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Aug 10, 2026·Board meeting agenda
Wichita Public Schools Board of Education Board of Education Agenda
The board meeting agenda covered various presentations, including good news regarding staff induction, the Rally at the Roundhouse, and para educator training. Reports included updates on the strategic plan, the 2026 bond proposal, and the 2026-27 budget. Consent agenda items involved human resources reports, monthly finance reports, professional bat mitigation services for multiple schools, facility consent projects, annual purchasing renewals, various student support services agreements including those with Orion, and board policy updates. Discussion was held regarding a new policy for coordination with the WPS Foundation, and action was requested for the Board appointment process.
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Board Of Education Wichita Public Schools Board Of Education Minutes
The meeting included several presentations, such as the launch of a new Career Pathway in Mental and Behavioral Health, the introduction of the new Chief Human Resources Officer, and recognition for an Assistant Superintendent selected for a Leadership Institute. United Teachers of Wichita shared concerns regarding teacher workload. Key discussion points centered on updates related to the Future Ready Strategic Plan, specifically Goal 1 concerning ACT and ACT WorkKeys performance, and Goal 3 addressing safety and belonging, informed by a recent district survey. A report detailed the Chester Lewis relocation plan due to structural issues. The consent agenda included approvals for Human Resources actions, Treasury Warrants, and various contractual matters, such as approving service purchases for budget consultation fees, boiler replacement at Peterson Elementary, server room repairs, disposition of a generator from the former Clark Elementary School, media center AHU replacement at Heights High School, security improvement design services, structural repairs at Heights High School, concrete placement at multiple sites, site improvements at Robinson Middle School, exterior renovations at Chisholm Trail Elementary School, structural repairs and boiler replacement at East High School, and sidewalk trip hazard repairs at various middle schools. Purchasing approvals covered items like HVAC Chillers, application and enrollment solutions, movie licensing, treasury software, security camera installation, food, and supply warehouse stock. Approvals also covered training services, executive coaching, reading intervention licenses, and legal services. Finally, the Board approved policy changes related to Graduation and Certification Audits. New business included a request for a Board Workshop to discuss strategies for youth substance use, violence, and mental health issues.
