Shawnee Mission School District Board of Education Regular Board Meeting
The Board meeting included a Superintendent's report on District news and various board committee reports. Discussion items covered the District's legislative platform for 2026-2027, an English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) endorsement proposal, and an assessment update. The Board approved several consent items, including claims, transfer of funds, donations, and authorization for specific student travel. Additionally, updates to the Board of Education Manual of Procedures were approved, alongside revisions to multiple board policies covering topics such as emergency drills, Title I programs, open enrollment, and administration of emergency medication. Architectural services for future construction projects were also authorized.
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Shawnee Mission School District Board Board Meeting
The board meeting featured a variety of presentations and recognitions, including student and staff achievements in fields such as STEM, education, the arts, and athletics. Key agenda items included a presentation on the district's 'ReadAcross SMSD' initiative, a spotlight on math instruction at Shawnee Mission West High School, and a discussion regarding the district's process for supporting student readiness for the ACT through assessment opportunities. Additionally, the board considered the authorization of payment for pre-ACT assessment costs and received an update regarding ongoing research into communicating student screen time usage to families.
Oct 12, 2026·Board meeting agenda packet
Shawnee Mission School District Board Workshop Agenda
The board workshop focused on updates from the Student and Family Services department and Action Team 6.1.2. Several district policies were presented for a first reading, including emergency drills, Title I programs, open enrollment, emergency medical antagonist administration, and public participation. Consent items included the approval of financial claims, payment for student assessments, authorization for various school trip travel, and the selection of Construction Management At-Risk firms for phase II and III projects. The board also reviewed human resources items and held an executive session to discuss personnel matters.
Aug 10, 2026·Board meeting agenda
Shawnee Mission School District Board Of Education Regular Board Meeting
The Board of Education meeting covered several key operational and strategic items. The Superintendent provided updates on district news and events, and there were reports from various board sub-committees and representatives. Discussion items included an update on KESA/WIGs, a presentation on instructional technology, and an update on Strategic Plan Strategy 4. The Board approved various consent items, including claims, textbook purchases, contracts for educational services with external providers, and an emergency expenditure for pool equipment. Action items addressed the ratification of a professional negotiated agreement, approval of salary schedules for various employee groups, appointment of committee members, and authorizations for various software subscriptions and service renewals. The meeting also included an executive session for attorney-client privileged matters.
