Jul 13, 2026BoardMeeting
BoardUSD 361 Chaparral Schools Board of Education Regular Board Meeting
The board approved updates to the high school student handbook and the superintendent-in-charge leadership plan. Legal services were consolidated by terminating an agreement with the KNLaw Group in favor of the Kansas Association of School Boards. Members discussed the process for filling a vacant board seat following a resignation. The board reviewed the upcoming budget and revenue neutral rate, and conducted a first reading of new policies. Significant purchases of student iPads and teacher laptops were authorized. Additionally, the meeting addressed various personnel changes including new hires, role transfers, and a position elimination.