Wichita Public Schools Unified School District 259 Board Of Education Meeting
The board meeting included public hearings on the intent to exceed the Revenue Neutral Rate and the 2026-27 proposed budget. Key agenda items featured recognition of program grants and student achievements, a strategic plan update on high school academic growth, a presentation and adoption of the 2026-27 budget, and an update on the 2026 bond proposal. Consent agenda items covered human resources, financial reports, retirement plan amendments, and various service contracts, including legal services, mentoring, mental health intervention, and facility repairs. The board also reviewed and approved policy updates and coordination guidelines with the WPS Foundation.
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Board Of Education Of Unified School District No. 259 Regular Meeting Minutes
The board held public hearings regarding the intent to exceed the revenue neutral rate and the proposed budget for the upcoming school year. Presentations included updates on National Merit Semifinalists, student artwork selection, union negotiations, and the superintendent's report covering academic progress and strategic goals. The board adopted the 2026-27 budget, the local option budget resolution, and the revenue neutral rate resolution. Additionally, the meeting covered bond proposal updates, a human resources report, approvals for facility consent items including HVAC and structural repairs, and renewals for various contracts such as legal services, mental health services, and software agreements.
Aug 28, 2026·Board meeting
Board of Education of Unified School District No. 259 Meeting Minutes
The board received an overview of the disciplinary hearing process and data from the previous school year. Additionally, there was a presentation regarding the integration of technology in schools, focusing on how it supports student learning and the district's guidelines for purposeful and balanced technology use.
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.
