Board meetings, strategic plans, and buyer signals from Steve Schwer’s organization
Oct 13, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
Ksd Board of Education Board Retreat
The Board of Education convened for a retreat to focus on strategic organizational development. The agenda included entering into a closed session for discussions regarding personnel matters as authorized by state statutes. The retreat portion of the meeting covered several key topics, including a review of board norms, team-building exercises, the development of mission statements for various board committees, and work session discussions on operational priorities.
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Kirkwood School District Board of Education Board of Education Meeting
The board approved the agenda and consent agenda, reviewed financial statements and revenue updates, and discussed the state board of education's budget decision, emphasizing continued advocacy for public school funding. The board also approved a tax rate resolution. Additionally, the superintendent provided a report on the K5 English language arts curriculum adoption and pilot, detailing the district's six-year curriculum cycle and efforts to align with evidence-based reading instruction.
Sep 22, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
Kirkwood School District Tax Rate Hearing
The board conducted a tax rate hearing where discussions centered on factors influencing property tax rates, such as the Hancock amendment, increases in assessed valuation, and new construction developments. The presentation covered the district's high reliance on local revenue and proposed reductions in the total blended tax rate, including specific details on residential and commercial levies. Additionally, the board addressed the debt service levy, explaining the voluntary rollback strategy, and clarified questions regarding the variance in projected versus prior year property tax collections.
Sep 15, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
Kirkwood School District Business Meeting
The meeting centered on the presentation of preliminary tax rate information for the district. Key topics included the regulatory constraints of the Hancock Amendment, analysis of property tax assessments across residential, commercial, and personal property categories, and a review of projected revenues. The board discussed the strategic decision to forgo a recoupment levy for the current year due to data inconsistencies and uncertainties regarding state tax commission settlements. Additionally, the session covered debt service management, a comparison of levy rates against peer districts, and potential revenue impacts from the senior tax freeze.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
