Kalamazoo Public Schools

This document serves as an announcement for a regular meeting of the Board of Education scheduled for February 19, 2026. A preceding informational dinner meeting will be held for the Board, Superintendent, and senior staff to discuss potential agenda items. The document also details policy related to public participation during meetings, outlining procedures for sign-in, speaking time limits, and expected conduct. The agenda for the February 19 meeting includes approval of minutes from the February 5, 2026 Regular Meeting, various Purchase Recommendations (2026-27 through 2026-33) covering curriculum, facility upgrades, security cameras, and communication systems, personnel changes, reports on professional development, and requests for professional development for board members.

This document announces a regular meeting of the Board of Education scheduled for March 5, 2026, which will include an informational dinner meeting beforehand. The agenda for the upcoming meeting covers several key items, including accepting the agenda, board recognitions, committee reports, and presenting Purchase Recommendations 2026-34 (Projectors and Installation for Three Schools) and 2026-35 (Summer Literacy Independent Reading Program 2026), as well as personnel changes for review. Additionally, the board plans to hold a first reading for several policies, including Board Leadership Through Policy, Public Participation During a Meeting of the Board of Trustees, Indemnification, Superintendent Authority and Establishment of Procedures, Philosophy of Learning, and Safety & Crisis Management. The materials also include the full minutes from the February 19, 2026, Regular Meeting, which discussed bond-funded purchase recommendations, progress monitoring on the Strategic Plan, and the formation of the Professional Development Advisory Committee. The board also convened in closed session during the February meeting to review privileged legal counsel documentation.

The key topics for the upcoming regular meeting include the acceptance of the agenda, board recognitions, committee reports, and correspondence review. The agenda features several items for first reading under Policy, specifically Policy 1.1 Board Leadership Through Policy, Policy 1.2 Public Participation During a Meeting of the Board of Trustees, Policy 1.4 Indemnification, Policy 2.1 Superintendent Authority and Establishment of Procedures, Policy 3.1 Philosophy of Learning, and Policy 3.8 Safety & Crisis Management. The consent calendar includes approval of the February 19, 2026 Regular Meeting Minutes, Business and Financial Reports (Purchase Recommendation 2026-34 and 2026-35), and Personnel Changes. A professional development request for TiAnna Harrison to attend the COSSBA National Conference is also noted.

The Kalamazoo Public Schools Acceleration Plan is a three-year comprehensive school improvement framework designed to accelerate learning. It focuses on four key areas: Student, Family, and Educator Well-being; Assessing, Monitoring, and Evaluating Needs; Equity, Access, and Targeted Instruction; and Leveraging Community Partnerships. This plan seeks to create safe and healthy learning environments, achieve positive academic outcomes, proactively address student needs, ensure equitable opportunities, and strengthen community involvement.

The KPS Acceleration Plan is a comprehensive school improvement framework designed to accelerate learning. It focuses on four key areas: Student, Family, and Educator Well-being; Assessing, Monitoring, and Evaluating Needs through a Multi-Tiered System of Supports; Equity, Access, and Targeted Instruction; and Leveraging Community Partnerships. The plan aims to foster safe and healthy learning environments, achieve positive academic outcomes, and support the district's philosophy of 'Every Child, Every Opportunity, Every Time' through robust community engagement.