Kansas City School District 33

The committee meeting covered updates on school events, specifically a poetry night fundraiser, and detailed discussions regarding budget priorities for the upcoming academic years, including the impact of legislative changes on assessed valuations and revenue. Participants reviewed federal grant funding status and discussed the importance of maintaining key programs like trauma-sensitive school clinicians, family and community engagement liaisons, college access specialists, math academy partnerships, and digital learning coaches. The committee also engaged in a planning session to provide input for the district's budget, utilizing a tool for ranking priorities, and received an update on the strategic plan known as Blueprint 2030.

The District Advisory Chair welcomed attendees to the first meeting of the year and introduced the executive board members. Key discussion topics included delegate testimonies from a school, an update on the DAC delegate presentation, and a presentation from the KCPS District Board of Directors. The Director of Admissions provided updates on two primary items: a new enrollment policy requiring student records before starting school (with exceptions for students with IEPs, students in transition under the Mckinney-Vento Act, and international transfers), and the timeline for the annual enrollment process, which emphasizes early awareness and support sessions to ensure accurate student data and boundary compliance by May 22nd. An audience member raised a concern regarding the verification of student immunizations, suggesting that this process be handled centrally at the BOE level to ease the burden on school nurses. The meeting concluded with announcements regarding transition field trips, Show Me KC Schools School Saturday participation, the signature school lottery deadlines, and upcoming kindergarten info nights.

The Government Relations Ad Hoc Committee meeting is scheduled to discuss planning for the 2026 Advocacy Day and future legislator tours. This notice serves as the public notification for the meeting.

The 2025 MSIP 6 Annual Performance Report for Southeast High School details the institution's performance and continuous improvement across various academic and student success metrics. It presents points earned for academic achievement in English Language Arts, Mathematics, Science, and Social Studies, academic growth, success-ready student indicators (CCR assessments, advanced credit), graduation rates, and graduate follow-up, providing a comprehensive overview of the school's annual progress.

The board workshop included monitoring reports around board policy 4.3, pertaining to enrollment, and an update from the master planning process relevant to board policies 4.1.4, 4.1.7, and 4.1.9. Discussions covered district enrollment, smart goals, and definitions, assessing the district as developing despite exceeding projected enrollment. The board reviewed enrollment data, demographic information, and comparisons of enrolled versus withdrawn students, including analysis of charter school impacts. Strategies for recruiting and retaining students were discussed, including billboard campaigns, automated phone calls, enrollment fairs, and increased social media presence. Transportation challenges were highlighted, with potential revisions to transportation policies under consideration.