Hey, hey, hey. Hey, hey, hey. Hey, hey, hey. Heat. Heat. Heat. Heat. N. Heat. Heat. Good afternoon. Good afternoon, everyone. We'll go ahead and call our
meeting to order. It is Tuesday and uh 5:02 p.m. um we will call our meeting to order. It is Tuesday, May 26, 2026 um for our regularly scheduled board meeting. So, good afternoon. Good to see you all. Hope everyone had a great
holiday weekend. Um lots of fun happening in May, especially with all the graduations. Hopefully, we've had some time to recover um from graduations as well. Um board members, great to see you all. Dr. Stubblefield, Mr. Gohane. To all of our staff present in person and online, welcome. Good to see you.
And to all of our guests that are here. Great to see you all. Welcome. As we do at every board meeting, we'll read our board norms and protocols. We agree to respect differences of opinions and making decisions for the district. To follow best practices in managing the superintendent and the management of the
board itself. To stay on task when conducting business for the district, including while at board meetings. to never surprise a superintendent or each other when conducting official business of the district. To read these norms at the beginning of each board meeting and at board workshops is a reminder of how
to conduct our meetings to continually selfch check to determine if we're following our norms when conducting district business. Again, welcome. Great to see you all. And uh if you do uh just a reminder, if anyone needs an interpreter for today's meeting, we do have language interpreters in Spanish
and in other languages. Please let one of our staff members know and we'll make sure to have interpretation available for you today. Um, with that, Miss Downing, would you please do a roll call? >> Wanda Brownley Page. >> Wanda Brownley Page, present. >> Yolanda Clark.
>> Yolanda Clark, present. >> Randy Lopez. >> Randy Lopez, present. >> Robert Milin Jr. >> Robert Milin Jr. present. >> Pamela Pin Hicks. >> Pamela Pin Hicks, present. >> Joyce Strickland Eaggan. >> Joyce Strickland Eaggan, present. >> And Dr. Win, present.
>> Great. Thank you, board. Um board, before we approve the agenda, a couple of amendments. Um if you will, um I would request um to add an executive session um before we go to the consent agenda. So after community comment, um
we will um I'm asking to add an executive session on personnel. Um and then additionally, I am asking to add an executive session under item nine would become 9E. Um also a personnel executive
session. So adding two executive sessions, one before consent agenda on personnel and one at the end of the meeting um after the attorney client uh executive session. >> Second. >> Moved and seconded. Any questions or
further discussion? Hearing none. Miss Downing. >> Wanda Brownley Page. >> Wanda Brownley Page. Yes. >> Yolanda Clark. >> Yolanda Clark. Yes. >> Randy Lopez. >> Randy Lopez. Yes. >> Robert Milin Jr. >> Robert Milin Jr. Yes.
>> Pamela Pen Hicks. >> Pamela Pen Hicks. Yes. >> Joyce Strickland Eaggan. >> Joyce Strickland Eaggan. Yes. >> And Dr. W. >> Dr. Win. Yes. >> Thank you, board. Now, is there a motion to approve today's amended agenda? >> So move. >> Second. >> Moved and seconded. Any questions or
discussion? >> Miss Downing. >> Wanda Brownley Page. >> Wanda Brownley Page. Yes. >> Yolanda Clark. Yolanda Clark. Yes. >> Randy Lopez. >> Randy Lopez. Yes. >> Robert Milin Jr. >> Robert Milin Jr. Yes. >> Pamela Pen Hicks.
>> Pamela Pen Hicks. Yes. >> Joyce Strickland Eaggan. >> Joyce Strickland Eaggan. Yes. >> And Dr. Win. >> Dr. Win. Yes. >> Thank you, board. All right. Um, we will jump right into agenda item two as we get to celebrate our employees of the month. Dr. Jones and Mr. Leggler are
with us this afternoon and they will help us recognize our employees of the month. Good afternoon, Dr. Jones. >> Good afternoon, uh, President Lopez, uh, Vice President Brownley Page, and to all of the board of education, and to Dr.
Stubblefield. I'm so happy to bring to you the uh, final employees of the month uh, for this school year. Um, and we will be recognizing I'm sorry, I don't know why that's there. We'll be recognizing our classified and our
certified um employees. We're going to begin with our classified employee of the month, Miss Denise Scott, principal secretary at Rosedale Middle School. >> There she is. >> Hello, Denise.
>> Denise, where she at? Come on. >> Yeah. Come on down, >> Miss Scott. >> Come on down. >> Miss Scott is nominated was nominated by Bridget Galbreth. >> And if you'll please have a
proclamation. >> All right. >> Yeah, you got it. >> You got it. >> She makes her way to the to the stairs to the stage right there. >> That's right. We need you front and center. Step >> right on up. Step right on up >> and turn around. There we go. >> Now you turn around. >> Here we go. Turn.
>> Turn around in here. see you now. >> There we go. Miss Miss Denise Scott is the principal secretary at Rosedale Middle School. She is recognized for her exceptional compassion, empathy, and professionalism
while deescalating a challenging situation with an upset parent. Yes. >> Through active listening, understanding, and thoughtful communication, Miss Scott helped guide the conversation toward a positive resolution while supporting both the parent and the school staff.
Her calm and caring approach reflects the very best of KCKPS. I present to you our classified employee of the month, Miss Denise Scott. >> Good job. All right. you.
>> That was the best entrance so far, you all. >> Yeah. Oh, yeah. >> The best for last. >> Tough to beat now. >> She's ready for that dramatic pause. I love it. >> Our certified employee of the month is Mon'nique James, health science teacher at Wandot High School.
nominated by Cortezia Verge. >> Congratulations. >> Miss James is recognized for her unwavering dedication to student success. Miss James goes above and beyond to provide meaningful healthc care career experiences through
partnerships with the University of Kansas Health System and Vibrant Health. During the displacement of we do high school following the building fire, she worked tirelessly to ensure students could continue participating in
internships, internship opportunities without interruption. Her resilience, innovation, and commitment to students make her truly deserving of this recognition. We present to you the certified employee
of the month, Miss Mon'nique James. All right. >> Congratulations. Good to >> see you. >> That's right. >> That's right. >> Thank you, Dr. Jones. Mr. Leggler, congratulations. And employees, please don't go anywhere just yet. We will take
a quick recess to take a photo with you and your families and your team if they are here. Um, but before we get to that, we do have a special recognition and proclamation that will be read today by Miss Carrie Carpenter of the district who also leads our enough is enough
initiative um here at the school district, our antiviolence, violence prevention and substance misuse prevention work. Um, they've been doing some amazing work with students and in our community for many years. Um and Miss Carrie is here, Miss Carpenter is here to share a proclamation and board
after she reads the proclamation, I would ask if the if there is a motion of the board to adopt um the proclamation for gun violence awareness um day, which will be the first Friday in June. Um and before Miss Carpenter, you start, we do
just want to recognize that our district has been impacted over many years and very recently around gun violence issues in this community. Um, and our hearts continue to go out and pour out to those students and those families who were impacted directly and indirectly. Um, to
all of our schools in this entire Kansas City, Kansas community. Um, we know it has been um, a very difficult time for many in our family and those uh, schools that were directly impacted graduation week as well. Um, our hearts continue to
go out to you. So, um, this is especially meaningful. I think it's meaningful at any time of the year um and the entire year. Um but I I feel it has some uh greater significance in weight. today. Um, Miss Paige, Miss Brownley Pageige and I were just talking
earlier today about um, making sure that we continue to create awareness um, and and as a district and as a community and as families um, raise awareness and step up and help curb the violence that is impacting so many of our families and students across the metro, not just here
in Kansas City, Kansas, but um, comes with more significance and weight, I think. So, Miss Carpenter, thank you so much for for joining us. >> Absolutely. Thank you. Good afternoon, board president, Mr. Lopez, vice president, Miss Brownley Page, Superintendent Dr. Stubblefield, and
distinguished members of the board. As Mr. Lopez said, my name is Carrie Carpenter, and I serve as the prevention and resilience coordinator here in KCKPS. As a part of this role, I oversee the Enough is Enough Resilience Initiative, which works to increase prevention and
awareness surrounding substance use, gun violence, and mental health. Through this initiative, our student advisory council leads student-driven campaigns that bring awareness to these important issues throughout our schools and community. Today, I'm honored to present this proclamation to the board for
consideration approval, recognizing our district's commitment to standing against gun violence and supporting efforts to create safer environments for all students, staff, families, and community members. This proclamation declares the first
Friday in June to be National Gun Violence Awareness Day in the School District of Kansas City, Kansas Public Schools to honor and remember all victims and survivors of gun violence and to declare that we as a country must do more to end this public health
crisis. Whereas every day nearly 130 people in the United States are killed by gun violence and more than 200 are shot and wounded with an average of more than 19,000 gun homicides every year. And whereas people in the United States
are 26 times more likely to die by gun homicide than people in other highincome countries. And whereas Kansas has 482 gun deaths every year with a rate of
16.5 deaths per 100,000 people, a crisis that cost the state 5.7 billion each year, of which 95.1 million is paid by taxpayers. Kansas has the 19th highest rate of gun deaths in the United States.
And as whereas gun homicides and assaults are concentrated in cities with more than half of all gun homicides in the nation occurring in 42 cities. And whereas cities across the nation including in Kansas City, Kansas are
working to end the senseless violence, the senseless gun violence with evidence-based solutions. And whereas protecting public safety in the communities they serve as a school board's highest responsibility. and whereas support for the Second Amendment
rights of law-abiding citizens goes handinhand with keeping guns away from those who are in danger to themselves or others. And whereas the school board, district staff, and KCKPS law enforcement officers in partnership with local violence intervention activists
and resources know their communities best and the most familiar with local criminal activity and how to address it and are best positioned to understand how to keep their citizens safe. And whereas gun violence prevention is more important than ever as we see gun
violence continue to impact communities across across the country. Whereas in January 13th, Hadia Pedleton was tragically shot and killed at age 15. And on June 5th, 2026, to recognize the 29th birthday of her, born June 2nd,
1997, people across the United States will recognize National Gun Violence Awareness Day and wear orange in tribute to Hadia Pendleton and other victims of gun violence and the loved ones of those victims. And whereas the idea was inspired by a group
of Hidea's friends who asked their classmates to commemorate her life by wearing orange, they chose this color because hunters wear orange to announce themselves and other to other hunters when out of the woods and orange is the color that symbolizes the value of human
life. And whereas anyone can join this campaign by pledging to wear orange on June 5th, the first Friday in June 2026 to help raise awareness about gun violence. And whereas by wearing orange on June 5th, 2026, people across the United States will raise awareness about
gun violence and honor the lives of gun violence victims and survivors. And whereas we renew our commitment to reduce gun violence and pledge to do all we can to keep firearms out of the hands of people who should not have access to them and encourage responsible gun
owners ownership to help keep our families and communities safe. Now therefore, be it resolved that the USD 500 school board of Kansas City, Kansas public schools declares the first Friday in June, June 5th, 2026 to be National
Gun Violence Awareness Day. All district staff and patrons are encouraged to support their local communities efforts to prevent the tragic impacts of gun violence and to save lives. >> Thank you, Miss Carpenter. Um, I would
certainly open the floor and entertain a motion that the Kansas City, Kansas Board of Education approve the first Friday of June, uh, June 5th, 2026 as the National Gun Violence Awareness Day as submitted by Dr. Lucero, um, Miss
Carpenter, and as recommended by Dr. Anna Stubblefield. >> So moved, >> second. >> Moved and seconded. Any questions or further discussion? >> Mr. Lopez. >> Yes, Miss Clerk. >> My only question is around staff that
are u that wear uniform. So, we just may want to think about what that means for them since that is a workday. >> Thank you, Miss Clark. We'll make sure we note that. Any other questions or discussion?
I just want to encourage this program to be sure to talk about this frequently with our young people. The more they hear it, I think the more it'll impact them, especially when it comes so close to home as it has for us this year. And I thank you for your efforts.
>> Absolutely. Thank you. >> Thank you, Miss Pen Hicks. Any additional questions or comments hearing? None. Miss Downing. >> Wanda Brownley Page. >> Wanda Brownley Page. Yes. Yolanda Clark. >> Yolanda Clark. Yes. >> Randy Lopez.
>> Randy Lopez. Yes. >> Robert Milin Jr. >> Robert Milin Jr. Yes. >> Pamela Penhicks. >> Pamela Penh. Yes. >> Joyce Strickland Eaggan. >> Joyce Strickland Eaggan. Yes. >> And Dr. Win. >> Dr. Win. Yes. >> Thank you, board. Thank you, Miss Carpenter. Thank you.
>> Thank you. >> And in a moment to recognize um all of those victims of gun violence um and those that we've lost in our district um this year, I would ask for a brief moment of silence so we can um honor and think about um our scholars and our
families and our community. Thank you. >> All right. Um, in this moment, um, we'll take a brief recess so we can take a couple of quick photos with our employees of the month as we celebrate them, uh, today. So, if our employees and their families and staff who want to
take a photo with us, uh, come on up and we will reconvene here in a few minutes. Thank you. Hey, heat. Hey. Thank you. I got Hey, hey, hey.
I don't know. Hey, heat. Hey. Heat. Hey. Hey. Hey. Heat. Heat. Hey, hey, hey. All righty. Thank you for allowing us a quick moment. Congratulations to our
employees of the month, to your families, and to your entire team. Uh we hope you enjoy an excellent summer. >> We're going to continue with our agenda board. Next on our agenda, we are on item three, community comment. As a reminder, everyone is welcome to give
comment. Please just sign up with the board clerk um the Monday at noon before the board meeting. Um when holidays do occur, we do allow some flexibility for that, just like this week. Um and um as a reminder, you uh will start by giving
your name. Uh you're you will have three minutes. Your time will start after you begin speaking. I will let you know when you have around 60 seconds, 45 seconds or 30 seconds. I'll try not to interrupt you. Um but I'll I'll let you know when your time is running down and then I'll let you know when your three minutes is
up. You'll please finish your statement. Um and then we will move forward. A member of our leadership team uh may reach out to you um if there is some followup to happen um and uh we'll report back to the board um any follow-up that did occur. As a reminder,
this is a one-way communication. uh you are communicating to the full board. Um we will not interact or ask questions. Um instead we will follow up at a later time um via the leadership team. And then uh just as a reminder, please be respectful of your comments um and uh
you may you should not uh um mention any specific names of personnel andor students um as you are making comments. comments should be made around agenda items um and policy issues and issues general issues around the school
district as a whole. Right. So, first on our agenda, I would and I apologize if I mispronounce anyone's names um as we move forward. So, first on our agenda, I would invite up uh Emily Hirs to the podium.
Is Emily here? Okay. I don't see Emily coming forward. Next on our agenda would invite Courtney Richardson. Go ahead. >> Yes. Thank you. >> Good evening. My name is Courtney Richardson and I'm an instructional
coach at Suego High School. I'm a Wanda County native and this community is personal to me. I was advised by many people to not speak tonight because this district has a reputation for blacklisted employees who speak up. But I refuse to fear silence for myself or
others when decisions are being made that directly affect my career and my family. And I hope that by advocating for myself tonight, this does not exclude me from future opportunities within this district or from having a seat at the table. Being an effective instructional coach depends on trust, consistency, and the credibility that we
cultivate in our buildings. At Schuego, our instructional coach team has made measurable strides in cultivating relationships, restructuring PLC's, and transforming professional learning into engaging experiences for our teachers. We have also made significant improvements with our school improvement
plan and overall standing with KSD. So, my question is, if meaningful progress is happening, why will we dismantle the systems and relationships that are contributing to that success? As coaches, we encourage administrators to provide teachers with voice, choice, collaboration, and transparency because
people are far more invested in change when they are included in the process. Yet, the coaches themselves were given no choice, no voice, and no opportunity for meaningful discussion replacing our placements for the next year. Which brings me to a word that sometimes this district seems uncomfortable with, and
that's accountability. At some point, difficult conversations must happen with the individuals and systems that are creating creating problems instead of rearranging people every few years and just calling it change. KCKPS has developed a reputation for constantly shifting
leadership and personnel without addressing the root issues. How can schools ever establish stability, trust, positive culture, or sustained growth when leadership changes every few years? This weekend I was at my kids soccer game and a soccer mom who's a educator in a neighboring district asked me,
"What is going on in KCK? Why would they do y'all like that?" >> And she encouraged me to consider coming to work in her school district where employees are treated as valued professionals. How embarrassing. Today is bigger than just the new instructional coach placement. This is
about a culture of exhaustion. a culture where employees feel overlooked, unheard, and undervalued while being expected to bear the emotional and professional weight of this district. If decisions continue to be made without inviting educators to the table, it should not surprise anyone in this
district when they experience another mass exodus in the coming year. People stay where they feel valued, respected, heard, and supported. They leave places where they do not. So, thank you for choosing to delay this move. And I urge you to consider that moving people is
more than just changing a location on a spreadsheet. In real life, these decisions affect our livelihoods, our families, our routines, and our stability. And the reality is many educators in this district are already stretched thin. We are asked to continuously adapt, sacrifice, and
absorb these major changes while feeling underpaid and overlooked. At some point, people stop quietly accepting things and loudly advocating for themselves. Thank you for your time. >> Thank you,
>> Mr. Lopez. >> Yes. >> Does she have a written copy to give us all? Miss Richardson, if you would be agreeable to sending you can email a copy of your comments or leave them with Miss Downing before you leave and then we'll make sure the full board gets a
copy of your um your comments tonight. >> Thank you so much. Next would invite Jen Hill. >> Good evening, Superintendent Stubblefield and members of the board of education. My name is Jen Hill. I'm a
31-year veteran educator and for 20 of my 21 years in the KCKPS district, I've proudly taught and coached in the JC Harmon cluster. I'm standing before you tonight to speak in resolute opposition to the proposed changes to the
instructional coaching team. First, thank you for listening to our collective voice and deciding to pause this restructuring. It was a necessary first step toward restoring the trust that was so deeply broken last week. However, we must be
honest. A pause on a calendar does not erase systemic flaws. It does not automatically repair the operational trust that fractured when this directive was issued. This overhaul was designed in a complete
vacuum, entirely bypassing building principles and frontline coaches. In my 31 years, I have never seen a life-altering structural change handed down with a mere eight days remaining on a contract window. To pass this down at
the absolute 11th hour feels less like strategic collaboration and more like an attempt to outrun our ability to object. As coaches, we cannot simply execute an outsourced directive because our profession does not operate on
compliance. It operates on connection. At its core, our efficacy is driven by relational trust. Trust isn't built through an email or from a central office. Trust is built in the hallways at 7 a.m. in quiet classrooms during
planning periods and in the shared struggles of our daily experiences. Without that daily work, the title coach becomes an empty label. You cannot move a school's culture from a distance. If we want to talk strategy, I could
cite volumes of peer-reviewed research proving that a building-based approach offers the highest rate of return on student achievement. But tonight is not the time to debate statistics from a podium. I look forward to discussing these facts
when we have a seat at the table. I urge this board to turn this temporary pause into a permanent commitment to collaborative leadership. Let's sit down together to design a path forward that protects building centered coaching that
respects the science of our profession and that includes the frontline experts so we are never again subjected to a culture of exclusion. Let's build a model that truly honors the students and teachers of Kansas City, Kansas public schools. Thank you
for your time and your consideration. >> Thank you. Thank you, Miss Hill. Miss Hill, if you would be agreeable, um, similar to the request to Miss Richardson, if you wouldn't mind emailing your comments to Miss Downing, um, and we can make sure,
um, that all the board members receive that, if you are okay with that. Thank you. Next would invite up Alexandra Mark Sperry to the podium. Good evening. >> Good evening >> members of the board of education.
>> H thank you for giving me the giving me the opportunity to speak this evening. I stand before you today to ask that I remain at Schllegel High School as the only bilingual counselor. I also stand before you on behalf of the nearly 70
student that is almost 10% of our school population. And I ask that you consider that those students stand to lose if the relationship and support system we have built are disrupted. For the past three years, she has become more than just my
workplace. It has become my community. As a bilingual counselor, I have had the privilege to support students and family who often face language barriers, cultural barriers, and challenges that can make navigating a school overwhelming.
For many families, being able to communicate in their native language makes the difference between feeling disconnected and feeling truly included in their child's education. When I arrived at Schlaggo, I saw a student who needed a stronger sense of
belonging and support. That is why I created Animo. What started as a small group has now grown into a community of nearly 70 students across all grade levels. Animo became more than a club. It became a family. It became a place
where students feel safe, supported, proud of their culture, and connected to school. Through Animo, our student partnered with HDF, and we raised $2,500, which became $5,000 in
scholarship funds for Hispanic students. We also secure a 10,000 grant that allow us provide opportunities to many of our student with not otherwise experience. We purchased prices, created animal t-shirt that student proudly wear throughout the school and founded field
trips and leadership experience that help students feel connected and value. I've also have worked closely with Mr. Mustafa supporting student in beastfest and DM in the first year and one Hispanic student earned one first place at befest this year last year and two
Hispanic students earned fifth and sixth place this year and another Hispanic kid second place NDM. This accomplishment matters because many of these students simply needed someone to encourage them, believe in them and help them to see their own potential.
This is why equity matters. Equity is not just about filling positions. It's about understanding the student needs and ensuring they have access to trusted adults and meaningful support system. Relationship matters. Trust matters.
Consistency matters. The work we have built over the past three years took time, care, and commitment. >> 30 seconds. >> My concern is that it leave Schlaggel many of these relationships, programs, and opportunities could be lost. I truly
love to work at Schllegel and I remain deeply committed to our students and family. I respectfully ask to tonight to consider the impact the decision will have on the students who rely on these programs and relationship every day.
Thank you so much for your consideration. >> Thank you. Thank you, Miss Markxberry. Similarly, if you would like to email your remarks to Miss Downing, Don Downing, the board clerk, we can make sure that the full board receives your comments tonight.
Thank you. Next would invite up Miss Luis Lynch to the podium. And Mr. Torres, can we get a handheld mic for Miss Lynch tonight? Thank you. So, >> wow, what an impactful evening already.
Um, good evening to the board and all of the staff here. I am Louise Lynch. Um, I came prepared to say a whole bunch of different things and now I am just um floored at the courage that this staff
has taken to come up here and tell the truth. I would like to encourage them to go to change.org/cleanupusd500 org/cleanupusd500 as we ask for transparency accountability of this district in every
format. Um we support you as a community. Um what I want to talk about is well first let me just say I originally got involved in this school district um issues um and family issues
because of of things that were happening to the immigrant students like being drugged, like being assaulted and no accountability, no transparency. Um no mandated reporting. um as we were told that the attorney
told them they didn't have to. Um and that's how I became involved because our community does matter. Respect and dignity matter. As I continued, people came to me, came to my home, called
looking for help in many different facets that are needed in this community. I agree transparency and accountability are key. I agree that respect and dignity of the students, their families, this community, the staff, the teachers are equally
important and which is why we are calling for a forensic audit. I have spent the last few weeks emailing um Mr. Oh, I can't say his name. Um the person that does the chorus um for many
requests in regards to the financial transparencies. Um, also with the executive director of the foundation, there have been so many violations of Kora. It is not even funny. Ultimately, I got pieces of an
outlines of finances that are more than troubling. We've had them reviewed. We've had professionals take a look at them. And I do have packets for all of you to read. Um, and I do have I want to just mention some of them that are just
not acceptable. 30 seconds. >> There is one that is for a $19,000 tip on the credit card of this district for an Uber ride. For a single Uber ride.
Not acceptable. There are flights from here to Dallas that are over $38,000. Not acceptable. There is a payment to our procurement officer
to himself approved by himself for over $2,000. And then we wonder why our children have no money. There are parking fees for KCI airport and other airports in the same
day for over $10,000 each. >> Miss Lynch, we're at time. >> Okay, just give me just a few seconds here. This is not acceptable. This is outrageous. >> Miss Lynch, we're at >> Our children need support. Our staff
need support, >> Miss Lynch. >> And this cannot go on. Thank you. >> Thank you, Miss Lynch. >> Thanks. So, they're being handed out. Thank you, Miss Lynch. We'll make sure everyone gets one. Yeah, that's what I was doing. >> Take one to pass it on.
>> Okay. Take one and pass it on. >> Next, I would invite Miss Sarah Lynch um to the podium. Okay. >> Good evening. Um, obviously you know my name Sarah Lynch. Um, after I'm done speaking, I do have packets for you guys
as well on what I'm presenting, though I'm not sure that I my printer was able to print enough. So, my apologies if you guys have to share. Um, one moment. I get out of breath. >> Take your time. Um, and we'll make sure as you're catching your breath, we'll if
you don't have enough copies, we'll make copies for >> for all the board members. Thank you. >> So, um, >> okay. Thank you. >> So, as Mrs. Lynch, I'm good. Thanks. As Mrs. Lynch mentioned earlier, we
initially became involved in USD 500 for the sake of a few families. A few families grew to more families and so it goes. And so you guys have seen us fed almost every meeting. Um recently some
families have requested our assistance in finding summer programs for their children. Um because we all want our kids to be enriched, right? Especially over the summer during the lack of school. Um in and in the course of that we were brought to it was brought to our
attention a particular program um that they brought to us and asked us to take a look at because it sounded too good to be true. This program apparently it was opened up by a principal in the
USD 500, a principal that is currently a principal in the USD 500 and it's not simply a program but a micro school. Now you I'm you guys probably might be aware of this but for those who aren't and the difference
between a micro school and a homeschool operation is that a micro school has taken in tuition money and this micro school not only specifically targets the families of USD 500 and in Wo but
specifically us but they also are charging I believe it's 21 grand for tuition. I don't believe it goes without saying that our families do not deserve to be built for this amount, especially while
this person is being paid on the USDA 500 payroll. Um, without naming names, I can tell you that one vice principal and at least two administrative people have spoken in support of this person and
have voiced their support of their micro school. Um, this micro school has a location in Missouri and on the Kansas side. um they've not just spoken in support but have voiced that this whole
thing started because the culture in USD500 is not culturally supportive um and is further culturally insensitive. I would kind of see their point except
that they're building everyone for 21 grand and all around not acceptable. I just hope that you guys will listen to your public soon about the matters that are going on in the USD before this gets out of hand.
>> Thank you. >> Thank you, Miss Lynch. Miss Downing, if you would keep a copy for yourself and we'll make copies for everyone and if you can give them the board members a copy or email. Thank
you. >> All right. Uh, Miss Russell, good evening. And, uh, you are our next comment. >> Good evening. Maybe >> thought I turned it on. >> You can just use regular. Okay. Can I
still use this? Okay. All right. Good evening on this side of the dis guys. >> Hello. >> Um, good evening board members. My name is Rachel Russell. I'm a Wok County resident, a future homeowner in Wand County, and a district parent. I come
before you this evening to briefly speak on three items. First, I want to touch on the memorandum of understanding between the district and the Kansas City, Kansas Foundation for Excellence. I understand this item was removed from the agenda after publication. So, I'll
keep this brief. However, however, I stand here as a proud supporter, volunteer, and advocate for our district foundation, and I encourage this board to continue supporting this part partnership. The foundation plays an important role in strengthening our
district by supplementing funding, supporting programs and activities, celebrating students and staff, and investing in opportunities beyond the classroom and within our community that directly benefit our families and scholars. Secondly, I'd like to offer a
brief comment regarding the upcoming budget deliberations. Given the continued budget uncertainty at many levels of government, I ask that you consider exceeding revenue neutral this budget cycle. I recognize the ongoing community conversations surrounding
property taxes. However, decisions in the opposite direction at this juncture would directly impact families, employees, and communities right here in Wok County, especially our scholars. At a time when residents continue facing
rising cost and financial pressures, maintaining stability within our district matters, exceeding revenue neutral helps provide certainty for employees, especially our largest workforce groups, as they prepare for the upcoming school year. I I too
understand that these are difficult decisions, but I ask that they be made with both our community and our students in mind. Lastly, I want to end on a positive note. I want to personally commend this board, student services,
administration, and everyone involved for what truly a celebratory graduation weekend for a truly celebratory graduation weekend for our scholars and their families. This year marks the end
of nearly a decade, a decade of inequitable graduation experiences. And I'm proud our scholars had the opportunity to celebrate this milestone surrounded by family, friends, and community. >> These moments matter. I have not heard
concerns from families in the fir for the first time in five years, and I hope that this speaks to the success of this year's efforts and the additional dollars. So remember that and the additional dollars that it costs for this experience. There is still work to
do, but for this moment, I simply want to share my gratitude and encourage continued investment in experiences that reflect the value and dignity our students and scholars deserve. Thank you for your time, your service, and your
consideration this evening. >> Thank you, Miss Russell. >> Okay. Thank you to everyone that gave comment tonight. Um, we will for those that would like to submit their comments via email to Miss Don Downing, the board clerk, uh, you may do so. You can email
her and she'll make sure that we send those out to everyone on the board to superintendent as well. Um, it's Mr. Gohane so that we all have copies. Um, again, someone from the leadership team may reach out to you um, to follow up uh, if there's any action or questions to follow up on. So again, thank you for
joining us. Thank you, Miss Lynch. Okay, next board. Um, we have an executive session. I would entertain a motion to recess to executive session to discuss matters of non-elected personnel in order to protect the privacy interests of parties
involved under the Kansas Open Meetings Act for for seven minutes um to include Dr. Stubblefield, Mr. Gohane, uh and Dr. Jones. Uh going in at 554 for 7 minutes.
There a motion to do so. >> So move second. >> Moved and seconded questions. Miss Downing >> Wanda Brownley Page. Wanda Brownley Page. Yes. >> Yolanda Clark. >> Yolanda Clark. Yes. >> Randy Lopez.
>> Randy Lopez. Yes. >> Robert Milin Jr. >> Robert Milin Jr. Yes. >> Pamela Pen Hicks. >> Hamela Penhicks. Yes. >> Joyce Strickland Eaggan. >> Joyce Strickland Eaggan. Yes. And Dr. Win. >> Yes. >> Miss Clark, I emailed you a link to the executive session if you would like to
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>> Great. Thank you. Motion to return to open session, please. >> Moved by Miss Pen Hicks, seconded by Miss Brownley Page. Um, Downing >> Wanda Brown Page. Yes. Yolanda Clark.
>> Yolanda Clark. Yes. >> Randy Lopez. >> Randy Lopez. Yes. >> Robert Milin Jr. >> He said yes. >> Okay. Pamela Pinhigs. >> Penh. Yes. >> Joyce Strickland Eaggan.
>> Joyce Strickland Eaggan. Yes. >> And Dr. Wyn. >> Yes. >> Thank you. Motion to extend executive session for 10 minutes. Moved by Mr. Milin, seconded by Dr. Wyn. Miss Downey.
>> Wanda Brownley Page. >> Wanda Brownley Page. Yes. >> Yolanda Clark. >> Yolanda Clark. Yes. >> Randy Lopez. >> Randy Lopez. Yes. >> Robert Milin Jr. >> Junior. Yes. >> Pamela Pin Hicks. >> Pen Hicks. Yes.
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into open session. >> Moved by Miss Brownley Page, seconded by Mr. Milins, Miss Downing, >> Wanda Brownage. Page. Yes. >> Yolanda Clark. >> Yolanda Clark. Yes. >> Andy Lopez.
>> Lopez. >> Andy Lopez. Yes. >> Robert Milbert Jun. Yes. >> Yes. Jun. >> He said yes. >> Pamela Pen Hicks. >> Pamela Pinhick. Yes.
>> Joyce Strickland Eaggan. >> Joyce Strickland Eaggan. Yes. >> And Dr. Wyn. >> Dr. Win. Yes. >> Thank you. Motion to extend executive session for 10 minutes. Moved by Dr. Wyn. Is there a second? >> Second. >> Seconded by Miss Brownley Page. Miss
Downing. >> Wanda Brownley Page. >> Wanda Brownley Page. Yes. >> Yolanda Clark. >> Wanda Clark. Yes. >> Randy Lopez. >> Randy. Yes. >> Randy. Yes.
>> Robert Milin Jr. said yes. >> He said yes. >> Thank you. Pamela Pinhicks. >> Pamela Hick. Yes. >> Joyce Strickland Eaggan. >> And Dr. Win.
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Heat. Heat. Heat. Heat. N. Come on. Come on. Heat. Heat. Is there a motion to return to open session, please? >> So moved. >> Moved and seconded. Any questions?
Miss Downing. >> Wanda Brownley Page. >> Wanda Brownley Page. Yes. >> Yolanda. >> Yolanda Clark. Yes. >> Randy Lopez. >> Randy Lopez. says yes. >> Robert Milin Jr. >> Robert Milin Jr. Yes. >> Hamela Pen Hicks. >> Hamela Pen Hicks. Yes.
>> Joyce Strickland Eaggan. >> Joyce Strickland Eaggan. Yes. >> And Dr. Win. >> Win. Yes. >> Thank you, board. Okay. Uh board, we are on agenda item for the consent agenda. Board, I am going to set aside items um
E, J, K, and L. Are there any other items? I just want to make sure folks who had requested that I got those correct. >> Let's add H. >> H. Okay. So, >> F and H or just H?
>> Just H. Um, if I understood correctly, just H. So, I have items E, J, K, L, and H. >> Is that correct? >> Yes. Okay.
>> All right. Um, is there a motion to approve the consent agenda minus items EJ, K, L, and H? >> So move. >> Second. >> Moved and second. Any questions or discussion? Right. Miss Downing.
>> Wanda Brownley Page. >> Wanda Brownley Page. Yes. >> Yolanda Clark. >> Yolanda Clark. Yes. >> Randy Lopez. Randy, yes. >> Robert Milin Jr. >> Milin Jr. Yes. >> Pamela Pin Hicks. >> Hamela Pin Hicks. Yes. >> Joyce Strickland Eaggan. >> Joyce Strickland Eaggan. Yes.
>> And Dr. Win. >> Dr. Win. Yes. >> Thank you, board. Um, we're going to start with item K. There was a question on item K. >> I forget who submitted that question. >> Miss Penhick. >> Item K. That is the
>> you. My question when I read it, it was telling me that this program was being offered only at Douglas Elementary School and that they the services were mainly being provided by students with one supervisor being handled. It's for
speech pathology um services and I was curious as to is this a program and I do see that it's listed as a program but why only at Douglas and secondly why are we exposing our children to services
that are not being provided by the supervisor or someone who's qualified in speech pathology. >> Thank you for your question. Good evening board president, vice president, board members, Dr. Doublefield. Um the KU partnership is um it does include um
a speech path that is an undergraduate or a graduate and they offer the clinical um practitioner who is a certified SLP to supervise them as part of the arrangement. Um where it came to
Douglas the uh SLP leads that we currently have directly hired. They reviewed their staffing. They reviewed the needs and they determined that Douglas was the place um for this partnership to um grow and they serve
all of the students in specialized programs. All the students that have SLC services K through five and that is and that's how the program um was kind of the partnership was developed. um what >> basically doicile that particular
program is only doiciled at Douglas for those specific >> it's only it's only at Douglas and >> we do provide those services to other schools as well but just not under the opaces of this particular program. >> Absolutely. We just don't provide him under the partnership with KU and so KU reached back out after a successful
first year this year and they asked to continue the partnership and that's why I'm bringing it back to continue that partnership. >> Thank you. >> Thank you. >> I I have a question. Yes, Miss Brownley Page. >> Was it a pilot program the way it was set up just to start with them and then
if it's working? You said it's working, right? >> Would they expand it or is just >> Yeah, it's not a pilot program. It really is very similar to when we have other universities that want to have undergrads or graduate students to come get internships. The unique thing about
KU is that they provided the supervisor for this, a actual clinical practitioner, which really makes the program even more better for our students because they have a person that they can go to that is certified. >> Okay. Thank you. >> Thank you. >> Thank you. Additional questions on item
K? >> If not, um, we'll go to item H. There was a question on item H. >> I just need an explanation. I I couldn't grasp what >> Everway is just
>> it's the Everway contract. >> Okay. Everway is the vendor that we use um to provide our staff with access to the uls which is a unique learning system. Um and they also provide the the
TTS. It's the it's the texttospech accommodation that the state requires. that is the vendor that we use to get all of those um services to help our teachers that will then proctor examinations or the DM or whatever
accommodations are needed for state testing. >> Okay. Yes. Thank you. >> Any additional questions on item H? >> Okay. If not, we'll move to item E. >> Thank you. >> Thank you, Dr. Lori. >> Okay. So, let me just ask a generic a
couple generic questions first. Um last budget meeting we received um essentially an accounting of budget expenditures to date either over spent
underspent. When we exceed when when a department exceeds the budget where do you pull those other funds from? Um, I can just speak for my budget specifically. Um, so several if you look
at the travel that's on there for me upcoming, all of that is covered because either I'm I'm doing it as um I'm on an advisory board or I'm presenting. So when and Miss Downey, if I'm misspeaking, you can say it. We encumber
it or we charge it and then the money goes back. And so at the end of the year is typically balanced out because we've received the reimbursements and um so at different times during the year
if um I have to book the travel then we submit the receipt to whomever the um conference or the organization like AASA or USA they send a check back then it gets put back in there. Typically, we're being reimbursed. I think similar to
like if when you all did um when you were on like KSB or NSBA and you were a board member, somebody paid either if they didn't make their arrangements, you pay for it and then you were reimbursed for your expenses. >> So, is that a standing policy um that we may is it a standing policy
or is it standing practice that all departments would follow the same uh procedure? So that so I'm speaking like for my situation in some situations the what was um and Miss Robinson is coming up
what was budgeted um t sometimes goes over because of so say right now at the beginning of year a ticket to Dallas was probably far less than a ticket to Dallas now. So you were looking at the trends and that's how you
budgeted. So sometimes they go over and as long as they're not over in their overall budget, they have to shift something else, um then it's not an issue. So as long as their bottom line is not negative, um they can navigate
within that and then they make adjustments for the upcoming year based off trends or things that um may have occurred. But I honestly I don't know policy but practice um I mean I don't know if it's a specific policy to speak
like hey if this line is over in general similar to your budget if you look at the BOE budget there may be lines that you are over but your bottom line you're not over so then it comes back into wh um alignment and then the next year you
look at where you are and you make the adjustments or you back off of based off of your budget. Yeah. >> So, I guess my question is to I don't know. You do the work then we we get either the opinion from legal. Does it
need to be a uh written policy? It's a kind of a general um practice, but help me. >> Okay. >> He'll he'll toss it to you in a minute. He's not saying anything. Good evening
um President Lopez and Vice President Brownley Page. Good evening and board members. Um >> to speak to what you have before you uh it was presented dollars in terms of what the budget was and the actuals at a given point date
and time for the travel. >> Correct. >> When you actually examine the entire budget, there are other line items that are included in that budget. And as superintendent has expressed, some may be over in one area and under in another
area. We have a caveat within our accounting system that you can do a budget transfer that says I I budgeted this amount right here. Well, maybe I put too much in supplies and didn't put enough in travel. I can move my budget
from one section to the other. That's a caveat that our our administrators can utilize to maintain >> all categories, not just travel. >> Not just travel. Yes. I'm just using that as because that is the current example. >> Correct.
>> Um so in terms of that at the end of everything over, under over under we just don't want to be over what we have planned to budget for to expend. So, >> so that's a general practice.
>> That is a general practice. Yes, ma'am. >> And then I guess I'm going to ask you a question you must answer. Um, is it a policy or is it a practice that we don't
go over that bottom line? What happens it if you go over that bottom line? Mean you exceed your budget. If we exceed, if any responsibility exceeds their budget overall,
we would look at the overall funds of the district >> to make sure that everything is covered at that point for certainty. And within the funds, >> you look um at some budgets historically, unfortunately, they
typically go over like nutritional services, transportation, because those are typically spaces where while you budget, you can't predict like what actually will happen with the cost of
gas or food or those sorts of things. And historically those that's where you know you have to look at that in other cases another area if you look at like operations um and if you looked at when we had the
fires those those things weren't budgeted we have to pay for them upfront then you have to wait on the insurance company so it may cause those budgets to go over overall so >> um in general you can't anticip and and
and so that's why the way that it is like as an individual person over your department budget you're watching your overall budget. most of us would know like, "Hey, this based off of these things, it looks like we're going to be
over." But that's when they're having conversations with uh Miss Robinson and her team and there's planning and there are adjustments made in other budgets to ensure that we don't go over all Yes. So her team is watching
>> exceed um expenditures and a fund that we have over budgeted uh exceeded our state budget, we would be required to republish that budget. >> But outside of that, we we we haven't gotten there.
>> Great. Okay. Thank you. Um so so then the specific question I guess that leads to my my my um motion I guess that you have 10 12 people going to uh parents teachers
conference. Um I I don't know if this is a motion or not but should be. I mean, I'd like to make the motion that moving forward, we include estimated total of a of a
cost before we approve because we end up not knowing what the total cost is. We've already proved the the travel, but we have no clue what it cost. >> Yeah. And so, um,
moving forward into 26, um, does that need to be a motion? >> So, and I to I don't >> so that we'll know more about >> Yes. I just want to clarify because I know throughout
the year when there are like 10 people going somewhere for the parents as teachers that is like their one conference. All of the parent educators are required to go with it based off the grant and is covered by so that's why they I I'm not saying that's what you're
asking. >> We don't have that information yet. We're that's pending also. Yeah. >> So if we had that information first, >> right? >> Then I wouldn't even had the question. >> Right. So our current uh front line we just and I'm looking at Miss Snder. We'll have to see what that
looks like so that the columns because this is pulled straight from Frontline and we can just make sure we make notes for 2627 to say required. So then you all will know that and then the estimate cost we just have to talk about and then
we can come back and say what that might look like in the format in which we pull it where it is streamlined and not in a separate. >> Well, first as you said if this is the conference of the year Mhm. >> One would think you're making those reservations early. >> Correct.
>> And and and here again, Greg, I don't know if have we have do we have a policy that says you right coach? >> No. >> Okay. So, I mean, we do have a policy as Mr. Carell is in here that you look at
like you have to look at the lowest rate like that's in the per the >> that was just a generic question but then I'm saying and especially now everything's out out of out of whack. Um but I'm just saying moving forward I'm
not addressing this per se. I'm saying moving forward here we are at at the end of the year looking at 26 the next request for travel have an estimated have a column another field or whatever that says the estimated cost so
we know that 15 people going to the conference of the year five days in Portland at this point when we're making this reservation would cost estimate would cost this because when we get there and now we've got baggage fees and we've got this and we've cut that. Um,
so that's what I'm just suggesting. Either now I can either suggest it as as a new practice or make a motion as a policy. >> So, and whatever you choose, I just want to make sure we look at the system to
see the capability to see what it's pulled like so we can come back and say this is how we can provide it. It will be an attachment or we can actually put in the system. We just need to look at >> if the system doesn't require then then a a memo says right >> this this parents teachers conference is
estimated for 15 people 5 days blah blah blah blah blah. >> Yes. >> For us as well. >> Yeah. So I the all I'm saying is we need to have a conversation then we can >> that's why I say moving forward not next meeting. >> Right. Yeah. >> 2026. >> So um Mr. go in. Does that need to be a
a motion or is that just >> Well, it sounds like what you're really wanting is just more information about the action or the items that are on the agenda, right? a full more detail so that we as a board
who responsible for finances know that when we approve 15 people to and let me change something else going to um Denver for 10 days the estimated cost is X. We know that on the front end.
>> Yeah. I mean, I I'm I'm not sure it requires a policy unless the board wants it to be a policy because you certainly could do that, but I don't know if you'd want that for every single expenditure that comes onto the agenda or if you want it just for travel. >> And now the topic on table is travel. >> Yeah. So,
>> so yes, for travel at this point, it's travel. >> So, could I suggest Dr. W similar to what we did in finance committee and I I think what I'm hearing Dr. doublefield say is when we were doing the um purchasing handbook I don't know that that's the exact uh title that Mr.
Carell was working through um what they what the leadership team in that group did was they went through the system to see what information they could add um to help get us additional information and then bring that back to the board to say hey we can add this column that
would add and include estimated cost or whatnot. Um, but we gave them the time to go back and figure out what that looked like. >> That's not time is not even a factor, >> right? So, so what I'm suggesting is if we can do that rather than make a policy right now or try to make a motion for a
policy, if we could give staff the time to figure out what that looks like and bring that back. >> Yes or no? We need to we're having this conversation now. If there is a consensus, it needs to be now so that they know expectation
starting in you know we're not meeting in finance until after September. So when when they when our people now submit travel requests, they know that there needs to be an estimated cost.
We're we don't we don't well I don't care but we don't care if it's if it can't be in this column 10 fine then it's someplace else. >> Sure >> that we have the estimated cost prior to approval. >> Yeah. What I'm suggesting is that we don't have to actually go through trying
to figure out a policy right now that >> Right. I'm just making sure that we're all aware and on the same page that we're not asking for a policy right now because you said you asked if it could be a motion or not. I'm suggesting that we give staff the appropriate time to work through what that could look like to them to accomplish
>> has become clear as an expectation and it will become a practice, >> right? And that's what I'm saying that we can give staff the time to do that and bring that information back on what that could look like based on the information that they can pull and then add whether it's on here or somewhere else. >> But you know what's interesting and time
is is time but the next person the next group that adds for travel, you know what you're going to pay. Just put it in place. >> Yeah. So, >> right. Yeah. >> It's not it's not a a leap. >> Yeah. >> What I can also do is I can pull the
policies that you do have on travel expenses and share those with the board because you take a look at them and there's something you want to modify. >> As with any policy, just let me know. We'll take a shot at trying to modify. And for example, you'd asked the question about coach space. Our travel expense form says a first class airfare
will be reimbursed only when coach space is not available. So, it expects it to be coached, but if that's the only ticket available on an airline, the policy does allow for it. >> Thank you. And Mr. Lopez, >> not to prolong it, but sometimes when
it's not in writing, there is no policy, then there's no consistency. And that's what we want to do. We want to be consistent about what we do cuz then anything can be done because they're quick to say, "Well, we don't
have a policy. There's not a protocol or anything that says this is what you need to do when we leave it up in the air to me." >> Thank you, Miss Brownley Page. Any additional Miss Robinson? Yes. >> I the uh request is very well received.
Um thank you. I think I find it more appropriate to add it to our handbook >> to address that um sense >> this type of information be provided to the board >> because it is imperative for your decision-m process.
>> We'll continue with you. Thank you. >> Okay. >> Thank you, Miss Robinson. Any other questions on item E? >> Uh what was this? E >> E. No. >> Okay. If there are no other questions on item E, we'll move to item J.
That was another just explanation. I need would like explanation for uh frontline and the presentation the data board. >> So as Miss Snider is coming forward we
use two elements of frontline both of which required for state reporting lure and some other components. So, front line um the absent management system is how all certified staff report their
absence and request subs. Frontline the professional development is how all certified staff and paras track their professional development which in order to keep our license and um apply for transcripts
um we have to have a way to provide a transcript to the state. So I don't actually have the I'm going to pull it up. You would not see half of our staff reflected in that because they the
hourly employees use another system um for time clock and their professional development except for paras is housed somewhere else. So, like if we have 4,000 employees and it shows like 1,600,
those are the 1,600 people that are required do their professional development and that sort of stuff in there. Um, and that's also where we that's how this document that you just looked up for travel is tracked
and created. We pull it from Front Line. >> Exactly. Slide nine. >> Yes. Yes. >> Without without knowing all the details 48 thou 49,000 registrations. >> Yes.
>> And then the numbers are 1500. So help help me understand learning summit registration 3,400. >> Those are just different kind of buckets that we use. So the 48,000 is um typical
Wednesday afternoon professional development. Okay. >> And so that's how many people registered for professional development on say Wednesday afternoon. The learning summit days are district inservice days. And so we have those as a separate event because they are a series. They go over
three days. And so if I register for one event, I go three times. And so all of our instructional staff including Perez, um, aids, teachers, administrators, everyone registers for a
learning summit session. And then we also have online professional learning registrations which um are a little bit different. So people can elect to do those um but they're not required. Okay.
Do you see any reason that any of those two would be higher? >> No. No, ma'am. Um, >> do they be lower? >> No. Like, so it's very reflective of our
staff and the numbers that we have and Wednesday afternoons. >> Okay. Thank you. >> Yeah. >> Thank you. >> Thank you. Additional questions on item J? Okay, thank you. Thank you, Miss
Schneider. Uh, questions on item L. >> I inquired um about we have an EAP program which I thought covered most of our mental health challenges for our staff. This is an additional
program that I would like to know more about. Exactly. What does it add to the process that EAP does not cover? >> That's a good question. Um around the time that we actually um took on this
and piloted this program staff guidance uh it was also a t time when even some of the board members had asked for our employees about their well-being and providing something for our staff to be able to utilize in addition to the EAP. The EAP provides opportunities for staff
members if they want to if they need to see uh someone they have six I think six visits or or opportunities to meet with some someone. Uh but that also takes time to schedule those those opportunities. Um we also have the 24-hour 7-day a week uh option for
individuals to call in some critical situations. What this program does is it allows individuals to actually have an on-time realtime conversation about whatever it is that they may be dealing with. It may be professional, it may be um it may be personal uh situations. And
there is a program uh they call it Dr. Skinner, who is a um an expert um in this field that they have AI generated as in as in you tell it what it is that you're having a problem with. They have video, they have things that have been recorded and are available to address
those issues. They also have it where individuals can have one-on-one conversations um without their information being shared with us. It's about strengthening and having additional well-being opportunities for our staff members who do encounter day-to-day uh events not only with
students just but also in life. And so this is an extension. Uh we had it this year this this semester. Um, we felt that we could extend this out um by having an even bigger push to make sure that we let our staff know of the
availability and it's um and the benefits that it could offer to them. We also um use this as we are sharing with our um um as we recruit, we're also letting individuals know that we have access to to this to this resource. It was something that we uh were
encountered with. Um there's currently a parent a parent uh guidance I believe um that's also available that student services use that has a different it's a different platform um but this right here is um strictly related to our staff.
>> Well following up on that and this being a pilot program with what you're asking for as an extension over the next several years to utilize this program. What is your usage rate this year? So, we're asking currently for one year. Uh,
what you see in there is what their pricing, it has been subsidized. Their program has been subsidized for a number of years. Um, even the rate that we had this year was lower than what than what is proposed there. Uh, and what they're showing you is that over the course of
three years, um, that this is what it could grow to if we choose to go in that direction. Um the numbers are the numbers are not um vast but there are individuals who have used it. I don't have the specific numbers of individuals
that have used it um but those who have have been repeat individuals um um we plan to have an even broader kickoff since we brought it in in January February. We felt that if we start at the very beginning of the school year we also continue to educate our building
leaders. We also educate our wellness coaches uh who support each building and we let the district know, our teachers and our staff members know uh that this is a resource. We believe that we'll get better usage out of that. >> Do you view this model as being more uh
practical than the EAP model that you're currently have in addition? >> No. No. EAP has its own has its own >> I'm familiar with EAP. >> Yeah. So it's it's it's not that it's not that right there. And we actually also tell individuals to rely on those
other systems uh to support mental health as well. This is not the end all beall but it is a real time uh a real time uh resource that they can use but EAP has its purpose uh for what it does for our employees. >> Thank you.
>> You're welcome. >> Thank you. Additional questions on item L. >> Hearing none. Could there be a motion to approve items E HJ K and L? >> So move. >> I second.
>> Moved and seconded. Thank you. Any questions or further discussion? >> Hearing none. Miss Downing. >> Wanda Brownley Page. >> Wanda Brownley Page. Yes. >> Yolanda Clark. >> Yanda Clark. Yes. >> Randy Lopez. >> Randy Lopez. Yes.
>> Robert Milin Jr. >> Milin Jr. Yes. >> Pamela Pin Hicks. >> Pamela Pen Hicks. Yes. >> Joyce Strickland Eaggan. >> Joyce Strickland Eaggan. Yes. >> Dr. W. >> Dr. W. Yes. >> Thank you, board. Okay. Next board. We
are on item five on the agenda. Um, first agenda item board. It's recommended the Kansas City, Kansas Board of Education accept the findings and recommendation of the evaluation committee and approve Newkerk Novak Construction as the construction manager
at risk for the Parker Elementary School renovation and the new main branch library replacement project and authorized negotiation of a final agreement including a guaranteed maximum price with Newkerk Novak Construction as
submitted by Mr. Wayne Carell. Uh, Miss Laura Pelgro, Dr. Steve Pagram, and Dr. Anna Stubblefield. >> So moved. >> Second. >> Moved and seconded. Any questions or discussion on this item? >> I do. I have one, >> Miss Pen Hicks. >> So, when I read the information, it
referenced that this would be a benefit to Parker Elementary students. There are no longer any students at that particular facility or they been closed for quite some time. So, how would it impact the area? would probably more be
more appropriate for a discussion. >> I shouldn't I shouldn't have typed that. >> I mean, I think it should have said students in the in that area because they'll have access to a library without having to go downtown. So, it should
have said uh students who live in that >> it was poorly worded. >> Well, I only noticed it because my children went to Parker. So, I when do we start thinking about reopening again? >> Yeah. Thank you. >> What she said. >> Yeah. Thank you. Any additional
questions on this item. >> No, we're excited. >> Hearing none. Um I would just remind folks there's an invitation that's gone out already um on social media, email, and um various other mediums. Um there
is a listening session um at uh next t next Tuesday, the 2nd, June 2nd, from 6 to 7:30. Um, and I'm trying to figure out that is that West Park Elementary. Yes. Um, for folks who are interested in learning more about the Parker
Revitalization um, community workshop, um, hopefully that's on your calendar next Tuesday, June 2nd, from 6:00 to 7:30 at West Park Elementary. Um, with that, Miss Downing, roll call, please. >> Wanda Brownley Page. >> Wanda Brownley Page. Yes. >> Yolanda Clark.
>> Yolanda Clark. Yes. >> Randy Lopez. >> Randy Lopez, yes. >> Robert Milin, Jr. >> Robert Milin Jr. Yes. >> Emmela Penn Hicks. >> Emily Pin Hicks. No. >> Joyce Strickland Eaggan. >> Joyce Strickland Eaggan. Yes.
>> And Dr. W. Yes. >> Fantastic. Thank you, board. Motion carries. >> I thought we going to move this for a different >> It is under updates and approval. >> It on the live agenda. It is. >> Yeah.
We need you to not realize. >> No, no, no, no. We just approved the first item. >> Yes. Sorry. >> Appreciate you. Thank you. >> No, no. Good clarity. Thank you. >> Change my vote to yes on the first item.
>> Okay. Just wanted to clear thank you for question. Okay, motion carries. Thank you board. Next agenda item is what is that? Five 5B. It's recommended the Kansas City, Kansas Board of Education
accept the low bid from Electrop Painting and Refurbishing in the amount of $34,432 for IFB26-010 Electrostatic Painting Projects 2026 in accordance with the requirements of board poly board policy DJed
as submitted by Mr. Carell, Mr. Wagner, um, and Dr. Prim and is recommended by Dr. Stubblefield. >> So moved. Second. >> Moved and seconded. Questions or further discussion? Miss Downing. >> Wanda Brownley Page.
>> Wanda Brownley Page. Yes. >> Yolanda Clark. >> Yolanda Clark. Yes. >> Randy Lopez. >> Randy Lopez. Yes. >> Robert Milin Jr. >> Robert Milin Jr. Yes. >> Pamela Pin Hicks. >> Emily Penhicks. Yes. >> Joyce Strickland Eaggan. >> Joyce Strickland Eaggan. Yes. >> And Dr. Win. >> Dr. Win. Yes.
>> Thank you, board. Next, we're on item 5C. It's recommended the Kansas City, Kansas Board of Education um approve uh the quote from TURF etc. LLC DBA send lawn utilizing Sourcewell Cooperative contract number Z31622-
in the amount of 95,23.34 the Bethl Early Childhood Center playground surface renovation in accordance with board policy DJed as submitted by Mr. Wagner and uh Miss Dr. Cook and Mr. Wayne Carell and
recommended by Dr. Dr. Pgram and Dr. Stubblefield. >> Is there a motion to do so? >> I move to approve the bid. >> Second. >> Moved and seconded. Any questions or discussion? >> Hearing none. Miss Downing. >> Wanda Brownley Page.
>> Wanda Brownley Page. Yes. Yolanda Clark. >> Yolanda Clark. Yes. >> Randy Lopez. >> Randy Lopez. Yes. >> Robert Milin Jr. >> Milin Jr. Yes. >> Pamela Pen Hicks. >> Pamela Pen Hicks. Yes. >> Joyce Strickland Eaggan. >> Joyce Strickland Eaggan. Yes. >> And Dr. Win. >> Win. Yes.
>> Okay. Um, next item, board 5D. It is recommended that the Kansas City, Kansas Board of Education approve theou with the Foundation for Excellence. Um, it is also on here for your review. Um this is after we've had a couple of discussions
um around theou contract. Theou contract is the same since the last time we reviewed um the contract, but it is here for potential approval if it is the will of the board. >> So moved. >> I have discussion.
>> I second. >> Yeah. Moved and seconded. Um and just for clarity, the um change in theou was the change in payment to reflect quarterly payments which was discussed by the board. Um so that was the only
adjustment in the contract um orou. Um it's been moved and seconded. Um questions or discussion, Miss Pen Hicks. >> Thank you. The issue that we are concerned with tonight is strictly about how the
financial arrangement is with the uh board of and the not the board but the district and the foundation. But I wanted to bring this issue up about what let me give you some background. That's what I need to do first.
When we had our board retreat, I brought some information to our uh legal team to discuss um issues of governance of the foundation. Um this came about because during our campaign, many many people
were asking questions. They were not familiar with the foundation of excellence and one of our candidates had been the former executive director of that which brought a lot of questions. people wanted to know more about the program and what exactly it did accomplish for the school district. So
during our retreat, I brought that information to our uh legal and asked them to review our role as a school board in providing governance for the foundation of excellence. It has its own board, but there were a lot of questions
as to what its relationship is to the our to the board and to the school district. Um, so I would asking for that information to be shared. Uh, Mr. Pig, Mr. Prim, Mr. uh, Gohan, I'm sorry. I'm sitting there looking at Mr. >> You're perfectly fine. Although Mr. Per
is more than welcome answer some of the questions. I want us to have that discussion because I think the public deserves to know the relationship, who has responsibility and oversight for the foundation as a whole and clear up some of the questions and um, concerns that
people have. I think I think that's a good thing and a good opportunity to maybe give a little bit of history on the foundation itself as well. So, the foundation was created as a standalone uh 501c3 corporation or intended to be a 501c3 corporation and nonprofit entity under
Kansas law by the uh the technically by the members of the board uh and incorporators who were affiliated with the school district back in 1990. So, that's when it was created as an entity. At the time, a lot of school districts in the state of Kansas in particular and probably throughout the country were
creating these standalone foundations. The main reason being that a lot of donors who wanted to give money to public education or uh grants or things of that nature uh would require a 50c3 designation. While a school district
itself as a governmental entity is a nonforprofit and can receive donations, uh it doesn't have the same tax benefit as I understand it. And I'm not a tax attorney, but as I understand, it doesn't have the same benefit for some of these outside organizations who are donating money or giving grants as a
501c3 designation does. And so that was the impetus behind that at the time. was originally created uh back in 1990. The foundation was uh essentially an affiliated uh entity with the school district in the sense that uh the school
board the elected school board body was considered to be the membership of the foundation corporation. Um they appointed the initial board of directors for the foundation and the foundation operated independently from the school district with independent financial accounts but was subject to that
direction from the um or that tie based upon the the appointment of board members and and those types of things as it was originally created back in 1990. Over the years the tax laws have changed a little bit. some of the other laws have changed. Um and most of the
districts and foundations migrated to having separation between the foundations from both a uh ethical um uh perspective as well as a desire to maintain separate financial considerations being one is a donated
foundation subject to certain IRS code provisions whereas school districts are governmental entities at least in the state of Kansas um and that are governed by a different set of of of statutes. utes and financial um requirements that
are not subject to IRS determinations or qualifications. They're subject to the budgeting and the finance obligations under Kansas law versus a foundation uh which is governed by primarily the Internal Revenue Code and 501c3 designation. Uh this board uh back in
2022 after several years of discussion um ultimately uh made the decision in conjunction with discussions with uh membership of the foundation at the time decided to amend the articles of incorporation for the foundation and to
separate the two entities uh more cleanly from a legal perspective which allowed the foundation to have a slightly different designation with the IRS. Um and so at that time back I think it was either in July, it was either the July or the August meeting in 2022,
um the board unanimously passed a um motion to approve an amended articles of incorporation that had been proposed by the foundation at that time that changed the membership of the foundation and the appointment of the board members to the foundation from this governing body to
independently just be determined by the foundation separately. And then following that, because you no longer had that tire connection in I think it was February of 2023, after several months of of discussion with the um foundation board, uh we
entered into the first formal with the foundation, which governed how to coordinate donations um efforts to receive funding for on behalf of the school district uh that might go through the foundation and be then uh uh approved were granted to the
school district for use. Um, and that ultimately culminated in theou that is now being asked to be revised as part of the discussion with the board um and the foundation board just before you tonight. Um, terms of oversight, the two
entities are truly separate in terms of a legal stance, in terms of uh, finances and operations at this point, at least as it relates to the bylaws, articles of incorporation, tax reporting, all those kinds of things are completely separate in terms of
entities. MOU that's in front of you really governs what the parties have agreed to do in terms of certain shared um, benefits or obligations. One of which is that um the district provides some inkind uh contributions to the
foundation such as use use of shared space uh use of uh access to uh district email accounts, things of that nature. Somewhat similar to what the agreement is with the uh union for the certified staff that there is a uh shared inind
contributions as part of that contract with the union to allow certain things to take place. some shared uh cost or expenditure for um employees who are technically employees of the school district for purposes of uh benefits and
um things of that nature, but might have shared contributions in terms of um the foundation paying for the district for those salaried services or contracted services uh back to the school district. Um, and I think there's some others that
that are lined out within there. So, ultimately, that's that's really the relationship between the two. The foundation is a dedicated foundation. The foundation raises money uh for purposes to benefit the school district, the school district students, and the
school district's uh staff. Um, that's its sole purpose. Um but it is not a uh entity in the sense that or it's not affiliated with the district in the sense that those finances are comingled with this district's finances. They are separate. Uh it is not money that goes
through any sort of um review or governance by uh this board at this time. The way things are set up or structured that makes sense. So happy to answer any questions but that's sort of a nutshell version of what you have. So when I brought that information to you, I had been reviewing the Kansas
statutes that indicate that as long as the foundation receives public money and let me go back just one piece there under theou listed the foundation director and the employees of the direct of the foundation are listed as
employees with the caveat that they pay back a portion of their salaries but they are still covered for their health uh care and capers correct so that would put them correct in line with the Kansas
statutes right with Kansas governance. >> So >> just for clarity because Mr. Milin was asking a question they reimburse us 100% for the salary. The only health um only individual that has a single health care
that is covered by the district is the executive director. They reimburse us for all other staff members. He was >> correct. Right. And that includes the employer side um >> taxes and those types of things as well. So it's not just the salary compensation
but it's also the expenditures incurred by the district on that behalf. >> But under that construction with them receiving public funds that puts this board in position to provide some governance. Now they do have their own separate board great which manages the
actual functions of the foundation and I know in theou the relationship is indicated through the management of it with the foundation and superintendent. However, whenever there's public funds being um utilized in the foundation,
that puts a piece on top of that for governance with this board because of the accountability. And I would like for you to discuss that particular piece as well. >> Well, the the expenditure of of of public funds is in the nature of a contract. In
one sense, we expend the school district expends funds every time we have a contractual relationship with another entity. That doesn't give us any oversight rights over the operations or accounts or management of that other entity. And so that's that's sort of the
distinction there. the distinction. Yes, a true distinction but accountability for for example um if there were some concern of I can give you a better example like what happened with the instructional coaches when we got people
assumed that we the board had responsibility for that decision which we did not. Okay. Same assumption I think would be made by the community if there was anything forthcoming that impacted the foundation that this board
would have responsibility and accountability and fiduciary duty with that. Can you explain how we do not have that cons concern? Yeah, and I'd have to look at the exact provision, but there's a provision in here that says that the foundation board uh is responsible for
the selection and hiring of um found employees that are going to be providing services to the foundation. >> They effectively are become employees of the school district um for essentially for
purposes. It's a cost savings um situation so that the foundation um which provides fundraising support for the district, it provides financial support in terms of the grants and things it applies for um they can't afford to go out with a very small staff
um and provide the types of things like health insurance, life insurance benefits, capers benefits that the district can provide. And so, um, the way you get there is you essentially the district hires those staff as selected
by the foundation and then the foundation reimbures the district for those expenditures and costs. The the foundation also has there's a provision in here that the foundation has to reimburse the district or indemnify the district for um any types of
um issues that might come up that might create liability which would fall within the same category. So, for example, if there was a um issue with an employee getting hurt, if there was an issue with the employee um making a claim back against the school district, that there would be an indemnification from the
foundation for that. So there's not really um it's not same thing as an oversight in the in the sense that these are individuals who are employed by
the district in the sense that they are working under the direction and supervision of the school district superintendent or the board. they are hired and selected and work under the supervision of the foundation board, but are technically school district
employees. And I think we got a provision in there that says uh something along the lines if they're operating or doing business on behalf of the district, which from time to time the foundation does that they have to apply or adhere to our our district policies.
>> Well, then that's that adds some confusion again and I'm sorry, but I don't have to ask this question. >> You're fine. The purpose of the foundation is to provide a level of funding and benefits to the district. That's clear in theou and I don't have the language in front of me. No, >> that's true.
>> So at no point in time would there be an opportunity for them to do something independent of this district? >> Well, I I think we would argue legally everything they do is independent of the district. That's the point of having the separation. Um, so if if the foundation
does something improper, an employee of the foundation does something prop improper or contrary to the law, our position legally would be that's not the school district doing that. And that's why we have the indemnification provision in there. So that if somebody decides to come after the school
district for that, it would be the responsibility legally and financially to the foundation and not for the school district. Well, I hope the community is listening to because these were the questions that were coming from them as to what what the relationship is, who has the oversight, where's the governance,
management we are clear on. Um, but there is one last piece that I would like to address and that is that in theou it says that a board member may be on the board as an exopicial me and I
think that that word may leaves out I don't know if there's ever been a board member in the history of the foundation that sat on the board as an exeicio but I would like to have that language changed to shall because I think it's important that we have the relationship.
If his status is stated, then uh the board should have some opportunity to make sure that we are informed about the reports, the funding, the financials and so forth. And currently, we do not include that in the board reports under griff and grants. Um I have not seen
that we are getting any kind of report from the foundation about monies coming in, how what programs are supported on the um website. I did go up on the website and look because we've had a change in in uh management um on the site though. I wanted to see what
differences were made and there was a um listing of how long we've been in business. They've been in business 34 years that they've given scholarships to 543 students and they spent 1 million.01
on uh providing those scholarships. So the community would like to have that information in in a way that they can recognize, you know, who's who are the donors. Um how what are the programs that are being supported? There was the generic information on the website, but
it was not did not drill down for me to know exactly how it's being impacting the school district if it sole purpose is to provide and align with our school district goals. So I'd like to bring that. >> Yeah. So couple things there. I mean, I
don't know. I'm not entirely familiar with what the disclosure requirements are for the foundation. Obviously, in terms of like donors to the foundation, they can take donations from a variety of sources, including uh donors who don't wish to disclose names or information. That's permitted under
their their structure. Um, in fact, I think it might even be permitted under the open records act for school districts themselves that they can they can receive monies from donors that don't want to be disclosed. Leaving that aside, um, and I wanted to double I was trying to double check, but I got too
many windows open on my computer. I I think that the current bylaws for the foundation, which I tried to look at, include the um board um members serving exeicio um just like the superintendent serves
exeicio on the foundation board. Um, I think the language may is in there because it's discretionary with the district, not because it's discretionary with the foundation. So, if the board wants a board member on there, you appoint one and then they're on there. Um, and historically there has been
somebody on. So, my understanding is the last person that was on was uh uh Miss Drew and I think when she went off >> I don't think she's been replaced. >> Oh, Drew. Okay. So I I think when she stepped off the board, that was just a
position that wasn't filled. >> Well, the the legal term may versus the legal term shall are two different meanings in law as you well know. >> Yeah, shall required. >> Shall's required. Thank you. And that's what I would like to see that
language changed in thatou. Um, and so I don't know how we do that with an amendment or do we a motion or what? >> The I mean the the theus up as presented, but you could vote it
to approve it with or without changed language. Um there's currently a motion that's pending right now to approve it as it's submitted on the agenda. Um, but if um there was changes that the board wanted to make, then we would make those
changes and either send those back to the foundation or you guys could approve it as amended and send it back to the foundation that way. So, however the board wants to proceed as far as that goes. We'd have to think about procedurally how we get there. Either withdrawing the motion as it stands or vote the motion up or down as it stands
or add the language with consent of the mo the mover and the second. Can can the board require the foundation since it is a separate entity to say we shall have >> well that I I would >> part of theou
>> I was thinking well theou would be contractual so if it's agreed as shall and there then it's then it's there um I believe that the bylaws fairness that the bylaws are the articles of incorporation for the
foundation can be changed by the foundation. So that is is also a possibility and they can change their change their governance structure um within whatever legal parameters they decide to do. But um my my recollection when I was looking at
it before the meeting today is that I think that I think it provides I think it's not as discretionary in the terms of the language from the bylaws and the articles. I think it's more um discretionary only to the extent that the board gets to decide this board gets
to decide whether they want somebody on there or not. But you know that it allow it allows for the superintendent and I think it allows for I think the bylaws
if I remember correctly provide for potential for um the school board member to serve as an exeicio member, the superintendent or designate to serve as exeicio and I believe a member of the union to serve as an exeicio member.
all discretionarily with those entities respectively to decide whether they want somebody on there or not. >> The currentou does not preclude the board from assigning. We just haven't once mrew left the board. The this board just did not assign somebody to the foundation board. We're allowed to. It's
just a matter of us doing it. The currentou doesn't stop us from doing it. So at the reorg meeting or next meeting or if we wanted to appoint and say hey the vice president serves as exopicio for the foundation the currentou would
allow us to do that. >> It would okay additional questions or sorry Miss Penhick. Well, though I think we the community now has a better understanding of what the relationship is, although
there still is to in my mind um a little question on the governance issue um and our accountability and although we are indemnified from anything that should come to the foundation um we still according to statute have a
responsibility because of public funds. So we can discuss that in another point in time. However, I do think we should amend that language in theou to shall place a board member on as an ex official member.
That means we have to >> so procedurally we could either um send the motions that are in place or you could do an amended substitute motion. Sorry, is that the right term, Greg? A substitute motion with that language.
Um, and then we could vote or we could vote the current motion. >> Ry's last comment that you may be able to achieve the same outcome as as the the discussion we had on on travel
>> without emotion that way and help Greg. That way you don't have to um jump another hurdle and you can and I'll come back to same word
words. You can achieve your outcome as is. >> Yeah question. Yeah. >> Thank you Dr. Win. That's >> the only difference for me was the fact that one has legal weight and the other one does not. >> And so that was my concern that we maintain that.
>> Let's say full transparency. This is this is a touchy one. Okay. So, I don't cross any lines. Um, one one could um approve the found the theou as is
>> and then future board me the board can uh change its language and you have you have not um you haven't it's it's kind of more of a sure thing of the outcome you you're
you're trying to achieve. >> One one way to do >> your advice, Dr. W. >> Yeah. One one way to do this which I think would accomplish exactly what you want is you get approve the contract as is and then this board could adopt as as
essentially a policy that the board is shall have a um appointed board member as well as the superintendent. Could you clarify on it's under the um Oh, it's under the responsibilities of the foundation. It'd be like it would be
uh page four of seven number seven. >> Give me a second to get there, Dr. W. >> What? >> Just give me a second to get there. >> Oh, you need to get there. >> I do. >> Come on, fingers. >> Hey, I'm slow. while he's struggling
um as we all do sometime. >> Salary and benefits are what ex is are they both are they all single person insurance? What what's what's included in benefits >> is is only single for the executive
director. The other ones we are reimbursed for and um it would be single similar to our um other employees. >> So it's assumed single. >> Yes.
>> Okay. Um and then see all costs. Are you there yet? >> Number seven. >> Page number last page. >> No. >> Okay. here. Uh 7 C um cost of payroll services. What are those?
>> So if there's any cost to the payroll service to adding additional uh folks on there or if there's any um payroll taxes, I believe that's on there as well, right? So there's any cost to the district um for processing or
withholding of any of the benefits or social security FICA, all that stuff as part of the reimbursement. So, are there costs? I mean, these these hourly costs or something or >> I I don't I don't know that there are specific costs associated with that.
There could be. >> Yeah, I don't um M. Robinson is not in here. I think because they just >> there's no additional costs because they just run them with all of our other employees. >> Just put it in just in case there's something, >> right? If there if there is something or
something pops up, then that's not our cost. It would be the foundations. Okay. Thank you. >> Thank you. Any additional questions on this item? >> Okay, Miss Downing. Roll call. Wonder
>> I'm sorry, Miss Brownley. Page. >> Clarity. I just want to make sure we're voting for the way it is now and then we can come back. I don't know if we're coming back today or another meeting and insert the word shell
>> to add uh a board member to be on it as well as the superintendent. >> Yes, what I heard for clarity. I know we >> Yeah. No, thank you for >> make sure we're on the right. >> Make sure everyone's on the same page. Thank you, Miss Paige. Um >> thank you. >> We are voting for the mo the motion on
the floor is to vote for the to approve theou as presented. Um and then as Dr. W pointed out, we can subsequently um come back and put a policy or as Mr. Gohane said uh put a policy or talk about inserting the word shall and appointing what that looks like um as we move
forward. So >> yes, no, thank you for thank you for clarifying just because there was a lot that we discussed. So >> all right, Miss Downey. >> Wanda Brownley Page. >> Wanda Brownley Page. Yes. >> Yolanda Clark. >> Yolanda Clark. And I just want to say
thank you Mr. goheen for the advice because I did have concerns with um having policy conversation and what's in front of us today. So I appreciate you. I appreciate that conversation. My my vote is yes. >> Randy Lopez. >> Randy Lopez, yes.
>> Robert Milin Jr. >> Robert Milin Jr. Yes. >> Pamela Pen Hicks. >> Pamela Pen Hicks. Yes. >> Joyce Strickland Eaggan. >> Joyce Strickland Eaggan. Yes. >> And Dr. Win. >> Dr. Win. Yes. >> Thank you, board. Motion carries. Okay.
Um and yes, we can um we can revisit um if the board is okay at a future date inserting or changing if there's some additional language that gives everyone time to review theou as it currently is adopted. Um if there's anything additional that we want to discuss and
share back with the foundation, um we can do that at a at the next or future board meeting. Thank you. All right, board. Next, uh we are on agenda item six. Um board, these are new business items. They are up for information only. No action is being requested of us
tonight. Um but they are here in case there are any questions specifically on these items. So we'll start with item A, the intent to perform rooftop unit HVAC replacements at West Wt Library. Any questions on this item?
Item B, the solicitation for McKenna Vento Transportation Services. Questions on this item? Item C, the transition network. Questions on this item? Item D, the Kansas safe and secure
schools grant. Any questions on this item? Okay, if there are no questions today, um, these items may or may not come back at a future board meeting for potential action. Um, if you do have questions as you continue to review, please submit those to Dr. Stubblefield and we'll make sure that the entire board gets
responses to the questions that are submitted. Um, >> thank you. Okay, next item board. This is uh just um some discussion for the board. Um, these items were brought up at a previous board meeting. We didn't get to them um to them completely, so
they're back on the agenda just for some quick updates and discussion. Um, the first item is around voting procedures. There was a question and um around when a board member feels that they may have a conflict of interest or can't or don't
want to vote on a particular item due to a potential conflict. Um what is the proper procedure or how should they address that? Um so Mr. Gohane if you wouldn't mind just talking through that board. It is there is some language um in the board handbook that was revised that talks a little bit about that. I
forget what page it's on um but there is some language on that that we did we have discussed. Please um take a look at that. But Mr. Gohane can tell us tonight a bit more about what that process should be or could be. >> So there's a there's a couple different things that are a little unique to Kansas law, particularly as it relates
to an open meeting and to participation in the meeting and the requirement to vote for or against a particular item that may be on the agenda. Uh each board member determines in their own right under Kansas law whether they believe they've got a conflict of interest that
prevents or precludes them or would jeopardize either themselves or the school district if they vote on an item um that's in front of the board where they may have a conflict of interest as that term is sort of loosely defined by the ethics commission in the state of
Kansas. That can include things like voting where you might have a personal financial interest in the outcome of a particular vote. It may or a family member may have a financial interest in the outcome of a particular vote. It may also come if you're um a voting on an
incident or a a situation where you have had personal involvement in the um uh underlying investigation or matter that gets to the board level. Uh it may come if you have um some other uh close tie or connection to the issue. uh we're all
advocates or everybody on the board is an advocate for particular things or for particular items. It doesn't mean that you can't have an advocacy interest in something that you're voting on, but if that crosses the line to where you have personal gain, that that could subject the vote itself to being challenged, particularly if you have things where
you're voting on items like a competitively bid project that goes out to bid. if you your vote on something where you might have a son or a daughter or somebody that you're related to who works for that company, um that can create an issue where other people could
challenge or legally sue the district in connection with that vote. So, there's a couple ways that the state allows us to look at that issue. Uh one way is to simply not vote on the issue, but there's two ways to not vote. One is to
abstain. That means you remain seated at the table. you participate in the discussion, you abstain from the vote. But under Kansas law, abstension is a no vote. So it does count as a no vote as opposed to the other option is to recuse
yourself. If you recuse yourself, you have to physically leave the table, leave the room. Um, and it's it's a process that can look a little weird. Um, but if you have a a belief that there's a particular issue that you
cannot vote on or decide you're not comfortable voting on an issue because of some um ethical obligation or it could be some other conviction that you have that you just don't think it's proper for you to vote on an issue and you don't want to be reflected as a no
because a no vote or an abstension would be a no vote and then you could have a situation where that counts and causes a problem with their voting record as Well, then you're required to get up, leave the room. The board clerk then notes it as a recusal. That doesn't count as a yes or a no vote. It just
recuses you're not present for the vote. So, that's that's the way that process works. Um, it comes up every once in a while. I I remember we had a board member a number of years ago, I believe, had a a relative that worked for the district and if if situations involving
that relative came up, they would step out of the meeting room. Um, and I know it's happened from time to time, so I Are there specific questions about it? >> Yeah. Do we not follow Robert's rules? >> We do not. >> We don't. >> Nope. >> We're not mandated by law to do that.
>> It's actually recommended by KSB and others that we not follow Robert's rules for the reason that we're a public entity and some portions of the Kansas Open Meetings Act conflict with Robert's rules. >> Okay. Now on the part you said we have
two choices. If I recuse myself I guess I'm just most organizations I'm in they follow Robert's rules. You have to dis you stated you leave. If I was the president and I want to make a comment I
would have to step down and give that to the vice president and then make my statement. But you're saying we don't follow Robert's rule. >> We do not. and the person wouldn't have to say anything because it would just seem kind of weird. You're just getting
up, walking away. You're coming back. You don't have to explain a thing. You can just get up and leave and then come back and vote. Te >> technically, yes. Because anytime you leave the room, if a vote takes place when you're absent, you're reflected as
a recusal by the U board clerk. I think it makes sense to say I need to recuse myself and step out of the room, but you're not required to do so. So, if if say you had to get up for an emergency, this had nothing to do with
the reason for your vote. Um, say it was a personal emergency of some nature and you didn't want to say anything, you just left the room and a vote took place after you left the room, it would still be reflected by the board clerk as a recusal even if it had nothing to do with any kind of ethical issues. I guess
the thing that bothers me is that if you don't, let's say I'm voting on something and I have relatives who have a lot of money invest. We keep saying transparency that doesn't come off clean and that to me is a problem. But you're
saying cuz I still have problems with other ways that we don't use Robert's rule because most people do. So, is this something every school district in the state of Kansas does? >> I'm not aware of any district in the state of Kansas that uses Robert's
rules. >> Okay. >> I have a question, >> Mr. Milin. Yes. >> Okay. I'm Listen, now we have two questions or issues. Okay. And the first is not to
be negative, contrary, or argumentative. Okay. Okay. Now, on the refusal, Greg, Mr. Goim, you said you must leave the room. >> Correct. >> This is not negative, contrary, or or agitative. Suppose you're voting on Google Meet. How you going to leave the room?
>> You would have to um essentially log off and then log back in. >> Okay. Ask the question. You log. So, you log off. >> I think it's a good question to ask. >> In other words, I log off. I'm not there. I'm considered not there. >> That's right. And Miss Miss Downey, keep calling my name. Keep calling my name.
I'm not there. So, she automatically refuses me because I have not answered. That correct? >> Yeah. She would she would note that you've left the meeting. It recusal essentially means that you've left the meeting is what it means. >> Okay. >> So, and you have to, as I understand it,
you have to physically leave the the the dis. You can't be present because if you're present, it's considered an abstension even if you don't use those words. >> Okay. Now, I've been here a little bit here a few months. It's the first time we've gone over this voting procedure. I could be wrong. I might
>> No, I think it's the first time we've gone over in quite some time. >> All right. I'm correct. Here's my second question on the voting. Now, you mentioned voting on issues. Is that all issues? Does it does it uh in uh does it involve
does it uh include personnel, people, issues, individuals? You see where I'm going? Uh they stay, do they leave? Issues or just things that we discussed tonight does
when you say issues that is that underneath one umbrella? No, it would be any issue that a board member feels like they've got a conflict of interest in um they would um recuse themselves from
that vote. Let me give you an example. >> Well, okay, maybe let me back up. Maybe I'm that's that comes in that to the in the uh arena of abstaining. >> Well, an abstension would be a no vote. So, let me give you an example as it relates to personnel because that might
answer your question. Okay. >> So, say the normally our personnel reports on the consent agenda, but let's just say for whatever reason that the the HR report was a standalone item and was on the board agenda >> and let's say that your wife uh was on
the uh HR report to be hired by the district um some position in some position. If if you if you abstained from the vote because you didn't want to vote for or against your wife, your abstension is technically you voted against your wife.
>> Okay. >> If you leave the room and recuse yourself, you're not reflected as having voted on that issue at all. You've you've left the meeting and so you could still go home to the dinner table and tell your wife you didn't vote against her. >> Okay. Thank you. I tell her
>> I've got a question, >> Dr. Win. And it it it will mirror Miss Pin Hicks question and I and I don't think the solution that we came up with serves a purpose here. Um the policy is
BCBG and it says uh any member may declare a conflict of interest. I think it should say shall declare a conflict of interest and that
then shall is every place else shall leave the room. The minutes shall note the particular member has declared the conflict of interest and has left >> and the minute shall also record the time blah blah blah blah. So
here's my question. to change policy, do you have to have a motion or h how would one change member this member this may to shell?
>> Yes. So the the board can always modify policy by a uh a motion a second a vote. Historically, the practice of this district has been to any policy change to do it in in three reads. >> Okay.
>> Um so if that were a policy change that the board would want to make or policy language the board would want to make board and that same holds true for any policy. >> Okay. Well, that's that's what I'm I'm
suggesting. And it before we end this motion, I mean before we end this discussion, I'm prepared to make that motion. >> Thank you, Dr. W. Additional questions on this item. Well, I don't I don't have an additional question
and I don't know if it's written in our handbooks or if the public because I know this come up two or three times and the public responded because they assume that we follow Robert's rules that we
need to state that for clarity so that people understand that we don't follow Robert's rules of order. >> Yeah. You actually have a board policy that says you don't. >> Okay. But is that where the public can see it? >> Right. I believe >> we need to remind
>> that makes sense. Yeah. >> That this is what we have. >> Yeah. >> Because we had a situation and somebody asked, "Was the person sick? Why did they keep going in and out? They didn't understand what was going on." And like me, I
that's why I asked for this because I think we all need to be on one accord. >> You I just traditionally you have to state the case. But this is different >> and I think the public needs to know and they understand as well because they
were wondering well what's going on? >> Why didn't they say that? I said it's a little different here >> than what they're traditionally what they know in other organizations be it church sorority fraternity uh other
organizations they run a little different and I get that but I think we need to make sure because they're looking at us well that's a conflict of interest why is he voting or he has a say and that's his sister his cousin his brother they own the company and we keep
saying we're transparent All right. And they keep saying, "Well, are you really?" >> Well, I have a question, too. I'm sorry. >> No. Quickly, Miss Paige makes you make a good valid point, and I'm not being comical any kind of way. >> No, no.
>> When I got two years ago, when I got elected to the board, one of my members gave me a book, Robert's Rules of Order. >> Okay. >> He gave it to me as a gift because he said, "You're going to need that." So, he's assuming >> Yeah. I already said that he that we follow that's going to I'm going to
benefit from that. I make my point. >> Yeah. And just just so the board is aware, it's board policy BCBF and one of the sentences in there says Robert's rules of or order shall not be adopted by the board. >> Yeah. >> Yeah. We discussed and I think we may
have voted at one point a year or two ago about Robert's rules and whether we wanted to explore looking into it. Mr. Gohan, you shared a lot of what you shared today and the board at the time voted to say no, we're not going to go
to Robert Robert's rules because of some of the examples that you gave around Kora and other other things. So, so we have had some discussion around Robert's rules and I know this board's a little different. This school boards are a little different. Um, but we have
discussed and it is in policy and we we did vote at one point. >> I don't remember that vote. not if you could pull it up. We did talk but we never voted cuz we were all still in awe. I remember the audience was like nobody could believe it and then it was
explained to us this is the protocol. We have new people here >> as well as we need to remind the community because there's already a distrust. So we need to make sure everybody understands how we operate.
>> I have one question for clarity. Under Robert Robert's rules of order, the person would not even be allowed to engage in the discussion. What is the what can we do if you have a conflict? Are you allowed to participate
in the discussion? >> Well, so you got to you got to remember that the board cannot decide if a particular board member has a conflict, >> right? >> Under Kansas law, only the board member can decide that. I I can tell you or I
can tell the individual board member that I think you've got a conflict and it would be the best course for you to recuse yourself and not vote or not engage in the issue, but you're elected public officials. I can't I can't force you and the board can't force you to not
engage in or vote on an issue. That doesn't mean somebody there might not be a legal challenge to it, but um ultimately the way Kansas works and their their ethics rules work, the individual board member interprets whether they are
whether they have a conflict. Um they could be wrong, but they're the one who gets to make the decision about that and then it's just subject to challenge um after the fact. So it's not something that like if you had a conflict of interest like say you're again using
Reverend Miles, if you're had a relative that was being uh approved for a position in the district and you voted in favor of it. Um even though it appeared to be a conflict of interest, somebody else who didn't get the position, I suppose, could challenge the
board and say, "Hey, so and so voted on this. They shouldn't have." And that's right >> caused me to not get the position. and they might win that lawsuit, >> but nobody on the board and and I cannot tell you not to vote on it. I can just advise you the potential conflict and
then you've got to make your own decision. >> Yeah. We might not know what's a conflict of interest for that other person. Might be a conflict of interest for Miss Eaggan, but not for me. Yeah.
Right. >> I guess I'm just still a little bit confused. Yeah, sure. >> So, if you know that you have a substantial interest in the subject matter and you do not recuse,
there is no recourse other than >> there. There's no recourse that the board can that this board can take. Mhm. >> That doesn't mean that depending on what is being voted on that it might not cause the action of the board or the
school district to be able to be challenged by some other third party. Um, you know, and that's where you get into the potential for a problem and and that's why you should recuse yourself if there
is a conflict of interest. But you can't be forced to do it. >> There's no mechanism for that. Okay. >> Great conversation. I'm done. >> All right. Additional discussion or question? I'm sorry, Dr. W. Yes.
>> Um, I'd like to move it's policy. Well, make the motion. If it should pass, it goes then to Greg for review. Correct. >> Yeah. Just to draft the change and bring it back to the board. >> This is policy BCBG,
third paragraph. It currently reads, "Any member may declare a conflict of interest in a particular issue and shall leave the meeting room until discussion and voting on the matter is in is concluded.
The motion will change one word the first May to shall. The motion is for it to change to read. Any member shall declare a conflict of interest in a particular issue and shall leave the
meeting room until discussion and voting on the matter is concluded and that's the only change. It's a motion. >> There's a motion and a second. Uh discussion or questions on this item.
>> Mr. Go ahead. Uh, is that Miss Clark? Did you have your hand up? >> I do. >> Go ahead. >> And this this is just to understand similar to what we did earlier when we took the policy and said, "Let's talk
about it later, separate it from what's in front of us today." Why? I'm I'm just curious on the thought of why would we not follow that same process for this one? >> You want to answer that? Well, typ typically unless the board asks me to or
I get a revi revision from KSB or if there's some legal change to the law, um we don't I don't unilaterally come to the board with random uh policy changes. So, I need if if the board is wanting to
look at a potential policy change here and have me bring something back to the board with the revised language to have the board then consider and vote on. The board needs to tell me that and and I don't know whether the board is in favor of that or if it's just Dr. Win. Um, so
that that's the issue. I mean, I'm not going to make I'm not going to bring a policy change to the board if only one board member or only two board members are asking for it. It would need to be more direction than that. >> That's why it's a motion. And my answer would be because then it takes it goes
through three readings. We had three times to review and discuss. >> Okay. That's right. >> And that essentially is six to eight weeks. Um and Jess there will be policy on we have to bring the cell phone policy
because it has to be in effect. So it'll be at the next meeting for first read. So there will be policy already on their agenda at for the next meeting. >> Okay. Um additional questions and again under the even with the change and I
know we'd have to go through three reads. um it's still incumbent on the board member to >> correct >> still disclose and I think during and we not tonight but I think for clarity understanding what conflict of interest
actually looks like. So to Mr. Milin's point conflict of interest he may think may be one thing but I may think something different. I just want to make sure we're all operating on what that actually means. um just to have some cl clarity on what that is. Again, not not
to discuss tonight necessarily, but I I think that would be important. >> Well, the ethics commission has made rulings, so it's it's not as vague. I mean, Greg didn't mean it, Mr. Goen didn't mean it was vague, but the ethics commission has made rulings on um
>> Yeah. So, it might be helpful to have that information for the full board when we bring that forward. >> Yeah, Dr. W's correct. I mean, there's there's there's certainly guidance out there. Mhm. >> My my point is simply that each individual board member ultimately has to decide whether their situation fits into that guidance or not.
>> That's right. >> Okay. Additional questions on this item hearing. None. Miss Downing. >> Wanda Brownley Page. >> Wanda Brownley Page. Yes. >> Yanda Clark. >> Yolanda Clark. I'm voting no simply
based on the comments that I've made. I think it should be handled differently. >> Randy Lopez. >> Randy. Yes. >> Robert Milin Jr. >> Milin Jr. Yes. >> Emily Pin Hicks. >> Emily Pin Hicks. Yes. >> Joyce Strickland Eaggan. >> Joyce Strickland Eaggan. Yes.
>> And Dr. Win. >> Dr. Win. Yes. >> All right. Thank you, board. Motion carries. Thank you. Um, next agenda item board um is to discuss the board of education budget. Um, I know it's been on the agenda several times. Hopefully,
you've had a chance to review. I did have a chance to email an updated draft um to the board earlier this afternoon. Would you hand those down um for your review? Hopefully
you had I know it was in the afternoon of a board meeting date, so apologies for that. But um I took the last draft that the board reviewed and just made a few edits based on some conversations that the board had previously had around our budget. um and um tried to put pen
to pen to paper um to reflect some of that. Um in the notes you'll see that um I did and I know we still have to have a conversation, but I did um add back in salary for a staff position if the board
decides to go that route. Um so I just wanted to make sure that we were conscious of what that meant um financially. Um and so I did include that in this updated draft that you've got in front of you. Um additionally, you'll note that dues and fees did
increase. Um that that increase particularly came because under um other expenses is where we used to pay board docs diligent. Um but it really is a fee that we pay annually. So I included that
$13,312 under dues and fees. and I took it out of other expenses. So that's why you'll see that line item go from 12,800 last year to zeroed out for or this current year to zeroed out for 2627. Those
dollars were um were placed in the dues and fees. Additionally, under dues and fees, I included the cost for KSB membership, which is $25,76629. And then also the Cube membership, which um my understanding um and we'll be corrected if we're wrong, but our
understanding is that by joining Cube, we also participate in NSBA and as a member um that cost um did decrease from previous years. They did make an adjustment on their fee, membership fee from last year um from a little over
12,000 to um a little under 11,500 and it is based on district size district enrollment. So they take that into consideration um when when they're assigning fees. Um so that's all coming out of dues and fees. Um, you can see,
um, again, I've got 2425, 2526, and 2627 on there just so we can have a three-year rolling view of what the budget has looked like, um, that this board has adopted. And then obviously 2627 is draft for proposal. Um, but I'll
open it up for any questions. I did also reduce some of the other expense costs um which include um the cost for the world cafe or listening and learning not because those aren't things that are not important to us um but they have actually been taken up um by um and are
restructured differently um if you remember some of the celebrations and workshops that we do um during Black History Month and Hispanic History Month and or I forget exactly when they do them um Asian and Pacific Islander um month when we celebrate and bring in those students to get feedback from
them. Um, a different department has has now is now organizing that and taking that on, but that's a space where we still gather student input. So, I was able to reduce costs there as well. Um overall um if you look at the bottom
dollar um the bottom line for the budget, it is around a 3% reduction um from last year, this current year's budget. Um is what's being proposed for next year's budget. Um again, that's subject to the board giving feedback and
giving additional guidance. Um but it is a decrease propos a proposal decreasing this year's next year's board budget. Um additionally there is still there are dollars available um for um professional
development for the board. I am a strong believer in professional development. I am a strong believer that that's what helps us be better board members. And so um that um there are still line items for travel for professional development um for the conferences that we do attend
which are not many um but they uh are just a couple to one to three I think at the most per year um but they are on there um as well. So I'll pause there. We'll entertain any questions. We don't necessarily have to approve this
tonight, but if there's any feedback or discussion, questions, um this is a working document. Um and this is me taking a a try at a at a budget for us. So, >> uh Mr. Lopez, for travel, I I couldn't
remember. I thought we cut it down. So in lie of what's going on that we wanted to be a leader in that and not are we doing one I I didn't I wasn't clear about what you said or what we talked
about and we were going to cut it back. So from my recollection and conversations and and what this board decided was that we were going to attend KASB conference and that that was going to be open to any and all board members and up to two additional board
development opportunities for the board members. Um so that's what had been discussed and that's what's proposed in here is KSP is available for everyone in up to two additional um professional development conferences um for folks. So
if you took advantage you potentially are going to three different conferences including KB. >> Okay. I thought we had cut back. >> We had started a discussion about limiting um travel to the nationals. Um,
and I I'd like to again throw out that idea that um looking for cost and again I think you were going to uh identify some professional development uh ideas that you had. Um, but
moving in putting it out there on the table, I'd like to see us um keep the the state open. And that's I wouldn't think we'd do more than $500 going to Witchaw for seven of us. But that um
what figure did you use per person? 2500 for national >> uh I don't have that in front of me, Dr. Randy. whatever number it is, but limiting it to two people to the national just to to show as an example
model that we are going to look to to reduce cost um and that um we decide how those two are chosen. You know, I'm making the proposal. I'll take myself out of that that uh pool. Um, but we had
we had briefly mentioned I think Miz we were on the Zoom that we were going to look for ways to uh limit the the national travel. That's that that's the big dollars. Um, and then we I I'll wait
for other people to comment on that one before I go to another category. Yeah, I mean I and and I hear you and I I I um I I struggle with that a little bit. Um again like we don't as a board I
feel this is one way where we can grow professionally when we're able to be around other boards, other board members, learn from conferences in particular the cube conference has been really great. It >> doesn't stop us from spending our own money. >> Keep that in mind. we were saying the
the board budget as an example of uh looking for ways to to conserve >> um and that you know if if we decide you know whoever pulls that
straw goes I mean we're saying we we all understand what you're saying but I'm just saying it doesn't limit us from going it's >> but I also think that there's of the district >> there's a challenge for I I don't want to make the assumption that everyone is financially in a position to pay for conference registration, hotels, and
flights on their own. I hear what you're saying, but I don't want to make that assumption that everyone can and is able to do that and and that that would then prohibit them from being able to attend um said conference um if they really wanted to. Um so that would be one of the the just the push back I would have
on that argument um is not everyone may be in that position if they're on the board and can't do it. like and I don't I wouldn't want to ask that of somebody um and put them on a spot to to do that. So, that would be a push back. I'm a firm believer in professional
development. I think that's a way that we grow. I think that's a way that we become better board members and better as a board as a whole. Um I would not be in favor of limiting the travel for professional development, but I'm just one vote and so if um if I'm the only
one on an island, that's okay, too. Um but that's that's where I stand. No, I agree. And probably because I'm new to the board and I I'm still learning. So, I would appreciate the opportunity to have the professional development, too. I don't know. And I'm also in my mind
thinking if if that money wasn't allocated for that, what would it be allocated for? I do want us to be the best board. I do want to be the best board member that I can. And so, to me, at the stage that I am, I would need some more development. And I would
respond that that that is accept a a a respectable response especially for a new member. Um but I also would say I'm my my idea is not to um put it
someplace else. It would reduce it so that our budget would not be 479,000. it would be 400,000 or something like that. I mean, and when you're talking about hundreds of thousands, the comment usually comes, well, that's not much.
But is it as example to our taxpayers that we're not saying, you know what, all seven are going to go for four days someplace every year, but that we're going to um as as our staff has done in
the past, limit their their travel. So asking us to do nothing less than our staff has done. But um that's that's where I am. >> Mr. Mil,
>> I I would make this comment u that uh Mr. Lopez and what you're saying, I can understand what Miss Dr. win is saying but as we grow uh together speaking for myself you learn you grow
materialistically uh educationally to learn from others I see other folks when I say other folks other districts do it uh not limit that especially when you're when you're new
now even if you're not say much new it's it it's let me just say that I don't think this is one of the one of the places we need to cut back too much on uh because I've noticed all seven individuals don't go anyway so
most times it's five so it's not like all seven are going sometime it might be four sometime it might be five but I just feel this shouldn't be way to cut back because the ones that I've gone to I think I've missed maybe one maybe two, you know,
with the cube and the national that it has helped me tremendously on this board. Not just to see how we do it in Kansas City, Kansas, I'm just going to be frank, in district 500, but to see how Detroit does it, Decay, Illinois,
you know, uh Panama Beach, wherever whatever city it might be. And that's that that's where I'm at with that. Not take up a lot of time. I I don't think I think uh the cut back is not might not be that much difference make a big difference in that but I I just stand
with that saying that we don't always get seven people it's always maybe six I've noticed maybe five that go so >> yeah and I and I and I appreciate that and I think you know I think in a in a landscape where education public education in particular is constantly
under attack um and and things continue to evolve olve as we look at everyone talks about what are we doing with AI and what's going on how's AI impacting education there's always some evolution of what public education looks like um and we encourage
and challenge our our students and staff to be lifelong learners um and and I think again with public education on being attacked constantly right now I I feel like these are opportunities for us to to be able to learn at these conferences in an environment where we
can ask questions questions and and learn from each other. Um it's a great opportunity for us to connect as well as a as a board for those that are able to attend um and learn about what's new, what's different, what's changing, what's coming down the pipe, and how we
can better prepare for what's happening here in Kansas City, Kansas. Um so, so for me, those are some some additional pieces as Mr. Mil and Miss uh Strickland Eaggan were sharing that are important for me as well. Um, when I think about
learning opportunities for for us and for the board >> and I agree with all of you, but you act like travel is the only way you can learn. Webinars, seminars, um, technology is our friend sometimes. So I'm saying to the
taxpayer, the optics of five of you all, five of us going to Vegas for five days, four days at the expense of the taxpayer
and coming back doing what? I'm just saying, you know, here's an opportunity to say three I mean, I didn't say zero, but it's it's um it's a it's an
opportunity to show that we are also receptive to um the people who pay the bills and that um yeah, as I say, you know, I'm not assuming anybody can pay for uh that has three $4,000 hanging
around, but uh it's an opportunity to to say we're not going to spend 25,000 on uh travel. We're not going to spend I don't know what would be uh the impact then of the registration. 60,000 on on two conventions for each um
excluding going to your state convention. It's it's it's optics. But you know to say the attack on public education that the correlation that's not what you're trying to say. I'm not even going to debate that. But we all know the attack
on public education and we all know there's opportunities to to learn. Um, one of the the convers one of the webinars had um reading I think literacy as as
attendance. Um, and when we talked about um just had had a had a session with with teachers that we could have easily I think our last budget meeting what came on our screen was that a webinar about
how literacy would increase absentee would would would would decrease absenteeism. There's an opportunity right there. Um and and so it's it's it's just an opportunity. So >> yeah, and for for clar for the the just
doing the math, um the 60,000 is not all for conference registration. >> I know that it says right there. >> I know. I was just explaining because I didn't want people to think that 60,000 is for conference registrations. The 60,000 includes 50,500 in membership dues to KBBQ, NSBA, and
Diligent. That leaves less than 10,000 for registrations for conferences. But it's 10,000. >> Yeah. I just want to make sure the public knew since we put that out. >> It would reduce it in the out of district travel line item. It would also reduce it out of the dues and fees. To
what to what extent, we don't know. But still, it's it's an opportunity folks that that we need to consider. Any other thoughts on or questions on the draft budget? >> I'll throw out another We need to reduce
uh the the consultant fee um board retreats. We we can handle some of our own retreats and this 15,000 for outside consultant. Um the we I think we handled it for 5,000.
There is some savings we can we can there's an item there's an area that we can do some uh see some savings and um >> consultant which is too >> do you have a comment as well
>> outside consultant I'm trying to >> I see it miscellane I got it >> miscellaneous consulting yes >> you said outside I look for got it Would would and I'm just asking not trying to insert myself would it be helpful um for
those sessions that involve like the self-evaluation and some of those if Miss Downey give you all the total cost not like if it were others you know when we schedule the board retreat so that you would have a
better idea of what it is because I mean for those parts I I don't know. I'm just asking. >> I think that would be helpful um as so we can see the cost of hey having KSB come in and do the the board
evaluation. What does that cost when we have that facilitator come to do those sessions? Um and it might and it would help us have a stronger number of where we might be able to reduce that. >> Mike, how much does that cost to have them come in to do that? Yeah, I forget
their hourly rate um and what we use them for, but they >> they come at least twice the facilitator they comes at least twice. One to help us administer the board selfie val >> and then one to go over the results with the full board. So there's at least twice when they come and then they do
some other stuff while we have them there. But >> the goal setting and um so we can look at some of those specific pieces that might help us narrow down what that cost is. So, Miss Downing, if you wouldn't mind um if it's okay with the board to have Miss Downing share those specific
dollar amounts that we've spent this year. And thank you. >> Good discussion. Good discussion. >> Okay. So once we get that information, if there's some additional, again, nothing is being approved tonight on
this, I'm just open for discussion and feedback. Um, >> so if other folks have questions, please send send them to myself and Miss Paige um so we can review these.
>> Let me ask a final question. Do is the membership to NSBA separate from Q or not? >> Yeah. No, my understanding that's a a great question, Dr. W. Uh, Miss Downing and I were reviewing that and what we came as understanding is you can be a
member of NSBA and not a member of Cube, >> which is what we used to do, but you can be a member of Cube and that gets you membership for NSBA, right? So, we are a member of Cube and by being a member of Cube, we are also a member of NSBA. So,
we're not paying anything additional to NSBA. We're just paying the 11,000 for the Cube region. >> It's Cube. >> That's what it says right there, sir. >> And they'll correct us if we're wrong, but that's what we came to understand. And Miss Downing reached out to NSBA and
Cube specifically, and that's what we were informed. >> That helps understanding. Yeah. Good question. Mr. Lopez. >> Yes, Miss Clerk. >> I just want to add and I know right now we're info gathering, but I do want us as a board to take in consideration as
we're info gathering. I know we've talked about training and having different people come. I can tell you in my time on this board, we've been able to accomplish more in our retreats than we had in the very beginning. Um, and one of the things that kept coming up is that we just as a board just kept going
in circles. and I think we've been able to minimize the amount of times we've gone in circles by having other people there. So, as we're talking through the expenses, that would be um my filter as well. >> Thank you, Miss Clark.
>> And Mr. Lopez, I think we can find someone local >> who can do what they can do at a reasonable price. I think we can find some people here can do what KSB does >> without having to pay so much money.
>> I agree. >> Yeah. And I think um one thing that would be helpful is if we uh know we're all plugged into different networks if we can share some of those with Dr. Stubblefield because I think that's where we may run into is unsure of which direction to go. I think that's a great
suggestion and anytime we can find somebody um local I think can be helpful. There are pros and cons um obviously to to that as well. But I think if if as a board if we can share some of those um potential facilitators or strategic planning folks or whatever
that looks like to Dr. Stubblefield, we can then um she can help us figure out what those costs might be. Okay. Any additional comments on the budget? >> All right. If not, we're gonna continue on. Next, we'll hear from Dr.
Stubblefield. >> Just one second. My computer closed and I need to pull up my announcements. And of course, So, um it's been a few meetings since, um I've shared some announcements, but with it being the end of the school
year, I think it's important um just for a few reminders. Um the summer learning program um will begin June 1st. I want to thank all of our educators, staff, parents, and students for a successful 2526 school year. We had a late start um
getting with summer school getting started just due to the uncertain and uncertainty in funding, but we began to advertise as soon as we were aware. We have had um I believe um around 2,000
students to um at least u say that they're going to attend. Um K8 um will start June 1st and high school is for um credit recovery um just because there's no funding tied to it. So we uh
currently limited to credit recovery but K8 there are spaces still available. I don't know when it actually closes. Um transportation is probably telling me to stop saying that but there are still spaces available. Um you can reach out
and um ask questions. Um again, summer the summer school program will run from um June 1st um through the 24th um with no summer learning on Tuesday um
we have that's not accurate. We'll come back to that. That's we don't know what's happening with the World Cup. So we'll >> have to make a decision about June 16th um once we know what traffic will look like. Um, also regarding summer, summer hours will begin Monday, June 1st, uh,
and go through July 24th. Staff, if you're listening, I made a mistake during my huddle and said, uh, July 31st, but it actually ends on July 24th. That means that the district office will be closed um to the public on Fridays
and that um most staff will be um doing 10-hour days, but the actual access to the public. Um please follow our website and we'll provide that information. Also, during the summer, summer lunches
will start June 1st. Um, we will be offering free summer meals for students at several KCKPS locations and community community partner sites throughout the summer. Um, the community partner sites are Parkwood Pool, Eisenhower Community
Center, and uh, Betrice Lee Community S Center. Breakfast um runs from 8 to 9 and uh at the Eisenhower Community Center in the Beatatric Lee Community Center and lunches from 11:30 to 1 at
all three um locations. There is no service on June 19th and July 3rd. Um just because of the observation of um Junth and the 4th of July. Um, no application is required and anyone who's
between the ages of zero to 18 um can um receive a meal um at any of those um locations. Also, I just want to give a shout out to a couple of schools. Fourth and fifth grade students at Claude Hike Elementary performed the Star Spangle
Banner at Kaufman Stadium before the Kansas City Royals game on May 19th. After being selected through a competitive audition process um and following months of rehearsals, the students delivered an outstanding performance in front of thousands of FA fans.
Students at Central Middle School earned top honors at this year's Institute for Shaping the Build uh environment project competition, winning awards in landscape design and floor plans. Their strong finishes showcase creativity, teamwork,
and attention to detail while helping inspire interest in trade careers. I want to congratulate both the Claude Hike and Central Middle School students. Um, and finally, several of you know I was out last week and I had some time to just be still and be reflective and I
just want to share the following with our families, our staff, students, and um, community members. Um, Kansas City, Kansas public schools remain committed to creating learning environments where students feel safe, supported, respected, and prepared for success. As
a district, we understand that community conversations about our schools often come from a place of passion, concern, and a shared desire to see students thrive. We value the those conversations and believe they are most productive when grounded in collaboration,
understanding, and a collective commitment to continuous improvement. KCK proudly serves one of the most diverse student populations in the state of Kansas. Our schools are home to students and families representing many cultures, language, backgrounds, and experiences. That diversity is one of
our greatest strengths, and we remain committed to supporting all students and families with dignity, care, and respect. Student safety and well-being continue to be priorities across our district. Bullying, harassment, and discrimination are taken seriously, and
the district has established reporting procedures and support system in place for students, families, and staff. When concerns are brought forward, school and district leaders um review and address them appropriately. In situations where concerns are shared without specific
informations, principal and school steam school teams continue communicating with students and families about available reporting pathways and support resources to ensure students know where to turn for help. This year, like many districts across the country, KCKPS has faced
challenges related to u a myriad of uh things. We recognize there are still important work ahead. While we are not perfect, we are committed to learning, growing, and getting better every day in service of all of our students in the
community. At the same time, there is much to celebrate across KCKPS. Students throughout the district are earning scholarships, completing certifications, participating in college and career pathways, excelling in athletics and in the arts, and demonstrating resilience
and growth. Every day, our teachers, support staff, administrators, and school teams continue to work tirelessly to provide opportunities and support for students despite increasingly complex demands placed on public education. We are proud of the positive progress
happening through the district. As superintendent, I recognize that communication, accountability, and transparent are important parts of public education. I'm committed to continuing to improve in these areas and to working with our staff, families, and community to build a common
understanding of what those values look like in practice across our district. School systems must often make difficult decisions related to operations, personnel, student needs, and district priorities. While those decisions are not always easy, they are made with thoughtful consideration with the goal
of supporting students, strengthening our schools, and moving the district forward in a positive direction. Strong schools are built through trust, partnership, and shared responsibility. We welcome community involvement that is focused on collaboration, constructive
dialogue, and solutions that help move us forwards. Our students benefit most when adults model integrity, compassion, respect, and a willingness to work together even during challenging moments. KCKPS remains focused on what
matters most, supporting students, strengthening schools, and continuing the work of building a brighter future for our community. Thank you to our family, staff, students, and community partners for your continued support, dedication, and belief in the potential of Kansas City, Kansas public schools.
Together, we are stronger, and I just wanted to share that as we close out the school year. That's right. >> Thank you, Dr. Stubblefield. Um, that was great. appreciate that. Um, I just again want to um say congratulations to all of our graduates and scholars and
all their families. It was great to be at all the graduations. Um, thank you to all the staff who really helped put that together. Um, it was an amazing time. Um, and um, you all did a great job to make sure that the families felt uh, special and those scholars felt special. So, congratulations to all and hopefully
all of our students and staff have an excellent summer. So, with that, I'll open it up if there are other folks who want to share. Mr. island >> just to tag on what you saying continue the graduation was handled very well by uh Dr. Lero's staff and they handled all
them with their own responsibilities that they endured. It was smooth, it was expedient, had a good flow and they were very well prepared. Uh we had you had fans if you got too warm. The umbrellas popped out when we had two
or three sprinkles and uh and it it was just well everything was in order. So big y'all did it again. Y'all did very well. So, we can't say that enough to the staff and everybody was timely and uh they they handled their responsibilities well. So, uh the
numbers of students that we had and uh it was a big plus. That's all I have. >> That's great. Thank you, Mr. Milin. >> I too wanted to say uh congratulations to all of our graduates and it was a blessing to be able to see the students walk across the stage. That just reminds
of us of why we're here and our goals for being a part of the school board. But I also wanted to um extend to our teachers a happy summer break. Um just personally for them just to me make sure you rest, you re-engage in something
that you're passionate about outside of school and then do some reading whether that's on the beach or in your hammock. I'm just encouraging you to do that so you come back rejuvenated um in August. And then also I wanted to invite everyone here to a mental health forum
as we were talking about the well-being of one another. Um it reminded me that on Saturday, May the 30th from 9 to noon right here in this building, the Metropolitan Leadership Institute is hosting a mental health forum. It will have interactive workshops. Um a br um
not a brunch, I shouldn't say that. Uh whatever it is, continental breakfast. Yes. >> Where you have a little bit of food, not a lot. and then uh panel discussion and resources and it is free and it is for families and that's Saturday 9 to noon. >> Thank you so much Mr. Strickland
Eaggan's miss page. >> Congratulations to all the graduates. Um we're all everyone is ready for the the semester to end and um happy summer to uh short summer as it may be uh to the
faculty and staff. Um but we were always uh ready. I I agree with Ms. Eans, Strickland Egans. Um some of the the graduates were actually crying to let them, you know, let you
know how how pleased they were that they they made it. >> And I think we take that for granted sometimes. Um so congratulations to them and congratulations to the faculty and staff. >> That's right. >> Thank you, Dr. Wyn. Miss Brantley Page. Thank you. I too would like to extend
the graduation to our graduates. Whether you're going from kindergarten to first grade, elementary, middle school to high school, our staff for an excellent job that they did for our parents and community who stood behind our children,
but we still have work to do. I would encourage all of us because already we've lost four or five kids that whether it's your church, your sorority, your fraternity, any group that you can
join, please join. And we got to help these kids. They need role models. They need to see people who care and we need to get behind them. Encourage them to read. Encourage them to write. talk to
them about how you treat each other and so forth. They need to see all of us trying to do something to make this better. And we can. It just takes time. It's not it's got it's not going to turn around in one day. But if we all reach
out and try to help somebody, you just a kind word sometime. I I'd like to go to the movies and I've met a crew that we watch the movies. I had to get on them about some things. But then once I stood up for them because they got in trouble
and I said, "I'll sit here with them. We'll watch the movie. They're going to stop and we had a good time." So those are my little movie partners. So we just meet up and whatever. Some stuff is had to take a deep breath on, but I'm
learning. But I want them to be able to go and do the right thing. So please, whatever you can do, whatever group you can work with, help somebody. And then parents, if you don't know, call up here, find out where summer school is.
And I wish we could open the meals up somewhere on the Argentine and Rosedale side. So, I don't know how that works because we got it on this side, but we need to figure out how do we get meals over there if they can't get to these
sites. So, just throwing that out that maybe we could find one that could help them as well. >> That's great. Thank you, Miss Brownley Page. Okay. Okay. All right. Thank you, board.
Um, with that, we um I'd entertain a motion to recess to executive session to discuss teacher negotiations pursuant to the exemption for employer employer employee negotiations under the Kansas Open Meetings Act for Mr. Gohane
>> for he says 10 >> for 10 minutes starting at 8:50 >> uh to include Dr. Stubblefield, Mr. Gohane, Dr. Pigram, Dr. Jones. >> And that's it. There a motion to do so. >> So move. >> I second.
>> Moved and seconded. Downing. >> Wanda Brownley Page. >> Wanda Brownley Page. Yes. >> Yolanda Clark. >> Yolanda Clark. Yes. >> Randy Lopez. >> Randy. Yes. >> Robert Milin Jr. >> Robert Milin Jr. Yes. >> Pamela Pin Hicks. >> Pamela Pin Hicks. Yes.
>> Joyce Strickland Eaggan. >> Joyce Strickland Eaggan. Yes. >> And Dr. Win. >> Dr. Win. Yes. >> Thank you. Okay, staff, you're free to go. Hey, hey, hey. Heat. Heat. Hey,
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Hey, hey, hey. Hey, hey, hey. Yes, I can. A motion to return to open session, please. >> Okay. >> Um, sir, >> is there a motion to return to open
session? >> Moved. Is there a second? >> Seconded by Miss Pen Hicks. Thank you. Moved by Miss Clark. Seconded by Miss Pen Hicks. >> Miss Downing. >> Wanda Brownley Page. >> Yes.
>> Yolanda Clark. >> Yolanda Clark. Yes. >> Randy Lopez. Randy, yes. >> Robert Milin Jr. >> Pamela Pin Hicks. >> Come back to her. >> Pamela Pin Hicks. >> Yes.
>> Joyce Strickland Eaggan. >> Strickland. Yes. >> Dr. Wyn. >> All right. Motion to recess to executive session for consultation on with the attorney on matters which would be deemed privilege and the attorney client relationship under coma for six minutes
to include Dr. Stfield, Mr. Gohane and Dr. Jones going in at 9:07. This is um because >> is there a motion to do so? >> So moved. >> Second. >> Moved by Miss Clark. Seconded by Miss
Brownley Page. Miss Downing. >> Brownley Page. >> Brownley Page. Yes. >> Yolanda Clark. >> Yolanda Clark. Yes. >> Randy Lopez. >> Randy. Yes. Robert Milin Jr. >> Mil
>> Pamela Pinhicks >> Joyce Strickland Eagans. Yes. >> And Dr. Win. >> Thank you. Heat. Heat. Heat. Heat. Come on.
Come on. Hey, hey, hey. Come on. Come on. Come on. Come on. Come on. Come on. Come on. Heat. Heat. Come on. Come on. I can hear you. >> Okay. Is there a motion to return to
open session, please? >> Moved by Miss Brownley Page, seconded by Mr. Milin, Miss Downing. >> Wanda Brownley Page. >> Wanda Brownley Page. Yes. Yolanda Clark. >> Yolanda Clark. Yes. >> Randy Lopez. >> Randy Lopez. Yes.
>> Robert Milin Jr. >> Yes. >> Pamela Pinhicks. >> Pamela Pinhick. Yes. >> Joyce Strickland Eaggan. >> Joyce. >> And Dr. W.
>> All right. Is there a motion to recess to executive session to discuss matters of non-elected personnel in order to protect the privacy interests of the parties involved under COMA for 10 minutes to include Dr. Stubblefield, Mr.
Gohane, Dr. Jones going in at 9:17? There a motion. >> There a motion to do so. >> Yes. >> Mr. Lengan's moved. Is there a second? Second. >> Seconded by Miss Clark. All right. Miss Down.
>> Wanda Brownley Page. >> Wanda Brownley Page. Yes. >> Yolanda Clark. >> Yolanda Clark. Yes. >> Randy Lopez. >> Randy. Yes. >> Robert Milin Jr. >> Pamela Pinhicks.
>> Yes. >> Joyce Strickland Eaggan. >> Yes. >> Dr. W. >> Thank you. Come on. Come on. Hey,
hey, hey. Come on. Heat. Everybody. Hey. Yeah, heat. Come on. Come on. Come on.
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day. Heat. Come on. Come on. Heat. Hey, Heat. All right. Motion to return to open session, please. >> Is there a motion to return to open session?
>> Moved by Miss Brownley Page, seconded by Mr. Milin. Miss Downing. >> Wanda Brownley Page. Wanda Brownley. Yes. Yolanda Clark. >> Yolanda Clark. Yes. >> Randy Lopez. >> Randy. Yes. >> Robert Milin Jr.
>> Mil. Yes. >> Pamela Pin Hicks. Hick. >> Joyce Strickland Eaggan. >> Joyce Strickland Eaggan. Yes. >> Dr. W. >> All right. A motion to recess the executive session for consultation with the attorney on matters which would be
deemed privileged in the attorney client relationship under KOMA for five minutes going in at 9289 um to include Dr. Stfield and Mr. Gohane. >> Is there a motion >> moved by Miss Strickland Eaggan? Is there a second?
>> Seconded by Dr. W. Miss Downing >> under Brownley Page Brown Page. Yes. Yolanda Clark. >> Yolanda Clark. Yes. >> Randy Lopez. >> Randy. Yes. >> Robert Milin Jr. >> Yes.
>> Pamela Pin Hicks. >> Hick. Yes. >> Okay. >> Strickland. >> Strickland. Yes. >> Dr. Win. >> Thank you. >> Thank you.
Heat. Heat. feeling. Come on. Heat. Heat. Hey, hey, hey. Hey, hey, hey. Hey, heat. Hey. Ah,
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Come on. Come on. Heat. Heat. Heat. Heat. uh motion to return to open session, please. >> I move that we return to open session. >> I second.
>> Moved and seconded. Miss Downing. >> Wanda Brownley Page. >> Wanda Brownley Page. Yes. >> Randy Lopez. >> Randy. Yes. >> Robert Milin Jr. >> Milin Jr. Yes. >> Emily Pen Hicks. >> Emily Pin Hicks. Yes. >> Joyce Strickland Eaggan. >> Joyce Strickland Eaggan. Yes.
>> And Dr. Win. >> Dr. Win. Yes. >> All right. Thank you everybody. Um again, reminder, we do have a budget meeting on Monday. Uh it's a calendar invitation. It's in person here. Um if you can't join in person, we'll have a virtual option for you. But with that, see you next week. Have a good rest of
your week. Oh, >> a meeting Monday. >> June 1st. June 1st. Yep. >> All right. Have a good evening. Meeting adjourned. I kind of got a little confused. >> Why not?