KANSAS CITY, KAN. ----- Click "read more" to view the minutes from the January 13 meeting of the Kansas City, Kan., Board of Education.
A. Call to Order - Dr. Evelyn Hill
B. Roll Call
C. Pledge of Allegiance and Moment of Silence
D. Approval of the Regular Agenda
Motion to approve the regular agenda.
Motion by George G Breidenthal, second by Christal E Watson.
Final Resolution: Motion Approved
Yes: Richard J Kaminski, Brenda C Jones, Christal E Watson, Evelyn M Hill, George G Breidenthal
2. Consent Agenda
A. Approval of the Consent Agenda
Resolution: Approve the consent agenda.
The Kansas City Board of Education approve the consent agenda as recommended by Dr. Cynthia Lane, Superintendent of Schools.
Motion by Christal E Watson, second by George G Breidenthal.
Final Resolution: Motion Approved
Yes: Richard J Kaminski, Brenda C Jones, Christal E Watson, Evelyn M Hill, George G Breidenthal
B. Approve Payment of Bills
Resolution: The Kansas City Board of Education approve the payment of bills as submitted by Dr. Kelli Mather, Chief Financial Officer and as recommended by Dr. Cynthia Lane, Superintendent of Schools.
The Kansas City Board of Education approve the consent agenda as recommended by Dr. Cynthia Lane, Superintendent of Schools.
Motion by Christal E Watson, second by George G Breidenthal.
Final Resolution: Motion Approved
Yes: Richard J Kaminski, Brenda C Jones, Christal E Watson, Evelyn M Hill, George G Breidenthal
C. Approve Minutes for the December 9, 2014, Regular Meeting
Resolution: The Kansas City Board of Education approve the minutes for December 9, 2014, regular meeting.
The Kansas City Board of Education approve the consent agenda as recommended by Dr. Cynthia Lane, Superintendent of Schools.
Motion by Christal E Watson, second by George G Breidenthal.
Final Resolution: Motion Approved
Yes: Richard J Kaminski, Brenda C Jones, Christal E Watson, Evelyn M Hill, George G Breidenthal
D. Approve Minutes for the December 22, 2014, Special Meeting
Resolution: The Kansas City Board of Education approve the minutes for the December 22, 2014, special meeting.
The Kansas City Board of Education approve the consent agenda as recommended by Dr. Cynthia Lane, Superintendent of Schools.
Motion by Christal E Watson, second by George G Breidenthal.
Final Resolution: Motion Approved
Yes: Richard J Kaminski, Brenda C Jones, Christal E Watson, Evelyn M Hill, George G Breidenthal
E. Approve Minutes for the January 6, 2015, Special Meeting
Resolution: The Kansas City Board of Education approve the minutes for the January 6, 2015, special meeting.
The Kansas City Board of Education approve the consent agenda as recommended by Dr. Cynthia Lane, Superintendent of Schools.
Motion by Christal E Watson, second by George G Breidenthal.
Final Resolution: Motion Approved
Yes: Richard J Kaminski, Brenda C Jones, Christal E Watson, Evelyn M Hill, George G Breidenthal
F. Approve the Agreement for Special Facility Usage at J. C. Harmon High School
Resolution: The Kansas City Board of Education approve the agreement for special facility usage of J. C. Harmon High School for a Special Olympic Soccer Tournament on Sunday, April 12, 2015, as submitted by Dr. Kelli Mather, Chief Financial Officer and as recommended by Dr. Cynthia Lane, Superintendent of Schools.
The Kansas City Board of Education approve the consent agenda as recommended by Dr. Cynthia Lane, Superintendent of Schools.
Motion by Christal E Watson, second by George G Breidenthal.
Final Resolution: Motion Approved
Yes: Richard J Kaminski, Brenda C Jones, Christal E Watson, Evelyn M Hill, George G Breidenthal
G. Approve the Sale of District Surplus
Resolution: The Kansas City Board of Education approve the sale of district surplus as submitted by Dr. Kelli Mather, Chief Financial Officer and Robert Young, Director of Purchasing and as recommended by Dr. Cynthia Lane, Superintendent of Schools.
The Kansas City Board of Education approve the consent agenda as recommended by Dr. Cynthia Lane, Superintendent of Schools.
Motion by Christal E Watson, second by George G Breidenthal.
Final Resolution: Motion Approved
Yes: Richard J Kaminski, Brenda C Jones, Christal E Watson, Evelyn M Hill, George G Breidenthal
H. Accept Low Bid for Purchase of Grand Piano for Sumner Academy
Resolution: The Kansas City Board of Education accept the low bid from Schmitt Music in the amount of $48,191.00 for the purchase of a grand piano for use at Sumner Academy as submitted by Dr. Kelli Mather, Chief Financial Officer and Robert Young, Director of Purchasing and as recommended by Dr. Cynthia Lane, Superintendent of Schools.
The Kansas City Board of Education approve the consent agenda as recommended by Dr. Cynthia Lane, Superintendent of Schools.
Motion by Christal E Watson, second by George G Breidenthal.
Final Resolution: Motion Approved
Yes: Richard J Kaminski, Brenda C Jones, Christal E Watson, Evelyn M Hill, George G Breidenthal
I. Approve Request for Out of District Travel for Students from Washington High School to Attend Women in Science Conference in Lincoln, NE
Resolution: The Kansas City Board of Education approve request for out of district travel for four students and an instructor from Washington High School to attend Women in Science Conference in Lincoln, NE on February 13-14, 2015, as submitted by Dr. Jayson Strickland, Assistant Superintendent for Secondary and as recommended by Dr. Cynthia Lane, Superintendent of Schools.
The Kansas City Board of Education approve the consent agenda as recommended by Dr. Cynthia Lane, Superintendent of Schools.
Motion by Christal E Watson, second by George G Breidenthal.
Final Resolution: Motion Approved
Yes: Richard J Kaminski, Brenda C Jones, Christal E Watson, Evelyn M Hill, George G Breidenthal
J. Approve Request for Out of District Travel for Students from Sumner Academy Forensics Team to Compete in the Annual Schwan's Speech Spectacular
Resolution: The Kansas City Board of Education approve a request for out of district travel for seven members of the Sumner Academy Forensics Team and two adult chaperones to compete in the Schwan's Speech Spectacular Tournament in Marshall, MN on January 29-31, 2015, as submitted by Dr. Jayson Strickland, Assistant Superintendent for Secondary and as recommended by Dr. Cynthia Lane, Superintendent of Schools.
The Kansas City Board of Education approve the consent agenda as recommended by Dr. Cynthia Lane, Superintendent of Schools.
Motion by Christal E Watson, second by George G Breidenthal.
Final Resolution: Motion Approved
Yes: Richard J Kaminski, Brenda C Jones, Christal E Watson, Evelyn M Hill, George G Breidenthal
K. Approve Request for Out of District Travel for Students from Sumner Academy Forensics Team to Compete in the Salina Central Tournament of Champions
Resolution: The Kansas City Board of Education approve a request for out of district travel for 16 students of the Sumner Academy Forensics Team and 3 adults to compete in the Salina Central Tournament of Champions in Salina, KS on February 20-21, 2015, as submitted by Dr. Jayson Strickland, Assistant Superintendent for Secondary and as recommended by Dr. Cynthia Lane, Superintendent of Schools.
The Kansas City Board of Education approve the consent agenda as recommended by Dr. Cynthia Lane, Superintendent of Schools.
Motion by Christal E Watson, second by George G Breidenthal.
Final Resolution: Motion Approved
Yes: Richard J Kaminski, Brenda C Jones, Christal E Watson, Evelyn M Hill, George G Breidenthal
L. Approve the Head Start Policy Council Meeting Minutes and Financial Reports
Resolution: The Kansas City Board of Education approve the Head Start Policy Council Meeting Minutes and Financial Reports as submitted by Marylee Battaglia, Director of Early Childhood Programs, Kimberly Shaw, Interim District Coach of Implementation and Marcy Clay, Assistant Superintendent for Elementary Instruction and as recommended by Dr. Cynthia Lane, Superintendent of Schools.
The Kansas City Board of Education approve the consent agenda as recommended by Dr. Cynthia Lane, Superintendent of Schools.
Motion by Christal E Watson, second by George G Breidenthal.
Final Resolution: Motion Approved
Yes: Richard J Kaminski, Brenda C Jones, Christal E Watson, Evelyn M Hill, George G Breidenthal
M. Approve Contract with Learning Sciences International for Support, Services and Training Funded by the School Improvement Federal Grant for New Stanley Elementary School
Resolution: The Kansas City Board of Education approve a contract, funded by the School Improvement Federal Grant, with Learning Sciences International for support, services and training for New Stanley Elementary School as submitted by Marcy Clay, Assistant Superintendent for Elementary Instruction and Dr. Eva Tucker-Nevels, District Coach of Professional Learning and Training and as recommended by Dr. Cynthia Lane, Superintendent of Schools.
The Kansas City Board of Education approve the consent agenda as recommended by Dr. Cynthia Lane, Superintendent of Schools.
Motion by Christal E Watson, second by George G Breidenthal.
Final Resolution: Motion Approved
Yes: Richard J Kaminski, Brenda C Jones, Christal E Watson, Evelyn M Hill, George G Breidenthal
N. Approve Contract with Learning Sciences International for Support, Services and Training Funded by the School Improvement Federal Grant for Douglass Elementary School
Resolution: The Kansas City Board of Education approve a contract, funded by the School Improvement Federal Grant, with Learning Sciences International for support, services and training for Douglass Elementary School as submitted by Marcy Clay, Assistant Superintendent for Elementary Education and Dr. Eva Tucker-Nevels, District Coach of Professional Learning and Training and as recommended by Dr. Cynthia Lane, Superintendent of Schools.
The Kansas City Board of Education approve the consent agenda as recommended by Dr. Cynthia Lane, Superintendent of Schools.
Motion by Christal E Watson, second by George G Breidenthal.
Final Resolution: Motion Approved
Yes: Richard J Kaminski, Brenda C Jones, Christal E Watson, Evelyn M Hill, George G Breidenthal
O. Approve the A133 GMP Amendment with McCownGordon Construction for the New Schlagle Stadium and Transportation Expansion
Resolution: The Kansas City Board of Education approve the A133 GMP amendment with McCownGordon Construction for construction of the new Schlagle Stadium and Transportation Expansion as submitted by Dr. Kelli Mather, Chief Financial Officer and as recommended by Dr. Cynthia Lane, Superintendent of Schools.
The Kansas City Board of Education approve the consent agenda as recommended by Dr. Cynthia Lane, Superintendent of Schools.
Motion by Christal E Watson, second by George G Breidenthal.
Final Resolution: Motion Approved
Yes: Richard J Kaminski, Brenda C Jones, Christal E Watson, Evelyn M Hill, George G Breidenthal
Mrs. Willis joined the meeting at approximately 5:40 p.m.
3. Oath of Office
A. Swearing in of Kansas City, Kansas Police Officers
4. Communications
A. Dr. Cynthia Lane, Superintendent of Schools
January is Board Recognition Month - local school boards are essential to educating kids – thanks to the KCK Board of Education for continued leadership
Video and gifts presented to the Board
A ruling in the Gannon case came in over the holidays
Diploma+ program has been noticed across the metro area - Kauffman Foundation has given the district $300,000 to support this work
B. Dr. Evelyn Hill, President
Thanks to the KCK Board members for their hard work already in 2015:
Special meeting last week
Legislative breakfast
C. Board Reports
Ms. Jones – passed out ‘stand up for public schools’ wrist bands to Board members
Mrs. Watson attended the Southern Christian Fellowship Luncheon
5. Recognitions and Awards
A. Employee of the Month Recognition
The Kansas City Board of Education recognize David Tatum, Head Custodian, and Greg Cabe, Day Custodian, both from the KCK Central Office and Training Center, along with Canise Salinas, Principal at John F. Kennedy Elementary School, as the Employees of the Month for January 2015 as submitted by Brenda C. Jones, Board of Education member and Chairperson for the Employee of the Month Committee and as recommended by Dr. Cynthia Lane, Superintendent of Schools.
B. Special Board of Education Recognition
Comments were made by each Board member about what motivated them to run for the Board of Education.
6. Community Comment
A. Community Comment - none
7. Library Communications
A. Carol Levers, Director of Libraries
The Kansas City Board of Education accept an end of the year library report as submitted by Carol Levers, Director of Libraries and as recommended by Dr. Cynthia Lane, Superintendent of Schools.
8. Reports of the Superintendent
A. Approve the Kansas City, Kansas Public Library Personnel Report and Library Operations Recommendations
The Kansas City Board of Education approve the Kansas City, Kansas Public Library Personnel Report and Library Operations Recommendations as submitted by Carol Levers, Director of Libraries and as recommended by Dr. Cynthia Lane, Superintendent of Schools.
Motion by Richard J Kaminski, second by Brenda C Jones.
Final Resolution: Motion Approved
Yes: Richard J Kaminski, Brenda C Jones, Christal E Watson, Evelyn M Hill, George G Breidenthal, Gloria A Willis
B. Discuss and Approve Legislative Goals for the Kansas City, Kansas Public Schools for the 2015 Legislative Session
The Kansas City Board of Education discus legislative goals, in preparation for the 2015 legislative session, and approve the goals (listed below) as submitted by David A. Smith, Chief of Staff and as recommended by Dr. Cynthia Lane, Superintendent of Schools.
Motion by Christal E Watson, second by George G Breidenthal.
Final Resolution: Motion Approved
Yes: Richard J Kaminski, Brenda C Jones, Christal E Watson, Evelyn M Hill, George G Breidenthal, Gloria A Willis
2015 Legislative Goals:
- Fulfill the constitutional requirement for the State of Kansas to provide " ... suitable provision for finance of the educational interests of the state." This includes rejecting any attempt to place more of the burden for funding education on local taxpayers, which would widen the education gap between wealthy communities and the rest of Kansas.
- Ensure that At-risk funding continues to be based on family income, and oppose any effort to change the definition of At-risk funding.
- Ensure that any increase in the Local Option budget is equalized at 100% without proration.
- Ensure that any response to the current fiscal crisis does not negatively affect the solvency of the KPERS system.
- The Kansas Legislature should not continue solving its budget shortfalls by taking revenues belonging to or promised to local units of government. Taking established revenues away from local governments to balance the state budget only shifts the financial burden to local elected officials and the citizens they represent. Specifically, changes in state tax policy should not occur at the expense of local governments by shifting responsibilities and fiscal obligations from the State to Cities and Counties or to K-12 education or higher education.
- KCKPS is committed to the goal of graduating each student prepared for college and careers in a global society, and it is critically important that the legislature not doing anything to hinder the district's focus. Specifically, the district urges the legislature to reject any attempt to obstruct funding for the implementation of Kansas College and Career Ready Standards.
- KCKPS supports continuing to have non-partisan school board elections, and continuing to hold Board elections in April of odd-numbered years, with elected members inducted on July 1.
C. Approve the Design Development Documents/Schematics for Frank Rushton Elementary School
The Kansas City Board of Education approve the Design Development Documents/Schematics for Frank Rushton Elementary School as submitted by Dr. Kelli Mather, Chief Financial Officer and Dr. Cynthia Lane, Superintendent of Schools.
Motion by Gloria A Willis, second by Brenda C Jones.
Final Resolution: Motion Approved
Yes: Richard J Kaminski, Brenda C Jones, Christal E Watson, Evelyn M Hill, George G Breidenthal, Gloria A Willis
D. Accept Update on the Aspiring Leaders Academy
The Kansas City Board of Education accept as an informational item an update on the Aspiring Leaders Academy as submitted by Edwin Hudson, Chief Human Resources Officer, Dr. Sherry Samples, Human Resources Director, Shelly Beech, Human Resources Director and Dr. Eva Tucker-Nevels, District Coach of Professional Learning and Training and as recommended by Dr. Cynthia Lane, Superintendent of Schools.
E. Accept for First Read Policy Updates Recommended by KASB
The Kansas City Board of Education accept for first read December 2014 policy updates submitted by KASB 2014 and as recommended by Dr. Cynthia Lane, Superintendent of Schools.
F. Approve Human Resources Report and Recommendations
The Kansas City Board of Education approve the Human Resources Report and Recommendations as submitted by Edwin Hudson, Chief of Human Resources and as recommended by Dr. Cynthia Lane, Superintendent of Schools.
Motion by Brenda C Jones, second by Richard J Kaminski.
Final Resolution: Motion Approved
Yes: Richard J Kaminski, Brenda C Jones, Christal E Watson, Evelyn M Hill, George G Breidenthal, Gloria A Willis
9. Board Discussion
A. Review Letter Responding to the Mayor's Request for Capital Investment in the Construction of the Community Center
The Kansas City Board of Education approve the draft letter prepared by the administration in response to the Mayor’s request for capital investment in the construction of the community center as submitted as recommended by Dr. Cynthia Lane, Superintendent of Schools.
Motion by George G Breidenthal, second by Richard J Kaminski.
Final Resolution: Motion Approved
Yes: Richard J Kaminski, Brenda C Jones, Christal E Watson, Evelyn M Hill, George G Breidenthal, Gloria A Willis
10. Calendar
A. Upcoming Dates
11. Executive Session
A. Recess to Executive Session for the Following Exceptions to the Kansas Open Meetings Act: Non-Elected Personnel, to protect the privacy interests of an identifiable individual and Attorney Client Privilege, to protect attorney-client privilege and the public interest
Motion to recess to Executive Session at approximately 7:05 p.m. for 20 minutes for the following exceptions to the Kansas Open Meetings Act with action to follow:
Non-Elected Personnel, to protect the privacy interests of an identifiable individual;
Attorney Client Privilege, to protect attorney-client privilege and the public interest
Motion by Christal E Watson, second by Brenda C Jones.
Final Resolution: Motion Approved
Yes: Richard J Kaminski, Brenda C Jones, Christal E Watson, Evelyn M Hill, George G Breidenthal, Gloria A Willis
The public session resumed at 7:25 p.m. and roll call showed all persons in attendance who were present in the regular meeting.
Motion to extend the executive session by 10 minutes.
Motion by Evelyn M Hill, second by Brenda C Jones.
Final Resolution: Motion Approved
Yes: Richard J Kaminski, Brenda C Jones, Christal E Watson, Evelyn M Hill, George G Breidenthal, Gloria A Willis
The public session resumed at 7:35 p.m. and roll call showed all persons in attendance who were present in the regular meeting.
Motion to extend the executive session by 5 minutes.
Motion by Evelyn M Hill, second by Brenda C Jones.
Final Resolution: Motion Approved
Yes: Richard J Kaminski, Brenda C Jones, Christal E Watson, Evelyn M Hill, George G Breidenthal, Gloria A Willis
The public session resumed at 7:40 p.m. and roll call showed all persons in attendance who were present in the regular session.
Motion to extend the executive session by 2 minutes.
Motion by Evelyn M Hill, second by Brenda C Jones.
Final Resolution: Motion Approved
Yes: Richard J Kaminski, Brenda C Jones, Christal E Watson, Evelyn M Hill, George G Breidenthal, Gloria A Willis
The public session resumed at 7:42 p.m. and roll call showed all person in attendance who were present in the regular meeting.
Motion to extend the executive session by 5 minutes.
Motion by Evelyn M Hill, second by Brenda C Jones.
Final Resolution: Motion Approved
Yes: Richard J Kaminski, Brenda C Jones, Christal E Watson, Evelyn M Hill, George G Breidenthal, Gloria A Willis
The Kansas City Board of Education move to return to public session at 7:47 p.m. with all person in attendance who were present in the regular meeting.
Motion by Gloria A Willis, second by Christal E Watson.
Final Resolution: Motion Approved
Yes: Richard J Kaminski, Brenda C Jones, Christal E Watson, Evelyn M Hill, George G Breidenthal, Gloria A Willis
12. Board Hearing Committee Reports and Recommendations
A. Consider the Report and Approve the Recommendation of the Hearing Committee Regarding an Employee Level IV Grievance - Employee 1
The Kansas City Board of Education consider the report and approve the recommendation of the hearing committee regarding an employee level IV grievance (employee #1) as submitted under seal by Deryl Wynn, Legal Counsel and as recommended by Gloria Willis and Richard Kaminski, Board Hearing Committee.
Motion by Brenda C Jones, second by George G Breidenthal.
Final Resolution: Motion Approved
Yes: Richard J Kaminski, Brenda C Jones, Christal E Watson, Evelyn M Hill, George G Breidenthal, Gloria A Willis
B. Consider the Report and Approve the Recommendation of the Hearing Committee Regarding and Employee Level IV Grievance - Employee 2
The Kansas City Board of Education consider the report and approve the recommendation of the hearing committee regarding an employee level IV grievance (employee #2) as submitted under seal by Deryl Wynn, Legal Counsel and as recommended by Gloria Willis and Richard Kaminski, Board Hearing Committee.
Motion by Brenda C Jones, second by Richard J Kaminski.
Final Resolution: Motion Approved
Yes: Richard J Kaminski, Brenda C Jones, Christal E Watson, Evelyn M Hill, George G Breidenthal, Gloria A Willis
C. Consider Report and Approve Recommendation of the Hearing Committee Regarding an Employee Termination Review
Motion by Christal E Watson, second by Richard J Kaminski.
Final Resolution: Motion Approved
Yes: Richard J Kaminski, Brenda C Jones, Christal E Watson, Evelyn M Hill
No: George G Breidenthal, Gloria A Willis
13. Adjournment
A. Adjournment
Motion by Brenda C Jones, second by Richard J Kaminski.
Final Resolution: Motion Approved
Yes: Richard J Kaminski, Brenda C Jones, Christal E Watson, Evelyn M Hill, George G Breidenthal, Gloria A Willis
