Meeting Agenda

A. OPENING ITEMS.
A.1. Pledge of Allegiance.
A.2. Recitation of the Blue Valley Mission Statement.
A.3. Public Comments.
B. ANNUAL ORGANIZATIONAL AGENDA.
B.1. Call the Annual Organizational Meeting for the 26-27 School Year to Order.
B.2. Approve the Annual Organizational Board of Education Meeting Agenda.
C. CONSENT AGENDA.
C.1. Approve the Consent Agenda.
C.2. Approve the Meeting Minutes.
C.3. Approve the Cash Summary and Investment Report.
C.4. Approve the Bids and Contracts.
C.5. Approve the Human Resources Personnel Report and the Addendum.
C.6. Approve the Claims Report, the Disbursement Report, and the Special Fund Transfers.
C.7. Approve the agreement with E.K.
C.8. Designate the Board Clerk, Treasurer, and Assistant Treasurer.
C.9. Designate the official district newspaper for publication of school notices for the 2026-27 school year.
C.10. Designate the Food Service Representative.
C.11. Designate the Kansas Public Employees Retirement System (KPERS) Representatives.
C.12. Designate the Attendance Compliance Officers and Reporting Agents.
C.13. Designate the District’s Compliance Coordinator for Title II, Title VI, Title VII, Title IX, Section 504, and other equity-related matters.
C.14. Designate the Freedom of Information Officer.
C.15. Designate the Americans with Disabilities Act Representatives.
C.16. Designate the official depositories for district funds and review authorized bank signatures on file.
C.17. Designate the McKinney-Vento Coordinator.
C.18. Designate the Overseer of Title I Part A.
C.19. Designate the Point of Contact for Child Welfare Agencies.
C.20. Adopt the Resolution Authorizing Establishment of Petty Cash Funds and Limits.
C.21. Adopt the School Term Resolution establishing 1,116 instructional hours.
C.22. Adopt the Resolution Authorizing the Establishment of Activity Funds.
C.23. Adopt the Resolution Authorizing the Use of Home-Rule Powers.
C.24. Adopt the Resolution for the Destruction of Records.
C.25. Approve the Mileage Rates, Meals, and Incidentals.
C.26. Approve the Intent to Exceed Revenue Neutral Rate.
C.27. Approve the Capital Asset Policy.
C.28. Approve Renaming the Community Board Advisory Committee to the Community & Communications Board Advisory Committee.
C.29. Appoint members to serve on the Board's Advisory Committees.
C.30. Appoint the in-house counsel and authorize the Superintendent to designate outside legal counsel as needed.
C.31. Appoint hearing panel members to serve as hearing officers for student suspension and expulsion appeals for the 2026–2027 school year.
C.32. Appoint the CAPS Network Board of Directors.
C.33. Rescission of Prior Board Policies.
D. REPORTS AND DISCUSSION ITEMS.
D.1. Board of Education Reports.
D.2. Superintendent's Report.
D.3. Strategic Plan Update 2025-2026.
E. ACTION ITEMS.
E.1. Approve the Blue Valley Recreation Center Proposed Budget Mill/Levy. 
E.2. Appoint Northeastern Blue Valley Recreation Commissioner.
E.3. Approve the KASB June 2026 Policy Updates.
E.4. Approve the contract with World Fuel Services dba Carter Energy Corp / Diesel Direct Central LLC.
E.5. Approve the contract with Pinnacle Staffing / Syndeo Staffing Kansas City LLC / AgTac Services LLC / On Demand Employment Services.
E.6. Approve the contract with the City of Overland Park. 
E.7. Approve the contract with Harvest Technology Group Inc.
F. CLOSING ITEMS.
F.1. Board Comments.
F.2. Adjournment. 
Agenda Item Details Reload Your Meeting
Meeting: July 20, 2026 5:30pm - Annual Organizational Board of Education Meeting
Subject:

A. OPENING ITEMS.
Subject:
A.1. Pledge of Allegiance.
Speaker(s):
Kaci Brutto, Chief Communications Officer
Subject:
A.2. Recitation of the Blue Valley Mission Statement.
Speaker(s):
Presented by Kaci Brutto, Chief Communications Officer
Description:

Mission: Cultivating lifelong learners prepared to navigate their future with purpose. 
Attachments:
Subject:
A.3. Public Comments.
Speaker(s):
Board President, Jan Kessinger
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Subject:
B. ANNUAL ORGANIZATIONAL AGENDA.
Speaker(s):
Board President, Jan Kessinger
Subject:
B.1. Call the Annual Organizational Meeting for the 26-27 School Year to Order.
Speaker(s):
Board President, Jan Kessinger
Description:

The annual organizational meeting for the 2026-2027 school year is required by Kansas statutes. During this meeting, the Board of Education will address statutory requirements for designations, appointments, and adoption of resolutions as outlined in the consent agenda.
Subject:
B.2. Approve the Annual Organizational Board of Education Meeting Agenda.
Speaker(s):
Board President, Jan Kessinger
Action(s):
Motion Carried:
I move that the Board of Education approve the July 20, 2026, Annual Organizational Board of Education meeting agenda as published. This motion, made by Gina Knapp and seconded by Jodie Dietz, Carried.
Subject:
C. CONSENT AGENDA.
Speaker(s):
Board President, Jan Kessinger
Subject:
C.1. Approve the Consent Agenda.
Speaker(s):
Board President, Jan Kessinger
Description:
Our rules of Parliamentary Procedure provide for a consent agenda listing several items for approval of the Board by a single motion. Documentation concerning these items has been provided to all Board members and the public in advance to ensure an extensive review. Items may be removed from the consent agenda at the request of any board member. 

As this is the Board’s annual organizational meeting, this consent agenda also includes the designation of official roles, appointment of required positions, and adoption of resolutions necessary for the 2026–2027 school year in accordance with Kansas statutory requirements. 
Action(s):
Motion Carried:
I move that the Board of Education approve the July 20, 2026, Annual Organizational Board of Education Meeting consent agenda as published with minor edits deemed necessary by legal counsel. This motion, made by Jodie Dietz and seconded by Clay Norkey, Carried.
Subject:
C.2. Approve the Meeting Minutes.
Description:
Meeting minutes shall be considered draft until formally approved by the Board of Education. 
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Subject:
C.3. Approve the Cash Summary and Investment Report.
Attachments:
Subject:
C.4. Approve the Bids and Contracts.
Description:
Bids and contracts may not be available until the day of the Board meeting. All agreements and contracts are subject to the final approval by the Board of Education's attorney.
Attachments:
Subject:
C.5. Approve the Human Resources Personnel Report and the Addendum.
Description:
The Human Resources Personnel Report and Addendum may not be available until the day of the Board meeting.
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Subject:
C.6. Approve the Claims Report, the Disbursement Report, and the Special Fund Transfers.
Attachments:
Subject:
C.7. Approve the agreement with E.K.
Subject:
C.8. Designate the Board Clerk, Treasurer, and Assistant Treasurer.
Description:
Designate Anna Sweeney as Board Clerk.
Designate Jeremy McFadden as Treasurer.
Designate Deb Moore as Assistant Treasurer.
Subject:
C.9. Designate the official district newspaper for publication of school notices for the 2026-27 school year.
Description:
Designate the Johnson County Post as the official district newspaper for publication of school notices for the 2026-27 school year.
Subject:
C.10. Designate the Food Service Representative.
Description:
Designate Angie Vest as the Food Service Representative.
Subject:
C.11. Designate the Kansas Public Employees Retirement System (KPERS) Representatives.
Description:
Designate the following individuals as the Kansas Public Employees Retirement System (KPERS) Representatives:

Kathy Florio
Diane Willey
Randy Woodruff
Katie Mitchum
Eileen McDaniel
Susan Fowler
Kelly Wessel
Julie Hill
Dr. Eric Punswick
 
Subject:
C.12. Designate the Attendance Compliance Officers and Reporting Agents.
Description:
Designate the following individuals as the Attendance Compliance Officers and Reporting Agents:

Scott Roberts
Shelly Nielsen
Amy Farthing
Dr. Lisa Gruman
Dr. Tyson Ostroski
Chris Legleiter
Subject:
C.13. Designate the District’s Compliance Coordinator for Title II, Title VI, Title VII, Title IX, Section 504, and other equity-related matters.
Description:
Designate Melissa Hillman as the District’s Compliance Coordinator for Title II, Title VI, Title VII, Title IX, Section 504, and other equity-related matters.
Subject:
C.14. Designate the Freedom of Information Officer.
Description:
Designate Melissa Hillman, Jake Slobodnik, Shelly Nielsen, and Kaci Brutto as the Freedom of Information Officers. 
Subject:
C.15. Designate the Americans with Disabilities Act Representatives.
Description:
Designate the following individuals as the Americans with Disabilities Act Representatives:

ADA ACCOMMODATION: Dr. Jessica Meisenheimer
ADA COORDINATOR: Melissa Hillman
ADA EDUCATION: Dr. Jessica Meisenheimer
ADA EMPLOYEE: Dr. Eric Punswick
ADA FACILITIES: Jake Slobodnik
ADA REPORT: Adam Wade
Subject:
C.16. Designate the official depositories for district funds and review authorized bank signatures on file.
Subject:
C.17. Designate the McKinney-Vento Coordinator.
Description:
Designate Dr. Mindy Wells as the McKinney-Vento Coordinator.
Subject:
C.18. Designate the Overseer of Title I Part A.
Description:
Designate Kim Barney as the Overseer of Title I Part A.
Subject:
C.19. Designate the Point of Contact for Child Welfare Agencies.
Description:
Designate Dr. Mindy Wells and Dr. Jessica Meisenheimer as the Point of Contact for Child Welfare Agencies.
Subject:
C.20. Adopt the Resolution Authorizing Establishment of Petty Cash Funds and Limits.
Attachments:
Subject:
C.21. Adopt the School Term Resolution establishing 1,116 instructional hours.
Attachments:
Subject:
C.22. Adopt the Resolution Authorizing the Establishment of Activity Funds.
Attachments:
Subject:
C.23. Adopt the Resolution Authorizing the Use of Home-Rule Powers.
Attachments:
Subject:
C.24. Adopt the Resolution for the Destruction of Records.
Attachments:
Subject:
C.25. Approve the Mileage Rates, Meals, and Incidentals.
Attachments:
Subject:
C.26. Approve the Intent to Exceed Revenue Neutral Rate.
Attachments:
Subject:
C.27. Approve the Capital Asset Policy.
Attachments:
Subject:
C.28. Approve Renaming the Community Board Advisory Committee to the Community & Communications Board Advisory Committee.
Description:
The Board of Education will consider approval of a name change for the Community Board Advisory Committee to the Community & Communications Board Advisory Committee.
Subject:
C.29. Appoint members to serve on the Board's Advisory Committees.
Description:
Community & Communications Board Advisory Committee Two-Year Term Appointments:
Taryn Thomas
Robin Kingeter
Spencer Cope
Christi Pribula 
Anna Custer-Singh
Jessica Tavelli
Molly Reardon
Jerry Hobbs
Renee Meares
Harshvardhan Barve
Matthew Lind
Allison Willson
Colleen Cunningham
Maggie Padek Kalman

Activities & Academics Board Advisory Committee Two-Year Term Appointments:
Stefanie Anderson 
Setareh Applebaum 
Chaithanya Etikala
Matt Wachel 
Subject:
C.30. Appoint the in-house counsel and authorize the Superintendent to designate outside legal counsel as needed.
Description:
Appoint Melissa Hillman as in-house counsel.

Outside legal counsel (Lathrop Gage and Spencer Fane) or others may be designated by the Superintendent as necessary
Subject:
C.31. Appoint hearing panel members to serve as hearing officers for student suspension and expulsion appeals for the 2026–2027 school year.
Description:
Appoint the following individuals to serve as:

District Hearing Officers:
Dr. Gillian Chapman
Kelly June

Hearing Panel Members:
 Dr. Steve Heinauer
 Matt Ortman
 Kim Barney
 Adam Wessel
 Adam Wade
 Jennifer Luzenske
Dr. Ashley Enz
Adam Lundine
Subject:
C.32. Appoint the CAPS Network Board of Directors.
Description:
Appoint Dr. Gillian Chapman to the CAPS Network Board of Directors to expire in July 2027.
Subject:
C.33. Rescission of Prior Board Policies.
Description:
The Board previously approved the adoption of the KASB Policy Manual, effective July 1, 2026. This item provides for the formal rescission of all existing Board policies to eliminate duplication and ensure the KASB policy manual serves as the District’s governing policy framework.

1000 Board of Education
2000 Community
3000 Students
4000 Curriculum _ Instruction
5000 Administration
6000 Personnel

View the final policy manual here.
Subject:
D. REPORTS AND DISCUSSION ITEMS.
Subject:
D.1. Board of Education Reports.
Speaker(s):
Board member, Dr. Sonya Evans
Description:
Finance & Operations Board Advisory Committee
Attachments:
Subject:
D.2. Superintendent's Report.
Speaker(s):
Dr. Gillian Chapman, Superintendent of Schools
Attachments:
Subject:
D.3. Strategic Plan Update 2025-2026.
Attachments:
Subject:
E. ACTION ITEMS.
Speaker(s):
Subject:
E.1. Approve the Blue Valley Recreation Center Proposed Budget Mill/Levy. 
Speaker(s):
Presented by Shane DeWald, Executive Director of Blue Valley Recreation Center.
Attachments:
Action(s):
Motion Carried:
I move that the Board of Education approve the Blue Valley Recreation Center Proposed Budget Mill/Levy with minor edits deemed necessary by legal counsel. This motion, made by Gina Knapp and seconded by Clay Norkey, Carried.
Subject:
E.2. Appoint Northeastern Blue Valley Recreation Commissioner.
Description:
Appoint Natalie Bergman as the Northeastern Commissioner to the Blue Valley Recreation Center for a four-year term, commencing October 1, 2026, and concluding September 30, 2030.
Action(s):
Motion Carried:
I move that the Board of Education appoint Natalie Bergman as the Northeastern Commissioner to the Blue Valley Recreation Center for a four-year term, commencing October 1, 2026, and concluding September 30, 2030. This motion, made by Gina Knapp and seconded by Jodie Dietz, Carried.
Subject:
E.3. Approve the KASB June 2026 Policy Updates.
Description:
The recommendation is to approve the KASB June 2026 policy updates with the exception of the IDAD plan, which is reviewed and updated annually through the District's established review process.
 
Attachments:
Action(s):
Motion Carried:
I move that the Board of Education approve the KASB June 2026 policy updates, including any minor edits deemed necessary by legal counsel, with the exception of the IDAD Plan, which is reviewed and updated annually through the District's established review process. This motion, made by Jodie Dietz and seconded by Gina Knapp, Carried.
Subject:
E.4. Approve the contract with World Fuel Services dba Carter Energy Corp / Diesel Direct Central LLC.
Speaker(s):
Presented by Jeremy McFadden, CFO
Description:
Annual Fuel Delivery Bid 23034. BOE approved in June 2026. The vendor changed billing procedures and is now utilizing Diesel Direct Central.
Attachments:
Action(s):
Motion Carried:
I move that the Board of Education approve the contract with World Fuel Services dba Carter Energy Corp / Diesel Direct Central LLC. with minor edits deemed necessary by legal counsel. This motion, made by Gina Knapp and seconded by Jodie Dietz, Carried.
Subject:
E.5. Approve the contract with Pinnacle Staffing / Syndeo Staffing Kansas City LLC / AgTac Services LLC / On Demand Employment Services.
Speaker(s):
Presented by Jeremy McFadden, CFO
Description:
Temporary Contract Labor Bid 23037, Year 4 of 5.
Attachments:
Action(s):
Motion Carried:
I move that the Board of Education approve the contract with Pinnacle Staffing / Syndeo Staffing Kansas City LLC / AgTac Services LLC / On Demand Employment Services with minor edits deemed necessary by legal counsel. This motion, made by Gina Knapp and seconded by Clay Norkey, Carried.
Subject:
E.6. Approve the contract with the City of Overland Park. 
Speaker(s):
Presented by Jeremy McFadden, CFO
Description:
One-year school resource officer agreement for 2026-2027.
Attachments:
Action(s):
Motion Carried:
I move that the Board of Education approve the contract with the City of Overland Park with minor edits deemed necessary by legal counsel. This motion, made by Jodie Dietz and seconded by Clay Norkey, Carried.
Subject:
E.7. Approve the contract with Harvest Technology Group Inc.
Speaker(s):
Presented by Kent Corser, Executive Director of Technology
Description:
Content360 / OnBase annual license for creation, distribution, and collection of electronic forms, automation, reporting dashboards, etc.
Attachments:
Action(s):
Motion Carried:
I move that the Board of Education approve the contract with Harvest Technology Group Inc. with minor edits deemed necessary by legal counsel. This motion, made by Gina Knapp and seconded by Jodie Dietz, Carried.
Subject:
F. CLOSING ITEMS.
Subject:
F.1. Board Comments.
Subject:
F.2. Adjournment. 

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