KCKPS-USD 500 Board Meeting

President Randy Lopez called the meeting to order, followed by roll call and approval of the regular agenda.

Board Norms and ProtocolsBoard Norms and Protocols 

Student and Employee Recognition

Mission Moment

McKinney-Vento Mission Moment presentationMcKinney-Vento Mission Moment presentation

Student of the Month for October

Early Childhood Honors

Khalani Collins from Bethel ECCKhalani Collins from Bethel ECC

 

Elementary School Honors

Rose Sang from Stony Point NorthRose Sang from Stony Point North

 

Middle School Honors

Brayla Simien from Carl B. Bruce Middle SchoolBrayla Simien from Carl B. Bruce Middle School

 

High School Honors

Ezra Matthew from Sumner AcademyEzra Matthew from Sumner Academy

Employee of the Month for October
 

Hermon Rezene,Hermon Rezene, Behavioral Health Social Worker for Lindbergh Elementary School and Eugene Ware Elementary

Alejandro Rodriguez,Alejandro Rodriguez, Head Custodian of the Central Office

Community Comment
Two individuals addressed the Board on the following topics:

• Leanne Richardson, NEA-KCK’s Listening and Learning efforts 
• Erica Andrade, Representation and support for Latino students.

Consent Agenda

The following items were approved on the Consent Agenda: bill payments, personnel recommendations, student travel, renewal of the K–5 Amplify Science program, library reports, and approval of previous meeting minutes.
 

Payment of Bills 102226

Accounts PayableAccounts Payable

Payment of Bills Libraries 102226

Library Accounts PayableLibrary Accounts Payable

Library and Human Resources Report and Recommendations

HR ReportHR Report

Turner Library Quarterly Report - 102726

Turner Library Quarterly ReportTurner Library Quarterly Report

Human Resources Report and Recommendations

HR Report and RecommendationsHR Report and Recommendations

Out-of-district student travel
Student Travel 102726 Student Travel 102726 

Renewal of Amplify Science

(K-5) 2027-2029(K-5) 2027-2029
(K-5) Presentation(K-5) Presentation

(K-5) 2021-2027(K-5) 2021-2027

Regular Meeting Agenda -Oct 13, 2026 Minutes

Special (Budget) Meeting Agenda - Oct 16, 2026 Minutes

Board Listening & Learning - Oct 19, 2026 Minutes

KCK Public Library

Reports on special education and the Main/Parker library building projects.Sapp Design Architects was awarded the design portion of the new Main Library and renovation of the former Parker Elementary School into a community branch and offices for public library administrative and support services.

Main/Parker Library Presentation
 

Executive Session

Recess to Executive Session to Discuss

• School Security

Board Updates and Approvals

The 2026–27 negotiated agreement; salary increases for classified staff and administrators; agreements with local law enforcement agencies; 2027 legislative priorities; a Vernon MPC communications agreement; and proposed high school weight room graphics.
 

• Negotiated Agreement 2026-2027 Negotiated Agreement 2026-2027 
• Classified Administration Salary IncreaseClassified Administration Salary Increase
  MOUs with updated language for the Kansas City, Kansas Police Department, Wyandotte County Sheriff’s Department, and Kansas City Kansas Community College Police Department.
• MOUs with local law enforcement agencies
  The Board approved the MOUs with KCKCC PD and the Wyandotte County Sheriff’s Department.

• KCKPS PD and KCKCC PD MOUKCKPS PD and KCKCC PD MOU
• KCKPS PD and WYCO SO MOU

The Board did not approve the MOU

• KCKPS PD and KCK PD MOUKCKPS PD and KCK PD MOU

• 2027 Legislative Priorities

2026-2027 Legislative Agenda2026-2027 Legislative Agenda

• Vernon MPC Communication
  Communications Equipment MOUCommunications Equipment MOU
• High School Weight Room Graphics

Proposal from MVP Painting for $26,870.00 for painted graphics at four high school weight rooms, following receipt of no bids under IFB 26-018 High School Weight Room Renovations

Board Policy

Policy review: A third reading of revised Policy AUP and a second reading of the student conduct policy.

Communications

Superintendent and board president communications, along with closed sessions concerning school security, personnel, and attorney-client matters.

Executive Session

Recess to Executive Session to Discuss

• Multiple attorney-client matters 
• Non-elected personnel matter 

Adjournment