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The Kansas City, Kansas Board of Education is the school district's governing body, as set forth in state and federal law.

Kansas City, Kansas Public Schools is governed by a seven-member body of citizens elected by the voters of the school district. These seven members are charged with making sure that the school district operates in the best interests of the students and the community. All members serve without pay.

The KCKPS School Board is responsible for setting district policy, adopting an annual budget, and approving of general district matters, including personnel, curriculum, facilities, and other district business matters. Additionally, the Board is responsible for hiring the superintendent of schools, and is responsible for overseeing the superintendent's duties and performance.

Board of Education meetings are normally held the second and fourth Tuesdays of every month at 5:00 p.m. in the third floor Board Room at the Kansas City, Kansas Public Schools Central Office & Training Center, 2010 N. 59th Street. Except as otherwise provided by law, all meetings for the conduct of the affairs of and the transaction of business by the Board of Education of the Kansas City, Kansas Public Schools shall be open to the public.

The seven members of the 2026–2027 KCKPS Board of Education smiling together in the KCKPS Board Room.

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Board Meeting Schedule

  • All regular KCKPS Board of Education meetings will begin at 5:00 p.m. unless otherwise noted.

    Unless otherwise specified, for the 2025-2026 school year, the official meeting time and location of the Kansas City, Kansas Public Schools (USD 500) Board of Education meetings will be on the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays of the month at 5:00 pm, at 2010 N. 59th Street, Kansas City, KS.

    Please note:

    • There will only be one meeting during the months of July, November, December and March
    • The November 10th, February 9th, and May 11th meetings will start at 9:30 a.m. 
      • August 11, 2026
      • August 25, 2026
      • September 8, 2026
      • September 22, 2026
      • October 13, 2026
      • October 27, 2026
      • November 10, 2026 (9:30 a.m.) 
      • December 8, 2026 
      • January 12, 2027 
      • January 26, 2027
      • February 9, 2027 (9:30 a.m.) 
      • February 23, 2027
      • March 9, 2027
      • April 13, 2027
      • April 27, 2027
      • May 11, 2027 (9:30 a.m.) 
      • May 25, 2027
      • June 8, 2027 
      • June 22, 2027
      • July 13, 2027 (2027-28 SY) 

 

 

Board Goals

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GOAL 1:

Optimize Financial Planning

Objective: Align financial decisions with strategic investments that eliminate disparities and maximize student outcomes.

GOAL 2:

Strengthen Vision & Planning

Objective: Lead with a clear, equity-driven vision that ensures all students graduate prepared for college, careers, and global citizenship.

GOAL 3:

Foster Strong Leadership Relations

Objective: Build a unified leadership team between the Board and the Superintendent that models trust, collaboration, and a shared commitment to student success.

How to Address the Board

Those wishing to speak about a policy-related issue at a Board of Education meeting must make their request to the Board Clerk no later than noon the day prior to the Board meeting.

During the Community Comment section near the beginning of the meeting, each speaker will have three minutes to address the Board about policy-related matters. Derogatory or critical remarks about specific district personnel or students are inappropriate and will not be permitted.

If a speaker wishes to discuss a topic which is on the meeting agenda, the speaker's comments will be deferred until that item is considered.

Contact the Board

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Kila-Kitu Garrett
KCKPS Board Clerk
kila-kitu.garrett@kckps.org

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