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Platte County Students Say They’re Still Hungry After Eating School Lunches
Platte School District’s Board of Education met Thursday evening, March 28. From a policy standpoint, the highlights of the agenda were: A legislative update; and A report evaluating the district’s food service program, which included surveys of students and staff. Only about 40 percent of students surveyed agreed with the statement, “Considering the cost of school … Continue reading
Lee’s Summit School District Board of Education Meeting — Thursday, March 28
Lee’s Summit School District’s Board of Education met Thursday evening, March 28. From a policy standpoint, the highlights of the agenda were: A legislative update; and Proposed revisions to a list of district policies on topics such as “School Board Ballot Issues,” “District-Sponsored Instruction Options” and “Reporting and Investigating Child Abuse/Neglect.” ___________________________________________________ Read our Twitter feed … Continue reading
Platte County School District Board of Education Meeting — Thursday, Feb. 28
Platte School District’s Board of Education met Thursday evening, Feb. 28. From a policy standpoint, the highlights of their agenda were: A report on how salaries in Platte County compare with those in other comparable area districts Voted unanimously to approve a “Forced Ranking Score Sheet Summary” for district administrators to use as a budget development tool. … Continue reading
Belton School District Board of Education Meeting — Thursday, Feb. 28
Belton School District’s Board of Education met Thursday evening, Feb. 28. From a policy standpoint, the highlights of their agenda were: A legislative update; A budget update; and A safety and security update. ___________________________________________________ Read our Twitter feed for more education news from local, regional and national sources:http://twitter.com/#!/JW_Martinez ___________________________________________________ Or you can sign up for a … Continue reading
Raytown School District Board of Education Meeting — Monday, Feb. 11
Raytown School District’s Board of Education met Monday evening, Feb. 11. From a policy standpoint, the highlights of their agenda were: Considered approving an agreement with Glorioso Resources LLC. According to the agenda, the agreement is intended to: … develop a strategic plan to aid the Raytown School District in achieving its goal of securing the … Continue reading
North Kansas City School District Board of Education Meeting — Tuesday, Feb. 12
North Kansas City School District’s Board of Education met Tuesday evening, Feb. 12. From a policy standpoint, the highlights of their agenda were: Voted unanimously to approve proposed revisions to district policies governing “Administration of Medicine to Students” and “Graduation Requirements”; A legislative update; and A presentation and discussion of a proposal to ask voters to … Continue reading
Independence School District Board of Education Meeting — Tuesday, Feb. 12
The Independence School District’s Board of Education met Tuesday evening, Feb. 12. From a policy standpoint, the highlights of their agenda were: Considering approval of a proposed resolution to issue and deliver school bonds; Considering adjusting elementary school boundaries; Hearing a legislative update; and Hearing an update on the remaining projects to be funded by the … Continue reading
Independence School District Board of Education Meeting — Tuesday, Jan. 8
The Independence School District’s Board of Education met Tuesday evening, Jan. 8. From a policy standpoint, some highlights of their agenda were: Considered approving the district’s annual financial audit report. Considered approving a district regulation. Heard a legislative update. Received an update on projects funded by school bond debt previously approved by voters. ___________________________________________________ Read … Continue reading
Blue Springs Board of Education Meeting This Evening
The Blue Springs School District’s Board of Education is meeting Monday, Jan. 13, at 6:15 p.m. In addition to routine items on the agenda, such as approving paying the bills and overseeing personnel changes, board members have a full schedule this evening. A significant item on tonight’s consent agenda is deciding what to charge for tuition. Students from … Continue reading
Platte County R-3 Board of Education to Meet This Evening
The Platte County R-3 School District’s Board of Education will meet Thursday, Jan. 19, at 6:30 p.m. In addition to routine items on the agenda such as paying bills and hearing a budget report, board members have a full schedule this evening. Some significant items on this evening’s agenda include two policy issues, two ballot issues and … Continue reading
