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
Liberty School District’s Board of Education met Monday evening, March 25. From a policy standpoint, the highlights of the agenda were: Proposed revision of district policy governing “School Board Ballot Issues“ Unanimous approval of the Northland Advanced Career Studies Program “Memorandum of Understanding” and “By-Laws” A stadium committee report proposing a new $8 million stadium at … Continue reading
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
The Kansas City, Kansas School District’s Board of Education met Tuesday evening, March 26. From a policy standpoint, the highlight of their agenda was considering proposed district policy revisions. According to the agenda: The Board approved the Superintendent’s recommendation to engage the Kansas Association of School Boards (KASB) to conduct a comprehensive audit of the policies … Continue reading
North Kansas City School District’s Board of Education met Tuesday evening, March 19. From a policy standpoint, the highlights of their agenda were: Considered revising district policies governing “Professional Organizations” and “Community Use of District Facilities“; and Received a safety and security update. ___________________________________________________ Read our Twitter feed for more education news from local, regional and … Continue reading
Grandview School District’s Board of Education met Thursday evening, March 14. From a policy standpoint, the highlights of their agenda were: Announcement of the resignation of board member Bob Stewart; A report on estimated tax levies for 2013; and Considered revising district policies. ___________________________________________________ Read our Twitter feed for more education news from local, regional and … Continue reading
Fort Osage School District’s Board of Education met Tuesday evening, March 12. From a policy standpoint, the highlights of their agenda were: Considered approving revision of the district policy governing “Graduation Requirements”; Heard a report about the Missouri Highway Patrol’s annual bus inspection; Heard a report about safety and security improvements; Heard a report about sequestration … Continue reading
Gardner Edgerton School District’s Board of Education met Monday evening, March 11. From a policy standpoint, the highlights of their agenda were: Unanimously approving a resolution to authorize the refinancing of existing school bond debt in order to save money for the district; Unanimously voting to approve new curriculum standards for language arts and math classes; … Continue reading
Park School District’s Board of Education met Thursday evening, March 7. From a policy standpoint, the highlights of their agenda were: Unanimously voting to approve revision of the district policy governing “Staff Conflict of Interest“ Unanimously voting to allow district administrators to hire an outside agency — SafePlans — to provide a safety and security assessment of district … Continue reading
The Center School District’s Board of Education meeting originally set for the last week of February was rescheduled for Monday evening, March 4. From a policy standpoint, the highlights of their agenda were: A recommendation to refinance some existing school bond debt in order to save money for the district; and Proposed revisions to a list … Continue reading