The Kansas City, Kansas, Board of Education will meet at 5 p.m. today, Sept. 27.
The meeting will be in the third floor board room of the Central Office and Training Center, 2010 N. 59th St., Kansas City, Kansas.
Among the items on the agenda will be reports on grab-and-go books for at-home literacy support; Aspirational Insights contract; roofing repairs material purchase; and a capital improvement plan update.
Several other items are on the agenda, including approval of the Instructure subscription; approval of the KCK Middle School Crown Program agreement; and approval of renewing the health insurance provider.
Policy changes also are on the agenda. Three are on the “third read,” meaning they are being considered for a final vote. One policy change would allow students to graduate with 21, instead of the current 25 academic credits, with a minimum enrollment in seven semesters.
Another policy change states that school-provided transportation will be available to and from school for students who qualify. The wording was changed from “bus” to “school-provided,” and from “provided” to “available.” When transportation is provided, participating students cannot drive personal vehicles to and from district activities during or after school unless it is authorized in writing by the parent or guardian.
There also is a policy change concerning textbooks, instructional materials and media centers, stating a review policy for students, parents or legal guardians of students currently enrolled who have a complaint about textbooks, media center or instructional materials. A review process is outlined through teachers, media specialists, principals, administrators, the superintendent’s office and the board of education.
There are four closed, executive sessions listed, including one relating to security measures, and others on personnel.
Several other items are on the agenda. The agenda is at https://go.boarddocs.com/ks/kckps/Board.nsf/vpublic?open#.
The meeting can be viewed on YouTube at https://youtu.be/lFbYMZLLJbY.