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8-29-16 — Foundation to Share 20 Years of Giving with Board Members
Aug. 29, 2016 ~ Representatives of the Olathe Public Schools Foundation will make a presentation to the Olathe Board of Education during that group’s regular meeting at 6 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 1, in the Education Center, 14160 Black Bob Road, Olathe. The foundation is celebrating its 20th year of meeting the needs of Olathe students and staff.
Foundation Executive Director Cindy VonFeldt and Board of Directors President Mimi Eckert will report on the many ways the foundation helps create a positive learning environment.
Board of Education members will also hear a report on high school learning data presented by Deputy Superintendent Alison Banikowski, Assistant Superintendent of Teaching and Learning Jessica Dain, and Assessment Director Rich Wilson. The data will cover National Merit and ACT exam results, the senior exit survey, and many other topics.
The 2015-16 Presidential Service Award winners and the 2016 Whalen Kansas Leadership for Learning Award recipient will be recognized during the meeting.
The board will take action on a consent agenda of routine items, trade bids for the addition and renovation at Millcreek Center as well as construction of Middle School #10, architectural and engineering proposal for upcoming aging facility projects, bids for band instruments, and bond resolutions to issue general obligation bonds. The board is also expected to select a superintendent search firm, and set a special meeting to meet with that firm.
Board members will receive information on future action items including 21st Century Academies, student trips, easements, contracts and bids, and board policy revisions. The annual facility usage report and an update on the Kansas State Advising Corps will also be shared with the board.
An executive session to discuss personnel and to consult with the board’s attorney is expected.
The complete agenda and supporting documents are available online at http://www.boarddocs.com/ks/olathe/Board.nsf/Public.