BOARD OF EDUCATION COMMITTEES
INTRODUCTION
The purpose of this committee system is an effort to increase the involvement of board members and patrons in the operation of school district affairs. Most people work better, more enthusiastically, and at a higher level of motivation when they are given a reasonable degree of freedom to act and to contribute. When effective, the participative leadership style of the committee structure can establish a work climate in which the potential power of people is unleashed.
COMMITTEES
Design & Construction Committee
Overview
The committee advises the board on construction and facility-related issues such as bids, change orders, easements, construction projects, construction contracts, and long-range capital improvement projects. The committee meets at 3:45 p.m. at the Board Office.
Board Members
Brandon Parks and Rob Shippy
Meeting Dates
August 11, 2021
September 1, 2021
September 29, 2021
October 20, 2021
November 17, 2021
December 15, 2021
January 26, 2022
February 23, 2022
March 23, 2022
April 20, 2022
May 18, 2022
July 13, 2022
Educational Services Advisory Committee
Overview
The committee reviews topics related to curriculum, instruction, and assessment, including proposed curriculum and textbook adoptions. The committee also reviews the accreditation process and progress, Curriculum Standards, Building Report Cards, and Federal programs. The committee meets at 8:30 a.m. at the Board Office.
Board Members
Brandon Parks and Lana Sutton
Meeting Dates
September 1, 2021
October 20, 2021
January 19, 2022
March 23, 2022
May 4, 2022
Educational Services - Special Education - Advisory Committee
Overview
The committee reviews topics related to special education including support for students, staff, and parents. The committee also reviews state performance indicators, as well as state and federal programs. The committee meets at 10:00 a.m. at the Board Office.
Board Members
Kristen Schultz and Robin Stout
Meeting Dates
September 1, 2021
October 20, 2021
January 19, 2022
March 23, 2022
May 4, 2022
Finance & Internal Operations Committee
Overview
The committee reviews the business activity of the school district. The group is also responsible for oversight of the operating, special revenue, capital outlay, disbursements, special fund transfers, and bond funds. Meetings dates for the 2021-22 school year will be posted in advance to coincide with Board Meetings.
Board Members
Rob Shippy
Meeting Dates
TBD
Legislative Committee
Overview
The committee educates the community about educational issues in the legislature and garners support for these issues. Develops a set of recommendations that are submitted to members of the Kansas Legislature. Meeting dates are on an as-needed basis.
Board Members
Rob Shippy and Robin Stout
Planning & Facilities Committee
Overview
The committee advises the board on demographic planning, enrollment projections, facility design, school utilization, school boundaries, and purchase of land. Meeting dates are on an as-needed basis.
Board Members
Rob Shippy and Lana Sutton
Technology Committee
Overview
The committee reviews, advises, and recommends strategic and tactical plans to implement and use technology in all areas of district operations. The committee meets at 8:30 a.m. at the Board Office.
Board Members
Brandon Parks
Meeting Dates
September 16, 2021
November 11, 2021
February 17, 2022
April 14, 2022
Wellness Committee
Overview
The committee is charged with developing and implementing a District Wellness Policy taking into consideration the guidelines developed by the Kansas State Board of Education. There are four Model guidelines: Nutrition, Nutrition Promotion, and Education, Physical Activity, and Integrated School-Based Wellness. The committee reviews the model guidelines and determines what has been met district-wide and what areas need to be developed. The committee meets at 2:00 p.m. at the Board Office.
Board Members
Kristen Schultz
Meeting Dates
October 13, 2021
February 16, 2022