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Oct 12, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
Derby Public Schools Board of Education Meeting Summary
The board meeting included the presentation of the 'I Make a Difference' award and introductions of new School Resource Officers. Key action items included the approval of suicide awareness and prevention programming, the Superintendent's evaluation process and timeline, and K-5 English Language Arts program proposals. The board also addressed the District Growth and Facilities Advisory Committee updates, a sublease agreement for office space, KASB Delegate Assembly priorities, a textbook purchase for a healthcare course, and bus usage for a local air show. Additionally, the board reviewed the Budget Priority Process, Elementary Grade Card Committee developments, and KSDE At-Risk implementation changes.
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Derby Public Schools Board of Education Meeting Summary
The board meeting covered several significant items, including the adoption of the Revenue Neutral Rate and Budget hearing agendas. Presentations included recognitions for Kansas Teacher of the Year and Horizon Award nominees, as well as students achieving perfect scores on state assessments. The board reviewed written reports on teaching, learning, and human resources operations. Reports were provided on the KESA accreditation check-in, Title 1A updates, academic progress, and a Mental Health Intervention Team memorandum of understanding. Discussion items included K-5 English Language Arts curriculum proposals, updates to the procurement plan, KASB Delegate Assembly preparations, facility advisory committee updates, and a renewed sublease agreement. Action items approved included the 2026-2027 budget, the local option budget percentage, changes to testing schedules, a strategic plan request for proposal, an AP Statistics textbook, a T-Mobile tower lease agreement, the purchase of an autonomous floor scrubber, the ratification of the certified master agreement, updates to classified employment policies, insurance renewals, and handbook revisions.
Aug 3, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
Derby Public Schools Board of Education Meeting Summary
The Board of Education meeting covered a wide range of administrative and academic topics. Key presentations included fundraising efforts for the community assistance school lunch program, updates from a State Board of Education member, and an overview of the RISE alternative learning program. The board also reviewed written reports regarding district communications and operations. Further discussion took place regarding a strategic plan request for proposal for 2027-2032, a proposed resource adoption for AP Statistics, a T-Mobile tower lease agreement, and a new robot floor scrubber purchase for a middle school. Additionally, the board approved various policy updates, committee recommendations, textbook resources for high school courses, and the publication of notices for upcoming budget and revenue neutral rate hearings.
Jul 13, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
Derby Public Schools Board Of Education Meeting Summary
The board meeting covered a wide range of administrative and academic topics, including a Fiscal Year 2027 budget overview and a report on school year grants. The board reviewed and discussed updates to numerous board policies related to graduation requirements, attendance, student health, and safety. Additionally, the board discussed the recommended committee structures for the upcoming school year, potential textbook updates for high school pathway courses, and the scheduling of public hearings regarding the budget and revenue neutral rate. The board also formally acted to approve the district's plan to exceed the revenue neutral rate for the budget year.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
