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Appoint deputy clerk
The board voted 7–0 to appoint Suzanne Hastert as deputy clerk of the board of education for 2025. The motion on the record read: “Move to appoint Suzanne Hastert, deputy clerk of the board of education for 2025.” The motion was recorded in the meeting as moved by Missus Steele and seconded by Mister Keune; the roll call recorded seven affirmative votes and the motion carried.

Consent and administrative approvals
The board approved consent items 6.01 through 6.02 on a 7–0 vote; the motion was made by Brad Boyd and seconded by Will Babbitt. The board then approved items 7.01 through 7.05 as presented on a 7–0 vote (motion by Missus Reagan, second by Missus Johan).

Apple device replacement (item 7.05)
As part of the 7.01–7.05 bundle, the board approved a device‑replacement plan that moves to the newer iPad 11 platform and includes classroom charging solutions, keyboards, headphones and USB‑C to 3.5 mm adapters so existing headphone inventory remains usable. District staff (Mr. Humphrey) said the new iPad 11 solution released on the week of the meeting reduced forecasted costs, and the purchase includes classroom charging solutions to keep devices on site to reduce breakage.

Executive session
The board voted 7–0 to enter executive session under the Kansas Open Meetings Act for the purpose of discussing employee negotiations; the board stated it would return at 8:20 p.m. The motion was moved by Missus Steele and seconded by Brad Boyd.

All recorded votes in the meeting were unanimous as documented by roll call in the transcript.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","March 2025 Olathe Public Schools Board of Education Meeting","oneSentenceSummary","The Olathe Board of Education approved a deputy clerk appointment, consent and administrative items including an Apple iPad replacement plan, and recessed to executive session for negotiations.","taxTitle","Olathe, School Boards, Kansas","taxId",13091,"location","Kansas","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":77,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":78,"_41":79,"_43":80,"_45":81,"_47":82,"_49":83,"_51":84,"_53":85,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":86,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":87,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6291758,"Olathe official: special‑education boost cut; vouchers and property‑tax proposals still active in Topeka",720,3334000,4054000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2529394-b119ef97065e36aa6f33953759161803&start=3334&end=4054","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2529394-b119ef97065e36aa6f33953759161803/thumbnail_3334000.jpg","/articles/6291758/Kansas/Olathe-official-specialeducation-boost-cut-vouchers-and-propertytax-proposals-still-active-in-Topeka","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6291758-d4713d86289f1f907918f376fd2e168e/orig.mp4?Expires=1770896401&Signature=CDXBNEEa52t3nKdownXyHFGWL5Z6YexPKmICxLFybnko-fa~NkLjISkiYKalbjAqCTwBAVZ7B6Pl2FLb~ng30iKcJYC5BSxbWJSmAs3zQi7~3GIFk0WmeoiVrOi7XTl4yqtEYZuS4CdIzGo5X39QlTThK~t7X0CTg3~d~KjR2oLME1XcRdic4zG360SbEgdIp1gJwvrbUxBhtOPm3AmQG5242faJ83zffb315o5w9lvb6VijsjIaAsT~ekQxfNaFTdyLBFQ7cN8xq-Xyyeqult~jybQ1JutQD1Pg7vZnPSk98OgmAgrBqNZW3B~iS3npWImnSjl4pGEHUk01aTQhDQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Dr. Stuart Little, the district’s legislative representative, told the Olathe Board of Education that the 2025 Kansas legislative session’s expedited calendar has left special‑education funding uncertain and has placed several school‑finance proposals into play.

Little said the legislature started the session proposing a phased increase in special‑education funding (an initial figure discussed in committee was $73 million phased in), but the House reduced that to $10 million in the version moving forward. He said a separate Senate attempt to add additional multi‑year funding tied to a prior $73 million proposal resulted in a 5–5 committee vote and the chair breaking the tie against adding more — leaving, in Little’s summary, roughly $10 million on the table for the current cycle.

On taxes and school revenue, Little described competing proposals in Topeka: a constitutional amendment to cap assessed valuation growth at 3 percent, a rolling average approach, a floating cap tied to inflation and a revived flat‑tax idea. He said it was unclear which approach, if any, will secure the votes required to become law before the legislature adjourns; Little reminded the board regular session adjournment is scheduled for March 28.

Little also flagged school‑choice legislation under active consideration. He described what the presentation called Senate Bill 75 as “essentially an $8,000 per person refundable tax credit” available for private or nonpublic schooling, and said other bills would expand an existing tax‑credit scholarship program. Little said none of the measures that have passed the Senate so far have a veto‑proof majority, a factor that will shape final outcomes.

Board members asked how constituents should advocate. Little recommended contacting one’s own senator and representative through emails or local meetings; he said legislators are most responsive to constituents in their districts.

Little concluded with timing: the House and Senate will move to conference committees on remaining passed items, and the regular session was three weeks away at the time of his briefing. The update was delivered as an informational item; the board did not vote on policy positions during the meeting.

Direct quotes are from Dr. Little’s presentation and subsequent board questions.","Dr. Stuart Little briefed the Olathe board on a fast legislative session, the likely small special‑education allocation, property‑tax proposals and pending voucher/tax‑credit measures.",{"_33":89,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":90,"_41":91,"_43":92,"_45":93,"_47":94,"_49":95,"_51":96,"_53":97,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":98,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":99,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6291763,"Olathe outlines PBIS expansion, mental‑health services and Taste of the Town funding",1292,1616000,2908000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2529394-b119ef97065e36aa6f33953759161803&start=1616&end=2908","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2529394-b119ef97065e36aa6f33953759161803/thumbnail_1616000.jpg","/articles/6291763/Kansas/Olathe-outlines-PBIS-expansion-mentalhealth-services-and-Taste-of-the-Town-funding","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6291763-eaa8e1253a146d835373170d926788ef/orig.mp4?Expires=1770896401&Signature=oEgNhdWaXY0eZgRFRun3hift9fycKZ5n2NbTPLjPmrNtITgcw1Y0BdW5yihStMDrYo~6Ewmt4GwuIyOz6D0yogg7s02CjHecMrrKU0CkxBAVpDFKigWutO4HWZXm4MlEZW2lEw46989wZBmEc~vmP6lHuTjaZsCqJhMT1R~8MWO1SJuTJLgobf6qO8vqPjoaJhr427mx47OqeS1F9oOZl88iRzSkPBYnbS6yY0Qqm-lxX9t1oprMEStOf~8uA4hpy3e3KXavrk8yObJFa3lsLu4uarfjfnRbeyLrFwRwkTZD3y6qFd0UzDeHJkhk1KAMFPu4wjiKFhQImlfUG~-i8g__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Scott Fluke, Olathe Public Schools’ assistant director of mental‑health services, briefed the board on the district’s Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports program (PBIS) and how it connects to the district’s mental‑health services.

Fluke said PBIS coaching raises implementation fidelity: before coaching, about 35% of PBIS indicators were in place on average in participating schools; after one year of coaching, that rose to about 82%. He said about 34 schools have moved to targeted (tier‑2) interventions and the district plans to have every school implementing PBIS in August; coaches carry caseloads of roughly 11–12 schools.

Fluke described how schools use data from a system called SWIS to identify problem times and tailor interventions. He highlighted a targeted “check‑in/check‑out” intervention used last year with roughly 380 students and said the district recorded an 88 percent success rate for that intervention.

On mental‑health services, Fluke said the district employs six licensed mental‑health professionals who travel between schools, contracts with about 25 community providers to deliver on‑site therapy, and runs a free help clinic (weekly during the school year and expanded hours in summer). He said district funding and the Taste of the Town fundraiser support services for families who cannot afford care; Fluke told the board Taste of the Town raised “over $300,000” last year and the 2025 event is scheduled for March 29 at 6:30 p.m.

Board members asked how families can access services. Fluke recommended two entry points: the district health clinic and a student’s school counselor. Board member Missus Reagan praised the district for normalizing conversations about mental health, saying it “has been powerful” and noting her personal use of care as an example for students.

Fluke also noted practical technology and logistics changes connected with PBIS work — charging carts, classroom storage and staff training — and urged continued investment in data systems and tier‑2 practices, especially for secondary schools where mental‑health needs have risen.

The presentation was informational; the board did not take formal action.","District staff reported progress on PBIS coaching and tiered supports, described mental‑health staffing and community partnerships, and promoted a fundraising event that supports in‑school mental‑health services.",{"_33":101,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":102,"_41":103,"_43":104,"_45":105,"_47":106,"_49":107,"_51":108,"_53":109,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":110,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":111,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6291767,"Olathe highlights Step Up adult‑diploma program that graduates about 60 students a year",879,621000,1500000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2529394-b119ef97065e36aa6f33953759161803&start=621&end=1500","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2529394-b119ef97065e36aa6f33953759161803/thumbnail_621000.jpg","/articles/6291767/Kansas/Olathe-highlights-Step-Up-adultdiploma-program-that-graduates-about-60-students-a-year","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6291767-424f5607590415f0a309d48befa5b6b8/orig.mp4?Expires=1770896401&Signature=n2hCXfFixX2BAom9bboKF~BJMzKy1r~lZQEA7DdxxLcpzsZBAZK97dmTPKxKpTMxoneydzkXihzr-z-QX35vXYPq8IbGqog4b60pq7qmtdZKILIkuSK84cU7KxQ5g~8asLSgZ5ruhY-FU5Ilf8crRldRphkFGnuBExrX2lTjbSldUp-H26FnU34Go--D74V8LWPU4MvCsvDcWdpA6YA1amIZU-07VkGE2mbNfPn2cXfMzB7gn176o84B-8XGVGiTwAGcMvS5-hHxOridc~5YzwzQUEj3GBzMGv3RxLNLY~EdubNVsGPE936a0Tzt3vjbmFr-xLa3tRz9kxaIDuc7tQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Olathe Board of Education heard a presentation on Step Up, the district’s adult‑diploma program, which helps Kansas residents age 18 and older complete remaining credits and receive a high school diploma as soon as they finish their last class.

Russ Munyan, who introduced the spotlight, told the board Step Up serves adults who previously left high school and that the program typically graduates “about 60 students a year.” He said students earn credits through pre‑recorded online classes through the Edgenuity program and that staff review each student’s prior transcript to determine remaining requirements.

The presentation named several outcomes for Step Up graduates. Munyan said students use the diploma to pursue postsecondary education and training; the transcript noted examples including Johnson County Community College and transfer to the University of Kansas. A Step Up graduate who addressed the board identified himself as Zhong Hoon (who goes by Tom) and described his path: enrolling in Step Up after arriving from Vietnam, completing 4¼ credits to graduate in 2019, then earning an associate degree, transferring to KU and gaining U.S. citizenship while planning further graduate study.

Staff described program eligibility and funding. Enrollment requires a Kansas residency, age 18 or older and that the student’s high‑school cohort already graduated. The presenter said the program receives funding from the Kansas State Department of Education and that, per the presentation, it is “not only self supporting, but it also generates surplus revenue to help support other important Olathe Schools programs.”

The board was invited to Step Up’s annual commencement; staff said the district issues a transcript with the graduation date recorded as the last day the student completed work so graduates can immediately use the credential.

No formal board action was taken on the presentation; it was delivered as an information item.","District staff described Step Up, Olathe Public Schools’ adult diploma program: who it serves, how it operates, outcomes and how the program is funded.","actionData","errors"]

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