Shawnee Heights Board of Education Meeting - 10/19/26

At its October 19, 2026 meeting, the Shawnee Heights Board of Education heard a middle school site council report on the district’s bond construction and renovation work. The project involves architects HTK and contractor Kendall Construction, with work underway on the auxiliary gym and excavation anticipated around November 5. The report outlined phased construction through summer 2028, including classroom and counseling-area renovations, cabinetry and flooring work, and updates to the kitchen and serving area. No construction contract award, bid approval, vendor selection, or related spending motion was presented or approved at this meeting.

The board also heard that the middle school’s state-program account is depleted and that the Night of the Stars ticket could rise to about $17 without a subsidy, potentially reducing student participation; no funding decision was made. A school fundraiser raised more than $7,000, with an estimated net of about $3,500. Other discussions included countywide legislative priorities on education funding and a proposed board governance handbook. The board approved the agenda and prior meeting minutes, approved a student early-graduation request contingent on meeting requirements, and held an executive session; no other procurement action was identified.