LSR7 Board of Education Work Session - 4/16/26

The Lee's Summit R-7 School District Board of Education held a work session on April 16, 2026, primarily focused on reviewing and discussing the various board committees and their roles. Key committees discussed included the Finance Committee, which reviews contracts under and over $15,000 and financial statements, and the Citizens Advisory Committee, which provides community input on district issues such as construction projects and boundary changes. The Board Policy Committee was noted for its role in reviewing and updating district policies. Other committees covered included the Audit Committee, Scholarship Committee, Insurance Committee, and several external partnerships like the Lee's Summit Education Foundation and Lee's Summit Cares. While the session involved detailed committee overviews and some discussion of financial oversight, no specific contract awards, RFPs, or procurement decisions were made during this meeting. The session concluded with a motion to enter a closed session for legal, personnel, and student matters.