LSR7 Finance Committee Meeting - 08/17/26

The Lee's Summit R-7 School District Finance Committee met on August 17, 2026, to review various procurement and budget matters. Key procurement discussions included approval of contracts over and under $15,000, with specific attention to a $45,000 contract under the One Government Procurement Alliance for network switches, funded by technology and capital project budgets. The committee also reviewed a contract renewal for a private special education program with a noted 10% price increase, and the renewal of an administrative services contract for flexible spending accounts following a competitive RFP process. Facilities projects were discussed extensively, including a turf project with a change order due to unsuitable soils costing approximately $825,000 within the overall budget, a design contract for Miller Park renovations, and restroom and safe room modifications with a contractor change that resulted in a $333,000 contract. The committee also set the tax rate hearing for September 29, 2026, and discussed financial reports showing revenue and expenses on budget with some timing variances. Future agenda items include the upcoming Hazel Grove construction project with bid documents released to pre-qualified construction managers. The meeting included detailed financial and investment reports but no new contract awards or vendor selections were finalized at this session.