USD 453 Leavenworth Board of Education Meeting: Monday, August 10, 2026

The Leavenworth USD 453 Board of Education held a meeting on August 10, 2026, where several procurement and budget-related matters were discussed and approved. The board approved the renewal of a contract for HopSkipDrive transportation services, estimated at $60,000 annually, which provides federally and state-mandated transportation for certain students. They also approved a contract with RSP and Associates LLC for boundary study services at a cost of $51,250. Additionally, the board approved a contract with DCS Services for restoration and repairs of the Leavenworth High School track, including an alternate for concrete joint removal, totaling $188,219. The meeting included a detailed review of the 2026-2027 budget, highlighting revenue sources, expenditures, and capital outlay projects such as roofing, technology replacement, and deferred building maintenance. The board discussed mill levy rates, special education funding shortfalls, and the need for textbook adoption and resource renewal. Several motions related to contract awards and budget approvals were passed unanimously. The meeting also covered educational assessment results and strategic goals but focused primarily on fiscal and procurement decisions affecting district operations and facilities.