7-28-2026 Special Board Meeting

The Leavenworth USD 453 Special Board Meeting held on July 28, 2026, focused primarily on special education data, program updates, and strategic planning for the upcoming school year. Key procurement-related discussions included the district's investment in updated assistive technology through a partnership with Infinitech, which involved inventory assessment and acquisition of new equipment to replace outdated devices. The board also discussed budgetary challenges related to special education funding, noting that approximately $3 million was drawn from general funds to cover special education costs last year, with expectations of increased expenditures this year due to inflation and transportation costs. Additionally, the board considered staffing strategies such as introducing part-time paraprofessional substitutes to reduce reliance on contracted staff, which had decreased by about 50%. Capital improvement topics included the potential closure and repurposing of school buildings, with plans to explore options for an alternative school and long-term facility consolidation. The board requested further information on superintendent search services, including costs and timelines, to be presented at a future meeting. Overall, the meeting addressed operational, budgetary, and strategic issues impacting special education services and district facilities, with several action items related to procurement and budget planning.