USD 453 Leavenworth Board of Education Meeting: Monday, July 13, 2026

The Leavenworth USD 453 Board of Education held a meeting on July 13, 2026, covering a range of topics including budget discussions, special education funding, facilities updates, and student discipline policies. Key procurement-related items included approval of contracts for tennis court restoration and track surface restoration, with a $50,000 contract for tennis court repairs and a $200,000 master service agreement for track restoration pending legal review. The board also discussed deferred maintenance projects estimated at $2.1 million, with potential capital outlay increases to address these needs. Special education funding was a major focus, highlighting the district's challenges with underfunding from federal and state sources, the impact on the general fund, and strategies to manage costs such as reducing contracted staff through sign-on bonuses. The board reviewed discipline data and approved a behavior matrix to improve transparency and consistency in student discipline. Additionally, the board addressed the revenue neutral tax rate with a proposed 3.37 mill levy increase to optimize resources for the 2026-27 budget. Motions were passed to approve classified staff pay raises and various board appointments and designations. Overall, the meeting emphasized fiscal responsibility, facility maintenance, and student support services in preparation for the upcoming school year.