USD253 Board Meeting 2025-04-08

The USD253 Board Meeting held on April 8, 2026, included several procurement-related discussions primarily focused on facilities and service agreements. The board approved a carpet replacement project at Emporia High School and Emporia Middle School, utilizing approximately $88,000 of existing inventory and awarding the contract through the Omnia cooperative. This project represents the largest capital improvement planned for the summer. Additionally, the board reviewed and approved updates to the school resource officer (SRO) agreement with the Emporia Police Department, including provisions for body-worn cameras, staffing, and grant responsibilities. The board also discussed and tabled the approval of class size capacity guidelines for transfer requests until April 22, 2026, to accommodate potential school closures and staffing adjustments. Other agenda items included program highlights, data reviews, and policy updates, but no further procurement actions were taken.