USD 453 Leavenworth Board of Education Meeting: Monday, March 9, 2026

The Leavenworth USD 453 Board of Education held a meeting on March 9, 2026, which included several procurement and contracting discussions. The board approved the sale of the Netty Hartnett Education Center property through a sealed bid process, accepting a $250,000 bid from Bautsch Brothers LLC, a developer with experience in historic renovations. They also approved the selection of Universal Construction as the Construction Manager at Risk (CMAR) for a culinary classroom innovation project. Additionally, the board approved a five-year renewal contract with DS Bus Lines for transportation services, noting a price increase primarily due to wage adjustments. A significant network infrastructure refresh project was approved, involving the purchase of network switches, Wi-Fi access points, servers, and storage arrays, funded through a five-year lease totaling over $1 million. The board also authorized the publication of a public notice for closing Warren Intermediate School and approved a bond refinancing plan expected to save approximately $330,000 in interest without extending the repayment period. Lastly, the board approved Gwynne Mundorf as the board attorney. The meeting featured community input on the property sale and recognition of student athletic achievements.