SMSD Superintendent Report August 24, 2026

The Shawnee Mission School District Superintendent's report on August 24, 2026, provided updates on the start of the school year, highlighting student engagement and staff recognition. Key procurement-related information included the district's partnership with BikeWalkKC to lend bike fleets for the BLAST program, promoting student wellness and safety. Additionally, the district discussed its new student transportation contract with Zoom, noting initial service challenges and subsequent route adjustments to improve transit times. Technology updates addressed parental access to monitoring student device usage via the Lightspeed parent portal, with ongoing efforts to explore alternative vendors for enhanced service. The report also mentioned the formation of a superintendent work group to develop AI policy for classroom use, signaling future policy considerations.