# SMSD Superintendent Report November 9, 2026

The Shawnee Mission School District Superintendent’s Report on November 9, 2026, highlighted school rankings and awards, classroom learning, student enrollment, staff recognition, and district technology plans. The superintendent discussed a possible increase to pre-kindergarten fees, noting that the district receives 50% reimbursement and that service costs are rising; the transcript provides no amount, and no vote or formal action on the fee was reported. The district also described work to limit students’ unrestricted access to YouTube and generative AI while exploring ways to share specific videos through Canvas and preserve Google search access. No contract awards, vendor selections, bid approvals, or other procurement actions were identified.

Other updates included upcoming 2027–28 pre-kindergarten and kindergarten enrollment, student and staff honors, and American Education Week. The report recognized a district painter’s 45 years of service and an Apache school nurse; these were recognitions rather than purchasing decisions.

**Jurisdictions:** sled
**Industries:** Education, Information Technology
**Published:** November 09, 2026

### Sources
- [SMSD Superintendent Report November 9, 2026](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F81UQl7HD-w) - Shawnee Mission School District