Kansas City Public Schools: Board Business Meeting (Aug. 26, 2026) By Masha Mackey, Kansas City Documenter These notes were produced through Kansas City Documenters, which trains and pays community members to take fact-checked notes at public meetings, strengthening transparency and accountability in local government. Summary Notes Public Comment Superintendent Announcements Legislative Update Academic Focus – “Literacy […]
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Q&A: Meet the first active teacher appointed to Missouri’s State Board of Education
Mike McDonald is the first person appointed to a non-voting role on the board set aside for an active classroom teacher.
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Classroom supply drive for Raytown teachers runs into unexpected hurdle
A message from the Raytown School District to teachers said they need permission for crowdfunding efforts and that any donations are the property of the district.
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Divided Kansas City, Kansas, school board makes key property tax decision
Three members wanted to lower property tax rates enough to keep revenue flat, but they were overruled.
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Simple or oversimplified? Missouri prepares to grade schools on an A-to-F scale
Supporters say the plan gives parents more information, but opponents say it could be a source of confusion and stigma.
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Turner school board alters attendance boundaries for some elementary students
The changes, which take effect in the 2027-28 school year, shift families from Midland Trail and Turner to Junction Elementary.
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Developers make unique pitches to KC Housing Trust Fund
Board members also hear that housing geared toward public school teachers is nearing completion.
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Kansas City Kansas Community College preparing for high-stakes accreditation review
Administrator tells trustees staff will likely compile more than 1,000 ‘pieces of evidence’ in advance of February visit by Higher Learning Commission. The school came off two years of probation in November 2022.
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Supporters say Amendment 5 won’t harm education funding. Schools aren’t so sure
The amendment’s sponsor says it won’t affect schools in the short term and could help in the long term. But critics say it leaves too many unanswered questions.
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Meet the Republican primary candidates for the Kansas State Board of Education
The winner of this election will face Democrat Amy Diediker for a spot on the board this November.