In a recent meeting of the LSR 7 Citizens Advisory Committee, concerns were raised regarding the district's decision-making process, particularly about the closure of a school. A committee member expressed frustration that after 14 hours of discussions over the past year related to the Comprehensive Facilities Master Plan (CFMP), stakeholders were only informed of potential closures two weeks prior to the meeting. The member criticized the superintendent for misleading stakeholders and emphasized a growing distrust among students, teachers, families, and taxpayers.

During the meeting, board members reported on various committee activities, including discussions on land development incentives at the TIF Commission, where some board members voted against offering incentives to a developer, citing misalignment with the district's needs. Additionally, updates were provided on the Missouri Jobs Program, which aims to support job seekers in the healthcare sector post-COVID.

Board members also highlighted their participation in the Team Lee Summit committee, focusing on improving services for teachers and employees. The safety and security committee is actively working on recommendations, while the finance committee anticipates upcoming revenue from Jackson County.

A significant topic discussed was the Lee's Summit Airport's plans for expansion and renaming, which includes a new hangar to support the district's aerospace program. This initiative is tied to a proposed bond that will be presented for approval.

The meeting concluded with a commitment to further discuss the Citizens Advisory Committee's recommendations in a public work session scheduled for December 5. The board members expressed a collective goal of enhancing community engagement and transparency in the decision-making process moving forward.