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A board member raised concerns that the document was labeled a memorandum of agreement but in parts read like a memorandum of understanding; the member asked for more precise language defining expectations, training requirements, audit language and who would handle liability and information-sharing audits. Superintendent Marty and board members agreed to route the document to policy and to allow Marty to contact the city administrator (Tim Bridal/Brandle as named in the transcript) and the chief to produce a clarified draft for review. The board amended the consent agenda to remove item 5.4 (the police memorandum) and moved item 5.6 (Behavioral Insights contract) to new business; the amended agenda and consent motion was approved by roll-call (votes recorded as “yes” on the transcript; final tally not specified).

Behavioral Insights LLC contract: Board members questioned the contract’s numbering and a missing Section 8 reference and asked whether legal had reviewed the agreement. District staff said multiple attachments were provided and that the consolidated services agreement was included; the transcript records that legal reviewed the contract and agreed with the changes. The board then voted to approve the Behavioral Insights LLC services agreement as presented; the motion carried 6-1, with one board member recording a “no” vote and stating she had not had sufficient time to read the materials.

Other votes at the meeting included approval of the 2025–26 school calendar (approved by roll call), approval of multiple personnel hires and exits (list read into the record and approved), and adoption of KSB board policy updates with one substantive change: under policy KN (formal complaint procedures) the committee recommended—and the board approved—changing the filing deadline for a formal complaint to 30 days (the KSB suggested change had been as short as 10 days). The board also considered a new policy MFA (research involving human subjects); members raised concerns about which version had been posted. A version circulated by email to committee members was motioned for approval and the roll-call recorded mixed availability of the document in members’ inboxes; the motion carried where recorded votes permit.

Why it matters: the police MOU defines operational and legal relationships with the Lansing Police Department; the Behavioral Insights contract establishes a vendor relationship for behavioral services; policy changes alter timelines and processes for formal complaints. The board’s requested clarifications and the vote outcomes will shape how the district contracts for services and handles community complaints and oversight.

Ending: District staff will return revised drafts of the police memorandum, post final contract documents, and record approved personnel and policy changes in the official minutes.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Lansing USD 469 Board of Education Meeting- Jan 13, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","Board members removed a proposed memorandum with the Lansing Police Department from the consent agenda for further drafting, moved a Behavior Insights contract into new business and ultimately approved the contract and several routine items including the 2025–26 calendar, personnel actions and KSB policy updates.","taxTitle","Lansing, School Boards, Kansas","taxId",70182,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6341359,"Board pauses bond effort after mixed survey results; consultant urges education campaign",3383,3385000,6768000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2257083-eab14b3b77bebb988c74f8c9d35989ba&start=3385&end=6768","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2257083-eab14b3b77bebb988c74f8c9d35989ba/thumbnail_3385000.jpg","/articles/6341359/Lansing/School-Boards/Kansas/Board-pauses-bond-effort-after-mixed-survey-results-consultant-urges-education-campaign","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6341359-5305485911727a05ca61120411e01db8/orig.mp4?Expires=1771050094&Signature=Mc6u3R4XYbQArxZngv6EvSh0C7F9Otchx0hSyukLCn0QUdEu~00aN5MS91WyRAJnXsohf8wSar2gDUqJs97fLSkcSwPyJUGelQgbW8xZj9zk~trMEJjfWr2vTNCoQECDCM6qc~~wIwoVLbp0mWMqbfVB3NZkrXgsSgMCiE2gNCncn~DCNjH1Jcz06ayv5qAD7e5ZLvcRlZH3qE1OIrPBCO~MByfW7fr39OQdKh-WPQNaaN2T2T78uCZ79-RtGsQ8yj-gwVZ6WrjetYPIqM~oCV-nzQm56S8z~oBpmJI7e3QYshNTKMKxeiwiTF9oH8Mll0BmsHONFd-oOZFWKl14LA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Lansing Board of Education heard results from a December random-digit-dial survey and agreed to pause advancing a bond until staff and the district design team revisit project options and public outreach.

Rick Nobles of Excellence K-12 reported the survey sampled about 300 patrons with a margin of error stated as 5.6 percentage points. Respondents gave generally positive grades for the district but offered mixed reactions to potential bond projects: renovating high school space for career and technical education tested strongest (about 72% support), while other proposals such as demolition of the old board office and building a greenhouse performed worse (mid-40s to low-40s). Tax tolerance questions showed support below 50% for a $100-per-year tax increase and roughly 54% support at $50 per year. Nobles recommended either an aggressive education campaign for the existing project slate or returning to the drawing board with broader community input and more targeted outreach including focus groups and resurveying after outreach.

District staff and board members raised implementation and fiscal concerns: some projects (for example, a CTE building roof) require near-term attention; staff noted an estimated roof replacement cost for the CTE/annex building near $77,000 with a deductible of $75,000, while boiler replacements at Lansing Elementary were estimated at about $240,000. Board members flagged the district’s limited bonding capacity in some years and noted that bonding calendars and state aid constraints can affect timing. Several board members agreed to ask the design team to propose alternate project packages and to plan public education and engagement if the board decides to pursue a bond in a later window.

Why it matters: the district’s capital needs include roofs, boilers and facility upgrades; the board must weigh project priorities, tax impact on households and state aid limits when deciding whether and when to propose a bond.

Ending: The board directed staff to consult with the design team, consider additional community engagement and revisit bonding options and timing at future meetings.","A consultant reported lukewarm public support for proposed projects in a December survey; the board agreed to step back, ask the design team for new options and consider a focused outreach campaign and resurvey later in the year.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6341365,"Lansing board elects Aaron Yocom president, approves committee rosters amid dissent",148,2832000,2980000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2257083-eab14b3b77bebb988c74f8c9d35989ba&start=2832&end=2980","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2257083-eab14b3b77bebb988c74f8c9d35989ba/thumbnail_2832000.jpg","/articles/6341365/Lansing/School-Boards/Kansas/Lansing-board-elects-Aaron-Yocom-president-approves-committee-rosters-amid-dissent","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6341365-842adcdfa0828e97a70ed33da1dc64d7/orig.mp4?Expires=1771050094&Signature=FuPY87JgYncUHatf9o-bgJoDuDjxHx41pyobVQbUSPPzYIV~CAqjpgefEjg-KSCUDeghYLr~8ay9oG7AqaP~umiEXez9gieAV3v2Amu77ylJMAnuukHzoXFG4ZRf6WqFTP7Vl0ilr9pa8O7P-Z6AB~NqPnFzp0klGEiBi-BlIyh5r9DRmzSmYQpLUcAGZ~xNoEzA8Rp45KHqSAqifAuWZrnQBoub0Q75S~RXassyR9v-KBxthlwsDvCm2wwYJ8ONC1uAJaElOACB9DrB-g~IMcU080LuS8EH4yG9j5T7~h~7gxuqEJU6GxMw78TbJnp~~omeaKu35HTXhAmcIa~nPQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Lansing Board of Education elected Aaron Yocom as board president and approved Pete M as vice president after debate over representation on board leadership and a 4-3 vote.

The vote followed a resolution to establish the election of school board officers. Board members discussed whether to nominate a leadership team that would include minority representation to ensure both sides of the board had input on meeting planning and agendas. Board members who opposed the combined nomination said a single ticket marginalized members who vote differently; supporters said joint nominations provided leadership continuity. The motion to elect Yocom and Pete M passed 4 to 3.

Board members then spent a lengthy period assigning members to standing committees including Negotiations; Facilities and Transportation; Student, Staff and Recognition; Wellness; Long-Range Strategic Planning; Safety; and Policy Review. Several committee nominations prompted debate about required training for negotiators and conflicts of interest: two board members recused themselves from the Negotiations committee because of relatives employed by the district. The board adjusted several nominations after discussion and voted on each committee roster; votes on individual committee memberships were recorded in the meeting minutes and reflected both assent and multiple recorded “no” votes on particular panels. At least one committee assignment vote was carried after a roll-call where multiple members asked that their “no” votes be recorded and a member asked that the reason for a “no” vote (lack of collaboration and perceived marginalization) be entered into the record.

Why it matters: leadership and committee assignments determine who shapes agendas, negotiations and policy work in the coming year. Several board members said joint leadership and the committee rosters should better reflect diverse viewpoints and improve collaboration; others said nominated slates risked marginalizing dissenting members.

The board adjourned the organizational items and moved to other business after finalizing the committee rosters.

Ending: The board’s newly elected president and committee memberships will steer work groups on negotiations, budget priorities and policy review at upcoming meetings.","The Lansing Board of Education voted 4-3 to elect Aaron Yocom board president and approved committee assignments after extended debate over representation and training availability.","actionData","errors"]

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