Kansas City Board of Education approves bids for multiple school facility upgrades

The Kansas City, Kansas Board of Education convened on April 8, 2025, to address several key agenda items, including the approval of bids for various school projects and updates from board members.

The meeting commenced with the approval of the consent agenda, which passed unanimously following a motion and second. The board then moved to new business, beginning with a discussion on a bid for a tilt team gas kettle for Arrow Middle School. Board members were informed that this item was for informational purposes only, and further documentation would be provided at the next meeting.

Next, the board reviewed a bid for a dishwashing machine for Wyandotte High School. Board members were encouraged to direct any questions to Mr. Lopez or Dr. Stubblefield for clarification.

The board then proceeded to approve several significant projects. The first was the recommendation from the Evaluation Committee to accept a proposal for fiber replacement from Riverside Technologies, totaling $358,781.10. This motion was passed with unanimous support.

Following this, the board accepted a low bid from KC Wilson for six tri fountain sinks for New Chelsea Elementary, amounting to $31,800. This motion also received unanimous approval.

The next item involved turf replacement at Wyandotte High School, with the board approving the low bid from ACT Global for $542,152. Again, this motion passed unanimously.

The final approvals included a bid for concrete repairs and deck coating at Washington High School Stadium, totaling $374,734, and a bid from MTS Contracting for outside building envelope repairs at multiple schools for $310,300. Both motions were approved without dissent.

The meeting concluded with Dr. Anna Stubblefield providing updates and communications to the board. Overall, the meeting was marked by a series of unanimous approvals, reflecting a collaborative effort to enhance the facilities within the Kansas City, Kansas School District.