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Key outcomes (motions, vote tallies and details):

- Agenda approval: The board approved the meeting agenda as presented (motion recorded on the transcript; vote: 7‑0).

- Consent agenda: The board approved the consent agenda (motion recorded; vote: 6‑1).

- Financial reporting: The board approved the monthly financial reports and scheduled expenditures (vote: 7‑0).

- Negotiations team appointments: The board approved adding three members to the district negotiations team for 2025‑26 — Larry (board member, first name used in the record), Allison Armstrong (board member) and Desiree Fergus (board member). Each appointment was approved by roll call with a recorded unanimous vote of 7‑0.

- Board policy revisions: The board voted to approve proposed revisions to its board policies (transcript reference: motion to approve revisions of board policy DFAA as presented); the motion passed 7‑0.

- Open‑enrollment capacity (statutory filing): Per state statute reporting requirements, the board set capacity for open enrollment for 2025‑26 and agreed that the district will not open seats to nonresident students beyond those already attending the district. Motion passed 7‑0. (Staff said the state filing for open‑enrollment numbers is due by May 1.)

- Air purifier filters purchase: The board authorized the purchase of replacement filters for classroom air purifiers, approving an expenditure not to exceed $51,758.90 from vendor Hilliard Sublette (motion passed, vote recorded as unanimous in the transcript).

- Underground conduit/fiber work: The board approved additional underground conduit and fiber installation by Martin Underground, approving work with a not‑to‑exceed amount reported on the record as $119,413. Board members asked staff to verify whether any of the conduit had already been paid for in the earlier contract; staff agreed to confirm and return any credit if appropriate. Motion passed; vote recorded as unanimous.

- Construction and other procurements: The meeting included other project‑related approvals and contract motions tied to the athletics complex; the conduit/fiber approval was discussed in that context and the board directed staff to confirm earlier contract scope and consider adding an extra conduit run if cost‑effective.

- Personnel report: The board approved the personnel report (motion and recorded roll‑call approval; vote: 7‑0).

Why it matters: The purchases and policy decisions have immediate operational impact (air‑quality maintenance, athletics complex connectivity) and near‑term budgetary implications; the open‑enrollment decision and negotiations team appointments affect staffing and district negotiations strategy.

Attributions: where transcript did not name a mover or seconder, motion initiators were not specified in the record; vote tallies and vendor names are recorded from the meeting transcript and staff presentation.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Piper USD 203 April '25 Regular Board Meeting","oneSentenceSummary","The Piper School District Board of Education voted on multiple items including appointments to the negotiations team, approval of purchases for air purifier filters and underground conduit/fiber work, board‑policy revisions, open‑enrollment capacity and the personnel report. Vote tallies and vendor names were recorded in the meeting motions.","taxTitle","Piper-Kansas City, School Boards, Kansas","taxId",51092,"location","Kansas","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_46":81,"_48":82,"_50":83,"_52":84,"_54":55,"_56":57,"_58":85,"_60":61,"_62":63,"_64":86,"_66":67,"_68":69,"_70":71,"_72":73,"_74":73},6069895,"Piper board delays votes on handbooks and athletics fee changes after staff presentation",1710,2181000,3891000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3066494-a34ec4607f1238971bd6905b374ad16f&start=2181&end=3891","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3066494-a34ec4607f1238971bd6905b374ad16f/thumbnail_2181000.jpg","/articles/6069895/Kansas/Piper-board-delays-votes-on-handbooks-and-athletics-fee-changes-after-staff-presentation","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6069895-4bb6485e5a5222a224a1039f30fe07ee/orig.mp4?Expires=1771187584&Signature=l8ohhlehZg2pGQFup66-P-2PLEb02x0tpzIo7kh-mEykxOlZelLrK-hNCuXX8RIMqtP1iGzZT8-OJQopD-ryG4on0q4mBNpCjyLuqEzBn1kOH0AHFsCwE2J1lf37tJ~sqdcLYK-yhhq9ltSU04kPQv8vaOFCs-BIQI5gLrk~6OAdCjE3hHox~FUiupodFng70WNW1ZNV3G8OAVD8UCpZe18s7oZFKfhqWOSwiHqOfrL-gynqgh2DWxxtkEY5UlMIELFZkJVF9jnKG38venUkVok8qkYMQWr4hulP9wef10MW~g-jS4FkGwIIGBd9kVceUwa2gBlfKCKb27vtmf~VsA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Board members on Monday reviewed second reads of multiple student‑facing policy documents and a proposed update to district fees, then asked administrators for more time and supplemental data before taking final votes.

Administrators presented second‑read drafts of the student family handbooks (separate versions for early childhood, elementary, middle and high school), the student code of conduct for 2025‑26 and the district athletics and activities handbook. The presentation noted changes were highlighted in the packet and that principals, coordinators and athletic directors had participated in drafting.

Board members asked for more time to review. Board member Desiree Fergus said she supported a delay to allow comparison between middle‑ and high‑school language so students do not face conflicting rules when they change levels. An attendee identified in the transcript as “Larry” said he preferred waiting a month to allow more cross‑level alignment. Administrators confirmed the items were a second read and that staff would incorporate written feedback and return with a possible motion next month.

The board also discussed proposed changes to the district’s pay‑to‑participate and course fees. Administrators said the packet consolidated multiple charges (enrollment, course fees, yearbooks, parking passes and suggested pay‑to‑participate fees) into a single document for public view. Staff emphasized the district is not raising meal prices this year. The pay‑to‑participate proposal under discussion would raise participation fees at some levels (a comparison in the packet showed a proposed jump from $25 to $75 at one level). Board members raised concerns about the size of that increase and the cumulative cost for families with multiple athletes.

Board member Desi (Desiree) Fergus suggested a smaller initial increase (for example, $50) and a phased approach; another board member asked staff to produce a line‑by‑line breakdown showing what the consolidated participation fee would replace (for example, shirts, meal costs, practice jerseys and travel items) so the board and public could see exact offsets. Administrators agreed to return with:

- an activity‑by‑activity cost breakdown that shows the components currently paid by parents (uniforms, meals, extras) and how they map to a consolidated fee;
- examples from peer districts showing family caps and whether caps apply per student or per family; and
- an executive‑summary update that clarifies payment timing and hardship/assistance procedures (staff said payment plans and free/reduced eligibility remain available).

Why it matters: pay‑to‑participate and handbook rules affect participation, equity and day‑to‑day discipline procedures across grades; the board requested more detail before formal adoption.

No formal votes were taken on the handbooks or the fee schedule; staff said the items would return at a future meeting with the requested supplemental information.","Board members gave a second read to the student family handbook, the student code of conduct and athletics/activities handbooks and asked staff for more time and additional information before voting; the board requested a breakdown of proposed pay‑to‑participate fees and examples, and asked staff to return with comparisons and family‑cap options.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_46":93,"_48":94,"_50":95,"_52":96,"_54":55,"_56":57,"_58":97,"_60":61,"_62":63,"_64":98,"_66":67,"_68":69,"_70":71,"_72":73,"_74":73},6069901,"Piper honors state qualifiers in FCCLA, chess and robotics and spotlights industry partnership",3297,133000,3430000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3066494-a34ec4607f1238971bd6905b374ad16f&start=133&end=3430","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3066494-a34ec4607f1238971bd6905b374ad16f/thumbnail_133000.jpg","/articles/6069901/Kansas/Piper-honors-state-qualifiers-in-FCCLA-chess-and-robotics-and-spotlights-industry-partnership","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6069901-e8bb645c1281621f7aa3e26b396bbb29/orig.mp4?Expires=1771187584&Signature=RhgQpaSQRDInJ4epSPk1sQ79UK~EGDnzVZDCXblLXipIiT1vw~YvgYdK4VDeecuFyM3aPCsmFv7ok-9~ngSaqVHwEyTZFEIKrLce~vusi~1OOH1ixnr4-IhklitNZb4O7QhI~hXWRsUGbjC5fFglqh4joHMVJ6AB-Ntdfy6VHEqCQSKteEZs-DKHmpyCn3FC26mSl10~sS~DcCQntZbaKkufFYSkZpnAW65v5LY8RbiL0aUsMnUVWX7SUcfciXJCcLvGfIZ~yegD0be2GLkT7e~9-5CEfq0dhGkZuoaDAA~Aqs2cs-yecWje5Yj3Mm~WQoGXa0JwmwF6CQJwLNSRCQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Piper School district on Monday recognized dozens of students and staff for recent competitive and programmatic achievements, from state and national qualifiers in FCCLA and robotics to top finishes in chess and boys basketball, and honored staff who led a districtwide mobile maker‑space project.

School administrators opened the recognitions by listing students from Piper High School’s Family, Career and Community Leaders of America chapter who earned state medals and qualified for national competitions. “Emily France … earned top gold securing a spot at the national leadership conference this July,” a district presenter said. Samantha McKee, Cameron Moreau and Ellen Nolan also earned top‑state finishes; Keeley Vicker earned silver in baking and pastry in her first state appearance. The district also reported several students earned high ratings in Leadership Education Opportunities (LEOs) competitions.

Why it matters: district and extracurricular successes are often cited as evidence of program strength and student engagement; state and national qualifiers typically require travel and additional district support.

The board recognized the Piper Creek Elementary chess team for placing at the state championship and at a January Rockhurst Chess Tournament in Kansas City, Missouri. The chess presentation noted seven Piper Creek players competed against 464 students across sections; two students earned individual medals after three wins in their section.

The meeting next turned to robotics. District staff said two Piper teams — Team Stealth 1802 (FIRST Robotics Competition) and Team Stealth 21536 (FIRST Tech Challenge) — advanced to state‑level competition this season. The FTC team earned a design award and finished in alliance play at the Kansas West and Missouri/Kansas state tournaments; members were praised for strong qualifying rounds and engineering documentation. Piper High senior Brady Livingood was named a FIRST Dean’s List finalist and was reported to be traveling to the FIRST world championship in Houston.

Also recognized were members of the Piper High boys basketball team, which finished the 2024‑25 season 21‑4, repeated as United Kansas Conference champions and placed third at the Emporia tournament. Senior guard P.J. Moore was noted to have surpassed 1,000 career points and earned UKC co‑player of the year and first‑team all‑state honors.

The board presented staff awards, naming Jessica Asbury district winner of a certified “April HYPE” award for leading a donated school bus conversion to a mobile maker space; the district noted Asbury earned a commercial driver’s license to drive the bus. Two classified staff members, Janet Keuler and Q Johnson, were recognized as lunchroom staff winners.

The board also heard from Rachel Trainer of DLR Group, who described a six‑week real‑world learning project DLR held with Piper students. Trainer said the program brought “real architects, real engineers, and real business professionals” into capstone classes and allowed students to pitch final design work at DLR’s office. “We offered and we launched a real world learning opportunity through a client connected project,” Trainer said. The district said the program included classroom site visits, remote office hours with mechanical and electrical engineers, and a final in‑office presentation for students.

District officials thanked volunteers, coaches and mentors who supported teams and programs and invited parents and community members to take photos and congratulate participants.

Looking ahead: district presenters said several of the student qualifiers will travel for national competitions this summer and the district will continue to promote industry partnerships to expand student capstone experiences.","The Piper School District recognized students who qualified for state and national competitions in FCCLA, chess and robotics, celebrated the boys basketball season and presented awards to staff; the district also highlighted a six‑week real‑world learning partnership with DLR Group.","actionData","errors"]

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Votes at a glance: Piper Board approves purchases, appointments and policy updates; limits open enrollment

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Piper honors state qualifiers in FCCLA, chess and robotics and spotlights industry partnership