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June said the drafts total 334 pages and were developed over the school year by teacher authorship teams using the Kansas College and Career Readiness Standards (KSDE) as the baseline. She described the district process as cyclical and teacher‑led, beginning in August each year, with ongoing teacher feedback and vertical articulation.

The presentation covered multiple departments. Career and Technical Education included nine courses aligned with KSDE CTE pathways. Mathematics included a change to middle school acceleration with an “Accelerated Math 6” course that combines sixth‑grade standards and half of seventh‑grade content. Science updates included three Advanced Placement courses aligned to College Board syllabi. Social studies updates included applied psychology and international relations. Middle school visual arts curriculum revisions were also presented.

June told the board that approved documents will be implemented in August and that the district’s KISA accreditation process and other state expectations informed the revisions. Board members asked clarifying questions about teacher lesson planning and the role of Professional Learning Communities; June said the district provides scope and sequence documents and starter resources but daily lesson planning remains the responsibility of teacher teams.

No action was taken on the curriculum drafts at the May meeting; June said the documents will be on the board’s June agenda for formal approval and, if approved, will go into effect in August.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Blue Valley Board of Education Meeting 5-12-2025","oneSentenceSummary","Kelly June, executive director of academic services, presented 334 pages of draft curriculum documents to the board on May 12; the drafts will be considered for approval in June and, if adopted, implemented in August.","taxTitle","Blue Valley, School Boards, Kansas","taxId",13092,"location","Kansas","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":77,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":78,"_41":79,"_43":80,"_45":81,"_47":82,"_49":83,"_51":84,"_53":85,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":86,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":87,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6562098,"Board hears first reading of staff–student communications policy; district will require archived, district‑sanctioned apps",567,5537000,6104000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3276914-f68fe714b4af07b02775bc8f81c21665&start=5537&end=6104","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3276914-f68fe714b4af07b02775bc8f81c21665/thumbnail_5537000.jpg","/articles/6562098/Kansas/Board-hears-first-reading-of-staffstudent-communications-policy-district-will-require-archived-districtsanctioned-apps","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6562098-2ced07fd9d90fc6298ff458f3330e817/orig.mp4?Expires=1777158086&Signature=gs-DeSBaeitIVihzRZkKRGEnYmkQ8ugwBX-DJcSN0mnlWEhRAoPhowZplHWsHcCGMdo96CCBQiFH9qWk1zMwr791VBQKsa34AnFlbY3bOOVvIPv2mMhKT~sxGI0nEnCcV00rwOad~HSuoeFU64w1uCeppNgMiY-pO-VdEzQTI7Oxz2NUihrT-emMjyglWbxTDRK216J9PnX03j4PruF~05o7XmfPlUQpeT8~oS1sf~ix2rnkl7qmm2yEY0Rk2yAh4KgPcIx-TetbbQzg6DLXY74tf06WLn9nyYkWT5IjtclqEXNqode4VL5pvf6DvBXbl2fAqiHpJK7gd3W39z9GzQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Blue Valley Board of Education received a first reading of revised policies on staff electronic communications and staff–student relations on May 12, 2025.

Dr. Collier presented the proposed changes, explaining the policies are designed to require that any one‑on‑one or small‑group electronic communication between staff and students must occur through district‑sanctioned applications that provide archival capability. He said the policy “prohibits any other behavior and outlines consequences” and gave an example to clarify the scope: “What this policy prohibits...I cannot email you...I cannot text you personally via your cell phone outside of one of those applications,” Collier said.

Board members asked how long archived communications will be retained. Collier said each approved vendor must meet a minimum archival threshold tied to board expectations: “Currently, it meets the board policy, recommend, requirement of at least 12 months,” he said. Staff clarified that specific vendors may retain content for longer than 12 months and that the district maintains records documenting retention timelines for each vendor.

The policy package includes administrative guidelines to implement the rules. The board did not take action; Collier said the drafts will be posted on the district website for public feedback until the next meeting, when the board may vote on formal adoption.

Board members praised the work to evaluate vendor solutions and to bring clarity and predictability to staff, students and families about acceptable methods of electronic communication.","At a May 12 meeting the Blue Valley Board of Education reviewed proposed policy changes that would require staff to use district‑sanctioned, archived applications for one‑on‑one or small‑group communications with students and bar personal texting or email for those purposes.",{"_33":89,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":90,"_41":91,"_43":92,"_45":93,"_47":94,"_49":95,"_51":96,"_53":97,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":98,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":99,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6562093,"Votes at a glance: Blue Valley board approves agenda, consent items and vendor contracts",350,3496000,3846000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3276914-f68fe714b4af07b02775bc8f81c21665&start=3496&end=3846","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3276914-f68fe714b4af07b02775bc8f81c21665/thumbnail_3496000.jpg","/articles/6562093/Kansas/Votes-at-a-glance-Blue-Valley-board-approves-agenda-consent-items-and-vendor-contracts","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6562093-a0704e1db3d6065fa20e8db174a368fd/orig.mp4?Expires=1777158086&Signature=ER1xCL9o7tsTEIL8Y8dywqtP4RHzPq035K4~p-JmUSYePuk-n8G1~aaPBsaudGWgzK2g2lKosGwhn3pczGdcl1xAjcAlbQN8FHKa8U8Day0~VFoVEXxSvIdeK5wjnX8lUHXNUGQVIILoMDwRfrPISwXZKXFEEaZWUq74AMEr7CsJE7fAMVHBT1BVBRUY9rpizPQhYi4HZ8xN0DueFM5WaDhhAvnOMLk2MJlllhSMy~SlAkdfEXRXk2ELF5wfH9lSI-JyQFHqetyaninqZBAndx0zdoahCQxq5uRH4oRhqwwyAHNf48z34QofuKcIfhi5YsYt1BEXIqb3E9poqAEfQw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Blue Valley Board of Education recorded unanimous approvals on several routine and contract items during its May 12, 2025 meeting. The following actions were taken by voice vote and recorded as passing 7-0 unless otherwise noted.

Votes at a glance
- Approval of the regular Board of Education meeting agenda (motion moved by Jody; second by Clay). Outcome: Passed 7-0.
- Approval of the consent agenda (motion moved by Clay; second by Patrick). Outcome: Passed 7-0.
- Delta Innovative Services Inc. contract for districtwide roofing repair work (presented by Jake Slobodnick). Motion to approve moved by Jody; second by Clay. Outcome: Passed 7-0. Staff described the work as critical to maintain existing assets and prolong roof life.
- ImageQuest copier contract (sixth year of copier program). Motion to approve moved by Clay; second by Patrick. Outcome: Passed 7-0. Staff noted ImageQuest as an existing partner and recommended approval.
- Apple Inc. contract for an iPad purchase (presentation by Brian Daly). The district sought approval to purchase roughly 2,500 iPads for staff use (classroom, libraries, middle and high school math and science teachers). Daly said the purchase excludes a student refresh and is “about a million dollars less than we would have ordinarily done.” Motion to approve moved by Jody; second by Clay. Outcome: Passed 7-0.

Separately, the board approved the strategic plan (see separate coverage) and received several informational presentations, including curriculum drafts and policy revisions that will return for action in a future meeting.

No individual roll‑call votes were recorded in the transcript; motions were approved by voice with the meeting chair announcing a 7-0 result.","At its May 12 meeting the Blue Valley Board of Education approved the meeting agenda, consent agenda and several vendor contracts—including roofing, copier services and an iPad purchase—by unanimous voice votes. Totals reported for each motion were 7-0 in favor.",{"_33":101,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":102,"_41":103,"_43":104,"_45":105,"_47":106,"_49":107,"_51":108,"_53":109,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":110,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":111,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6562108,"Blue Valley board adopts five‑year strategic plan after broad community input",1185,4156000,5341000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3276914-f68fe714b4af07b02775bc8f81c21665&start=4156&end=5341","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3276914-f68fe714b4af07b02775bc8f81c21665/thumbnail_4156000.jpg","/articles/6562108/Kansas/Blue-Valley-board-adopts-fiveyear-strategic-plan-after-broad-community-input","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6562108-3ea06aaedc82e9f347cb2c186fd8f46c/orig.mp4?Expires=1777158086&Signature=XkMukuY2kRo6vBaZ7LStKETeNZMh-fRwBcmRWIydVaciFSdEoPNvNWHKXLQm2VGnrmALUNF757XJdLJjtehxmKnJ9p3abvnmmi1X1Ao~c2hW6JUuqLVM-h4mvj9xPZsf1AVRcFxop0dUJeuKx47CvmuQhyBI4IE1ywXw-TVrKH0cey4cWae7cted1WpCW7UsDhnReA~jHwPRgQVuHwIL2hXojYELJCZhfr834l1ELvnrxHPqAirRR9mt7gQrpS0U1Pkq~sFH6mmeAxJAcyF1e6b8xm7kGrXYR8s1qChrksX~dXm6rPcJvdFdpzVrV-XrEMmv8tCdaUzuM1AklHH-4A__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Blue Valley Board of Education voted 7-0 on May 12 to adopt a five‑year strategic plan that district staff said was developed from extensive community and staff input.

Dr. Merrigan, who presented the draft plan to the board, said the steering committee of 38 members reviewed survey results and drafted a concise mission: “cultivating lifelong learners prepared to navigate their future with purpose.” She told the board the initial community survey had 5,519 participants and generated more than 3,500 written thoughts and more than 3,000 ratings.

The nut graf: Board members and staff described the plan as a roadmap that pairs a shorter, more memorable mission with three core values — community, student centered and excellence — and three strategic priorities: advancing academic excellence and exceptional student experiences; fostering supportive and healthy school communities; and empowering exemplary educators and staff. The committee also identified foundational commitments, including academics, communication and trust, facilities, financial stewardship, safety and technology, that staff said are necessary to implement the priorities.

Board discussion stressed the local, homegrown nature of the work. “This is more than a strategic plan as well. They went through. They redid the mission statement,” one board member said in praise of the committee process.

The plan lists multiple action steps and measurable areas staff will report annually, including comprehensive academic achievement, student social‑emotional and behavioral metrics, personnel retention and recruitment data, facility operation reports and cyclical program evaluations. Dr. Merrigan told the board that, if approved, work would begin to develop year‑one implementation goals but that major operational planning would be handed to the incoming superintendent: “Once it is acted upon, our team would go to work and develop a comprehensive communication plan...because Dr. Chapman is coming in in July, that needs to wait for her,” she said.

The board’s formal motion to approve the strategic plan was moved and seconded during the meeting and passed 7-0.

The board will receive future reports on implementation metrics, and staff said approved elements of the plan will be implemented beginning in August following any necessary operational work over the summer.","The Blue Valley Board of Education approved a final draft strategic plan 7-0 on May 12, 2025. The plan, developed by a 38‑member steering committee and informed by a district survey of 5,519 participants, sets a new mission statement, three core values and three strategic priorities to guide district goals and implementation beginning this fall.","actionData","errors"]

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