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Dr. Carlson, who presented the policies, said the MSBA 2025a cycle provides routine updates and that district leaders had reviewed them. The district‑initiated change would return limited emergency days next year but significantly reduce the number: emergency days would be allowed only on the first day of school, the last day of school and parent‑teacher conference days; other requests would be evaluated by supervisors and building leaders.

Dr. Carlson said the district previously suspended the emergency‑day provisions to collect data. The review showed higher staff absences on former emergency days but that substitute providers (Kelly Services) largely met sub‑coverage needs and principals sometimes restricted absences for operational reasons. The presenter noted that one of the consistently highest staff absence dates is the day Royals open their baseball season. The board did not vote on the policy changes at the meeting; staff indicated this was the first of the required readings and a formal vote will come at a subsequent meeting.

Why it matters: emergency‑day policy changes affect staff attendance rules, substitute staffing, and school operations. Narrowing emergency days limits operational disruptions while preserving a small number of recognized days for building operations.

Next steps: the board will consider the MSBA updates and the proposed GCBDA/GDBDA changes in future readings before final adoption.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","LSR7 Board of Education Meeting -5/15/25","oneSentenceSummary","The board received MSBA 2025 policy updates and a district‑initiated revision to emergency‑day provisions in policies GCBDA and GDBDA at first read May 20.","taxTitle","Lee's Summit R-VII, School Districts, Missouri","taxId",13566,"location","Missouri","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":72,"_73":56,"_74":56},6238930,"Parents, educators and students press Lee's Summit R‑VII board on DEI, special‑education supports and dress code",378,1150000,1528000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3340601-92bea3b43f3e12de2e529f84c87bcb59&start=1150&end=1528","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3340601-92bea3b43f3e12de2e529f84c87bcb59/thumbnail_1150000.jpg","/articles/6238930/Missouri/Parents-educators-and-students-press-Lees-Summit-RVII-board-on-DEI-specialeducation-supports-and-dress-code","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6238930-4bfc65cbda46f3dc4c1d7bfd272fb55e/orig.mp4?Expires=1771009704&Signature=UnlHDoj8rLcXHF5U-DjaP3tFpN-LHEHgTnPcjdLKMNMzIv2u1evcbqYbXGKGwGSalAKGXtlvMugLJwjDtYy0X-lMyn2fL55C5MRxul2qIDFr~8Ldgt4z5j8FLpyaxtK9veZKnKs6J16TawPpJEZ1jtxc5QB01CzXOeEB51t6iDDDZwz4gJ~uCQMymDTg6E6HYasQ3C6NJ92sNLQT38eMzlm9funqxslnU8A5-nAM20wUkUUDSC0Yc~uQKetgBODX3DYZ92gD6NtrAsTl-DNZ7~A-vNd4uoWu0Ct1drqU0Sd1k8bdsNAWoXA1gNT6AupfXd7qbB63UP-PDvzp-h4ZxQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Several parents, an educator and students used the public comment period at the Lee's Summit R‑VII Board of Education meeting on May 20 to press the board to back diversity, equity and inclusion efforts, to improve timely implementation of IEPs and 504 plans, and to revise dress‑code practices that students say target girls.

Joe Saenz told the board diversity “is about culture” and urged the district to attract a diverse talent pool. Jessica Jones, who identified herself as a parent of three LSR students, asked the board to “come together as a unified front” and publicly support DEI, saying equity and inclusion are essential for student success and teacher retention.

Jennifer Novogratz, who said she brings 20 years of professional experience in education and is a district resident, urged two specific actions: mandatory, meaningful professional development for all staff and administrators on legal responsibilities around Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) and Section 504 accommodations, and a commitment to timely, respectful communication with families who raise concerns. Novogratz described repeated delays and denials in securing accommodations for her child and called the pattern “unacceptable.”

Student speaker Vera Fosnow, a senior at Lee's Summit West High School, addressed the dress‑code process and said dress‑code enforcement has caused “shame and anxiety” for girls. Fosnow asked the board and the dress‑code process action team to examine whether current rules implicitly sexualize or disproportionately penalize female students and urged that student experiences be included in policy work.

The board’s public comment procedures were read to the audience at the start of the period; the board does not respond to public comments in the meeting but may ask clarifying questions or direct the superintendent to follow up, per board policy BDDH.

Why it matters: callers tied DEI, equity and inclusion to the district’s stated mission and to legal obligations around accommodations. Parents and an educator requested specific, district‑level changes to staff training and communications to improve compliance with IEP and 504 requirements. Students asked the board to consider gender equity in dress‑code enforcement during an ongoing review process.","During public comment at the May 20 Lee's Summit R‑VII meeting, speakers urged the board to support diversity, equity and inclusion, called for mandatory staff training on IEP/504 legal responsibilities and described experiences with dress‑code enforcement that students said disproportionately affects girls.",{"_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":72,"_73":56,"_74":56},6238936,"Lee's Summit R‑VII board authorizes $45 million bond issuance, approves refunding and fund transfers",78,1920000,1998000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3340601-92bea3b43f3e12de2e529f84c87bcb59&start=1920&end=1998","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3340601-92bea3b43f3e12de2e529f84c87bcb59/thumbnail_1920000.jpg","/articles/6238936/Missouri/Lees-Summit-RVII-board-authorizes-45-million-bond-issuance-approves-refunding-and-fund-transfers","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6238936-bea5135890b2dbec6ab099f34f8119c0/orig.mp4?Expires=1771009704&Signature=i13VeDrOSeKT1dKH74cGVMOH5pX4umWRLEIUqdTKwmmS~S2CAWXVco~ZYR17HUXNnPvE5sxTOr2zyYD7ZuBn06S1fft21xVp7WRUqgk00EmNwH9XXXrsRvyVPFlIbgyeKXLRWRXxIC4Hz1dQiOMLgziwDgbrocl9ClOgBVmz0a4K3-53c2IU7iMB0frJ2wM-wFzCk0TzKiHO0g4Me6CabhQ96ZzdHsfdhKBHj42zLRpsRrrXCFwkPjpmzi-sLpsI9oVe3dJ1p-W7H6IdC7NgS5JRVb~MPD~pEeleCbOiTUtHQ57CL71nMoagq~trjIbrowK3iD-9xA5a0Vn1ZqBpRg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Lee's Summit R‑VII Board of Education on May 20 approved a parameters resolution calling for the issuance of $45,000,000 in general obligation bonds and a separate parameters resolution to authorize refunding of prior debt, while also approving a $2,738,440.80 transfer from the general fund to the special revenue fund.

The bond resolution, presented by a district staff member identified in the meeting as Dr. Sheldon, described the $45 million as the first tranche of bonds authorized by voters in a prior $225 million general obligation bond authorization. Dr. Sheldon told the board the district will stagger sales so it can meet a rule that 85% of bond proceeds must be spent within three years of sale and to match project timing.

The board also approved a parameters resolution to refund prior debt, which district staff said would restructure outstanding obligations and reduce interest costs to taxpayers.

Board action included a voice vote approving the transfer of $2,738,440.80 from the general fund to the special revenue fund and approval of the treasurer's report and payment of bills. Motions in the meeting were moved and seconded by members of the board on the record; votes were taken by voice with board members indicating “aye.”

Why it matters: issuing bonds begins the district's capital work funded by the voter-approved program and the refunding can lower future debt service costs; the transfer and bill approvals are part of regular fiscal operations that fund programs and payroll.

Details: the district presented the parameters resolutions rather than fixed sale terms because market conditions were described as volatile; the resolutions authorize sale within set conditions so staff can select the sale date that offers the best market outcome. District counsel and financial advisors (Gilmore Bell was named in the meeting) were present in the room and available to answer questions, the superintendent noted. The board approved the measures by voice vote; no roll-call tally was recorded in the public transcript.

Next steps: staff said a second bond tranche is expected later as projects progress. The refunding will proceed within the parameters approved tonight; specific sale dates and final terms will be set by staff and advisors when market conditions meet the approved limits.","The Lee's Summit R‑VII Board of Education approved a parameters resolution to issue $45 million in general obligation bonds, authorized a refunding resolution, and approved a transfer of $2,738,440.80 from the general fund to special revenue during its May 20 meeting.","actionData","errors"]

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