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Director of Curriculum and Instruction Jennifer Luzinski told the board the drafts reflect teacher feedback preferring integration only when natural; the previous documents had integrated ELA, science and social studies for elementary grades. Luzinski said there are no new state standards and no new district-adopted instructional resources in the drafts. She noted the district retained the Amplify CKLA third edition knowledge-strand as the co-curricular foundational-skills resource for elementary ELA.

Luzinski described the drafts as an “unfurling” of standards into manageable units with identified “power standards” for each course. She said the elementary ELA draft documents were not presented because they were completed too close to the end of the school year; the district intends to implement ELA documents as drafts this year for teacher feedback and return final, non-draft documents in the regular cycle.

The presentation explained the curriculum-document template and the role of power standards in guiding instruction. Luzinski said the science and social-studies drafts will be shared with the district’s curriculum advisory groups and returning committee members for feedback.

Next steps

Administration will collect teacher feedback during implementation of draft ELA documents and continue the review cycle for science and social studies; final adoption of revised documents will follow the district’s established review and approval timeline.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Blue Valley Board of Education Meeting 7-21-25","oneSentenceSummary","Administration presented draft elementary science (K–5) and social-studies curriculum documents that reorganize standards and identify power standards. Staff said there are no new state standards or district-adopted resources in the drafts and that Amplify CKLA will remain the co-curricular foundational skills resource.","taxTitle","Blue Valley, School Boards, Kansas","taxId",13092,"location","Kansas","headline","","shortSummary",{"_40":84,"_42":43,"_44":45,"_46":85,"_48":86,"_50":87,"_52":88,"_54":89,"_56":90,"_58":91,"_60":92,"_62":63,"_64":65,"_66":93,"_68":69,"_70":71,"_72":94,"_74":75,"_76":77,"_78":79,"_80":81,"_82":81},6495485,"Blue Valley adopts 2025–26 district goals; administration to give quarterly progress reports",930,2421000,3351000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5444992-07b6ff18a8119683bd201562dfb3f757&start=2421&end=3351","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5444992-07b6ff18a8119683bd201562dfb3f757/thumbnail_2421000.jpg","/articles/6495485/Kansas/Blue-Valley-adopts-202526-district-goals-administration-to-give-quarterly-progress-reports","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6495485-6be86372d8a3e3b63001c40aced00343/orig.mp4?Expires=1788223928&Signature=nXK2OGk8jzusTi0l4x3nWNeVLxXl-ckVrk7yxrqujq8w9H43z~y005VGpe~tnZxKnIlrA7d5xv5mvi~cMrCQ~WcDY9OSDeh-cogcThTYHJBUobC0T7xSaGTG-APS8TuiXARiD7mFau0hbrpaGEaAlX1noe97Am46Yv4-wSicT-TmKzaZIjSaqeMHPEIhv3LToCpEgVyPIID1D074kUjvS4WhtOJpt4iXwmU6Ik~OcZLUBdflpO8MLcNcHSaDUjGnTL-5EtIMm7GWGjldkQbuoy1NpS2ykEcTi0tI3oXW9gdHLjHXSQuQ19uLRfLA3a02Xi16p5eG28BSQijBMEIKQw__&Key-Pair-Id=K7X1XW2O9MH81","The Blue Valley Board of Education unanimously adopted the district’s 2025–26 goals on July 21 after a workshop-length discussion of priorities and reporting expectations.

Deputy Superintendent Katie Collier presented the goals and described them as a continuation and refinement of existing initiatives: standards alignment across grade levels, emphasis on high-school math and English language arts rigor, high-quality professional learning for teachers, coordinated mental-health resources for students and families, and analysis of career-ready programming and transportation opportunities for students accessing off-site courses.

Collier said the goals will include specific work on a middle-school CAPS model (instructional experiences tied to professional studies) and continued development of the high-school individual plan-of-study work. She told the board administration will provide reports on middle-school math work and accreditation progress and will analyze career-ready programming enrollment and transportation capacity.

Board member Jim pressed administration about why math was singled out; Collier and staff said math and ELA needs at high school were informed by student-performance data and previous curriculum work. Collier said the district will “provide a report to you regarding our work with middle school math” and later agreed to a requested reporting cadence. Board President Jan asked for at least quarterly updates that state the goal for the coming quarter and what was achieved; Collier responded, “I think we can achieve that request.”

The board voted to approve the goals with a motion from Jim and a second from Patrick. The motion passed unanimously.

Why it matters

The adopted goals set the district’s instructional, wellbeing and career-readiness priorities for the coming year and establish an accountability rhythm (quarterly reporting) that board members requested. Specific initiatives called out by staff — such as middle-school CAPS experiences, high-school curriculum work and career-program enrollment analysis with Johnson County Community College — will be tracked and reported.

Next steps

Administration will provide the board with quarterly progress updates that identify the coming quarter’s goals and measurable outcomes; staff will report on middle-school math work, accreditation status and career-ready program analyses.","The board unanimously adopted district goals for 2025–26 that emphasize standards alignment (with attention to middle- and high-school math), professional learning, mental-health supports and career-ready programming analysis. Administration agreed to provide quarterly progress targets and updates.",{"_40":96,"_42":43,"_44":45,"_46":97,"_48":98,"_50":99,"_52":100,"_54":101,"_56":102,"_58":103,"_60":104,"_62":63,"_64":65,"_66":105,"_68":69,"_70":71,"_72":106,"_74":75,"_76":77,"_78":79,"_80":81,"_82":81},6495490,"Board approves contracts, district goals and Blue Valley Rec budget; Children’s Mercy contract passes 6-1",2397,1893000,4290000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5444992-07b6ff18a8119683bd201562dfb3f757&start=1893&end=4290","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5444992-07b6ff18a8119683bd201562dfb3f757/thumbnail_1893000.jpg","/articles/6495490/Kansas/Board-approves-contracts-district-goals-and-Blue-Valley-Rec-budget-Childrens-Mercy-contract-passes-6-1","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6495490-14b8e9105b0a14c0342677c525d0a4d0/orig.mp4?Expires=1788223928&Signature=rr1GfIix8dtKRoC3tUuXuwf12hWEf8WHi6YvMO0Xhhy~jTHrGOU7iEW0jQUG4~SDkjCLQolCSvjDcaA0HixZm9pFGEm0mskvuDWOWbtBdRJ4gmLkk3ZUUyfhppLkmdYQEPm9coVCVPrjzHSIW823rYKMOeUM20yHLcuhChQk2mIAnFHZB0a00ymRZz86EpqTBXF7E2bv5zh4IoW6FrObAEfi0nBlFVkUEClIS4SNpkSdWTVUnNZqSrbOHa01JJMaExEOnrcZlbM4OBqOiGawbRbM2ucgtcPEAJtauy4YlH0ktH236mweoLJ4qrxHt1wyOn~snBdEGLznDPqFDknU2Q__&Key-Pair-Id=K7X1XW2O9MH81","The Blue Valley Board of Education on July 21 approved a package of contracts and budgets, adopted the district’s 2025–26 goals and approved the Blue Valley Recreation Commission budget. Most motions passed unanimously; the board approved the renewal with Children’s Mercy Hospital in a 6–1 vote.

The board approved several vendor contracts for the 2025–26 year, including temporary staffing agreements and technology and facilities contracts. Motions were made and seconded on the record and passed by roll-call or unanimous voice. The contracts are intended to support custodial, grounds and food-service staffing, classroom and conference-room display technology, corporate cleaning services and natural gas pricing for district facilities.

The board also adopted the districtwide goals for 2025–26 — focusing on standards alignment, professional learning and student social-emotional supports — and approved the Blue Valley Recreation Commission (BVRC) budget. The BVRC presentation noted a proposed mill levy at 2.8, ongoing capital projects funded by Certificates of Participation (COPs) and plans to use reserves for one-time capital expenses.

Votes at a glance

- Pinnacle Staffing Group, Zendeo Staffing, GS Grace HR Solutions, AgTech ATS Facility and on-demand employment services contracts: motion to approve; moved by Jody; seconded by Jim; passed unanimously (yes:7). These contracts provide temporary custodial, grounds and food-service staffing as needed and include a not-to-exceed bid of $1,500,000 for Pinnacle-related staffing (last year ~ $1,100,000). (Source: staff presentation and motion.)

- CDW Government (Vivi wireless connect devices): motion to approve; moved by Gina; seconded by Jim; passed unanimously (yes:7). The five-year agreement will replace aging wireless display technology in conference spaces and classrooms. (Source: staff presentation and motion.)

- Corporate Cleaning Group Inc.: motion to approve; moved by Jody; seconded by Gina; passed unanimously (yes:7). Not-to-exceed $1,500,000 for temporary cleaning staffing, typically evening custodial support at up to 10 elementary schools; last year’s cost cited as about $528,000. (Source: staff presentation and motion.)

- Wood River Energy LLC (natural gas pricing): motion to approve; moved by Lehi; seconded by Gina; passed unanimously (yes:7). The agreement is a multi-year pricing arrangement to hedge natural gas costs; staff estimated an up-to-$600,000 exposure based on prior usage (last year ~$546,000). Staff said the contract has a volume threshold and that costs are unit-based rather than a guaranteed lump sum. (Source: staff presentation and motion.)

- Children’s Mercy Hospital contract (renewal): motion to approve; moved by Clay; seconded by Gina; passed 6–1 (yes:6, no:1). Assistant Superintendent Mark Schmidt requested approval of the ninth renewal, $2,647,514.06, to fund 34 master’s-level social workers and administration under the contract. Staff noted high satisfaction ratings for the program in prior years. (Source: Mark Schmidt presentation; roll call.)

- 2025–26 District goals: motion to approve; moved by Jim; seconded by Patrick; passed unanimously (yes:7). The goals emphasize standards alignment (including middle- and high-school math), professional learning for teachers, coordinated mental-health resources and analyses of career-ready programming and transportation. Administration committed to periodic updates and quarterly reporting on progress. (Source: Katie Collier presentation and motion.)

- Blue Valley Recreation Commission (BVRC) 2025–26 budget: motion to approve; moved by Adam; seconded by Clay; passed unanimously (yes:7). BVRC executive director Shane DeWald and staff presented the budget, discussed capital projects funded through COPs and reported a proposed total mill levy of 2.8 (a small decrease from prior year). The BVRC said program and membership revenues have risen and noted one-time uses of reserves for COP payments and inclusive-playground work. (Source: Shane DeWald presentation and motion.)

What it means

Board votes will allow the district to execute vendor agreements, continue partner services for student mental-health supports, proceed with BVRC capital projects and move district goals into the 2025–26 school year with agreed reporting cadence. The Children’s Mercy renewal is the only item that drew a recorded dissenting vote.

Next steps

Contracts cited “minor edits deemed necessary by legal counsel” before final execution. The BVRC will proceed with its published budget process (county publication and hearings were scheduled), and district administration will return periodic updates on goal implementation and program outcomes.","At its July 21 meeting the Blue Valley Board of Education approved multiple vendor contracts, adopted district goals for 2025–26 and approved the Blue Valley Recreation Commission budget. The board approved a $2.65 million renewal with Children’s Mercy Hospital on a 6-1 vote; other items passed unanimously.","actionData","errors"]

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