Kansas City, Kansas Board accepts resignation of longtime member Maxine Drew
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The Kansas City, Kansas Board of Education accepted the resignation of board member Maxine Drew after eight years on the board and more than 30 years of service to the Kansas City community. The board moved, seconded and voted unanimously to accept her letter of resignation, and members offered tributes during the meeting.
The Kansas City, Kansas Board of Education on May 13 accepted a letter of resignation from Board Member Maxine Drew after eight years on the board and more than 30 years of service to the community.
Board President Randy Lopez opened the meeting’s tributes, calling Drew “a steady light” and presenting student artwork as a token of appreciation. Other board members, including Dr. Wynne, Wanda Brownlee Page and Robert Mylan Jr., offered personal memories and thanks during the public portion of the meeting.
Before taking the vote, Lopez invited other board members to share remarks. Dr. Wynne referenced a long history with Drew, and Brownlee Page recounted teaching and professional exchanges. After brief comments and a small presentation of flowers and student art, the board moved to accept the resignation. The motion was moved, seconded and approved by roll call; the chair announced “Motion carries.”
The board did not discuss a replacement in detail at the meeting; Lopez told Drew she was welcome to remain in the audience and that the board expects to see her in the community.
No formal agenda action beyond the vote to accept the resignation was recorded in the transcript. The board paused to recognize Drew’s service and to present tokens of appreciation before continuing the regular agenda.