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Board rejects $45,000 memorandum with Teachers Like Me recruitment program
Summary
The Kansas City, Kansas Board of Education voted down a proposed memorandum of understanding with the Teachers Like Me recruitment program, which would have funded recruitment at $15,000 per teacher for three teachers (total $45,000). Board members cited concerns about pedagogy and duplication.
The Kansas City, Kansas Board of Education voted on Tuesday to decline a proposed memorandum of understanding with the Teachers Like Me recruitment program that would have paid $15,000 per recruited teacher, up to three teachers, for a total cost of $45,000.
The item was presented as a staff recommendation. Board members asked questions and discussed whether the program’s pedagogy and its relationship to district needs were sufficiently clear in the materials provided.
Wanda Brownlee Page cast a recorded "no" vote, citing concerns; Dr. Wynne said he did not find sufficient certainty about the program’s pedagogy and duplication, and also voted no. The motion therefore failed.
Board discussion focused on program details and whether the memorandum clearly explained how the program would align with district recruitment and retention strategies. Superintendent Anna Stubblefield and staff told the board questions could be addressed by Dr. Jarius Jones in human resources and by other staff if the board wanted further information.
No new agreement was approved at the meeting.
