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Shawnee Heights board approves KASB membership, JAG agreements, motorcycle training and Carl Perkins grant application
Summary
The Shawnee Heights Board of Education approved several consent items by unanimous vote, including the district's KASB membership renewal ($16,515), continuation of JAG programming, a motorcycle rider-education agreement and authorization to apply for a Carl Perkins CTE allocation anticipated at about $22,500.
The Shawnee Heights Board of Education approved several consent items by unanimous vote, including the district's annual Kansas Association of School Boards (KASB) membership renewal, continuation of Jobs for America's Graduates (JAG) programming at the high school and middle school, renewal of a motorcycle rider-education agreement used at a district middle school, and authorization to apply for and accept a Carl Perkins career and technical education allocation the district expects to be roughly $22,500.
Board staff described the KASB membership as a district resource that provides professional development and policy updates, noting the renewal includes the association's legal assistance fund. The board approved the renewal, which will cost $16,515 this year, after a brief presentation by district staff.
The board also approved a renewal of an interlocal agreement with a motorcycle training provider that runs two-wheel and three-wheel rider education sessions at the district's middle school. Mr. Hersch recommended approval and described the program as a long-standing community service that roughly covers basic expenses.
Members approved continuation of Jobs for America's Graduates (JAG), a school-to-career program the board said serves at‑risk students with career-readiness and employer partnerships. Board staff said the JAG allocation supports three staff positions (two at the high school and one at the middle school) and that program managers will be invited to present outcome data at a future meeting; the board asked staff to arrange that presentation.
District administrators requested permission to apply for the Carl Perkins career and technical education allocation and to accept the award if allocated. Staff said the district anticipates an allocation of about $22,500 to support CTE equipment and program needs, including updates to a culinary/food-preparation classroom. The board approved the request to apply and accept the funds if awarded.
All consent motions passed by a 7-0 vote.
Votes at a glance: - Business by consent: approved (motion: approve business by consent). Outcome: approved; tally: yes 7, no 0. - Smart motorcycle rider education agreement (district provider at Shawnee Heights Middle School): approved (recommendation by Mr. Hersch). Outcome: approved; tally: yes 7, no 0. - Kansas Association of School Boards (KASB) membership and legal assistance fund renewal ($16,515): approved (motion by Christie Vanmeter; second by Sarah Darding). Outcome: approved; tally: yes 7, no 0. - Jobs for America's Graduates (JAG) 2025-26 agreement (high school and middle school): approved. Outcome: approved; tally: yes 7, no 0. - Carl Perkins CTE grant: board authorized staff to apply for and accept anticipated allocation (~$22,500) to support CTE equipment and classroom updates. Outcome: approved; tally: yes 7, no 0.
Board discussion around these items was brief and largely procedural. Board members asked for future data from JAG on outcomes and asked staff to report contingency plans if state or federal grant funding were to change.
