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Family and community ask board to consider memorial for Ken Swender

Board of Education, Labette County Unified School District No. 506 · July 1, 2026
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Summary

During public comment, community members Kelly Swender Bedore and Joe Schibi asked the board to support a memorial for Ken Swender; board members thanked attendees and expressed willingness to continue conversations.

During the public comment portion of the April 10 meeting, Kelly Swender Bedore and Joe Schibi addressed the board in support of creating a memorial for Ken Swender. The minutes record that both speakers spoke in favor of a memorial; no formal motion or action was taken at the meeting.

Board members acknowledged the family's presence and expressed thanks to attendees. Several board members offered condolences to the Langston family for a separate tragic loss noted during member comments. The board encouraged future conversation about honoring alumni and past staff as part of ongoing discussion.