Missouri / School Districts / Lee's Summit R-VII
The board approved a $4.82M fund transfer, refinancing of 2016 COPs, and contracts including a $3.225M Safe System audio/safety installation, a $9.29M athletic turf package, restroom renovations with Wilson Group, and a $805,296 Chromebook lease extension.
Missouri / School Districts / Lee's Summit R-VII
Following an RFQ/RFP and product review, the district reported ATG submitted the low construction bid for the 2025 turf replacement project at approximately $9.2 million; the original bond allocation was $9 million and staff plan to use maintenance/contingency funds to cover the difference.
Missouri / School Districts / Lee's Summit R-VII
The district reported a significant Fund 1 revenue shortfall tied to delayed Jackson County tax receipts and senior tax credits, moved $4.82 million from Fund 1 to Fund 2 to cover expenses, and discussed refunding 2016 certificates of participation that would save about $629,000 but be cost‑neutral to the district due to UCM cost offsets.
Missouri / School Districts / Lee's Summit R-VII
Facilities staff proposed a co‑op contract with Wilson Group to enclose single‑use restrooms at Lee's Summit High following discovery of gaps in toilet partitions that could allow phones to be slipped underneath; estimated cost about $74,000 and work planned for spring semester.
Missouri / School Districts / Lee's Summit R-VII
District staff outlined a state CTE enhancement grant totaling $461,469: DESE would reimburse roughly $291,457 and the district match would be about $175,011. Staff said the district purchases equipment and then applies for reimbursement under DESE procedures.
Missouri / School Districts / Lee's Summit R-VII
District staff proposed expanding the 'Safe System' pilot to all buildings at a cost not to exceed roughly $3.25 million; the committee discussed pilot results, maintenance, badge costs (~$50 each) and lifecycle budgeting for badge replacement.
Missouri / School Districts / Lee's Summit R-VII
A Lee's Summit parent asked the board to halt or rework consolidation planning for Lee's Summit Elementary, saying the district’s action team lacked representation from affected teachers and parents and urging transparency and inclusion.
Missouri / School Districts / Lee's Summit R-VII
In a governance workshop, a facilitator reported mixed survey responses about staff respect, confidentiality and PD effectiveness; the session called out interpersonal tensions (grudges) and asked the board to identify behaviors that make members feel devalued.
Missouri / School Districts / Lee's Summit R-VII
The Lee's Summit R‑VII Board voted 5–2 to call a Proposition C rollback election to restore a levy waiver aimed at funding staff salaries and benefits, after an extended discussion over whether ballot language should explicitly state it could raise taxes.
Missouri / School Districts / Lee's Summit R-VII
A facilitator-led governance workshop for Lee's Summit R-VII reviewed a board self-assessment and urged clearer, more digestible data reporting to center decisions on student achievement; the session also flagged splits over how data informs staffing and budgets.