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The Spring Hill USD 230 Board of Education met March 9 at the District Administrative Center. Board members Anna Baker, April Horne, Doug Hull, Jon Chitwood, Autumn Coleman-Marconett, Steve Miller and Ted Beauchamp were present.
The meeting began with the Pledge of Allegiance and a reading of the district’s mission and vision statements led by members of the Spring Hill Elementary School Student Lighthouse Team. No public comments were presented.
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Consent Agenda
The board approved the consent agenda, which included the Feb. 23 meeting minutes, personnel recommendations, district and facility use fees for the 2026-27 school year, renewal of the district’s memorandum of understanding with Olathe Head Start, training for CPI instructors, February pay applications for Bond 2025 construction projects and new instructional resources for the 2026-27 school year totaling $275,652.95.
Good News and Recognitions
District leaders recognized several staff members and students for their accomplishments.
Core Value Awards
Teresa Satchell and Elizabeth Moore were recognized as Core Value Award recipients for their work supporting student success, fostering supportive learning environments and exemplifying the district’s commitment to world-class staff.
Student Recognition
Spring Hill High School senior Melanie Webber was recognized for designing the official T-shirt for this year’s Spring Hill on the Move community event.
Strategic Plan Update: Real World Learning
Kristen Zuck, director of teaching and learning, presented an update on the district's strategic plan, focusing on the district’s Real World Learning initiatives and the use of Individual Plans of Study (IPS) to help students explore career interests and plan for life after high school.
Zuck explained that Individual Plans of Study are a key component of Kansas accreditation requirements and are designed to help students connect their academic experiences with future career and educational goals. The district received a bronze-level recognition from the Kansas State Department of Education in 2025 for its implementation of the program.
An Individual Plan of Study helps students explore potential career pathways through career interest inventories, goal-setting and course planning. The process encourages students to identify interests and strengths while considering possible postsecondary options such as entering the workforce, pursuing technical training or attending a two- or four-year college.
The district begins the IPS process in sixth grade and continues through high school, allowing students to refine their interests over time and align coursework, extracurricular activities and career exploration opportunities with their long-term goals.
Zuck said the program helps students understand the wide range of career options available to them and encourages them to explore fields they may not otherwise have considered.
As part of the IPS process, students also build a digital portfolio that can include projects, examples of coursework and other materials that demonstrate their skills and accomplishments. These portfolios are intended to support college applications, job searches and other postsecondary opportunities.
District leaders said expanding student digital portfolios has been a major focus this school year, with the goal of ensuring that every student graduating from Spring Hill High School has a portfolio that showcases their work and learning experiences.
The district is also working to develop a clearer scope and sequence of career exploration experiences from prekindergarten through 12th grade, providing students with consistent opportunities to explore careers and connect learning to real-world applications throughout their education.
Board members asked questions about several aspects of the program, including opportunities for concurrent college credit within career pathway courses and parent engagement with the IPS system.
Zuck said the district continues to expand concurrent credit opportunities when possible and recently added an additional concurrent course within the medical science pathway after a teacher completed the required certification to teach the course for college credit.
Board members also asked about parent participation in the digital planning system, Xello, which supports IPS. District leaders reported that although all parents have access to the platform, about 30 percent have completed the online approval process, and staff are continuing efforts to increase awareness and participation.
Administrators emphasized that Individual Plans of Study are intended to be a collaborative process between students, families and school staff to help students make informed decisions about their education and future careers.
Strength and Conditioning Equipment Discussion
Spring Hill High School administrators presented a proposal to purchase additional equipment for the school’s strength and conditioning program, prompting discussion among board members about participation levels, facility capacity and the scope of the request.
Clay Frigon, athletic director, and Dr. Frederick Bouchard, head football coach who oversees the school’s strength and conditioning program, explained that student participation in weight training and conditioning has increased in recent years. The facility is used by multiple athletic programs as well as students enrolled in strength training and physical education classes.
Administrators noted that the lower weight room at Spring Hill High School was originally constructed in 2007 and has already been reconfigured to maximize available space as participation increased. Additional equipment, they said, would help improve access for students throughout the school day and reduce congestion during class periods and after-school training sessions.
Board members asked several questions regarding the proposal, including how frequently the equipment would be used, whether the request would primarily benefit athletic programs or general student fitness classes and how the district prioritizes facility upgrades and equipment purchases.
District staff noted that the strength and conditioning program serves a wide range of students beyond competitive athletics, including those enrolled in strength training courses and conditioning programs for multiple sports.
The board did not take action on the proposal during the meeting. The item was presented for discussion and may return to the board for consideration at a future meeting.
Technology Planning: iPad Purchase
Billy Terry, director of technology, presented a proposal to purchase 250 11th-generation iPads and 250 Logitech cases to prepare for projected enrollment growth in the 2026-27 school year.
Because the district is not completing a full device refresh this year, the devices would primarily support new students, additional staff and expanded classroom needs. The estimated cost of the purchase is $108,487.50. The board is expected to consider approval at the March 23 meeting.
Early Childhood Center Shared Use Agreement
District administrators presented an updated facility use agreement between Spring Hill Schools and the Spring Hill Recreation Commission for shared use of the Early Childhood Center.
The proposed revision would extend the current one-year agreement to a two-year contract, continuing the partnership through 2028 if approved.
Non-Resident Enrollment Capacity
Dr. Joshua Robinson presented information regarding projected building and grade-level capacity for the 2026-27 school year as part of the district’s annual review of non-resident enrollment.
Using enrollment projections previously presented by RSP & Associates, district administration analyzed available capacity across schools and grade levels to determine how many seats could potentially be offered to non-resident students under Kansas’ non-resident enrollment law.
A recommendation will be presented to the board for approval at the March 23 meeting..
Action Items
The board approved several technology infrastructure upgrades.
Security Camera Archiver Upgrade
The board approved the purchase of two Streamvault servers to support the district’s security camera system. The hardware will provide approximately 128 terabytes of storage for video recording and monitoring.
Network Firewall Replacement
The board approved replacement of the district’s network firewall system through the E-Rate program at a cost of $27,450.07 before rebates.
Skyward Migration
The board approved the migration of the district’s student information system from Skyward SMS 2.0 to Skyward Qmlativ. District technology leaders previously presented the transition plan at the Feb. 9 meeting.
Board Member Reports
Board members shared updates from recent district and community activities.
Doug Hull highlighted his participation in Reality U, a financial literacy simulation that provides eighth-grade students with hands-on budgeting experiences.
Anna Baker reported attending the Timber Sage Elementary Site Council meeting and the recent topping ceremony for the Timber Sage construction project. She also noted several initiatives underway at the school, including a student letter-writing program called “We Deliver,” a schoolwide readathon and the Girls on the Run program.
Superintendent’s Report
Dr. Link Luttrell, superintendent, shared several district updates.
Parent-teacher conferences are scheduled for March 11 and 12, with an early dismissal at 1 p.m. on Wednesday to accommodate conference schedules.
Dr. Luttrell also reported that the Spring Hill Education Foundation’s second annual gala drew more than 200 attendees and raised significant funds to support district initiatives.
He also provided an update on several pieces of legislation currently being considered by the Kansas Legislature that could affect public education, including potential restrictions on student cell phone use during the school day, changes to free and reduced-price meal verification requirements, proposals related to property tax limits and ongoing discussions regarding additional funding for special education.
Executive Session
The board entered executive session to consult with legal counsel regarding potential litigation under the attorney-client privilege exception of the Kansas Open Meetings Act. Following the executive session and an extension of the session, the meeting adjourned.
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