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The Spring Hill Schools Board of Education met May 11, 2026, and recognized several student groups, received updates on bond projects, reviewed draft policies connected to personal electronic devices and social media, discussed the 2027-28 academic calendar and approved action items for Spring Hill High School athletic program additions and AED contract recommendations.
Board President April Horne called the meeting to order. All board members were present. The board approved the agenda as presented.
Students from Forest Spring Middle School led the Pledge of Allegiance and read the district’s mission and vision statements.
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Public Participation
Jayma Zook, representing the Spring Hill branch of Johnson County Library, shared that the library is scheduled to reopen June 3 after interior renovations, including the addition of a children’s wing, conference room and study room. She also shared information about an Extended Access pilot program that would allow approved patrons to access the library during unstaffed hours.
Consent Agenda
The board approved the consent agenda as presented. Items included minutes, the clerk’s report, treasurer’s report, payroll and claims, personnel, a Spring Hill High School Robotics trip to Chicago, IDEA Part B assurances, an ASL interpreter contract, a STEM grant for Spring Hill Elementary School, supplemental assignments, software and resource renewals, the class of 2026 graduation candidates and March pay applications for elementary additions and HVAC projects.
During discussion, board member Anna Baker asked about the IDEA Part B assurances and the ASL interpreter contract. Assistant Superintendent Dr. Joshua Robinson said the IDEA assurances are approved annually and are required for the district to receive federal special education funds. He said the ASL interpreter contract is connected to a student who will require full-time interpreting services next school year.
Good News and Recognitions
Director of Communication and Engagement Scott Peavey introduced several student recognitions.
Spring Hill High School Volunteer Club students shared highlights from community service projects, including a cystic fibrosis fundraiser, a Valentine’s Day event at Colonial Oaks Senior Living, a project with Johnson County Developmental Supports, a Salvation Army event and work with Wayside Waifs. Students also discussed the club’s ongoing service at elementary schools and Colonial Oaks.
Spring Hill High School FFA students shared information about an out-of-state trip to Atlanta connected to their national poultry contest recognition. Students described networking opportunities, agricultural industry tours and educational experiences from the trip. The board also recognized FFA teams that won state championships in horse judging and floriculture. Those teams are expected to compete at the national convention in October.
Spring Hill High School Robotics students shared highlights from the team’s state competition at Missouri S&T in Rolla. The rookie team finished ninth overall at the Kansas-Missouri state event and was invited to a premier event in Chicago, where students will compete and participate in exhibitions with teams from across the country and world.
Members of the Superintendent Student Advisory Council were recognized for providing feedback to district leaders throughout the school year. Students discussed topics such as the proposed student cellphone legislation, new course opportunities, bond projects and the district’s theme for the next school year.
Leah Good recognized Career and Technical Education completers and CTE scholars. The district had 66 students earn CTE completer status this year. Three students, Arabella Brewer, Elsie Sprague and Kaylee Shupert, were recognized as CTE scholars.
The board also received an update on the Youth Teacher Apprenticeship Program. Good, Director of Human Resources Eric Tyler and Spring Hill High School senior Ashley Anderson discussed the district’s role as one of three Kansas districts piloting the program. Anderson completed 29 college credit hours, is scheduled to complete additional credits this summer and fall, and has accepted an early contract offer of employment with Spring Hill Schools, contingent upon completion of degree, licensure, references and background check requirements.
Discussion Items
2027-28 Academic Calendar
Williams presented the draft 2027-28 academic calendar. The proposed calendar largely mirrors the 2026-27 calendar, with spring conferences moved back to February and additional PLC Wednesdays added in January and February.
Board members discussed whether moving conferences back to February was the right decision or whether the district should collect another year of data before making a change. Discussion focused on parent-teacher conference participation, academic momentum, student assessment timing, snow days, parent engagement and whether secondary conferences should be reimagined.
Director of Teaching and Learning Kristen Zuck and Dr. Erin Smith, executive director of schools and services, discussed the need to consider different engagement models, especially at the secondary level, where parent participation has been a challenge in multiple calendar formats.
The board also discussed the possibility of a sixth-grade transition day at the middle school level and a half-day on the final day of school. The calendar is expected to return for additional discussion and possible action in June..
Personal Electronic Devices and Social Media
Dr. Robinson reviewed draft policies connected to Kansas legislation addressing student use of personal electronic devices and staff use of social media for communication with students.
The social media discussion focused on limiting two-way communication between staff and students on platforms such as Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat and TikTok. Robinson said the goal is to use district-approved communication tools that can be monitored and retained, including email and instructional platforms. He also noted that activities and athletics will need clear communication channels.
The board also discussed personal electronic devices, including cellphones, smartwatches, tablets, earbuds and other non-district-issued devices used for communication. Robinson said the draft policy follows the statute closely and would require devices to be powered off, stored and inaccessible during the school day, with exceptions for medical, IEP, 504 or approved academic needs.
Williams reviewed several storage options, including NuCase, Yondr and Generation Faraday products. Estimated districtwide costs for middle schools and the high school ranged from about $45,360 to $81,693. Board members discussed whether the district should purchase pouches for all students, use them only for disciplinary or medical situations, or rely on handbook language and consequences.
The item will return for additional discussion and possible action, along with related handbook language.
Board Meeting Calendar
The board reviewed upcoming work calendar items, including future discussion and action related to personal electronic devices and handbook language, property and casualty insurance, the annual meeting schedule and a June 29 work session connected to board member boundary planning.
Dr. Link Luttrell said RSP is expected to attend the June 29 work session to discuss board election boundaries and statutory requirements connected to population growth.
Finance Report
Director of Business and Finance Nathan Holder presented the monthly financial report through April 30, representing 10 months of the fiscal year.
Holder said the district remains in good shape from both an operating and capital outlay perspective. He noted that revenues are tracking close to projections while expenses show additional cushion. He also said capital outlay had $5.57 million in revenue and $3.53 million in expenses year to date, with additional local tax collections expected in June.
Holder said nutrition services remains on track to finish the fiscal year in a positive position, though the district may consider using operating interest revenue to strengthen that fund. He also reported that the Special Reserve Fund remains strong, with nearly $2 million in reserve for the medical plan.
The overall fund balance comparison was approximately $780,000 better than the previous year, continuing a positive trend.
Bond Project Update
Executive Director of Operations Marc Williams provided an update on Building Opportunity Bond 2025 projects.
Williams said the district remains on time and on budget overall. He reported that Newkirk Novak has estimated the Spring Hill High School CTE addition and commons expansion at about $26 million, which includes contingency. Even with that estimate coming in about $1 million above the budgeted amount for that portion, Williams said the district is still projected to be about $5 million under the overall bond budget.
Williams reviewed upcoming dates for the high school project, including a pre-bid meeting, bid opening, Spring Hill Planning Commission review, board presentation and final city approval. The district expects to receive the permit to begin work on the high school addition in late June.
For elementary additions, Williams said Spring Hill Elementary School is furthest along, with sheetrock, primer, roofing, HVAC equipment, power and gas line work completed or underway. Prairie Creek Elementary School also is progressing, with brickwork, sheetrock and roofing work moving forward. Timber Sage Elementary School is about two weeks behind Prairie Creek because of its later permitting timeline, but Williams said the project remains on schedule.
Williams also reviewed contingency use tied to city inspections, fire alarm devices, ductwork coordination, over-excavation and roofline adjustments. He said the district still has approximately $451,000 remaining in elementary contingency and may see savings return to the overall bond budget.
The board also discussed logistics for the Spring Hill High School construction site, including temporary fencing, teacher parking impacts, access for athletic events, food delivery routes and a temporary wall that will be constructed in the commons during the project.
Action Items
The board approved the following action items:
Spring Hill High School athletic program additions for the 2026-27 school year.
AED contract recommendations.
Board Member and Superintendent Report
Superintendent Report
Dr. Luttrell reminded the board that Spring Hill High School graduation is scheduled for 10 a.m. Saturday, May 16, at Spring Hill High School, and Insight School’s graduation is scheduled for 2 p.m. the same day.
He also noted that the final attendance day for pre-K through 11th-grade students is Thursday, May 21. Luttrell said preliminary feedback indicates Spring Hill brick-and-mortar students performed very well on Kansas state assessments.
Luttrell closed by highlighting the number of student groups recognized during the meeting and said the evening reflected the district’s work to help students find meaningful opportunities across programs..
Board Member Reports
Board members shared updates from site council meetings, Teacher Appreciation Week, school activities and recent storm response efforts. Horne thanked the facilities team, Williams, city partners and the Spring Hill Recreation Commission for work connected to storms and cleanup efforts.
Adjournment
The meeting concluded with an executive session before adjournment.
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