The Liberty Public Schools Board of Education met for its regular meeting on Monday, August 15, 2016.  Following, is a recap of that meeting:
Meeting Highlights
Liberty Academy Teacher Honored
As part of Honoring Excellence to begin the meeting, Liberty Academy Teacher Shannon Lawson was recognized for recently being selected to sit in the prestigious Buck O'Neil Legacy Seat at a Royals game.  Lawson has led an annual Bowl-a-Thon each spring for the past 17 years and has raised over $32,000 during this span to benefit the American Cancer Society. The Buck O'Neil Legacy Seat recognizes individuals from the Kansas City metro and beyond who provide exemplary service in their community. Congratulations Shannon!
Board Business
Tax Rate Hearing Held
Just prior to the regular Board of Education meeting, the annual Tax Rate Hearing was held.

Based on State Auditor Office calculation data, a recommendation to set the tax rate for 2016 at $4.8343 Operating, $1.2607 Debt Service, and $0.36 Capital Projects is provided at the link below. The total levy recommended for the 2016-2017 fiscal year is $6.4550, maintaining the same levy rate as the previous year.

To view the complete report, click here.  
Additional Space at Blackberry Commons Purchased
The Board approved the purchase of additional real estate at the Blackberry Commons area. Currently, Liberty Academy resides at the north facility of Blackberry Commons and will continue to occupy this space. The additional space purchased will provide needed classroom space as growth in student population continues. To view the documents regarding this purchase, click here.  
Personnel Report

The Board approved several appointments and resignations. To view the exempt report, click here. To view the non-exempt report, click here.

Next Board Meeting Scheduled for Monday, Sept. 19

The Board will hold its next regular meeting on Monday, September 19, at the District Administration Center. The meeting will begin at 7 p.m.

Ways to Stay Informed on Board Happenings

The public has several opportunities to stay informed of LPS Board of Education happenings. Following, are methods in which monthly Board meetings may be viewed.

 

Channel 18 Coverage

Liberty Public Schools Cable Television Channel, KLPS-TV Channel 18, records each Board meeting that takes place on the third Monday of each month and replays the meeting for approximately one week, usually beginning the Thursday following the regularly-scheduled meeting. They will be shown daily at 8 a.m.  Households need to have Time Warner Cable service to receive Channel 18 programming.

 

In addition, all meetings are loaded onto the LPS YouTube Channel and are available for viewing in the days following each meeting. The LPS YouTube Channel may be accessed by clicking here.

 

Board Docs

Complete, upcoming Board meeting agendas, detailed meeting information, and archived meeting information are all provided on the LPS District website at BoardDocs.
2016-2017
Board of Education
David Evans
President
Vice-President

Scott Connor

Board Member 

Board Member
Board Member
Board Member
Board Member