Shawnee Mission School District Board of Education Packet Summary — 08-24-2026
Meeting Overview
The packet is for the Regular Board Meeting of the Shawnee Mission School District Board of Education scheduled for August 24, 2026. The packet includes the district’s proposed 2026–2027 budget materials and supporting financial documents.
The materials present proposed revenues, expenditures, fund information, personnel changes, supplies and services details, capital planning information, and related budget documents for review.
Key Items in the Agenda Packet
2026–2027 District Budget Materials
The packet includes the proposed Shawnee Mission School District 2026–2027 budget. The budget publication states that proposed district operating revenue increased approximately $2.1 million, while proposed district operating expenditures decreased approximately $3.3 million compared with the prior year.
The packet identifies several proposed budget changes, including:
- An increase in Base Aid for Student Excellence to $5,778 per FTE, described as a 2.90% increase.
- A decrease in funded enrollment based on FY26 of 320.5 FTE.
- Changes related to weighted funding, Local Option Budget funding, special education funding, transportation costs, and interest and miscellaneous revenue.
Major Financial Items
Operating Funds
The packet summarizes 2026–2027 budgeted revenues and expenditures across fund categories.
- All funds are listed with budgeted revenues of $497,094,456 and budgeted expenditures of $510,320,224.
- Operating funds are listed with budgeted revenues of $322,721,380 and budgeted expenditures of $319,724,130.
The proposed operating fund summary includes:
- Total revenues of $322,721,380.
- Total expenditures of $319,724,130.
- Revenues over expenditures of $2,997,250.
- Ending fund balance of $49,881,545.
The budget materials outline proposed operating fund revenue sources, including state aid, local option funding, weighted funding categories, special education funding, and other revenue categories. The proposed 2026–2027 total revenues for operating funds are listed as $322,721,380.
The packet also provides proposed mill rates by fund, including:
- General Fund: 20.000 mills.
- Local Option Budget: 12.421 mills.
- Capital Outlay Fund: 8.000 mills.
- Bond and Interest Fund: 7.434 mills.
- Total mill rate: 50.363 mills.
Personnel and Staffing Changes
The packet includes proposed FY27 personnel changes.
The listed operating fund personnel changes include a proposed reduction of 20.075 FTE certified positions, along with additional administrative, classified, and supplemental position changes.
The packet also includes self-supported and federal fund personnel change requests, including positions connected to intervention services, educational aides, and other program areas.
Capital Projects and Facilities Planning
The packet includes Capital Outlay Fund information for 2026–2027.
The proposed Capital Outlay Fund shows:
- Proposed revenue of $49,057,694.
- Proposed expenditures of $62,719,579.
- Proposed ending cash balance of $5,000,000.
The packet lists major projects and planned capital expenditures, including items such as HVAC controls, LED lighting, network infrastructure, technology-related projects, and other district facility needs.
Education Programs and Student Services Funding
The budget materials include funding details for several program areas, including:
- Special Education.
- At-Risk Education.
- Bilingual Education.
- Virtual Education.
- Preschool-Aged At-Risk programs.
- Career and Postsecondary Education.
The proposed Special Education Fund includes total proposed expenditures of $73,385,427 for 2026–2027.
The proposed At-Risk Education Fund includes total proposed expenditures of $42,192,037 for 2026–2027.
Technology and Equipment Planning
The packet includes information on technology-related purchases and financing.
The conditional lease documentation lists:
- MacBook Air purchases with a total outright purchase price of $3,833,850.
- iPad purchases with a total outright purchase price of $7,714,419.
- Total financed amount listed as $11,548,269.
What to Watch at the Meeting
The board is scheduled to review materials related to the proposed 2026–2027 district budget, including:
- Proposed revenue and expenditure plans.
- Fund balances and financial projections.
- Personnel changes.
- Capital outlay priorities.
- Program funding allocations.
- Related budget documents and supporting financial schedules.
The packet provides proposed budget information for board review; it does not by itself document meeting discussion, votes, approvals, or final decisions.
