MARC JACOBS
Hutch Post
The Hutchinson Public Schools Board of Education will tackle accreditation updates, curriculum changes, and several major spending items when it meets for its regular meeting on Monday, Feb. 9.
One of the key presentations on the agenda is a presentation on Kansas Education Systems Accreditation (KESA). Dr. Krystal Young and Director of Curriculum Lisa Yantes are scheduled to present information related to the district’s Kansas Education Systems Accreditation, which evaluates school improvement efforts, student outcomes, and continuous improvement goals across the district. The KESA process operates on a five-year cycle, during which districts are evaluated based on specific criteria that include the develop implementation of school improvement plans.
Board of Education action items
The Board of Education will vote on the purchase of 1100 Google Chromebooks. These new devices will replace 5-year-old or older Chromebooks currently used by students. Each Chromebook will come with a Google Chrome academic license. The total for the winning bid submitted by Network Management Group totals $417,175.
Also, up for board approval is the replacement purchase of 145 replacement Clear Touch panels to update classroom display technology. The winning bid was submitted by Kansas City Audio Visual for a total of $321,311. Each Clear Touch panel comes with a five-year warranty.
The agenda also includes approval of a beverage contract with Pepsi-Cola Beverages
One of the largest action items on the agenda is the proposed adoption of a new math curriculum. Lisa Yantes will present the recommendation, which carries a total cost of $1,208,016.39. The adoption includes instructional materials from McGraw Hill and associated math programs designed to support student learning at all grade levels. If approved, the new curriculum would represent a significant instructional investment by the district.
Superintendent’s consent
The board will also consider routine financial matters, including approval of the December 2025 treasurer’s report and January 2026 accounts payable.
Additional consent items include approval of furniture and equipment purchases for the Lil’ Hawks Childcare Center, totaling $138,383.62, as well as acceptance of gifts donated to district schools.
Executive Session and Personnel
The board of education will conclude the meeting by entering executive session to discuss personnel matters under the non-elected personnel exception of the Kansas Open Meetings Act.
Following the closed session, the board will reconvene in open session to consider approval of the personnel report before adjourning.