District staff told the board that changes to Prop C and a lower State Adequacy Target (SAT) will shrink state and Prop C revenue for FY27, while local levies and reserves keep the district solvent; members pressed staff on a $400,000 window project at the Turner building and on future debt-service decisions.

Kirkwood enhances support for students with IEPs and addresses discipline disparity among students of color.

Schools enhance robotics, curriculum, and career guidance to prepare students for future opportunities.

Administrators clarify training and guidelines for managing student cell phone use in classrooms.

Kirkwood Schools reports on expansions in STEM education and equity improvements for students.

Kirkwood expands early childhood resources and promotes diverse staff recruitment strategies.

Leaders propose strategies to improve survey response rates and address teacher retention issues.

Kirkwood appoints Doctor Mapp and Roberta McWoods to enhance DEI initiatives for teachers.