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KS Stat § 72-1085 (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 72 - Schools|Article 10 - School District Board Of Education Elections|72-1085 Determination to change method of election or voting plan, how made; board of education resolution and approval by election; alternative procedure by petition and election.

72-1085. Determination to change method of election or voting plan, how made; board of education resolution and approval by election; alternative procedure by petition and election. Determination of a school district to change from one method of election to another or from one voting plan to another, or both, shall be by any one of the following:(a) The board, by a majority vote of the members-elect thereof, may adopt a resolution to change the method of election or voting plan, or both, and shall file a copy of such resolution in the office of the county election officer. If proceeding under this subsection (a), such resolution shall specify that the proposed change will be made only after the plan of change is first approved by a majority of the electors of the school district voting on the question at an election at which the question is submitted as provided in K.S.A. 72-1087. Such resolution shall state that the plan of change is filed in the office of the clerk of the board.(b) Upon the determination of the county election officer that a valid petition has been filed under K.S.A. 72-1086, an election shall be called and held upon the proposition as provided in K.S.A. 72-1087, and if the proposition is approved the method of election or voting plan or both shall be changed as provided in the plan of change voted upon at such election.History: L. 1968, ch. 59, § 17; L. 1971, ch. 239, § 3; July 1.
KS Stat § 72-1087 (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 72 - Schools|Article 10 - School District Board Of Education Elections|72-1087 Election requirements for change in method of election.

72-1087. Election requirements for change in method of election. In the event that an election is to be called as determined in subsection (a) of K.S.A. 72-1085, or subsection (c) of K.S.A. 72-1086, in not less than forty-five (45) days and not more than sixty (60) days the county election officer shall make one publication notice calling such election, and stating the ballot title and proposition to be voted upon. Such notice shall be published not less than three (3) days prior to such election. Each ballot used in such election shall contain a ballot title giving a brief and clear description of the proposed change, specifying the existing and proposed method of election and voting plan. The ballot title shall be followed by the proposition which shall be stated as follows: "Shall a change in the method of election or voting plan or both, as described in the ballot title above, be approved?" When the results of any such election are determined by the county board of canvassers as provided by law, the county election officer shall promptly notify the state board and the school district board thereof.History: L. 1968, ch. 59, § 19; L. 1971, ch. 239, § 5; July 1.
KS Stat § 72-1088 (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 72 - Schools|Article 10 - School District Board Of Education Elections|72-1088 Time when change of method of election or voting plan may be made.

72-1088. Time when change of method of election or voting plan may be made. The issue of the change of method of election or voting plan, or both, in any school district may be submitted to voters at any primary election or general election as defined in K.S.A. 25-2502, and amendments thereto, or at a special election called for such purpose. If approved by voters, the new method of election and voting plan in the school district shall be followed in the election of members next following the change and shall continue in force until again changed in the manner provided in this act. Change of method of election or voting plan shall not shorten the term of any member serving on the board at the time the change is made, and the county election officer shall not submit to election any plan of change which violates this prohibition.History: L. 1968, ch. 59, § 20; L. 1971, ch. 239, § 6; L. 2015, ch. 88, § 69; L. 2019, ch. 36, § 8; April 25.
KS Stat § 72-1089 (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 72 - Schools|Article 10 - School District Board Of Education Elections|72-1089 Member districts, numbering; members, residence.

72-1089. Member districts, numbering; members, residence. When a school district has a member district method of election the unified school district shall be divided into two member districts for the two district method, into three member districts for the three district method, and into six member districts for the six district method. Each member district shall be represented on the board by one or more persons residing in the member district. In the six district method, one member shall reside in each member district. In the three district method two members shall reside in each member district. In the two district method three members shall reside in each member district.The member at-large may reside anywhere within the school district.In the two district method the member district numbers shall be "one" and "two." In the three district method the member district numbers shall be "one," "two" and "three." In the six district method the member district numbers shall be "one," "two," "three," "four," "five" and "six."In the six district method member position numbers shall correspond to the member district numbers. In the two district method the member position numbers shall be "one," "three" and "five" for member district one, and "two," "four" and "six" for member district two. In the three district method member position numbers shall be "one" and "four" for member district one, and "two" and "five" for member district two, and "three" and "six" for member district three.The at-large member position shall not be numbered.History: L. 1968, ch. 59, § 21; L. 1971, ch. 239, § 7; L. 1976, ch. 185, § 6; Apr. 13.
KS Stat § 72-1091 (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 72 - Schools|Article 10 - School District Board Of Education Elections|72-1091 Number of members; qualifications.

72-1091. Number of members; qualifications. The board of education of any unified school district established under the provisions of this act shall have seven (7) members as herein provided. Subject to K.S.A. 72-1093, two members of the board of education shall be nominated and elected by the electors in all of the territory of the unified school district, and one member of the board of education shall be nominated and elected by the electors in each of the five member districts of the unified school district. The members of the board of education shall each have a position number such that the board member from each member district shall have the same number that his member district bears. Subject to said K.S.A. 72-1093, each member district shall be given one of the numbers one, two, three, four or five and board member positions of members elected in the entire unified school district shall be given position number six (6) and seven (7).Candidates for member of the board of education shall be qualified electors and reside in the member district bearing the same number as the member position for which the candidate files, except that candidates for position numbers six (6) and seven (7), or the position-at-large only if said K.S.A. 72-1093 becomes operative, shall reside at any place in the unified school district. Upon the death or resignation of a board member, or upon the removal of his residence from a member district, a vacancy shall occur in the board member position of such board member.History: L. 1969, ch. 337, § 3; L. 1971, ch. 240, § 1; July 1.
KS Stat § 72-1092 (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 72 - Schools|Article 10 - School District Board Of Education Elections|72-1092 Same; change of member district boundaries.

72-1092. Same; change of member district boundaries. The territory and boundaries of member districts shall be changed no more than once annually in accordance with this section. The board of education of such unified school district shall on or before December 31 of each year adopt its resolution specifying the boundaries of such member districts in accordance with changes made in such year. Such board of education shall maintain such member district boundaries along precinct lines insofar as is practicable, and the territory of each member district shall, giving due regard to the population of each member district, correspond as nearly as may be to attendance areas of the senior high schools of the unified school district for the succeeding year. Changes of member district territory and boundaries such that a member of the board of education no longer resides in the member district from which he was elected, whether such changes be made under this section or K.S.A. 72-1093, shall not shorten the term of such member. Any change of member district boundaries shall be promptly reported to the county election commissioner and the state board of education.History: L. 1969, ch. 337, § 7; L. 1971, ch. 240, § 2; July 1.
KS Stat § 72-1093 (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 72 - Schools|Article 10 - School District Board Of Education Elections|72-1093 Same; addition of sixth member district, when.

72-1093. Same; addition of sixth member district, when. In the event that a new senior high school is constructed in such unified school district, the board of education of the unified school district shall provide for a sixth member district to be numbered "six," and one member of the board of education shall be elected from such member district at each succeeding regular election. Thereupon only one member shall be elected at large from the entire unified school district and such board member shall have in lieu of a position number the designation position-at-large. In the event that this section becomes operative, other provisions of this act shall be construed accordingly.History: L. 1969, ch. 337, § 8; L. 1971, ch. 240, § 3; July 1.
KS Stat § 72-1131 (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 72 - Schools|Article 11 - School District Board Of Education Powers And Duties|72-1131 Unified school districts; style, designation and powers; delegation of contractual power to superintendent, limitation.

72-1131. Unified school districts; style, designation and powers; delegation of contractual power to superintendent, limitation. Each unified school district shall be designated by the name and style of "unified school district No. ______ (the number designated by the state board of education), ____________ county (naming the home county of the unified school district), state of Kansas," and by such name may sue and be sued, execute contracts and hold such real and personal property as it may acquire. Every unified school district shall possess the usual powers of a corporation for public purposes. The board of education of every unified school district may delegate to the superintendent of schools the power to execute contracts on behalf of the district for the purchase of goods and services if the value of such goods or services is $20,000 or less.History: L. 1963, ch. 393, § 15; L. 1965, ch. 420, § 12; L. 2001, ch. 158, § 3; L. 2006, ch. 129, § 1; Apr. 27.
KS Stat § 72-1132 (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 72 - Schools|Article 11 - School District Board Of Education Powers And Duties|72-1132 Name and style of unified districts.

72-1132. Name and style of unified districts. Notwithstanding any provision of K.S.A. 72-516 or 72-517 or any statement in any organization order, the name and style of every unified district shall be "unified school district No. ____, __________ county, state of Kansas."History: L. 1965, ch. 410, § 18; May 17.
KS Stat § 72-1133 (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 72 - Schools|Article 11 - School District Board Of Education Powers And Duties|72-1133 Boards of education; president and vice-president; election; terms of office; duties.

72-1133. Boards of education; president and vice-president; election; terms of office; duties. (a) At the first meeting of the board of education on or after the second Monday in January of each year, or at a later meeting during that calendar year if so determined by the board at the first meeting, the board shall elect a president and vice-president, both of whom shall be members of the board. The president and vice-president shall each serve for a term of one year and until a successor is elected and qualified.(b) The president shall preside at meetings of the board and perform such other duties as are provided by law.(c) In the absence or inability to act of the president, the vice-president shall perform the duties of the president. In the absence or inability to act of both the president and vice-president, the remaining members shall select a member to act in the capacity of president.History: L. 1973, ch. 297, § 1; L. 2019, ch. 36, § 6; April 25.
KS Stat § 72-1134 (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 72 - Schools|Article 11 - School District Board Of Education Powers And Duties|72-1134 Superintendent of schools; assistant superintendents; supervisors; principals; appointment and powers.

72-1134. Superintendent of schools; assistant superintendents; supervisors; principals; appointment and powers. (a) The board of education of each school district shall appoint a superintendent of schools for a term of not more than three (3) years. The board may appoint one or more assistant superintendents of schools, supervisors and principals for terms of not more than three (3) years. The board may give any assistant superintendent of schools the title of "assistant superintendent of schools," "deputy superintendent of schools" or "associate superintendent of schools." No person employed under the authority of this section shall be a member of the board. The superintendent, any assistant superintendents, supervisors and principals shall receive compensation fixed by the board.(b) In the event that a vacancy occurs in the office of superintendent of schools, the board shall promptly fill such vacancy. Such a vacancy may either be filled by appointment of an acting superintendent of schools, or may be filled by appointment of a superintendent of schools as specified in subsection (a).(c) The superintendent of schools shall have charge and control of the public schools of the school district, subject to the orders, rules and regulations of the board of education.History: L. 1973, ch. 297, § 2; L. 1975, ch. 383, § 1; July 1.
KS Stat § 72-1135 (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 72 - Schools|Article 11 - School District Board Of Education Powers And Duties|72-1135 Clerk; appointment and duties.

72-1135. Clerk; appointment and duties. (a) The board of education of each school district shall appoint a clerk, who shall serve at the pleasure of the board. The clerk shall receive compensation fixed by the board. The clerk shall not be a member of the board and shall not be the same person as the superintendent of schools or the treasurer.(b) The clerk shall keep an accurate journal of the proceedings of the board of education. The clerk shall have the care and custody of the records, books and documents of the board. The clerk shall prepare and submit to or for the board all reports required of him by the board and by law.History: L. 1973, ch. 297, § 3; July 1.
KS Stat § 72-1136 (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 72 - Schools|Article 11 - School District Board Of Education Powers And Duties|72-1136 Treasurer; appointment and duties; surety bond required.

72-1136. Treasurer; appointment and duties; surety bond required. (a) The board of education of each school district shall appoint a treasurer, who shall serve at the pleasure of the board. The treasurer shall receive compensation fixed by the board. The treasurer shall not be a member of the board and shall not be the same person as the superintendent of schools or the clerk. Before entering upon the discharge of his duties, the treasurer shall furnish a corporate surety bond in an amount fixed by the board. Such bond shall be subject to approval by the board and shall be paid for by it.(b) The treasurer shall deposit all moneys of the school district in accordance with the provisions of chapter 9, article 14, of Kansas Statutes Annotated. Each month the treasurer shall prepare a written report of the finances of the school district, and shall prepare such other reports as are required by the board or by law.History: L. 1973, ch. 297, § 4; July 1.
KS Stat § 72-1137 (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 72 - Schools|Article 11 - School District Board Of Education Powers And Duties|72-1137 School district officers and employees; appointment; board members to receive no compensation.

72-1137. School district officers and employees; appointment; board members to receive no compensation. In addition to the officers provided for in this act, the board of education of any school district may appoint other officers and employees to serve at the pleasure of the board. Such officers and employees shall receive compensation fixed by the board. No member of a board of education shall receive compensation from the school district for any work or duties performed by him.History: L. 1973, ch. 297, § 5; July 1.
KS Stat § 72-1139 (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 72 - Schools|Article 11 - School District Board Of Education Powers And Duties|72-1139 Same; state board definition.

72-1139. Same; state board definition. "State board of education" means the constitutional state board of education.History: L. 1968, ch. 209, § 2; Mar. 26.
KS Stat § 72-1140 (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 72 - Schools|Article 11 - School District Board Of Education Powers And Duties|72-1140 Expenses of board of education members.

72-1140. Expenses of board of education members. Board members shall be paid their necessary expenses incurred in the performance of their official duties.History: L. 1968, ch. 59, § 33; July 1.
KS Stat § 72-1141 (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 72 - Schools|Article 11 - School District Board Of Education Powers And Duties|72-1141 Judgments against school districts; tax levy, use of proceeds.

72-1141. Judgments against school districts; tax levy, use of proceeds. Whenever any judgment rendered against any school district becomes final, the board of education may levy a tax at the first tax levying period after such judgment becomes final, sufficient to pay such amount and for the purpose of paying a portion of the principal and interest on bonds issued by cities under the authority of K.S.A. 12-1774, and amendments thereto, for the financing of redevelopment projects upon property located within the school district and such tax levy may be levied outside of tax levy limitations prescribed by law. Revenue from such levy shall be deposited in the special liability expense fund of the school district.History: L. 1876, ch. 122, art. 4, § 31; R.S. 1923, 72-1032; L. 1943, ch. 248, § 30; L. 1967, ch. 370, § 1; L. 1979, ch. 52, § 183; L. 2003, ch. 116, § 11; July 1.
KS Stat § 72-1142 (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 72 - Schools|Article 11 - School District Board Of Education Powers And Duties|72-1142 Legal successor of rights and powers; bequests and donations.

72-1142. Legal successor of rights and powers; bequests and donations. The unified district shall be legal successor to all of the rights, powers and authorities vested in boards of disorganized districts of the unified district except as is otherwise provided in any of the school unification acts. This provision shall be construed, but not by way of limitation, as being particularly applicable to powers and authorities with respect to bequests, legacies, trusts, and property or interest in property of any kind whatsoever. Any bequest, legacy, trust or donation may be placed in a separate fund of the district and if placed in such fund the same shall be exempt from budget law requirements and shall be used in compliance with the wishes of the donor as nearly as may be.History: L. 1965, ch. 410, § 32; L. 1966, ch. 8, § 1 (Special Session); Mar. 11.
KS Stat § 72-1143 (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 72 - Schools|Article 11 - School District Board Of Education Powers And Duties|72-1143 Teacherages.

72-1143. Teacherages. The board of education of any unified school district may acquire, purchase, construct, rent, operate and maintain suitable quarters for the use of its teachers. Such quarters may consist of real or personal property or both, and may be referred to as "teacherages." The acquisitions of such property for teacherages shall be by resolution of the board of education, which shall be published once in a newspaper of general circulation within the county or counties where such school district is located. If, within thirty (30) days after publication of such resolution, there is filed a petition signed by qualified electors equal in number to not less than ten percent (10%) of the electors who voted at the last general school election, demanding that such resolution be submitted to a vote of the electors in such school district, such resolution shall not take effect until submitted to a referendum and approved by a majority of the qualified electors voting thereon. Such referendum may be held at a special election called for such purpose or at the general school election. Any school district may dispose of any teacherage or any interest therein or part thereof as provided by law for other school property.History: L. 1968, ch. 131, § 1; July 1.
KS Stat § 72-1144 (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 72 - Schools|Article 11 - School District Board Of Education Powers And Duties|72-1144 Acquisition of real property under eminent domain power; conditions; procedures.

72-1144. Acquisition of real property under eminent domain power; conditions; procedures. (a) A unified school district may acquire by condemnation, for school purposes, any interest in real property, including fee simple title. If, within 10 years after entry of final judgment under K.S.A. 26-511, and amendments thereto, the school district fails to construct substantial buildings or improvements that are used for school purposes on any real property acquired under this subsection, the school district shall notify the original owners or their heirs or assigns that they have an option to purchase the property from the school district for an amount equal to the compensation awarded for the property under the eminent domain procedures act. Such option shall expire if not exercised within a period of six months after the date of the expiration of the 10-year period.(b) A unified school district may acquire by condemnation, for any purpose whatsoever, any reversionary interest held by others in real property which the school district has previously acquired by condemnation, deed or contract if:(1) The district, or its predecessor districts, has constructed substantial improvements on the property; and(2) the school district, or its predecessor districts, has held an interest in the property for at least 20 years.(c) When the board of education of a unified school district considers it necessary to condemn a property interest pursuant to this section, the board shall declare the necessity by resolution and shall authorize a licensed land surveyor or a professional engineer who is competent to conduct a land survey to make a survey and description of the property and the interest to be condemned and to file them with the clerk of the board. The resolution shall be published once in a newspaper having general circulation in the school district. Upon the filing of the survey and description, the board of education shall provide by resolution for the acquisition of the property interest by condemnation. The resolution shall set forth a description of the property, the interest to be condemned and the purpose for which the property is and will be used. The board of education, as soon as practicable after the passage of the resolution, shall proceed to exercise the power of eminent domain in the manner provided by the eminent domain procedure act.History: L. 1982, ch. 301, § 1; L. 2006, ch. 192, § 11; July 1.