Committees

Formed by the Board of Education and the Superintendent in 1952, the CAC mission is to facilitate communication, advise and partner with the R-7 Board of Education, Superintendent and community to ensure a successful and innovative school system that maximizes each student's potential. The CAC takes direction from the Board of Education and makes recommendations to the Board of Education. The group meets at least twice annually.

• CAC Steering Charter
• CAC Charter

For more information about the CAC, please reach out to communications@lsr7.net.

SEPT. 2, 2025 MINUTES

Welcome & Activity

Co-chairs Elaine Bluml and Stephen Hill welcomed attendees, celebrated the group’s 2025 bond work, and led an icebreaker.

Bond Project Updates

Associate Superintendent of Operations Dr. Steve Shelton shared timelines and budgets for all bond projects and initial renderings for the Aerospace Academy, PLMS, and GWE/HGE projects (similar designs expected).

Prop C Update

Superintendent Dr. Buck noted the prior Board passed a resolution to place Prop C on the April 2026 ballot. The current Board will vote on it in December.

Elementary School Planning

Dr. Buck reminded members that the LSE/WVE PrAT formed by the Board last school year has recommended not consolidating. Per the Jan. 16 Board resolution, the CAC will now recommend how to allocate available funds for an additional elementary school:

• Sept. 30: Facilities presentation on LSE, WVE, and PLE projects with updated budgets.
• Oct. 28: CAC decision on whether funds can support an additional elementary (LSE, WVE, PLE), and if so where to direct them to.

Funding Update

Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources Dr. Chad Hertzog and Dr. Buck provided local, state, and federal funding updates.

Membership Audit

Elaine Bluml and Katy Bergen (Public Relations) announced a membership audit to assess stakeholder representation, last done in 2021. Members completed a form; we will continue to distribute this form at meetings this year to collect all members data. Data will be reviewed later at a 2026 meeting.
 

The mission of the Business Roundtable is to foster productive relationships and strong partnerships between the LSR7 School District, the business community and local and state leaders.

For more information about the Business Roundtable, reach out to communications @lsr7.net.

Parent Dignity Team: To engage parents of LSR7 students in collective conversation about dignity, belonging and inclusion in our school system. Hosted by the Assistant Superintendent of Equity & Student Services and held 3x a year.

Community Dignity Meetings: To facilitate dialogue and collective thinking around dignity, belonging and inclusion topics in the Lee’s Summit community. Held 3x a year in the evenings.

The inaugural Fall 2022 Parent Academy cohort consisted of dedicated parents representing 20 schools who gave their time and energy to participating in four fall sessions to engage with LSR7 leaders about district operations, academics and strategic planning. Parents “graduated” and were recognized at a Board of Education meeting.

Partners in Education connects the business community to the classroom, providing interactive opportunities for students to see the relevance and application of the curriculum they are learning to the business world. The district currently has partnerships with more than 300 businesses. Our partners provide guest speakers, host field trips, offer internships and showcase career experiences in all kinds of ways for our students.

The Career and Technical Education department hosts Career Pathway Advisory meetings each year. Advisory teams are made up of people who work in business, industry, professional and technical careers.  The mission is to connect the education community with the people who want to share their expertise in a particular area. Advisory teams are a group of interested citizens who advise the school on various phases of a program improvement plan specific to a career-related area.