The Blue Valley Board of Education believes in the active involvement and participation of the Blue Valley community in the affairs of the district. Board of Education Advisory Committees are formed by the Board for the purpose of seeking advice and providing widespread involvement in issues affecting the district. As the district grows and changes, these advisory committees allow the Board to increase involvement in the school district and receive input from the community on key issues on the operation of the school district.

Committee members are appointed prior to the school year and serve two-year terms. The application process occurs during the spring and summer. Interested patrons who would like to serve on a committee should complete a committee application which can be found on the Blue Valley Web site.

Interested patrons who would like to serve on a committee can fill out a committee application online. If you need to re-apply for your current position please apply online or download this form. For additional information, contact Deputy Superintendent of Administrative Services Al Hanna, Ed.D, at (913) 239-4040.

Although the Board of Education may add or delete committees on an as needed basis, current standing committees include:

• Curriculum and Instruction
  This committee provides the district with a resource of knowledgeable and interested teachers, administrators and parents who review new and revised district curriculum and study topics related to curriculum and instruction.
  
• Design and Construction
  Members review design concepts and budgets for new buildings and major renovations.
  
  Members also review and advise the board on construction and facility-related issues such as bids, change orders, special agreements, easements, consulting and construction contracts.
  
• Finance
  Committee members review business activity and financial reports for the school district. They are also responsible for the oversight of all operating, special revenue, capital projects and bond funds. Members review monthly bids and contracts recommended for board approval in addition to claims, disbursements and special fund transfers.
  
• Facility Planning
  This committee examines and evaluates boundary alternatives and recommends a comprehensive boundary master plan to the board. This committee typically meets to recommend boundaries for new schools and on an as needed basis.
  
• Student Activities
  Members research proposals to improve and enhance student activity programs regulated by the Kansas State High School Activities Association, and collaborates regarding programs that will benefit students both individually and collectively.
  
• Technology
  This committee reviews, advises and recommends strategic and tactical plans to implement and use technology in all areas of district operations.