This bill amends existing Kansas education law to allow each school district board of education to include a teacher representative as a nonvoting member. The teacher representative must be a licensed teacher employed by the district and elected by the district's teachers. They will serve a two-year term, with the possibility of reelection for one additional term. The bill specifies that the teacher representative will not participate in any teacher contract negotiations. Additionally, it makes several amendments to existing statutes, including the definitions of board members and the structure of the board, while repealing certain sections of current law.

Key amendments include the removal of the requirement for seven voting members on the board, allowing for the inclusion of one nonvoting representative member, and clarifying the roles and terms of board officers. The bill also ensures that the teacher representative can receive compensation for their duties as a teacher and as a board member, while reiterating their nonvoting status in board decisions. Overall, the legislation aims to enhance teacher representation in school governance without altering the voting dynamics of the board.

Statutes affected:
As introduced: 25-2003, 72-1072, 72-1073, 72-1091, 72-1133, 72-1137