This bill amends existing Kansas education law to allow each school district's 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, the bill 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 boards to consist solely of seven voting members, allowing for the inclusion of one nonvoting representative. The bill also clarifies the roles and terms of board officers, including the president and vice president, and establishes that the teacher representative may receive compensation for their duties as a teacher and board member, but will not engage in contract negotiations. Overall, the bill aims to enhance teacher representation in school district governance while maintaining the integrity of the voting structure.

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