Letters to Officials

The ACLU of Kansas exhausts all possible options before pursuing litigation, which is a last resort. Writing open letters to public officials holds them accountable and can often resolve issues without getting the courts involved.

ACLU Letter to Shawnee Mission School Board regarding boundary change proposal

In considering boundary changes across its district, the Shawnee Mission School Board has proposed a plan that would consequently increase racial segregation at one of its elementary schools.

June 1, 2017

ACLU letter to Shawnee Mission School Board regarding open forum guidelines

The Shawnee Mission School Board recently implemented a new policy that prohibits members of the public from commenting on specific employees during open forum portions of school board meetings.

May 30, 2017

ACLU Letter to Shawnee Mission School Board regarding undocumented families

On February 7, 2017, a student at Briarwood Elementary in the Shawnee Mission School District was taken into state custody by the Prairie Village Police Department at the end of the school day.

April 25, 2017