Agreements; required provisions; notification of state board of regents; review and approval; conflict resolution

71-1702. Agreements; required provisions; notification of state board of regents; review and approval; conflict resolution. (a) The governing body of an area vocational school or area vocational-technical school which is consolidated with and made a part of a community college in accordance with the provisions of this act shall enter into a consolidation agreement with the board of trustees of the community college with which such area vocational school or area vocational-technical school is consolidated. (b) Every consolidation agreement entered into under this section shall provide for: (1) The disposition of all real property of the affected area vocational school or area vocational-technical school, which disposition shall not be in contravention of the provisions of subsection (d) of K.S.A. 71-201, and amendments thereto; (2) the disposition of all personal property, records and moneys, including state and federal financial aid, of the affected area vocational school or area vocational-technical school; (3) the payment of all lawful debts of the affected area vocational school or area vocational-technical school, including any outstanding bonded indebtedness attributable to the operation thereof; (4) the payment of all accrued compensation or salaries of all personnel of the affected area vocational school or area vocational-technical school; (5) the transfer of personnel, if such personnel are deemed necessary, in the employment of the affected area vocational school or area vocational-technical school to the employment of the community college; and (6) such other matters as may need to be addressed as the result of such consolidation by the affected area vocational school or area vocational-technical school and the community college. (c) Immediately upon execution of each consolidation agreement entered into under this section, the state board of regents shall be notified thereof by the board of trustees of the affected community college. The state board shall review and approve such consolidation agreement. (d) When any conflict arises as to the proper disposition of property, records or funds or as to the assumption and payment of any debts as a result of any consolidation effected under this act, such conflict shall be determined and resolved by the state board of regents and such determination and resolution shall be final. History: L. 1992, ch. 248, § 2; L. 1999, ch. 147, § 53; July 1. Previous | Next LEGISLATIVE COORDINATING COUNCIL General Policies 2026 Archived LCC Documents Archived LCC Meetings REVISOR OF STATUTES Archived Session Documents Archived School Finance Documents USEFUL LINKS Session Laws Kansas Administrative Regulations OTHER LEGISLATIVE SITES Kansas Legislature Administrative Services Division of Post Audit Research Department Contact Us PDF Help www.ksrevisor.gov 2026