Blue Valley USD 229
school district in Eastern Kansas
Blue Valley USD 229 is a public unified school district headquartered in Overland Park, Kansas, United States. It is located in east central and southeast Johnson County, Kansas, and within the Kansas City Metropolitan Area. The district includes sections of Leawood and Olathe, as well as Stilwell, and extends into Miami County.
Administration
The Blue Valley School District is currently under the leadership of Superintendent Gillian Chapman
School Board
The Blue Valley School Board consists of seven board members that currently under the leadership of President Gina Knapp.
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