Month: March 2017

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Board Resolution – for All Administrators

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Board Resolution

From David A. Smith
The Kansas City, Kansas Board of Education has passed a resolution in support of immigrant students and families. The resolution is attached, and available on the district website. Supervisors, please review the resolution with all staff, and make sure they understand the implications of the resolution for their interactions with law enforcement. Pay special attention to the section below:

???BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED: In order to provide a free public education to every child, regardless of that child’s or family’s immigration status, absent any applicable federal, state, local law or regulation or local ordinance or court decision, the District shall abide by the following conduct:

1. District personnel shall not inquire about a student’s immigration status, including requiring documentation of a student’s legal status, such as asking for a green card or citizenship papers, at initial registration or at any other time and, pursuant to FERPA, shall not disclose, without parental consent, the immigration status of any student.
2. District personnel shall not make unreasonable inquiries from a student or his/her parents for the purpose of exposing the immigration status of the child or his/her family.
3. If parents or students have questions about their immigration status, school personnel shall refer them to community-based and legal organizations that provide resources for immigrant families and families facing deportation.
4. The District will continue to implement all provisions of the Federal Educational Rights and Privacy Act, and shall not disclose, without parental consent or court order, the personal information for any student.
5. To the extent allowed by law, the District will continue to implement its policies regarding the release of students during the school day and interrogation and investigations relating to students as set forth in Board Policies JBH and JCAC.
6. All requests made of the District or its schools by ICE officials to access school information or school grounds shall be processed through the Office of the Superintendent who will consult with legal counsel to ensure compliance with the law.???

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me.

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March Madness Challenge – for Secondary Building Staff

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Board Resolution – for All Administrators
HR Update: Certified Staff Last Day to Resign – 6/2/17 – for All Administrators

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March Madness Challenge

From Josh Mathiasmeier
With the Final Four upon us, Nutritional Services will be having its own “March Madness Challenge” on Thursday March 30th in the cafeteria during lunch. Students will participate in “Dunk Madness” in which 4 dipping sauces will compete to see which is the most popular. With every order of chicken nuggets, participants will have the opportunity to taste all 4 of our gourmet sauces: Sriracha Honey Mustard, Honey Lime Buffalo, Smokey BBQ and Cool Ranch. Participants can then text to vote their favorite sauce and the winner will be crowned. Please encourage the students and staff at the middle and high schools to participate. Happy March Madness!

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Board Resolution

From David A. Smith
The Kansas City, Kansas Board of Education has passed a resolution in support of immigrant students and families. The resolution is attached, and available on the district website. Supervisors, please review the resolution with all staff, and make sure they understand the implications of the resolution for their interactions with law enforcement. Pay special attention to the section below:

???BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED: In order to provide a free public education to every child, regardless of that child’s or family’s immigration status, absent any applicable federal, state, local law or regulation or local ordinance or court decision, the District shall abide by the following conduct:

1. District personnel shall not inquire about a student’s immigration status, including requiring documentation of a student’s legal status, such as asking for a green card or citizenship papers, at initial registration or at any other time and, pursuant to FERPA, shall not disclose, without parental consent, the immigration status of any student.
2. District personnel shall not make unreasonable inquiries from a student or his/her parents for the purpose of exposing the immigration status of the child or his/her family.
3. If parents or students have questions about their immigration status, school personnel shall refer them to community-based and legal organizations that provide resources for immigrant families and families facing deportation.
4. The District will continue to implement all provisions of the Federal Educational Rights and Privacy Act, and shall not disclose, without parental consent or court order, the personal information for any student.
5. To the extent allowed by law, the District will continue to implement its policies regarding the release of students during the school day and interrogation and investigations relating to students as set forth in Board Policies JBH and JCAC.
6. All requests made of the District or its schools by ICE officials to access school information or school grounds shall be processed through the Office of the Superintendent who will consult with legal counsel to ensure compliance with the law.???

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me.

HR Update: Certified Staff Last Day to Resign – 6/2/17

From Amy Jo Troyer
The last day for teachers, or any staff on a teaching contract, to resign without penalty will be June 2, 2017. As you may know, Kansas statute indicates that the last day for teachers to resign without penalty will be 14 calendar days following the third Friday in May. Resignations submitted after that date will be considered a breach of contract and will be subject to liquidated damages.

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New Items

Previous Items

Board Resolution – for All Administrators
Seussical Jr.??Performance at W. A. White Elementary – for All Administrators
HR Update: Certified Staff Last Day to Resign – 6/2/17 – for All Administrators

New Items

Previous Items

Board Resolution

From David A. Smith
The Kansas City, Kansas Board of Education has passed a resolution in support of immigrant students and families. The resolution is attached, and available on the district website. Supervisors, please review the resolution with all staff, and make sure they understand the implications of the resolution for their interactions with law enforcement. Pay special attention to the section below:

???BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED: In order to provide a free public education to every child, regardless of that child’s or family’s immigration status, absent any applicable federal, state, local law or regulation or local ordinance or court decision, the District shall abide by the following conduct:

1. District personnel shall not inquire about a student’s immigration status, including requiring documentation of a student’s legal status, such as asking for a green card or citizenship papers, at initial registration or at any other time and, pursuant to FERPA, shall not disclose, without parental consent, the immigration status of any student.
2. District personnel shall not make unreasonable inquiries from a student or his/her parents for the purpose of exposing the immigration status of the child or his/her family.
3. If parents or students have questions about their immigration status, school personnel shall refer them to community-based and legal organizations that provide resources for immigrant families and families facing deportation.
4. The District will continue to implement all provisions of the Federal Educational Rights and Privacy Act, and shall not disclose, without parental consent or court order, the personal information for any student.
5. To the extent allowed by law, the District will continue to implement its policies regarding the release of students during the school day and interrogation and investigations relating to students as set forth in Board Policies JBH and JCAC.
6. All requests made of the District or its schools by ICE officials to access school information or school grounds shall be processed through the Office of the Superintendent who will consult with legal counsel to ensure compliance with the law.???

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me.

Seussical Jr.??Performance at W. A. White Elementary

From Angela Wright
Our 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade students are performing the musical Seussical Jr. on Monday, March 27, and Thursday, March 30 at 6:30 p.m. in the William Allen White Elementary Multipurpose Room. Click the flyer below for more details.

Flyer PDF

HR Update: Certified Staff Last Day to Resign – 6/2/17

From Amy Jo Troyer
The last day for teachers, or any staff on a teaching contract, to resign without penalty will be June 2, 2017. As you may know, Kansas statute indicates that the last day for teachers to resign without penalty will be 14 calendar days following the third Friday in May. Resignations submitted after that date will be considered a breach of contract and will be subject to liquidated damages.

Contents

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Board Resolution – for All Administrators

Previous Items

Seussical Jr.??Performance at W. A. White Elementary – for All Administrators
HR Update: Certified Staff Last Day to Resign – 6/2/17 – for All Administrators

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Board Resolution

From David A. Smith
The Kansas City, Kansas Board of Education has passed a resolution in support of immigrant students and families. The resolution is attached, and available on the district website. Supervisors, please review the resolution with all staff, and make sure they understand the implications of the resolution for their interactions with law enforcement. Pay special attention to the section below:

???BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED: In order to provide a free public education to every child, regardless of that child’s or family’s immigration status, absent any applicable federal, state, local law or regulation or local ordinance or court decision, the District shall abide by the following conduct:

1. District personnel shall not inquire about a student’s immigration status, including requiring documentation of a student’s legal status, such as asking for a green card or citizenship papers, at initial registration or at any other time and, pursuant to FERPA, shall not disclose, without parental consent, the immigration status of any student.
2. District personnel shall not make unreasonable inquiries from a student or his/her parents for the purpose of exposing the immigration status of the child or his/her family.
3. If parents or students have questions about their immigration status, school personnel shall refer them to community-based and legal organizations that provide resources for immigrant families and families facing deportation.
4. The District will continue to implement all provisions of the Federal Educational Rights and Privacy Act, and shall not disclose, without parental consent or court order, the personal information for any student.
5. To the extent allowed by law, the District will continue to implement its policies regarding the release of students during the school day and interrogation and investigations relating to students as set forth in Board Policies JBH and JCAC.
6. All requests made of the District or its schools by ICE officials to access school information or school grounds shall be processed through the Office of the Superintendent who will consult with legal counsel to ensure compliance with the law.???

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me.

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Seussical Jr.??Performance at W. A. White Elementary

From Angela Wright
Our 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade students are performing the musical Seussical Jr. on Monday, March 27, and Thursday, March 30 at 6:30 p.m. in the William Allen White Elementary Multipurpose Room. Click the flyer below for more details.

Flyer PDF

HR Update: Certified Staff Last Day to Resign – 6/2/17

From Amy Jo Troyer
The last day for teachers, or any staff on a teaching contract, to resign without penalty will be June 2, 2017. As you may know, Kansas statute indicates that the last day for teachers to resign without penalty will be 14 calendar days following the third Friday in May. Resignations submitted after that date will be considered a breach of contract and will be subject to liquidated damages.

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HR/Payroll Notice: Certified Staff Lump Sum Due 4/21/17 – for All Administrators
3rd Quarter Grades – for All Principals
T-SCORE Teacher Externship Opportunity – for All Administrators
Seussical Jr.??Performance at W. A. White Elementary – for All Administrators
HR Update: Certified Staff Last Day to Resign – 6/2/17 – for All Administrators

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HR/Payroll Notice: Certified Staff Lump Sum Due 4/21/17

From Amy Jo Troyer
DUE 4/21/17: The Certified Staff Lump Sum Request Form is now available via the District Forms and Manuals link from Staff Intranet. Due to the processing time on requests of this volume and scope, multiple forms and/or requests for changes or adjustments to a submitted form will not be accepted. (Individuals who previously elected a lump sum for 2015/16 and wish to rescind must complete the form as well.)

Please share this information with your certified staff.

3rd Quarter Grades

From Valerie Anzicek
It is time for 3rd Quarter Grades
This is a reminder for grades to be uploaded for review so that grade cards can be distributed during this week of March 20th.

In an effort to reduce the number of grade cards returned, please review households for missing information such as zip codes and/or missing/incorrect addresses.

T-SCORE Teacher Externship Opportunity

From Tim Murrell
T-SCORE (Teachers and Students for Community Oriented Research and Education) is seeking six (6) KCKPS teachers to participate in a paid Teacher Externship. The T-SCORE Project is designed to help CTE and core teachers develop and teach interdisciplinary lessons that provide students with learning experiences that grow their interest and knowledge about the health sciences.

T-SCORE Externship Dates:

May 30, 2017???June 13, 2017, 9:00 a.m.???5:00 p.m.

T-SCORE Externship Location:

University of Kansas Medical Center
Department of Preventive Medicine and Public Health – Juntos
4125 Rainbow Blvd
Kansas City, KS 66103

If you are interested in participating in the T-SCORE Teacher Externship, please contact Maggie Cearley (mcearley@kumc.edu) T-SCORE Project Coordinator, by March 28, 2017.

For additional information concerning the T-SCORE Teacher Externship, please contact Amy Ramirez-Spears (amy.ramirez-spears@kckps.org), Dr. Tim Murrell (tim.murrell@kckps.org), or visit the T-SCORE website: www.tscoreks.org.

Seussical Jr.??Performance at W. A. White Elementary

From Angela Wright
Our 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade students are performing the musical Seussical Jr. on Monday, March 27, and Thursday, March 30 at 6:30 p.m. in the William Allen White Elementary Multipurpose Room. Click the flyer below for more details.

Flyer PDF

HR Update: Certified Staff Last Day to Resign – 6/2/17

From Amy Jo Troyer
The last day for teachers, or any staff on a teaching contract, to resign without penalty will be June 2, 2017. As you may know, Kansas statute indicates that the last day for teachers to resign without penalty will be 14 calendar days following the third Friday in May. Resignations submitted after that date will be considered a breach of contract and will be subject to liquidated damages.