Action Items
For All Administrators (Action)
Veterans Day Submissions
from Communications and Marketing
Administrators, please share this with your staff:
Next week KCKPS will join people from around the country to pay respect to those that have served or are serving our country currently.
If you are a veteran, or have a loved one that is a veteran or serving, and would like to be a part of our video tribute, we ask you share your photos with us by using this link.
Due to the predicted high volume of photos, we have a strict cut off of next Tuesday, November 9th by noon.
Board Policy Reviews
from Human Resources
Monthly employee Board policy Reviews will begin November 2021. The monthly policies being reviewed will be released via Frontline Professional growth under the Learning Plan Tab. These will be coming out every month through the end of the school year. Please make sure all your staff are aware and complete reviewing the policies before the end of each month. Each month, HR will audit the rate of completion by department and send it to administration.
Instructions on how to view the Policies are below:
Login to Frontline Professional Growth
Click on the Learning Plan Tab
Click “Manage” Next to the November – Board Policy Reviews 2021
Click on “Launch Activity”
If this does not pop up try using google chrome and disable Ad-blocker
Click Launch next to one of the policies you would like to review first
Repeat step 5 until all policies are reviewed
Frontline will then mark you complete within 24 hours of you reviewing all policies listed
Policies being reviewed:
GAM – Professional Appearance
GBU – Ethics
IDACA – Special Education Services
IFCB – Field Trips
If you or your employees have questions with this process please contact your IDP Rep for assistance.
For Building Administrators (Action)
Praxis Study Sessions & License Help Sessions
from Human Resources
Please let the staff in your buildings know that on the following dates I’ll be available on Saturdays in Room 131 at the Central Office to help people set up supported study plans for their Praxis exams and to help people navigate their initial license applications or their license renewals. Below are the times and dates through the end of this calendar year. If folks have questions or plan to attend please tell them to email me at elizabeth.meitl@kckps.org. I’ll need to identify what resources I need for them and give them my cell phone number to make sure they can get in the building.
For each of the Saturdays –
9:00 – 10:00 Praxis Study Session
10:00 – 11:00 License Help
Saturday dates: 11/6; 11/13; 12/4; 12/11
If someone wants help with the Praxis or their license and they can’t make these dates I’m still happy to help. Please ask them to email me at elizabeth.meitl@gmail.com.
Returned Grade Cards and Student Contact Updates in Infinite Campus
from Infinite Campus Support
It is important that we have accurate, updated student information in Infinite Campus. Family Advocacy Day is a good time to get these corrections made. Please see this file for details about this process. Each building needs to develop a plan for all staff to help with this process. If you have specific questions, please contact Michelle.Gould@kckps.org in IC Support.
Equity Survey
from Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
Hello Principals! The DEI team would like to thank you for attending our session on Stereotype Threat. There was great conversation and learning and we hope you learned something new about your colleagues, got a little uncomfortable, and can bring tools and strategies back to your building.
We also want to thank you for your time taking the brief survey. In order to better serve and support you we would like to ask if you can take a few minutes to answer a few follow up questions.
If you were unable to attend or did not take the survey in person please take this survey.
The DEI team values your input, your vulnerability, and your openness as we continue to embark on this ever important journey.
We appreciate your time and please do not hesitate to reach out to any of us if you have questions.
Best,
Canise, Linda, and Zak
For EC-5 Administrators (Action)
Science Core Leadership Team
from Curriculum & Instruction
The Curriculum Department is seeking administrators, teachers, and coaches to be a part of a Science Core Leadership Team to support the K-5 mission and vision for science instruction and make district-wide recommendations for successful implementation of the NGSS-designed Amplify Science. This team will help formulate a program implementation plan and continue to meet from year to year to further science instruction. This team will also meet to further refine the GVC to integrate SECD standards and refine it for cultural relevance. Please see this application link for more details and criteria. The deadline has been extended to November 12. Please review the link and forward it to staff who may meet the criteria and be interested in serving on this team. Contact cheryl.beyer@kckps.org with any questions.
Connector Time
from Diploma+
Connector sessions are happening across the district but a few teachers still need to get a live session scheduled. Industry Chats count for that and there are several coming up in the next few weeks. Below is a list of the Connector Industry Chats specifically for elementary students. All teachers need to do is go the Connector website and register for the chat that meets the needs of their classroom schedule.
Here is what is available:
Sunny with a 100% Chance of STEAM – Meet a Meteorologist: 11/08/21. 1:00 pm
***Why We Celebrate Veterans Day: 11/09/21. 10:00 am
What is Paleontology: 11/09/21. 12:00 pm
***Why We Celebrate Veterans Day: 11/09/21. 1:00 pm
My Life as a Reliablity Engineer at Intel; 11/16/21. 12:00 pm
Wetlands are Wonderful: 11/17/21 1:00 pm
How Did We Go from Kites to Airplanes and Spaceships? 11/18/21. 12:00 pm
What is A.I.? And What it isn’t! 12/08/21. 11:00 am
Please forward these on to your teachers and counselors and remind them Renee Freers is always available to help:)
EC-5 Canvas Site Training Sign Up
from Curriculum and Instruction
This is for EC-5 schools only. Wendy Elkins has provided multiple sign-up opportunities to come to your school for the entire day and collaborate with teachers and administrators on how to use Canvas. Sign-ups begin on Nov. 2 and run until Dec. 17th. Generally, schools have been using PLCs as the time for Canvas training with outliers dropping in when they have availability. However, if you have a different format in mind, please feel free to set up the time that will work best for your building.
Use this link to schedule your site visit. You will schedule a time using Calendly, and the link is provided below. There are two days per week where the time runs from 8:30-3:30 and two days from 9:00 – 4:00. Please include the name of the school and a contact person. If you have any questions, please email Wendy Elkins.
Informational Items
For All Administrators (Informational Item)
COVID Vaccine Event Coming Soon
from Communications and Marketing
The next COVID Vaccine Event will be held on Monday, November 22, 2022 at Carl B. Bruce Middle School from 4 – 7 p.m. This event will be for first and second shots only (no boosters). Watch this space for more information.
Kansas Leadership Academy
from Human Resources
I am very excited to announce that our grant proposal for the Kansas Leadership Academy was accepted for the 2022 program. I currently have 11 spots for people who want to improve (or develop) their leadership skills. Please know that when requesting one of the spots, you are actually signing up for three, as that’s how many there are to complete the program. I will accept requests on a first-come / first-served basis. I am attaching a couple of flyers so all my read about the KLC program and also look at dates in which you might be interested in attending. Please email sherrie.piedimonte@kckps.org at your earliest convenience if you want to attend!
HR Power Hour Survey
from Human Resources
We hope that the school year is going well for each of you. As 2021 is coming to an end, we are in the process of sprucing up our communication within the district. We would like for you’ll to take this survey as we are attempting to better our HR Power Hour sessions. Your feedback is greatly appreciated.
HR FAQ is Live
from Human Resources
Please use our HR FAQ to assist in answering your HR related questions for you and your staff. This is located on the KCKPS webpage.
Admin Guide
from Human Resources
Hello All,
We have had some instances where Administrators are not able to get into the Admin Guide. The admin guide should be a first point of Reference for Human Resource related questions. The Admin Guide can be found under “Staff Links” from the kckps.org Home Page. Click here to fill out the form for access.
Thanks.
Need Inventory Tagging? Contact Dennis Martine
from Risk Assessment
Do you have untagged items in your building or department ?
Contact Inventory Assistant: Dennis Martine at dennisdmartine@kckps.org or call: 913-279-2281.
When submitting your request, please be sure to include the PO Number, description and quanity of items to be tagged.
Recruiting for 2022/2023 Fellows and Para-to-Teachers Has Begun!
from Human Resources
I am excited to announce that the recruitment of our newest cohorts of KCKPS Teaching Fellows and KCKPS Para-to-Teachers has begun! Please direct folks to our improved page on the KCKPS webpage.
Everybody who enters either of these Alternative Certification Pathways must have a Bachelor’s degree, and there are other required qualifications depending on the role they are interested in. I am always happy to visit with anybody who is interested, so please spread the word and invite people to reach out to me!
Electronic Reporting Forms for Injuries and Incidents
From Communications & Marketing
Just a quick reminder that many of the forms you need when it comes to incidents are now electronic.
Student injury forms have now been included to the list.
To find the reporting form for students go to this link: https://form.jotform.com/212366215525047
To make the reporting of workman’s compensation accidents less time consuming, the Supervisors Accident Report is now an electronic form.
Regardless of severity, immediate supervisors & directors are required to report all work-related injuries within 48 hours to Risk Management.
To do so, please use the following link: https://form.jotform.com/212304621025035
The Incident Report helps document any incident involving non employees.
This includes our students, visitors, parents and guardians.
The incident form is to be filled out for a number of situations including: a child is missing, if a student is injured in a way that could require medical attention in the future, police have to be called during an incident, there is a fight, or even to report property damage.
An example of a fight that needs to be recorded- a fight that breaks out that others are around and it may have been recorded. A fight that someone may not realize they are injured immediately but could later on in the day. Fights that do NOT need to be recorded: two kids on the playground hit each other in the arm over a ball.
There may be other incidents that could also require use of this form.
If you have questions about whether an incident falls into this category, please reach out to your IIO.
Here is a link to the Incident Report form: https://kckps.org/incident-report/
For Elementary Principals (Informational)
Are You Faster Than a 5th Grader? (RUFTA)
from IARC
Elementary Principals,
Mark your calendar for the reprise of the Are Your Faster Than a 5th Grader (RUFTA) event.
The two-mile race brings together 5th grade students, administrators, staff, community leaders and patrons for a morning of friendly competition and physical activity. This year’s event will begin at 10 a.m. on Friday, April 29th. Race route and location details are forthcoming.
Teams of fifteen 5th grade students from each of the district’s elementary schools will participate in the race. The other 5th grade students will join the fun by taking part in a one-mile walk that will precede the race.
This event was launched in 2012 as a way to promote physical fitness to students and to encourage overall wellness. Principals are encouraged to walk/run with the students. More details to come.
For Secondary Principals (Informational)
Theatre Festival
from IARC
The Fine Arts Department will host a KCKPS Theatre Festival on 11/16/21 at the Kansas City Young Audiences’ facility.
The theatre programs from Argentine, Arrowhead, Central, Eisenhower, CB Bruce, Rosedale, Sumner, and Schlagle will participate. Schools will perform throughout the day and will attend workshops. Please connect with your respective theatre teacher for additional details.