Tuesday, January 24, 2017

Contents

New Items

K-ELPA Testing Equipment – for Elementary Principals
Leave Balances in Aesop – for All Administrators

Previous Items

2017 Math Relays – for Secondary Administrators
MAP Test Administration Window Extended – for All Administrators
Family Advocacy Interpreter Request Form – for All Administrators

New Items

K-ELPA Testing Equipment

From Joe Fives
Since iPads cannot be used for the speaking portion of the assessment, you may utilize your building’s Chromebooks for that purpose.

While our intent is to have maximum availability of technology for instructional use, we did not mean to preclude you from using any of your building’s technology resources where needed, even outside of the grades they were deployed.

We continue to update computer labs, but realistically, we will not get to all those machines prior to the assessment window opening. Since we are now 1:1 at grade levels 3 – 12, and 2:1 at K – 3, there is plenty of equipment available to complete the assessments.

Leave Balances in Aesop

From Amy Jo Troyer
Administrators ???
In an effort to make sure you are the first to know, as we recognize staff will come to you with questions, please see the info below which will be sent out to all staff later this morning:

After careful consideration, and invaluable feedback from our staff, we are pleased to announce that employee leave balances have transitioned from the employee pay stub and are now accessible within Aesop/Absence Management. This transition allows you to see your current, real-time leave balance in days and will be available to view 24 hours a day, 7 days a week by logging on to Aesop at https://www.aesoponline.com/login2.asp.

You may access your balances after logging in by selecting “Account” from the top menu bar and selecting “Absence Reason Balances” from the menu options on the left side of the screen. As you continue to utilize Aesop to record your absences, please note that warning messages may appear should you attempt to enter an absence that you do not have any available leave time for. We welcome you to reach out to the Office of Human Resources at 913-279-2262 should you receive an error message that you have a question about.

We sincerely appreciate the patience you have shown during this transition!
HR Leadership Team

Previous Items

2017 Math Relays

From Julie Leach
13th Annual Math Relays is fast approaching! Please forward the attached document to your teachers! More information coming soon!

Math Relays Flyer PDF

MAP Test Administration Window Extended

From David Rand
Due to the missed school day and some minor NWEA glitches after winter break, the MAP test administration window has been extended to Wednesday, January 25th. Please ensure that all testing is completed no later than the 25th. Thank you very much!!!!!

Family Advocacy Interpreter Request Form

From Rosie Rodriguez
It???s time to begin gathering your building needs for interpreter requests. To facilitate this process, please fill out the following information and return to my attention, on or before Monday, January 30th.

Interpreter Request Form Word Document

Monday, January 23, 2017

Contents

New Items

Previous Items

2017 Math Relays – for Secondary Administrators
MAP Test Administration Window Extended – for All Administrators
Family Advocacy Interpreter Request Form – for All Administrators
Mileage Forms – for All Administrators
Upcoming CIS training – for All Administrators
KITE Informational Session – for All Administrators

New Items

Previous Items

2017 Math Relays

From Julie Leach
13th Annual Math Relays is fast approaching! Please forward the attached document to your teachers! More information coming soon!

Math Relays Flyer PDF

MAP Test Administration Window Extended

From David Rand
Due to the missed school day and some minor NWEA glitches after winter break, the MAP test administration window has been extended to Wednesday, January 25th. Please ensure that all testing is completed no later than the 25th. Thank you very much!!!!!

Family Advocacy Interpreter Request Form

From Rosie Rodriguez
It???s time to begin gathering your building needs for interpreter requests. To facilitate this process, please fill out the following information and return to my attention, on or before Monday, January 30th.

Interpreter Request Form Word Document

Mileage Forms

From Robert Young
When reporting mileage after January 1, 2017, please use the newly revised “In-District Mileage Reimbursement Log” on the District’s Website. The mileage reimbursement rate has been revised to reflect the new reimbursement amount of $.535 per mile. This is the approved reimbursement rate in Kansas as of January 1, 2017. The newly revised form will reflect this amount in the automated calculation. Using any form other than this form will result in a disapproved submission. Only records submitted on the new form will be processed for payment. Thank you for you attention to this matter.

Upcoming CIS training

From Jody Mitchell
Beginning February 1, 2017, Kansas City, Kansas Public Schools will be transitioning all Classified employees (Non-Certified employees eligible for overtime) to an electronic system to record time worked. The Clock In System – known as CIS ??? is currently in use for several departments in the District and has proven successful in bridging the gap to ensure accurate overtime pay and comp time tracking.

To prepare you for this transition, we have scheduled training sessions on the following days:
??? Thursday, January 26, 2017 ??? 9am-11:30am
??? Thursday, January 26, 2017 ??? 1pm-3:30pm
??? Friday, January 27, 2017 ??? 9am-11:30am

Principals and Department Managers have received a calendar invitation for all available sessions, however, you are only required to attend one session. Please accept the date and time that works best with your schedule and feel free to bring another representative with you.

Thanks!

KITE Informational Session

From Kristen Scott
Administrators,
Please find the attached 2 power points developed by David Rand. We are providing an informational session on the KITE testing platform for those ESL staff not familiar with the system:
January 19th from 3:30-4:30 for EC5 ESL staff
January 23rd from 3:00-4:00 for Secondary ESL staff
These trainings are voluntary, but it is recommended that your K-ELPA test coordinator attend.

Spring 2017 Educator Guide to KITE Educator Portal PowerPoint

Spring 2017 Educator Guide to KITE Student Experience PowerPoint

Friday, January 20, 2017

Contents

New Items

Previous Items

2017 Math Relays – for Secondary Administrators
MAP Test Administration Window Extended – for All Administrators
Family Advocacy Interpreter Request Form – for All Administrators
Mileage Forms – for All Administrators
Upcoming CIS training – for All Administrators
KITE Informational Session – for All Administrators

New Items

Previous Items

2017 Math Relays

From Julie Leach
13th Annual Math Relays is fast approaching! Please forward the attached document to your teachers! More information coming soon!

Math Relays Flyer PDF

MAP Test Administration Window Extended

From David Rand
Due to the missed school day and some minor NWEA glitches after winter break, the MAP test administration window has been extended to Wednesday, January 25th. Please ensure that all testing is completed no later than the 25th. Thank you very much!!!!!

Family Advocacy Interpreter Request Form

From Rosie Rodriguez
It???s time to begin gathering your building needs for interpreter requests. To facilitate this process, please fill out the following information and return to my attention, on or before Monday, January 30th.

Interpreter Request Form Word Document

Mileage Forms

From Robert Young
When reporting mileage after January 1, 2017, please use the newly revised “In-District Mileage Reimbursement Log” on the District’s Website. The mileage reimbursement rate has been revised to reflect the new reimbursement amount of $.535 per mile. This is the approved reimbursement rate in Kansas as of January 1, 2017. The newly revised form will reflect this amount in the automated calculation. Using any form other than this form will result in a disapproved submission. Only records submitted on the new form will be processed for payment. Thank you for you attention to this matter.

Upcoming CIS training

From Jody Mitchell
Beginning February 1, 2017, Kansas City, Kansas Public Schools will be transitioning all Classified employees (Non-Certified employees eligible for overtime) to an electronic system to record time worked. The Clock In System – known as CIS ??? is currently in use for several departments in the District and has proven successful in bridging the gap to ensure accurate overtime pay and comp time tracking.

To prepare you for this transition, we have scheduled training sessions on the following days:
??? Thursday, January 26, 2017 ??? 9am-11:30am
??? Thursday, January 26, 2017 ??? 1pm-3:30pm
??? Friday, January 27, 2017 ??? 9am-11:30am

Principals and Department Managers have received a calendar invitation for all available sessions, however, you are only required to attend one session. Please accept the date and time that works best with your schedule and feel free to bring another representative with you.

Thanks!

KITE Informational Session

From Kristen Scott
Administrators,
Please find the attached 2 power points developed by David Rand. We are providing an informational session on the KITE testing platform for those ESL staff not familiar with the system:
January 19th from 3:30-4:30 for EC5 ESL staff
January 23rd from 3:00-4:00 for Secondary ESL staff
These trainings are voluntary, but it is recommended that your K-ELPA test coordinator attend.

Spring 2017 Educator Guide to KITE Educator Portal PowerPoint

Spring 2017 Educator Guide to KITE Student Experience PowerPoint

Thursday, January 19, 2017

Contents

New Items

Previous Items

2017 Math Relays – for Secondary Administrators
MAP Test Administration Window Extended – for All Administrators
Family Advocacy Interpreter Request Form – for All Administrators
Mileage Forms – for All Administrators
Upcoming CIS training – for All Administrators
KITE Informational Session – for All Administrators

New Items

Previous Items

2017 Math Relays

From Julie Leach
13th Annual Math Relays is fast approaching! Please forward the attached document to your teachers! More information coming soon!

Math Relays Flyer PDF

MAP Test Administration Window Extended

From David Rand
Due to the missed school day and some minor NWEA glitches after winter break, the MAP test administration window has been extended to Wednesday, January 25th. Please ensure that all testing is completed no later than the 25th. Thank you very much!!!!!

Family Advocacy Interpreter Request Form

From Rosie Rodriguez
It???s time to begin gathering your building needs for interpreter requests. To facilitate this process, please fill out the following information and return to my attention, on or before Monday, January 30th.

Interpreter Request Form Word Document

Mileage Forms

From Robert Young
When reporting mileage after January 1, 2017, please use the newly revised “In-District Mileage Reimbursement Log” on the District’s Website. The mileage reimbursement rate has been revised to reflect the new reimbursement amount of $.535 per mile. This is the approved reimbursement rate in Kansas as of January 1, 2017. The newly revised form will reflect this amount in the automated calculation. Using any form other than this form will result in a disapproved submission. Only records submitted on the new form will be processed for payment. Thank you for you attention to this matter.

Upcoming CIS training

From Jody Mitchell
Beginning February 1, 2017, Kansas City, Kansas Public Schools will be transitioning all Classified employees (Non-Certified employees eligible for overtime) to an electronic system to record time worked. The Clock In System – known as CIS ??? is currently in use for several departments in the District and has proven successful in bridging the gap to ensure accurate overtime pay and comp time tracking.

To prepare you for this transition, we have scheduled training sessions on the following days:
??? Thursday, January 26, 2017 ??? 9am-11:30am
??? Thursday, January 26, 2017 ??? 1pm-3:30pm
??? Friday, January 27, 2017 ??? 9am-11:30am

Principals and Department Managers have received a calendar invitation for all available sessions, however, you are only required to attend one session. Please accept the date and time that works best with your schedule and feel free to bring another representative with you.

Thanks!

KITE Informational Session

From Kristen Scott
Administrators,
Please find the attached 2 power points developed by David Rand. We are providing an informational session on the KITE testing platform for those ESL staff not familiar with the system:
January 19th from 3:30-4:30 for EC5 ESL staff
January 23rd from 3:00-4:00 for Secondary ESL staff
These trainings are voluntary, but it is recommended that your K-ELPA test coordinator attend.

Spring 2017 Educator Guide to KITE Educator Portal PowerPoint

Spring 2017 Educator Guide to KITE Student Experience PowerPoint

Wednesday, January 18, 2017

Contents

New Items

2017 Math Relays – for Secondary Administrators
MAP Test Administration Window Extended – for All Administrators
Family Advocacy Interpreter Request Form – for All Administrators

Previous Items

Mileage Forms – for All Administrators
Upcoming CIS training – for All Administrators
KITE Informational Session – for All Administrators
ESOL Aide PL on January 18 – for All Administrators

New Items

2017 Math Relays

From Julie Leach
13th Annual Math Relays is fast approaching! Please forward the attached document to your teachers! More information coming soon!

Math Relays Flyer PDF

MAP Test Administration Window Extended

From David Rand
Due to the missed school day and some minor NWEA glitches after winter break, the MAP test administration window has been extended to Wednesday, January 25th. Please ensure that all testing is completed no later than the 25th. Thank you very much!!!!!

Family Advocacy Interpreter Request Form

From Rosie Rodriguez
It???s time to begin gathering your building needs for interpreter requests. To facilitate this process, please fill out the following information and return to my attention, on or before Monday, January 30th.

Interpreter Request Form Word Document

Previous Items

Mileage Forms

From Robert Young
When reporting mileage after January 1, 2017, please use the newly revised “In-District Mileage Reimbursement Log” on the District’s Website. The mileage reimbursement rate has been revised to reflect the new reimbursement amount of $.535 per mile. This is the approved reimbursement rate in Kansas as of January 1, 2017. The newly revised form will reflect this amount in the automated calculation. Using any form other than this form will result in a disapproved submission. Only records submitted on the new form will be processed for payment. Thank you for you attention to this matter.

Upcoming CIS training

From Jody Mitchell
Beginning February 1, 2017, Kansas City, Kansas Public Schools will be transitioning all Classified employees (Non-Certified employees eligible for overtime) to an electronic system to record time worked. The Clock In System – known as CIS ??? is currently in use for several departments in the District and has proven successful in bridging the gap to ensure accurate overtime pay and comp time tracking.

To prepare you for this transition, we have scheduled training sessions on the following days:
??? Thursday, January 26, 2017 ??? 9am-11:30am
??? Thursday, January 26, 2017 ??? 1pm-3:30pm
??? Friday, January 27, 2017 ??? 9am-11:30am

Principals and Department Managers have received a calendar invitation for all available sessions, however, you are only required to attend one session. Please accept the date and time that works best with your schedule and feel free to bring another representative with you.

Thanks!

KITE Informational Session

From Kristen Scott
Administrators,
Please find the attached 2 power points developed by David Rand. We are providing an informational session on the KITE testing platform for those ESL staff not familiar with the system:
January 19th from 3:30-4:30 for EC5 ESL staff
January 23rd from 3:00-4:00 for Secondary ESL staff
These trainings are voluntary, but it is recommended that your K-ELPA test coordinator attend.

Spring 2017 Educator Guide to KITE Educator Portal PowerPoint

Spring 2017 Educator Guide to KITE Student Experience PowerPoint

ESOL Aide PL on January 18

From Kristen Scott
There will be professional learning for all ESOL instructional aides next Wednesday from 2:00 to 4:00 at Northwest Middle.
If you aide’s duty day ends before 4:00 please work out a flex time schedule for them in order to attend from 2:00 to 4:00.