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Electronic Sign Up for December 21 District Professional Development – for All Principals and Building IDP Reps
District Student Injury/Incident Reports – for Principals, Administrative Assistants, Secretaries
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Gateway to College Referrals Are Being Taken Now – for High School Administrators KPERS Pre-Retirement Webinars – for All Administrators
Alternative High School Centralized Intake & Enrollment – for Administrators, High School Principals, High School Counselors, High School Social Workers
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Electronic Sign Up for December 21 District Professional Development
from Shelly Beech
As we continue to utilize the Frontline Professional Growth System for monitoring our Professional Development activities throughout the district, it has become apparent that we need to move to online sign in for all staff.
Beginning December 21 in our District PD sessions, all staff will be required to sign in electronically to the Frontline Professional Growth system for attendance and completion. There will not be an opportunity to sign a paper sheet for attendance, so it is imperative that all staff know how to log in. With that being said, we know that some individuals will need to update and merge the two Frontline Systems (AESOP and Professional Growth). We may also have individuals who may have forgotten their user name and passwords due to lack of use. We are asking that all IDP representatives at each building make sure that all staff are able to sign in to Frontline Professional Growth prior to the December 21 District Professional Development.
Also we have attached a video explaining how to sign up for the PD activities and how to mark them complete. Please make sure that all of you staff have the video prior to the December 21 professional development. Also we will be sending information to IDP reps on how to merge accounts in case there are staff who have not yet merged their accounts. For the December 21 District PD, the district PD activities will be listed in the PG system at least two days in advance. Individuals will need to go into the system prior to December 21 and sign up. If you have any questions, please contact Ana Perez- Sievert at 279-2314 or ana.perez-sievert@kckps.org.
District Student Injury/Incident Reports
from LeAndra Hood When submitting student injury/incident reports please send all forms to me
Le???Andra Hood by email and or fax at:
Leandra.hood@kckps.org
Fax: 913- 279-2085
Additionally, also please be sure to fill out all injury/incident report forms out entirely before submitting them. Please also reframe from sending incomplete reports. All student injury/incident report forms must be filled out completely and documented onto the student injury/incident report forms. Once you have done that please fax, email and or scanned those documents into me. It is very imperative that we document these injuries properly as they occur.
I have attached the student injury incident forms to this administrator???s notice below. If you have any additional questions please be sure to contact me directly at 913-279-2999 or at Leandra.hood@kckps.org .
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Gateway to College Referrals Are Being Taken Now
from Donna Devine
High School Administrators, please share this with your staff.
Gateway to College (GtC) Student Referrals (913 621-8715)
GtC is taking applications now for students who want to start GtC second semester. Interested students should not wait for Centralized Alternative High School Enrollment in January.
Students/Parents/Counselors/Administrators, etc. may call directly to Juan Rangel, GtC Director at 913 621-8715 to begin the application process. Or, they may visit the GtC office at Donnelly College, 608 N18th ST, KCK. The college will be closed over Winter Holiday Break, so it is important students contact GtC soon.
GtC students attend Donnelly classes and receive both high school and college credit for the classes they pass. There is no fee to students for the college credits they earn. A team of GtC Resource Specialists and Staff provide academic, social and emotional support to students.
To be eligible for consideration, students must have accrued a minimum of 10 high school credits and be credit deficient. Students who have dropped out of school are eligible and encouraged to apply. Student must be able to complete their high school diploma by the age of 21.
This is a great opportunity for KCKPS students. Please consider students who may be eligible and encourage them to apply.
KPERS Pre-Retirement Webinars
from Kristen Woodbury
Please share the following information with your staff; this same information can be found on the Payroll, Benefits, and Accounting page of the Staff Intranet.
Getting Ready to Retire?
Are you within five years of retirement? Not sure when and how to take that first step? You???re invited to our winter pre-retirement webinars. Register today to secure a spot!
What We???ll Cover
- Choosing a date
- How to calculate your benefit
- Steps in the process
- Payment options
- Taxes
- Life insurance
- Working after you retire
About Webinars
- Hosted quarterly
- Day & evening times for convenience
- Require computer or tablet and internet connection
- See the Retirement Information Center for dates, times and to register
- Webinar recording available online 1-2 weeks after webinar
To Register
Register Here for KPERS 1 and 2 members (4 webinars)
Use pull-down menu to pick date/time you want
Tuesday, Dec 4 (10 a.m. or 6 p.m.)
Thursday, Dec 6 (2 p.m. or 6 p.m.)
Register Here for KP&F members (1 webinar)
Wednesday, Dec 5 @ 2 p.m.
Questions?
- kpers@kpers.org
- Toll-free, 1-888-275-5737
- In Topeka, 296-6166
Alternative High School Centralized Intake & Enrollment
from Donna Devine
Notice Regarding Alternative High School Centralized Enrollment – January 15, 2019 (if canceled due to inclement weather, the event will be held on January 22, 2019)
This event is an opportunity for students, parents, and guardians to learn about the KCKPS Alternative High School and Community GED/Technical Certificates, and Work programs. Students will complete a reading assessment, participate in academic advisement, visit with program representatives and when appropriate, enroll and attend orientation.
Centralized Enrollment for Alternative High School Education and Community GED Programs
January 15, 2019 Tuesday, 9 am – 3 pm).
KCKPS Central Office, 2010 N 59th St., KCK 66104
First Floor, Rooms 131, 132, 133, 135 and Lobby
Sessions are held:
9:00 am to 11:30 am
11:00 am to 1:30 pm
1:00 pm to 3:30 pm
Students/Parents/Guardians must arrive when their session begins and be present for the entire 2.5 hour session. Late arrivals may need to stay for a second session to complete the intake/advisement/enrollment/orientation process.
Appointments are required. No Walk-ins. The next opportunity to attend a Centralized Alternative High School Enrollment is March 26, 2019.
Appointments may be scheduled through the Student Services Support Desk at 913 279-2249.
School administrators, counselors, SPED staff, please support students and families to connect with Noemi to schedule an appointment and follow up to encourage their attendance.
Participating Schools and Community Programs include:
500 Reach
Gateway to College
Fairfax Learning Center
KCKCC GED
YouthBuild
Job Corps
Workforce Partnership
Made Men
Heartland 180
Please note, Fairfax Learning Center continues to have a wait list, however, students will be screened for eligibility and participate in academic advising.