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Category Archives: KCMSD In the News
Right Sizing Plan Passes by a Narrow Margin
Tonight, the KCMSD School Board narrowly approved the Right Sizing Plan proposed by Dr. Covington. 26 buildings will be closed in an effort to redirect the District’s resources to improving the education of its 17,000 students. The Board voted 5-4 to move forward with the plan to transform the KCMSD. Sadly, Dr. Covington’s victory may be short-lived. After voting unanimously to bring Dr Covington to town to reform the District, four Board members proved that they weren’t willing to support him as he makes the tough decisions. The fractious board now places the implementation of the Right Sizing plan in jeopardy. The community cannot take for granted that Dr Covington will be allowed to dismiss teachers, introduce new curriculum, implement performance standards and revolutionize the quality of education in our District. The administration’s proposals may even be challenged in the coming months by board members who will be elected to serve on April 6th. The fate of our District depends on whether the new board will support the superintendent and his staff as they transform the district. As you attend the school board candidate forums and debates, ask each candidate if they plan to stand by this administration and the Right Sizing Plan that the community endorsed. Can the community afford a school board that is not unified in its vision? Ask each candidate if they intend to Do The Right Thing For Kids.
Closing 26 Schools: How Did It Come To This?
The Boston Globe explores the historical decline of our once proud School District.
Right Sizing Plan Receives Support from Sources Far and Wide
Overwhelming public support for Dr. Covington's Right Sizing plan should send a clear message to the School Board. A vote to approve the plan is a vote to move our district forward. Click on the link above to see the supporting organizations.
District Submits Final Right Sizing Plan to the Board
As promised, Dr. Covington and his leadership team revised the Right Sizing Plan to reflect the concerns and feedback from hundreds of district patrons. The final plan was issued on March 1st and will be discussed by the School Board members at a public meeting on March 3. The School Board will vote on the superintendent's recommendation on March 10.
Do Multiple Candidates for School Board = Effective School Board?
Click above for a link to a podcast of a recent KC Currents broadcast on February 22 where Sylvia Maria Gross explores the history of Kansas City School Board elections.
KCMSD subject of State Audit
Dr. Covington welcomes watchful eye of the State as Missouri's State Auditor begins comprehensive audit of KCMSD. Click above to learn more.
KCMSD unveils comprehensive school closing plan
KCMSD's plan to close and consolidate almost half of its facilities and eliminate over 700 positions was presented to a standing-room-only crowd on Saturday, February 13th. Click on the link above to learn more
Rewarding Good Teachers: The Time Has Come
Should teacher pay scales reward experience or effectiveness? Has tenure contributed to the decline of our public schools by rewarding longevity rather than results? The time has come to evaluate our teachers and reward them accordingly. Click on the link above to read more
Deadline to Participate in Strategic Planning Process Approaching
February 8th is the deadline to submit your application to participate in KCMSD's strategic planning process. Click on the link above to complete your application.
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