Thursday, September 24 2026
Action Items
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Informational Items
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Action Items
All Administrators
Inventory Reporting Period is Now Underway! September 21st - December 18th 2026
Contact: Dennis D. Martine
In partnership with KCKPS Board of Education, Risk Assessment is requesting records of all district owned items in buildings & departments for insurance purposes.
Board Policy DIC: Inventories: “Each building administrator shall cooperate with district personnel to take an annual inventory of district-owned personal property under the direction of the superintendent or designee”
To assist you in completing the task, included you will find:
- Building Inventory template, for this year’s completion (Attached Below)
Items to be included but are not limited to:
- Classroom Equipment (Chairs, Desks, Electronics, Furniture, Tools, etc.)
- Kitchen Equipment (Tables, Shelving, Hot Boxes, Freezers, Refrigerators, appliances, etc.)
- Office Furniture & Equipment (Computers, Phones, Radios, Printers, Shredders, Refrigerators, Desks, Chairs, Furniture, etc.)
Do not include personal items.
Please submit one report per building by adding tabs to the building inventory template and distinguishing between various classrooms, areas or departments at your site.
This is an inventory list for district owned items that are integral to your day-to-day job functions. If you need it to complete your daily tasks and it is an item that is not easily replaced – please include it on the Building Inventory Template.
Administrators are responsible for the delegation and overall submission of their building report to Risk Management.
Please save and submit your school’s template in the following format: Department Name 26-27 Building Inventory.
All completed reports must be sent electronically to Dennis D. Martine by December 18, 2026. Questions? Please contact Mr. Martine at the email above or call 913-279-2281.
Principals and Building Administrators
Required Dyslexia Training for New Teachers
Contact:Lindsey Schneider
As part of our KESA accreditation, KSDE requires new-to-district staff to complete the Required Dyslexia Modules. This six-hour training is a one-time requirement for all new certified staff in the areas listed below:
- Teachers endorsed in Elementary Education (K-5)
- Teachers endorsed in Early Childhood
- Teachers endorsed in High Incidence Special Education (teaching grades K–12)
- Teachers endorsed in English Language Arts (grades 6–12)
- Teachers endorsed as Reading Specialists
- Professionals endorsed as School Psychologists
Training Logistics
The Professional Development Department will cover the cost of substitutes for the training session on Tuesday, October 27, at the Central Office - Rooms 131-132 (8:30-4:00)
Principal Responsibilities
- Verify New Teachers on the Training List
- Dyslexia Training List_2026-27
- Check the list of new teachers required to complete the training for your school.
- If you have any corrections to the list, questions, or need further clarification, please contact Samantha Bradshaw
- Approve Professional Leave Form in Frontline, Professional Growth
- Approve the Professional Leave Form in Frontline. This form will serve as their registration and ensure substitute costs are covered by the PD Department. How to Approve a Professional Leave Request Form.
- Directions sent to teachers: Dyslexia Professional Leave Request Form - Frontline Directions
Confirm Staff Enrollment for the Learning Summit
Contact: Tiffany Judkins
Please review the Learning Summit Participant Registration Update to check enrollment status by building, and ensure any unenrolled instructional staff register immediately.
All EC–12 instructional staff are expected to attend the Learning Summit from 8:00–11:30 a.m. on October 9, December 18, and March 12. The deadline to enroll in a Learning Summit session was September 23.
Staff who are not yet enrolled will select a session from the KCKPS Learning Summit Catalog 2026-27 and register using the Frontline link included in the session description.
Elementary and Middle School Principals
Building Spelling Bees
Contact:Tracy Cooper
It is time to identify Building Spelling Bee Sponsors for elementary and middle schools (grades 3–8). Sponsors will coordinate the building-level process to select one student to represent their school at the Wyandotte County Spelling Bee.
Action Required: Building Spelling Bee Sponsors must complete the 2026–2027 Building Spelling Bee Sign-Up by Friday, October 16.
Building Budget Costs:
- $199 Scripps National Spelling Bee registration fee
- 10 extra-duty hours at the negotiated rate for the sponsor; principals will need to submit sponsor names for Board approval
Each building should register with Scripps by December 31, 2026. Scripps registration provides preparation resources and is required for students to advance to the Sunflower State Spelling Bee. For registration assistance, contact Tracy Cooper.
Key Dates:
- January 22, 2027: Building winners must be registered for the Wyandotte County Spelling Bee
- February 6, 2027: Wyandotte County Spelling Bee at Wyandotte High School
Elementary School Principals
Elementary School Principal Survey
Contact: Gabrielle Hull
KSDE is asking all elementary school principals to complete a brief survey regarding the minutes currently provided for recess, lunch, and physical education.
The survey will help KSDE better understand current practices across Kansas and provide context to the State Board of Education and Legislature as they consider requirements and recommendations related to elementary recess.
Elementary principals, please complete the survey that was emailed to you. It should take less than five minutes.
Information Items
All Administrators
Update: Medical Treatment for Work Related Injuries
Contact: JaNia Motley
Hello Leadership!
Effective Monday September 21st 2026, all requests for medical treatment on work related injuries must be called or text to JaNia Motley at 913-449-7761.
Please note:
- Immediate supervisors are still required to complete & submit the Supervisors Accident Investigation Report on behalf of the injured employee.
- Once verified, approval for medical treatment will be provided by one of our authorized, occupational health clinics.
- By Kansas law, injured employees may not self-refer. Please do not have the injured employee contact Risk team directly for initial care.
- Failure to comply with the above process may result in claim denial.
Thank you for your partnership.
Replacement System for Old Employee Online (SEDS) Extra Duty Time Sheet System
Contact: Lisa Walker
The District is transitioning to a new workflow platform for completing and approving extra duty timesheets beginning Thursday, October 1, 2026. The new platform will replace the current Old Employee Online (SEDS) system, which is expiring.
We expect the transition to be fairly easy, as the new platform’s look, functionality, and approval workflow closely align with our current system. This was one of the key factors in selecting it as the replacement for SEDS.
More detailed information and short training guides will be included in next week’s Admin Desk. We will also provide a quick training overview at the October 1 Principals Meeting to walk through the new system and approval process as implementation begins.
Principals and Building Administrators
FastBridge Data for Fall 2027 Is Now Available in Tableau
Contact:Jonathan Wilson
Staff with tableau access can see an analysis of Fall 2027 FastBridge Scores here. If you have additional questions about Tableau contact Jonathan Wilson.
Middle and High School Principals
Prep KC - Math Relays
Contact: Jenny Kramer
We are excited to share information about the 17th Annual PREP-KC Regional Math Relays.
What they are: Academic competitions where student teams race the clock and tackle rigorous math problems.
Topics covered: Algebra, Geometry, Number Sense, and critical problem-solving.
Prizes: Schools and districts compete for titles, medals (gold, silver, bronze).
17th Annual PREP-KC Regional Math Relays for grades 8-12, Saturday, November 7, 2026, from 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM at Grandview High School
To help you prepare for the relays, Prep-KC has two upcoming coaches' meetings. Learn about the event and how to position your mathletes for success! If your school will be attending the relays, then please plan on attending one of the coaches' meetings:
Monday September 28th 3:30p-4:00p (Click the link to register)
or
Tuesday September 29th 3:15p-3:45p (Click the link to register)
***This event is building sponsored and building funded***
Contact Cecil Christwell l Director of Teaching and Learning, Prep KC, with questions. Cell: (913) 485-9638
Elementary School Principals
Reading Interventionists Meeting
Contact: Alli Rice
There will be a meeting for all elementary reading interventionists on:
Wednesday, October 28
8:30–10:30 a.m.
Central Office – Room 133
The purpose of this meeting is to bring reading intervention staff together to review current data, reflect on intervention progress, and prepare for upcoming district support.
Meeting topics will include:
- Review of 2025–26 intervention data and lessons learned from last year
- Review of fall universal screening data
- Review of reading intervention cycle data and progress to date
Please make arrangements for your reading intervention staff to attend. The morning meeting time is intended to minimize disruption to student intervention services.