Listening and Learning Responses
The Board of Education and Superintendent Dr. Anna Stubblefield would like to express our sincere thanks to all parents, students, staff, and community members who participated in the Listening and Learning Session held on Tuesday, November 19, 2024.
We greatly appreciate the valuable feedback provided on key topics, including the cell phone use policy, strategies for engaging parents academically, and ways to enhance the Welcome Center experience for all families.
For those who were unable to attend the session but submitted questions, we encourage you to take a moment to review the answers online.
Additionally, we invite you to share your thoughts on the Cell Phone/Personal Electronic Device Guidelines by participating in our ThoughtExchange survey.
Thank you for your continued engagement and support!
Listening and Learning Session for November 19, 2024
Responses for the Questions on November 19, 2024
- What are teachers supposed to do when they have students with high needs in their classrooms, especially if they feel unqualified to support them?
- How can we retain our teachers?
- Why does District 500 always have to jump on the bandwagon as other districts?
- How is the district addressing safety concerns and the need for resource officers in schools?
- What is the objective of the cell phone use policy? Will it impact learning time or emergency procedures?
- Will cell phones need to be left in lockers or at home under the policy?
- How is KCKPS addressing math proficiency at schools like Welborn?
- Why address cell phones but allow iPads and computers in the classroom?
- Are there free tutoring services for high school students?
- How does KCKPS plan to improve special education?
- How does KCKPS utilize parents in schools?
- Has the district considered the impact of cell phone addiction on instruction?
- Is allowing students to "self-manage" their devices leading to educational neglect?
- Why are some districts banning cell phones while KCKPS hasn’t?
- Why ask teachers about policies if their input isn’t implemented?
- How might parents be trained to monitor their students’ cellphone use?
- Has the district considered the impact of cellphone policies on teacher retention?
- How can student cell phone use be reduced without punitive measures?
- What is the district’s policy on classroom observations by parents and guardians?
What are teachers supposed to do when they have students with high needs in their classrooms, especially if they feel unqualified to support them?
How can we retain our teachers?
Why does District 500 always have to jump on the bandwagon as other districts?
How is the district addressing safety concerns and the need for resource officers in schools?
What is the objective of the cell phone use policy? Will it impact learning time or emergency procedures?
Will cell phones need to be left in lockers or at home under the policy?
How is KCKPS addressing math proficiency at schools like Welborn?
Why address cell phones but allow iPads and computers in the classroom?
Are there free tutoring services for high school students?
How does KCKPS plan to improve special education?
How does KCKPS utilize parents in schools?
Has the district considered the impact of cell phone addiction on instruction?
Is allowing students to "self-manage" their devices leading to educational neglect?
Why are some districts banning cell phones while KCKPS hasn’t?
Why ask teachers about policies if their input isn’t implemented?
How might parents be trained to monitor their students’ cellphone use?
Has the district considered the impact of cellphone policies on teacher retention?
How can student cell phone use be reduced without punitive measures?
What is the district’s policy on classroom observations by parents and guardians?
This comprehensive FAQ addresses key concerns from parents, students, and teachers, reflecting KCKPS’s commitment to transparency and continuous improvement.