Legislative Priorities and Education Advocacy Opportunities
As a resilient community committed to supporting neighborhood public schools, it is vital that we not only celebrate the successes within our educational system but also stay vigilant and engaged with public education policy decisions. Now more than ever, staying informed about critical statewide education funding legislation is essential to ensuring consistent and impactful advocacy for public education. Together, we can shape a brighter future for our students.
We encourage you to explore the Kansas City, Kansas Public Schools (KCKPS/USD 500) district to begin your advocacy journey. Below, you'll find helpful data points and resources to guide you.
The 2023-2024 KCKPS Annual Report provides a comprehensive overview of the district's strategic priorities and how they are being implemented. Additionally, reviewing the KCKPS Legislative Platform will offer insight into the district’s key advocacy issues at the Kansas Statehouse.
During the Kansas legislative session, this page is regularly updated with information about legislative discussions that align with the USD 500 platform. Here, you’ll find concise talking points to use when engaging with Wyandotte County legislative delegation members about public education funding concerns. Legislator contact information is also available for your convenience.
Thank you for taking the time to learn about the issues facing KCKPS and supporting public education advocacy. Your involvement makes a difference in ensuring the success of our schools and students.
Who We Are
USD 500 Serves 21,139 Students
KCKPS is 81%
Free and Reduced Lunch
KCKPS is: 58% Hispanic, 22% Black, 9% White, 7% Asian
USD 500 Has: 7 Preschools, 28 Elementary Schools, 7 Middle Schools, 5 High Schools,
5 Alternative Schools
USD 500 Is the Largest District in Wyandotte County
In 2023, 77% of the Students Graduated With a Diploma + Giving Our Students What They Need to Succeed in Today's World
KCKPS/USD 500 Legislative Platform
Wyandotte County Legislators
SENATE
District 4
Senator David Haley
936 Cleveland Ave.
Kansas City, KS 66101
913-321-3210
District 5
Senator Jeff Klemp
107 Rock Creek Loop
Lansing, KS 66043
785-296-7522
District 6
Senator Pat Pettey
5316 Lakewood St.
Kansas City, KS 66106
913-579-3741
District 10
Senator Mike Thompson
4923 Constance St.
Shawnee, KS 66216
913-229-4932
HOUSE
District 31
Representative Louis Ruiz
2914 W. 46th Ave.
Kansas City, KS 66103
913-262-1634
District 32
Representative Pam Curtis
322 N. 16th St.
Kansas City, KS 66103
913-626-0404
District 33
Representative Mike Thompsom
642 N. Nettleton Ave.
Bonnor Springs, KS 66012
913-745-8098
District 34
Representative Valdenia Winn
PO Box 12327
Kansas City, KS 66112
913-321-2620
District 35
Representative Wanda Brownlee Paige
1128 Cleveland
Kansas City, KS 66104
785 296-8763
District 36
Representative Lynn Melton
4028 Independence Blvd.
Kansas City, KS 66109
785-296-0424
District 37
Representative Melissa Oropeza
PO Box 6014
Kansas City, KS 66106
785-296-7300
District 38
Representative Timothy Johnson
14235 Mitchell Court, #A
Basehor, KS 66007
913-728-2024
A complete list of legislators for the state of Kansas is available at www.kslegislature.org.