Kansas City Schools Shut Down But Bloated District Remains Untouched

A quick life lesson . . .

The KCPS cuts resources for students FIRST and long before they're willing to sacrifice any cushy administrative jobs.

Here's a passage which says as much with a highlight to prove our point . . .

Interim Superintendent Dr. Jennifer Collier addressed how the district will help ease any transitions at a media press conference . . .

“We’re going to put transition teams in place that help address both of those communities — the families and our staff — to help walk them through this process in making sure the schools can merge comfortably and that everyone feels welcomed and a part of those new communities,” Collier said. “Having family nights in the new school where families are connected, maybe even by grade level — all freshmen parents coming together to meet one another and then opportunities for students to merge and do some activities.”

The district says current staff will not be affected by the recommendations.

Read more via www.TonysKansasCity.com links . . .

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