![page background](https://cdn.smore.com/_fr/_teacherappreciation5.6bbe4949.jpg)
![Logo](https://cdn.smore.com/u/thumbs/93c7/thumb-86ded45f8529704b0ae8e16045f460a0.png)
KSD3 News
2023-24 Updates from Superintendent Wendy Johnson
![KSD3 News 2023-24 Updates from Superintendent Wendy Johnson](https://cdn.smore.com/u/983c/42a00d6235f82b5d8c2fc598792a1458.jpg)
KSD3 NEWS
Most Mondays during the school year, Superintendent Wendy Johnson provides an update to parents, staff and the community. Below are links to updates sent during the 2023-24 school year.
5.13.2024
๐ Board to discuss spring break change for 2024-25
๐ฌ Board to discuss process for hiring a superintendent for 2025-26
๐ซ Vape detectors funded with new grant
๐จThis Tuesday (5/14), Wednesday (5/15) early voting available in Kuna!
๐ Missed last week's levy town hall? Join us Thursday for a virtual Q&A!
๐ฝ Submit your levy questions in advance!
๐ฃ Celebrating amazing staff & volunteers!
๐จCelebrating Visual Arts next week
๐ Coming Up!
๐ฐ Keeping you informed
5.6.2024
๐ Supplemental Levy Town Hall meeting starts at 6 p.m. Thursday
โ
Early in person voting started today
๐ Click here to read the full levy resolution here
๐ District policy advisory committee meets tonight
๐ฐ Keeping you informed
๐ Looking ahead
4.29.2024
๐ป Tune in to Tuesday's school board meeting to learn about Open Meeting Law
๐ Celebrating teachers, school staff next week!
๐จ Early in-person voting starts Monday; deadline to ask for a mail ballot 5/10
๐ Click here to read the full levy resolution here
๐ฐ Keeping you informed
๐ Looking ahead
4.22.2024
๐จ In a busy spring, please don't forget to register to vote!
๐ Click here to read the full levy resolution here
๐๏ธTogether We Can: Keeping our children safe online
๐ฃ Speaker will share message about resiliency with middle schoolers
๐งนChanging our custodial service
๐ Inquiring minds want to know ... 4 day week, spring break change
๐ Rumor Patrol: Next superintendent; legal counsel; cooperative buying
๐ฐ Keeping you informed
๐ Looking ahead
4.15.2024
No update is sent the Monday after the monthly school board meeting. Instead, trustees send a "Board Report" recapping the meeting and their work as a trustee. The Kuna Board of Trustees met April 9, 2024. Highlights from the meeting include:
โก๏ธ Board reviews proposal to cap growth when schools over capacity
โก๏ธ Silver Trail highlights successes, programs for all learners
โก๏ธ Celebrations
- Indian Creek teacher receives prestigious math award
- Reed student shares award-winning poem
โก๏ธ Kuna Way awards
โก๏ธ Other actions and reports
- 2024-25 Budget development
- Liability insurance
โก๏ธ Policy related decisions
โก๏ธ Consent agenda
โก๏ธ Next meeting: May 14
For details please click the link to one of the trustees' newsletters below:
4.8.2024
๐ฑStarting the transition to new communication system ParentSquare
๐๏ธTogether We Can: Dual Language program provides unique choice
๐ฃ Speaker will share message about resiliency with middle schoolers
๐ฐ Keeping you informed
๐ Looking ahead
4.1.2024
- April marks state testing in reading, math, science
- Free course for families starts next week and includes meals, kids activities
- Boys & Girls Club summer program enrollment information
๐ฐ Keeping you informed
๐๏ธ Looking ahead
3.25.2024
No update is sent the Monday after the monthly school board meeting. Instead, trustees send a "Board Report" recapping the meeting and their work as a trustee.
The Kuna Board of Trustees met March 18, 2024. Highlights from the meeting include:
For details please click the link to one of the trustees' newsletters below:
- Math tests show strong growth, room for improvement
- Board finalizes $5.3 million levy for May 21 vote
- Board OKs shift to contracted custodial services, new auditor
- Spotlight: Initial Point provides an option for students who need a different approach
- Kuna Way Awards
- Other actions and reports
- Next meeting: April 9, 2024
Links to trustee newsletters for more information:
3.18.2024
No newsletter. Parents we asked to participate in the district's annual survey.
3.11.2024
๐ฑStreamlining our communication with you
โGetting communication the way you want it
๐ Our expectations for communications home
๐ฃ Congratulations to KHS's valedictorians, salutatorians
๐ Kuna outdoor class featured on public television
๐ฐ Keeping you informed
๐๏ธ Looking ahead
3.4.2024
๐๏ธTogether We Can: Making the most of high school intervention for students
๐ Update on effort to engage developers
โญ How are we doing? Annual Parent Survey
๐ฐ Keeping you informed
๐๏ธ Looking ahead
2.26.2024
๐๐ Celebrating reading in our schools, community
โญ How are we doing? Annual Parent Survey
๐ Students prepare class requests for 2024-25
๐ Bekkedahl to lead district in 2024-25
๐ต๏ธRumor Patrol: Addressing rumors about district leadership change
๐ฐ Keeping you informed
๐๏ธ Looking ahead
2.19.2024 School Board Report
No update is sent the Monday after the monthly school board meeting. Instead, trustees send a "Board Report" recapping the meeting and their work as a trustee.
The Kuna Board of Trustees met Feb. 13, 2024. Highlights from the meeting include:
โก๏ธ Board will ask voters for $5.3 million supplemental levy in May election
โก๏ธ Board approves common communications expectations; new communication tool
โก๏ธ Board declines proposal from building contractors
โก๏ธ Board appoints Kim Bekkedahl as interim superintendent for 2024-25 school year
โก๏ธ Spotlight
- Three-year plan supports improved early learning results
- Early childhood programs support special education students
โก๏ธ Celebrations
โก๏ธ Other actions and report
- Student survey approved
- Policy related decisions
- Consent agenda
- Truck purchase OK'd
- Next meeting: March 12
โถ๏ธ Links to trustee newsletters for more information:
2.12.2024
โ ๏ธ How to avoid: "I wish I had known about ..."
๐๏ธTogether We Can: What is AVID?
๐ป Enrolling kindergartners for 2024-25!
๐ต๏ธ Interested in dual language kindergarten? Info night Feb. 21
๐ Incoming 6th graders, parents invited to tour middle schools
๐ Feb. 21 College & Career Fair for 5th-12th grade students, parents
๐ Once a Kaveman ....
๐ฐ Keeping you informed
๐๏ธ Looking ahead
2.5.2024
๐ Youth leaders inspire
๐๏ธTogether We Can: Help our youth become safe drivers!
๐ KHS names new head football coach
๐ Once a Kaveman ....
๐ปEnrolling kindergartners for 2024-25!
๐ฐ Keeping you informed
๐๏ธ Looking ahead
1.26.2024
๐๏ธCelebrating 100 years of Kuna High School
๐๐โโ๏ธCommittees involve parents, community in decisions that impact them
๐ณ๏ธ Board weighs information as it eyes potential tax questions for Kuna voters
๐ Survey: Understanding why staff leave and stay
๐Dual Language Information night Feb.21 for incoming kindergartners
๐ Feb. 21 College & Career Fair for 5th-12th grade students, parents
๐ Feb 27 Open House for incoming 6th graders, their parents
๐ฑFeb. 8 Social media workshop for parents
๐ฐ Keeping you informed
๐๏ธ Looking ahead
1.22.2024
๐๏ธWhat do instructional coaches do?
โ Concerned about growth? Get involved - click photo to learn more
๐กKeeping you informed
๐๏ธ Looking ahead
1.15.2024 School Board Report
No update is sent the Monday after the monthly school board meeting. Instead, trustees send a "Board Report" recapping the meeting and their work as a trustee. The highlights:
The Kuna Board of Trustees met January 9, 2024. Highlights from the meeting include:
โถ๏ธ Organizational meeting
- Trustees sworn in to start four-year terms
- Board leadership, committee assignments, notice, meeting dates set for 2024
โถ๏ธ Work session set for Jan. 25 to review taxes, building and education needs
โถ๏ธ Discussions continue with developers on mitigating impact on schools
โถ๏ธ School Spotlight: Ross Elementary
โถ๏ธCelebrations
โถ๏ธOther actions and reports:
- Policy related decisions
- Consent agenda
- Bid awards
- Next meeting: Work session Jan. 25
- Next regular meeting: Feb. 13
โถ๏ธ Links to trustee newsletters for more information:
1.8.2024
- ๐๏ธKuna parents share strategies for online safety, monitoring for children
- ๐ Resources offer tips for parents on monitoring social media, gaming safety
- โ Join us Jan. 18 at 6 p.m. for "Social media: Keeping your children safe!"
- โ๏ธ School closures are rare! Click to learn more about our procedures โ๏ธ
- ๐ฐ Keeping you informed
- ๐๏ธ Looking ahead
- ๐ช Free preschool parent workshops
12.18.2023 School Board Report
The Kuna Board of Trustees met December 12, 2023. Highlights from the meeting include:
โถ๏ธ Board discusses whether to ask voters to consider more than 1 bond option
โถ๏ธ Board authorizes research into creating an ag "lab" on 5 acres of donated land
โถ๏ธ Developers offer to pay for bond campaign, if district stops asking for support in offsetting the costs of new schools
โถ๏ธ School Spotlight: Reed Elementary Fiesta
โถ๏ธ Kuna Way Awards
โถ๏ธ Celebrations
โถ๏ธ Other actions & reports
- Policy-related decisions: First, second & third reads and removal
- Consent agenda
- Bid awards, purchase approvals
- Board OKs seeking information on purchased services
- November school board election results accepted
- Consent agenda
โถ๏ธ Next regular meeting - Tuesday, Jan. 9, 2024
For details and more information, please click on one of the trustees' newsletters shown below:
12.11.2023
- ๐ต Enjoying the music of the season ๐
- ๐๏ธ Podcast: Preventing Youth Suicide & Student Family Assistance Program
- ๐ ๐ Next school year calendar 2024-25 available
- ๐ฐ Keeping you informed
- ๐๏ธ Looking ahead
12.4.2023
- ๐๏ธPodcast: What do school resource officers do?
- ๐Celebrating 100 years of KHS
- ๐ฐ Keeping you informed
- ๐๏ธ Looking ahead
11.27.2023
- โ๏ธ Welcome back to chilly weather!
- ๐๏ธPodcast: What do school counselors do?
- โฌ๏ธ Free support for students, families
- ๐ฐ Keeping you informed
- ๐๏ธ Looking ahead
11.20.2023 School Board Report
No update is sent the Monday after the monthly school board meeting. Instead, trustees send a "Board Report" recapping the meeting and their work as a trustee. The highlights:
โถ๏ธ District will move forward with revised bond, growth action plan
โถ๏ธ District looks to provide tutoring options with grants, partnerships
โถ๏ธ Kuna Way Awards
โถ๏ธ Celebrations
โถ๏ธ Other actions & reports
- Policy-related decisions
- Cost sharing makes sports, extra-curricular activities possible
- Enrollment update
- Consent agenda
- Information sent to trustees
Individual trustee newsletters
11.13.2023
- ๐๏ธPodcast: What do school nurses do?
- โญ Veterans' Day around the district
- ๐ How upcoming road closures impact bus routes
- ๐๏ธ Free service includes help with writing
- ๐ฐ Keeping you informed
- ๐๏ธ Looking ahead
11.6.2023
- ๐ณ๏ธWhere to vote in tomorrow's election!
- ๐ต๏ธ Why are schools polling places?
- ๐จ Trustee zones change in 2022
- ๐ฝSchools honoring our veterans this week
- ๐ Free tutoring service for students in 6-12
- ๐ค Kuna Youth Council holds first meeting
- ๐ฐ Keeping you informed
- ๐๏ธ Looking ahead
10.30.2023
- ๐ฎโ Tools to support learning at home
- Free tutoring, homework help, & more for students grades 6-12
- Parent accounts available now in Schoology 6-12
- ๐ฐ Keeping you informed
- ๐๏ธ Looking ahead
- ๐ณ๏ธ Nov. 7 Key Election Dates & Activities
- ๐ซ Oct. 30 School Board Candidate Q&A
- ๐ What's on your ballot
- โก๏ธ Early In-Person Voting Oct. 23-Nov. 3 Ada county & Canyon counties
- โก๏ธ Vote by mail requests must be received by Oct. 27
- Immediate openings in preschool program for 3 to 4 year olds!
10.23.2023 School Board Report
No update is sent the Monday after the monthly school board meeting. Instead, trustees send a "Board Report" recapping the meeting and their work as a trustee.
October 2023 School Board Meeting Highlights
โถ๏ธ Strategic Plan update: Groups work on communication & engaging developers
โถ๏ธ Strategic Plan update: Visitor management system being implemented
โถ๏ธ Kuna students to participate in sticker shock campaign
โถ๏ธ Kuna Way Awards
โถ๏ธ Celebrations
โถ๏ธ Other actions & reports
- Policy-related decisions
- Consent agenda
- Information sent to trustees
โถ๏ธ Next regular meeting - Tuesday, Nov. 14, 2023
Individual trustee newsletters
10.16.2023
- ๐๏ธTogether We Can: What do social workers do?
- ๐ฐ Keeping you informed
- ๐๏ธ Looking ahead
- ๐ณ๏ธ Nov. 7 Key Election Dates & Activities
- ๐ซ Oct. 30 School Board Candidate Q&A
- ๐ What's on your ballot
- โก๏ธ Early In-Person Voting Oct. 23-Nov. 3 Ada county & Canyon counties
- โก๏ธ Vote by mail requests must be received by Oct. 27
- Immediate openings in preschool program for 3 to 4 year olds!
- ๐ป๐CityofKunaTrunkorTreat
10.9.2023
- ๐จ Applications for Youth Council due this Friday!
- ๐ค Parent-Teacher Conferences start this week
- ๐ Question of the week
- ๐Juniors invited to apply for Aerospace Program by Sunday, Oct. 15
- ๐ฐ Keeping you informed
- ๐๏ธ Looking ahead
10.2.2023
- ๐๏ธ Working together to ensure students learn to love reading
- ๐จPiloting new visitor management system
- ๐ณ๏ธ QOTW follow up: Wait inside school or in the entryway?
- ๐ Question of the week: Seasonal flavor?
- ๐ฐ Keeping you informed
- ๐๏ธ Looking ahead
9.23.2023
- ๐๏ธ Future Ready: Supporting students in making post-high school choices
- โ ๏ธProgram pays 80% of tuition costs of training, education for in-demand jobs
- ๐ฅ๐ฅ Superintendent Advisory Council begins work
- ๐คScheduling classroom visits ensures everyone's needs are met
- ๐ Question of the week: Wait inside school or in the entry way?
- ๐ณ๏ธ QOTW follow up: Nov. 7 election decides local leaders
- ๐ Rumor Patrol: No free meals in secondary schools
- ๐ฐ Keeping you informed
- ๐๏ธ Looking ahead
9.18.2023 - School Board Report
No update is sent the Monday after the monthly school board meeting. Instead, trustees send a "Board Report" recapping the meeting and their work as a trustee.
September 2023 School Board Meeting Highlights
โถ๏ธ District will move forward with revised bond, growth action plan
โถ๏ธ District looks to provide tutoring options with grants, partnerships
โถ๏ธ Kuna Way Awards
โถ๏ธ Celebrations
โถ๏ธ Other actions & reports
- Policy-related decisions
- Cost sharing makes sports, extra-curricular activities possible
- Enrollment update
- Consent agenda
- Information sent to trustees
โถ๏ธ Next regular meeting - Tuesday, Oct. 10, 2023
Individual Trustee Newsletters
9.11.2023
- ๐ ๏ธ Discussing next steps on building needs with school board
- ๐๏ธ What to do if you have a concern
- ๐จ Student identity changes require parent permission, involvement
- ๐ What is the process for identity changes?
- ๐๐Want to observe a classroom? Here's what to do...
- ๐ฃ Homecoming activities ๐ฃ
- โ๏ธ Question of the week: Are you registered to vote?
- ๐ Free workshops for families with preschoolers
- ๐ Rumor Patrol:
- Sex in bathrooms
- Litterboxes, again
- Rodent of unusual size
- Missing snacks
- ๐ฐ Keeping you informed
- ๐๏ธ Looking ahead
9.4.2023
- ๐๏ธ Check out our first Together We Can podcast!
- ๐ Does your young child ride the bus? Please review bus stop location
- ๐ฝ๏ธ How to monitor your child's meal account to ensure they aren't turned away
- โ๏ธ Question of the week: Free meals for all?
- ๐Rumor Patrol: Getting rid of U.S. flags in schools and Veteran's Day?
- ๐๏ธ Looking ahead
8.28.2023
- ๐งโ๐คโ๐งYou're invited to get involved
- ๐ฐ Keeping you informed
- โAnswers to FAQs about school meals
- โ๏ธ Question of the week
- ๐Rumor Patrol: Litterboxes in schools?
- ๐๏ธ Looking ahead