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It's the rule, shots before school. Information on immunizations found here
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The Kuna School District will offer free meals for children weekdays starting Friday, March 20 until schools reopen. Instructions on where to pick up here!
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Current Update

June 30, 2020 Update

Kuna families

Tuesday, June 30, our Kuna Board of Trustees approved the district’s reopening plan. During the next several weeks, school teams will be creating their specific plans to welcome students back Thursday, Aug. 27.

Thank you to the more than 450 individuals and 81 staff who provided feedback and questions on the draft plan. Many of your questions will be answered in your school’s plan.

One change made based on your feedback is that we added a hybrid option for instruction should we reach the “red zone,” where community spread is so significant we need to limit in person activities. In addition to an all online option, conditions may allow for students to attend in person some days and online other days.

Our greatest challenge will not be reopening. Our greatest challenge will be staying open.

Health officials say these factors will contribute to closures when an individual or a group of individuals test positive for COVID in the school setting:

Physical distancing strategies are not in place
Students and staff do not consistently wear cloth face coverings
Not cleaning and disinfecting appropriately
Not washing and/or sanitizing hands frequently
Not limiting the mixing of students
Holding mass gatherings, especially with attendees outside of your local community
Sick staff and/or students on campus when symptomatic

Our plan addresses all of these prevention strategies. Staying open depends on everyone doing what they can. While physical distancing is difficult in a school setting, cloth face coverings provide protection when physical distancing isn’t possible. We ask our families to join us and plan.

Should conditions warrant another closure like last spring, we are ready. The learning experience will be very different with devices for every student, new learning provided, grading student work, and attendance expectations.

Our shared work will prepare us to be ready and resilient to reopen and stay open.

Stay safe and healthy.

Wendy Johnson, Superintendent

Donate to those affected by crisis

Donations for those impacted by COVID19 crisis

Often community members, businesses, and groups want to help families in need in the Kuna School District. If you would like to help with a donation, please click the button:

Some examples of how donations will be used include:

Pay outstanding school lunch debt
Buy Chromebooks for distance learning
Stock our food pantry for families in crisis
Provide other emergency supports

Thank you for your contribution!

Free Meals for Kids

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The Kuna School District will offer free meals for children ages 1-18 weekdays through July 30.

Children age 18 to 1 will receive a grab and go bag with breakfast and lunch, from 11 a.m. to noon Monday through Friday at:

Ross Elementary, 610 N School Ave,
Reed Elementary, 1670 Linder Road
Kuna High School, 637 E Deer Flat Road

Children do not need to be enrolled in the Kuna School District to receive a free meal.

Comidas gratis para niños

El Distrito Escolar de Kuna ofrecerá comidas gratis para niños de lunes a viernes hasta el 30 de julio.

Los niños menores de 18-1 años recibirán una bolsa para que lleven desayuno y almuerzo, de 11 a.m. a mediodía de lunes a viernes en:

Ross Elementary, 610 N. School Ave.
Reed Elementary, 1670 Linder Road
Kuna High School, 637 E Deer Flat Road

Los niños no necesitan estar inscritos en el Distrito Escolar de Kuna para recibir una comida gratis pero deben estar presentes para recibirla.

Past Updates

June 23, 2020

June 23, 2020 Update

Kuna Parents

I have an update for you on our preparations to reopen schools this August and invite you to provide feedback.

Monday, we met via a Zoom town hall with parents who volunteered in last May’s parent survey to review our draft plan to reopen. I was joined by Central District Health Department’s Gina Pannell to help answer questions.

To put it simply, our plan is to reopen with students at school and also offer an online option for families who need this.

Here is a link to the video where I reviewed the draft plan. The district’s draft reopening plan identifies key areas for schools to address in their preparation for next year based one of two conditions:

Yellow: “Proceed with caution @ school.” This is our new normal until a vaccine is developed.
Red: “Stay safe @ home.” This would be deployed if needed because of a closure, but would be very different from last spring.

Some key areas to be addressed in school plans include:

Prevention including:
- Lessons in hand washing, hygiene, etc.
- Opportunities for frequent handwashing and/or use of hand sanitizer
- Use of physical distancing of students to the extent practical in classrooms, cafeterias, buses, events, etc.
- Recommended use of face coverings by students, staff and visitors as appropriate and practical
- Use of district policy on sick students and staff
- Enhanced cleaning and sanitization

Integration of digital learning including:

- Assign a device for every student to use in school and take home if necessary during closures
- Use digital learning tools such as Google Classroom and Schoology daily when schools are in session
- Use of virtual classrooms if needed to support physical distancing of students
- Provide an online school option for those uncomfortable attending school in person
- Prepare to shift, if we close, to online education with new learning, graded student work, and daily interactions with teachers

One of the common questions from our town hall attendees was: “Did you consider … “ four day weeks, A/B schedules, morning/evening sessions, etc.” The answer is “yes,” we did. As we reviewed options, we concluded and believe the best option to support learning, students, and our families is to hold school every day and “proceed with caution.”

We know from last year to expect conditions to change and our plans to adapt. We fully expect change and resiliency to be the hallmark of the coming school year. We also know that more than ever, we -- parents, community members, and schools -- will work in partnership as we all do things differently but strive to keep students in school every day working with their teachers.

I invite you to learn more about the draft plan by reviewing the video and the PDF, and please take a moment to share your thoughts on this form: https://forms.gle/ZdnRQktbpHR8CL8PA by 5 p.m. Friday, June 26. We also are working on answers to some frequently asked questions and will share those soon.

Stay safe!

Wendy Johnson, Superintendent

May 22, 2020

May 22, 2020 Update

“You may not control all the events that happen to you, but you can decide not to be reduced by them,” -- Maya Angelou.

Kuna families

On this “last day of school” for our students, I want to thank you for your support this year and especially this crazy last quarter.

Our community's deep-rooted commitment to our schools and students was clear from the moment we unexpectedly closed and started emergency distance learning services.

There are many things we’ll remember from this strange time, but the most cherished will be your support -- providing hundreds of hand-made masks to keep our bus and nutrition staff safe, outpourings of appreciation for our teachers, adopting and recognizing our graduates, car parades to recognize students and staff, and more.

This summer, we will be busy planning for a school year that will be different because of the virus and our need to keep everyone healthy.

It also will be different than this spring, because we’ll have time to prepare and learn from the last 8 weeks. Our theme looking ahead is Ready & Resilient. Here are some answers to some questions I’m hearing:

What are teachers doing next week?

Teachers are finalizing grades and reports, but most of the time will be spent on building skills to teach and work in an online environment. We will build on the foundation and lessons learned this spring to be ready for whatever next year throws at us! You are welcome to review each school’s schedule to see what our teachers will be doing. We appreciate the opportunity to get a head start on next year.

What about next year?

Thank you to all who took our survey about what worked this spring and what didn’t work. We also asked what you are thinking for next year should keeping our community safe mean changing the structure of how education is provided. You can review a summary of the results here.

Your feedback shows a strong desire that if needed we offer a “blended” model that ensures students and teachers connect in safe group sizes and environments leveraging online resources. We asked parents who were interested in sharing more feedback with us to sign up to be considered for a “town hall” discussion. We’re planning a virtual town hall for mid June and will be following up with further directions on how you can attend for those who indicated their interest in the survey.

Fall 2020 Registration

If you haven’t already, please update your registration. Your information is essential to our planning and will help us finalize our class lists and course and class options for the 2020-21 school year.

You should have received an email with information and instructions. In case you didn’t receive the email, you can access the e-form from the Tyler SIS parent portal located at http://sis.kunaschools.org/IDKN/parent

Did I hear sports are starting up this summer?

Schools in the Southern Idaho Conference (SIC), which include, Kuna, agreed to phase in activities for our student athletes following the Idaho Rebounds stages and Centers for Disease Control guidance. Starting in early June under safety restrictions, students will be able to begin individual conditioning in our gyms and weight rooms. As community health improves, activities can expand. In the SIC, we’ve agreed to limit travel and keep our kids in the Treasure Valley.

Will grab and go meals continue?

Yes. We were notified this week by the State that our nutrition department can provide grab and go meals through Aug. 7. These will be offered at the same locations and times weekdays except holidays. I am grateful for our dedicated staff who are committed to making sure our students have access to meals when school is closed.

Will you keep us informed?

Throughout this rapidly changing time these last two months, we’ve strived for a weekly update to families from the district. Teachers and schools have been communicating frequently, too. With summer, we plan to update you as needed during June and July with more frequent communication resuming in August.

While this school year will be defined by the virus and its impact on our schools and world, let’s not forget the amazing successes of our students and celebrate our graduates. If you didn’t get a chance to watch them Wednesday and Thursday here are the links to Initial Point and Kuna High virtual graduation videos. This spring doesn't alter their success, and we are excited to see them enter their bright future.

Enjoy your summer and please stay safe and healthy. We look forward to serving students again in August.

Wendy Johnson, Superintendent

May 15, 2020

“Vision is the art of seeing what is invisible to others,” Jonathan Swift

Kuna family

Next week, we wrap up an extraordinary time for our students.

As I review the progress of the last quarter, one word comes to mind: resiliency. We all are adapting to a different “how” to do things from grocery shopping to schools.

We pivoted from supporting students present in our classroom to emergency distance learning with children at home.

Much of the “how” we do things changed from face-to-face instruction to electronic and paper materials, virtual connections through phone calls, and emails, and more. This distance learning format made much of what is normally visible for all to see invisible.

I want to share a poem penned by Initial Point’s Amber Abercrombie and Shane Corbell: Take a look: https://youtu.be/wdkYrwK776E

This past few weeks, it’s been wonderful to actually see our students at schools in special parades, picking up belongings, arriving in small groups to film virtual graduations celebrations, and more.

As we continue to build resiliency in our school system, I want to thank our parents for taking the survey we sent a few weeks ago. Your feedback on what worked this year, what could be different, and what options appeal to you should soft closures happen again.

This information is guiding the work of the last week of school for our staff. As I shared Wednesday, our teachers will be using the last week of May to review the parent survey data, reflect on the past two months and learn skills that will help all of us be better prepared for the coming school year--both face-to-face and online instruction.

Updating your family’s information ASAP

I also appreciate you sharing your input on plans for school next year and a desire to see online and blended options be considered given the lack of a vaccine for COVID.

To help us finalize class lists and gauge resources needed for online options. We will be requesting that you complete our registration process in the next two weeks. We will be asking you to select the following options:

My child will be returning to the KSD.
My child will be returning to the KSD through an online option.
My child will not be returning to KSD because we are moving to another school district
I will be homeschooling my child.

You will be receiving an email from the district through our student information system which is called Tyler Technology.

Time to return district-owned chromebooks, textbooks, uniforms and musical instruments

Starting May 27 through June 5, each school will have collection bins where families can return chromebooks, textbooks, uniforms, musical instruments and other district-owned equipment.

Students who will be participating in summer school will not need to return their chromebooks until the end of the summer session.

On May 27 schools will distribute student-owned items such as yearbooks, supplies, etc. Your school will communicate the specifics to you.

Driver’s education classes

The classroom portion of our driver’s education program will begin on June 1. However, the driving portion of the class is still postponed until after June 26 as outlined in Governor Little’s guidelines.

Information regarding upcoming driver’s education classes can be found at: https://kunadriver.weebly.com/

Please mark your calendars and “attend” graduation with us:

7 p.m. Wednesday, May 20 virtual Initial Point High School graduation premiering on Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/InitialPointHS/

7 p.m. Thursday, May 21 virtual Kuna High School graduation premiering on Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/KunaKavemen/ and YouTube at the Kavemen Productions at: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0oUAfPFlxHb1hz0-yoIzqA

Kuna High also has tentatively set 3:30 p.m. July 2 for an in person graduation ceremony at the Idaho Center. Like other area high schools, we are hopeful that health in our community will improve and this ceremony can be held. We will monitor state restrictions and make a decision in mid-June.

Supports for families

Our counselors, social workers and nurses compiled a list of resources for individuals who may have lost employment or need additional support during this time.

Please tune into KSD 3 News

We’ve continued our video reports. This week will include updates on the donations of land to the district for a new school, Swan Fall’s new logo, and an update on a new partnership with the city!

Please stay safe,

Wendy Johnson, Superintendent

Parents please take our survey to help us learn from your experience this year and help us plan for next year.

In English: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/CFBKTLJ

En Español: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/62D7TQ6

May 14, 2020

5.14.2020 Update for families

Parents

Last night, the Board of Trustees changed students’ last day of school from Friday, May 29 to Friday, May 22.

This idea first emerged from our Parent Advisory Council that suggested ending early to provide relief to weary families who are juggling disrupted work lives, suddenly supporting learning at home, and more.

As I considered this feedback and listened to concerns about learning loss in students and training needs for our teachers, I identified this time as essential to help us prepare to serve your children when we reopen in August.

I shared with the Board that during this final week for teachers, they will:

Finish year end work: report cards, class lists etc.
Identify a plan to help each student recover lost learning this quarter; and
Build their skills to teach in an online environment.

Your schools will share details about returning Chromebooks and other year-end activities.

We will continue to provide free meals through the end of June and we’re working on the plan for our traditional summer feeding program.

I want to thank all of you for providing feedback on our survey. We are using it to shape our plans for next year.

Wendy Johnson, Superintendent

May 1, 2020

May 1. 2020

Kuna families -

Welcome to the start of the final month of an unusual school year!

I am excited to see the health of our community is improving, and our state is beginning to safely reopen. I appreciate Governor Little’s phased approach to reopen, but recognize it means our school buildings will not reopen, and we will finish the year in emergency distance education.

In the midst of finishing this school year strong, we are also preparing for next year’s school year. This may mean welcoming back students to our classrooms should health conditions continue to improve in our community as well as other scenarios should conditions decline.

In the next few days, we’ll ask you to complete a survey. We want to know what worked well this spring and what didn’t. We also want to know what options should be available if another long-term emergency closure is necessary to keep our community safe.

As we enter our final month of the school year some updates:

K-3 Parents: Idaho Reading Indicator

As you know, the state requires students in kindergarten through third grade take the Idaho Reading Indicator (IRI) in fall and in spring. The State Board of Education was not able to waive this requirement because it is a state law and would need legislative action.

Recognizing that many students would not be able to securely take a computer-based test from home, the Board did set aside its accountability requirements for students and schools that are tied to the IRI.

What does that mean for us? Some students will take the IRI, some won’t, and that’s OK because the state won’t collect, report, or use the results.

Some students will take the test because they are using the iStation online program to practice skills. The state also uses iStation to test students. When a student logs in for the first time in May, they’ll take an assessment, which is the IRI. The test doesn’t look any different than what they are used to doing in the program.

We wanted to make you aware, and assure you there is nothing extra you or your student need to do. Those not using iStation or unable to access it, you do not have to worry about this.

Senior Parents: Graduations will be celebrated, just differently

Our graduations will change to protect the vulnerable in our community during this pandemic.

We know that doing something different is disappointing to many. In talking with parents, students, and staff, the high schools are planning celebrations that will honor our graduates in unique and special ways.

Both Kuna High and Initial Point are working on video tributes featuring graduates on their planned graduation dates. Videos now ensure we are able to film and recognize and celebrate every graduate before they scatter to their bright futures. The video tribute also allows everyone, even those at risk to participate in this celebration.

An in-person graduation was the top choice in the graduation survey for Kuna High. Parents, staff, and students wanted us to continue to pursue a traditional, in-person ceremony. We’ve contacted the Idaho Center. They’ve identified new dates for area high school graduations. KHS is tentatively set for 3:30 p.m. July 2. Like other area high schools, we are hopeful that health in our community will improve and this ceremony can be held. We will monitor state restrictions and make a decision in mid-June.

Principals Brian Graves and Jason Reddy will be sharing more with families about filming graduates for their videos next week.

Teacher Appreciation Week

Next week is Teacher Appreciation Week. This school year will certainly be one of the most memorable school years in the history books. While you may not be able to celebrate our amazing teachers through traditional methods of the past, I know each of our teachers would appreciate a note of gratitude from you and your child.

Be well and stay safe.

In service to children,

Wendy Johnson, Superintendent

April 25, 2020

4.25.2020 Update for families/ Actualización para familias

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“Stay safe but do not forget to sing.”

― Lailah Gifty Akita

Kuna family

Pivoting our “in person” school system to a “distance” learning one without preparation and pre-planning is an amazing challenge for our educators and for families.

We’ve made considerable progress since the closure of our buildings in mid-March.

I’m excited to share we’re transitioning to the next phase.

Transitioning from Phase 1 to Phase 2

A reminder that we are following a three-phase plan to guide our journey to teacher directed learning for students in their home.

Schools are transitioning from Phase 1’s with menus of optional learning opportunities -- to Phase 2’s with learning plans that students are expected to complete.

In the coming days, students and parents will see more structured learning plans from your children’s schools and invites to regular virtual class meetings. Teachers will be sharing, if they haven’t already, what platforms will be used such as Google Meets, Bloomz, Schoology, etc.

Supporting learning at home

We ask families to do some simple things that apply when students are attending “traditional” school as well:

Communicate with your child(ren)’s teacher. Share what’s working well. Share challenges for your child in learning at home.
Help students “go to school.” Identify times to focus on learning. Younger students may need help logging onto platforms.
Talk about the value of learning and the importance of completing plans.
Don’t stress. We are all in this together. Our team will work with you to meet the individual situation of each family.

Accessing schools to retrieve items

Our school buildings are closed. We are working on plans that would allow families to retrieve items left at school. We don’t expect that to happen until later next month as we gear up to wrap up this unusual school year.

I’d like to end with an invitation to “sing.” Share what is working well for you and your family during this unusual time for us, Idaho, the nation and the world.

Stay safe!

Wendy Johnson, Superintendent

"Mantente a salvo pero no te olvides de cantar"

― Lailah Gifty Akita

Familias de Kuna

Hacer un cambio de nuestro sistema escolar "en persona" a uno de aprendizaje "a distancia" sin preparación y planificación previa es un desafío increíble para nuestros educadores y para las familias.

Hemos progresado considerablemente desde el cierre de nuestras escuelas a mediados de marzo. Estoy muy emocionada de compartir que estamos haciendo la transición a la siguiente fase.

Transición de la Fase 1 a la Fase 2

Les recordamos que estamos siguiendo un plan de tres fases hacia el aprendizaje dirigido por el maestro para los estudiantes en su hogar.

Las escuelas están haciendo la transición de la Fase 1 con menús de oportunidades de aprendizaje opcionales-- a la Fase 2 con planes de aprendizaje que los estudiantes deben de completar.

En los próximos días, los estudiantes y los padres verán planes de aprendizaje más estructurados de las escuelas de sus hijos e invitaciones a reuniones de una clase virtual. Los maestros compartirán, si aún no lo han hecho, qué plataformas se utilizarán, como Google Meets, Bloomz, Schoology, etc.

Apoyando el aprendizaje en casa

Les pedimos a las familias que hagan algunas cosas simples que también se aplican cuando los estudiantes asisten a la escuela durante los días normales:

Comuníquese con el maestro/a de su(s) hijo(s). Comparta lo que les está funcionando bien. Comparta los desafíos que su hijo está teniendo con el aprendizaje en casa.
Ayude a los estudiantes a "ir a la escuela". Identifique horarios para enfocarse en el aprendizaje. Los estudiantes menores pueden necesitar ayuda para iniciar sesión en plataformas.
Hable sobre el gran valor del aprendizaje y la importancia de completar los planes de estudio.
No se estresen. Todos estamos en la misma situación. Nuestro equipo trabajará con ustedes para satisfacer la situación individual de cada familia.

Acceder a las escuelas para recuperar sus pertenencias

Los edificios de nuestras escuelas están cerrados. Estamos trabajando en planes para permitir a las familias recuperar sus pertenencias que se quedaron en la escuela. No esperamos que eso suceda hasta los últimos del mes próximo, ya que nos estamos preparando para terminar este año escolar tan inusual.

Me gustaría terminar con una invitación para que “canten”. Compartan lo que funciona bien para ustedes y su familia durante este momento inusual para nosotros, Idaho, la nación y el mundo.

Por favor manténganse seguros!

Wendy Johnson

Superintendente

April 16, 2020

4.16.2020

Kuna families

Some quick FYI items and then I want to take some “time” to update you on some temporary staffing changes. As always, thanks for reading these updates and watch for us on Facebook Live.

Change in packet pick up locations

Where your family picks up paper instructional packets will change next week. The time will remain the same from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Tuesdays but now you will pick up materials from your child’s schools -- following the same safety precautions. Look for details from your child’s school. Device distribution is still by appointment from the district office.

Tech-at-home tips

District filtering - Some parents report that they are encountering unwelcomed ads when accessing some online services. Please know you will need to monitor the online environment for your children as the district’s internet content filter doesn’t extend to your home learning environment.
Zoom - If your district Chromebook or device is unable to connect with the Zoom meeting software, please call our tech support at 472-9700. They will call you to set up an appointment to update the device.

Secondary spring sports fees

On Tuesday, the Kuna Board of Trustees authorized us to reach out to you with options for fees paid for spring sports and activities that were canceled.

Schools will contact families of middle and high school students who purchased an Associated Student Body card and paid participation fees after Feb. 1, 2020. Families may opt to apply the fee to next year, be reimbursed, or donate the fee. Look for more information soon!

Graduation options

We want to honor our seniors and their accomplishments. We are making alternative plans should social distance restrictions remain in place to keep us all safe. High schools are surveying our seniors and their parents on some ideas and gathering their ideas.

Crisis Resources

Our Parent Advisory Council asked that we help connect our community with resources available to support our families beyond learning needs. Here’s a link to what we’ve compiled: http://www.kunaschools.org/index.php/crisis-supports

Budget Holdbacks

Tuesday, we also updated the Board of Trustees on pending cuts in funding to our school district. Here are some quick points:

In light of the economic slowdown, the state will cut funding to schools this year by 1% and we expect reductions in transportation, nutrition, and Medicaid funding. Our current estimate of this impact on our current year funding is about $875,000.
We’ve been told to expect a holdback for the coming year, but have no details other than it could be 5% or more.
We do expect some federal stimulus funds, but it appears this funding will be targeted to specific uses. It could help us with next year’s holdback.

Temporary staffing changes

I know that you care for our staff who serve your children as much as we do, and I wanted to let you know about a temporary reduction in our staff -- not your child’s teacher(s) -- and what it means for those employees and for services to your family.

As you know, the state extended the closure of school buildings through the end of the school year with the requirement we provide distance learning support to students at home.

During a short emergency closure such as a snow day, staff don’t work but are paid. This emergency closure, however, is very different. Our teachers and administrators are able to serve children remotely. Many of our classified staff, however, work in jobs based on providing services to students when they are present on our campuses such as providing breakfast and lunch, busing students to and from school, providing support as a paraprofessional, etc. These staff usually don’t work when students are gone for holiday breaks, spring vacation and the summer.

We’ve identified other work for some, but not all. We cannot continue to pay staff for not working.

In light of the economic downturn, Governor Little recently announced cuts in funding for all state agencies and public schools, this school year and next year, too.

After reviewing several options, we decided to furlough 121 employees. We will continue to provide health insurance for those furloughed, who are on our health insurance plan. All 121 employees will return to work once school resumes.

A furlough is the best option as it:

Allows eligible employee to access unemployment benefits which are enhanced because of the COVID crisis rather than receiving no pay check;
Is easier to bring back staff when school reopens; and
Saves money to provide services to your children when school reopens.

I want to assure you that our emergency services for families -- free weekday meals for children and home delivery of instructional materials and meals -- will continue during this closure and are not impacted by the furlough.

It is our dearest hope that the spread of the COVID-19 in our community recedes quickly so we can bring our furloughed staff back, reopen our doors, and serve our students on our campuses.

Thank you again for reading these updates!

Please stay safe

Wendy Johnson, Superintendent

Familias de Kuna

Les tenemos información en breve y luego quiero tomarme un "momento" para actualizarlos sobre algunos cambios temporales sobre nuestro personal. Como siempre, gracias por leer estas actualizaciones y nos puede ver en vivo a través de Facebook.

Cambio en las ubicaciones para recoger los paquetes impresos

La próxima semana cambiará el lugar donde su familia recogerá los paquetes de las copias de instrucción. El horario seguirá siendo el mismo, los martes de 8 a.m. a 2 p.m. ahora ustedes podrán recoger los materiales en la escuela de su hijo/a, siguiendo las mismas precauciones de seguridad. Muy pronto busque más detalles en la escuela de su hijo/a. La distribución del dispositivo todavía es con cita previa en la oficina del distrito.

Consejos de la tecnología en casa

Filtro del Distrito: algunos padres informan que se encuentran con anuncios no deseados al acceder a algunos servicios en línea. Tenga en cuenta que necesitará monitorear a sus hijos cuando estén en línea, ya que el filtro de contenido de Internet del distrito no se extiende durante el aprendizaje en el hogar.
Zoom - Si el Chromebook o dispositivo del distrito no puede conectarse con el software (programas) para las reuniones en Zoom, por favor llame al equipo de tecnología al 472-9700. Ellos le llamarán y programarán una cita para actualizar el dispositivo.

Tarifas para los deportes de primavera de KHS y Middle School

El martes, la Junta Directiva de Kuna nos autorizó para que nos comunicarnos con ustedes dando opciones de qué hacer con las tarifas que ya se han pagado para los deportes de primavera y otras actividades que fueron canceladas.

Las escuelas se comunicarán con las familias de los estudiantes de KHS y Middle School que compraron una tarjeta de Asociacion del Cuerpo Estudiantil (ASB) y pagaron las tarifas de participación después del 1 de febrero de 2020. Las familias pueden optar para usar la tarifa para el próximo año escolar, recibir un reembolso o donar la tarifa. ¡Busque más información, muy pronto!

Opciones para la Graduación

Queremos hacer un reconocimiento a nuestros estudiantes en 12o grado y sus logros. Estamos haciendo planes alternativos si las restricciones de distancia social siguen vigentes para mantenernos seguros a todos. Las escuelas de High School están encuestando a nuestros estudiantes y sus padres para que nos den algunas ideas y reunir sus ideas.

Recursos de crisis

Nuestro Consejo Asesor de Padres solicitó que ayudemos a conectar a nuestra comunidad con los recursos disponibles para apoyar a nuestras familias más allá de las necesidades de aprendizaje. Aquí hay un enlace a lo que hemos reunido: http://www.kunaschools.org/index.php/crisis-supports

Retenciones Presupuestarias

El martes, también actualizamos a la Junta de Directiva sobre los recortes de fondos para nuestro distrito escolar. Aquí hay algunos puntos en breve:

Debido a la desaceleración de la economía, el estado recortará los fondos para las escuelas este año en un 1% y esperamos estas reducciones en los fondos de transporte, nutrición y medicaid. Nuestra estimación actual de este impacto en nuestro financiamiento del año actual es de aproximadamente $ 875,000.
Se nos ha dicho que esperemos una retención para el próximo año, pero aún no tenemos más detalles, solo que podría ser del 5% o más.
Nosotros esperamos algunos fondos federales de estímulo, pero parece que esta financiación se destinará a usos específicos. Nos podría ayudar con la retención del próximo año

Cambios transitorios de personal

Yo sé que ustedes como nosotros nos preocupamos por nuestro personal que atiende a sus hijos, y quería informarles sobre una reducción transitoria en nuestro personal (no afecta a los maestros de su hijo/a) y lo que esto significa para estos empleados y para los servicios que ofrecen a su familia.

Como ustedes saben, el estado extendió el cierre de los edificios escolares hasta el final del año escolar con el requisito de que brindemos apoyo de educación a distancia a los estudiantes en el hogar.

Durante un cierre de emergencia breve, como un día de nieve, el personal no trabaja, pero se les paga. Sin embargo, este cierre de emergencia es muy diferente. Nuestros maestros y administradores pueden servir a los niños de forma remota. Una gran parte de nuestro personal clasificado trabaja en posiciones basadas para la prestación de servicios a los estudiantes cuando están presentes en nuestras escuelas, tales como el desayuno y el almuerzo, el transporte escolar de los estudiantes hacia y desde la escuela, brindando apoyo como paraprofesional, etc. Este personal generalmente no trabaja cuando los estudiantes salen de vacaciones en navidad, primavera y verano.

Hemos identificado trabajo para una parte de este personal, pero desafortunadamente no para todo el personal. No podemos seguir pagando al personal para el cual no hay trabajo.

Debido a la recesión económica, el gobernador Little anunció recientemente recortes en los fondos para todas las agencias estatales y escuelas públicas durante este año escolar y el próximo año.

Después de revisar varias opciones, decidimos poner a 121 empleados con un permiso de ausencia de trabajo. Continuaremos brindando un seguro de salud para aquellos que están excluidos de nuestro plan de seguro de salud. Los 121 empleados volverán a trabajar una vez que de inicio el nuevo año escolar.

Un permiso de ausencia de trabajo es la mejor opción ya que:

Permite a los empleados elegibles acceder a beneficios de desempleo ya que estos beneficios están brindando mejor servicio debido a la crisis de COVID en lugar de no recibir ningún pago;
Es más fácil que el personal vuelva a su posición al inicio del nuevo año escolar; y
Se ahorrarán fondos para brindar servicios a sus hijos cuando de inicio el nuevo año escolar.

Quiero asegurarles que nuestros servicios de emergencia para familias -- comidas gratuitas para los niños durante la semana y la entrega a domicilio de materiales de instrucción y comidas -- continuarán durante este cierre y no serán afectados por el permiso de ausencia de trabajo.

Es nuestra gran esperanza que la propagación del COVID-19 en nuestra comunidad retroceda rápidamente para que nuestro personal con permiso de ausencia regrese a sus funciones, reabrir nuestras puertas y servir a nuestros estudiantes en nuestras escuelas.

¡De nuevo les doy las gracias por leer estas actualizaciones!

Por favor manténganse seguros,

Wendy Johnson, Superintendente

April 9, 2020

4.9.2020

Kuna families

Some updates for you.

State extends “soft closure”

The State Board of Education Monday extended its soft closure (buildings are closed and distance learning continues) through the end of the school year. Schools may reopen this year if certain criteria are met which the Board will set next Monday. The Board also asked Gov. Little to waive some requirements in law including:

instructional time requirements for earning high school credit,
the civics test for high school graduation, and
the spring Idaho Reading Indicator for kindergarten through 3rd grade.

Next steps

We will continue our three-phase plan to move to teacher directed distance learning.

Currently, we are in Phase 1 and made a lot of progress our first week including:

connecting teachers to collaborate and finalizing materials to send home,
connecting with our families and students to assess their needs,
serving hundreds of meals every week day at three sites, and
distributing our first learning packets.

This week, our Phase 1 work continues. We are:

creating and distributing more learning opportunities for students,
connecting with our families with students with special needs.
checking out by appointment Chromebooks/devices to families without a device,
using buses to start delivering materials and meals to families without transportation,
ordering additional devices and wifi access points,
continuing to communicate and update our community,
discussing how to recognize seniors should the current graduation plan need to change. Seniors and their parents should look for a survey soon.

Note: if you haven’t heard from a teacher -- please email them. We are learning that many folks won’t answer a call from an unfamiliar or unidentified number. Also, our middle school and high school teachers are using Schoology to communicate and create assignments. If you have communicated but aren’t getting a response, please contact your child’s principal.

Rainbows

During this stormy time of changes, we are experiencing some amazing rainbows, too:

Volunteers answering the call to make face masks to help keep our nutrition and transportation staff safe;
Girl Scout Troop 275 donating four Chromebooks for families who need them;
Community members donating nearly 100 computers and others who cleaned those devices to be repurposed for kids through our partnership with Idaho Business for Education and HP;
Families picking up meals for those who are ill or can’t get to a meal site;
Swan Falls High School is still on track to open in August;
We are able to accelerate improvements to our high school track; and
Some buses have returned to service in order to deliver education packets and food.

Please know that while the learning location is distant, your teachers are nearby virtually. You’re not alone. Your child’s teachers welcome your questions and comments.

Stay safe

Wendy Johnson

Familias de Kuna

Les tenemos algunas actualizaciones.

El estado extiende el “cierre prolongado”

El lunes, la Junta de Educación del Estado extendió su cierre prolongado (los planteles escolares están cerrados y el aprendizaje a distancia continúa) hasta el fin del año escolar. Las escuelas pueden reabrir este año si se cumplen ciertos criterios que la Junta establecerá el próximo lunes. La Junta también le pidió al gobernador Little que suspenda algunos requisitos legales, entre ellos:

requisitos de tiempo de instrucción para obtener crédito en la High School,
el examen de educación cívica para graduarse de la High School, y
La prueba del Indicador de Lectura de Idaho de Primavera para alumnos de Kínder a 3er grado.

Proximos pasos

Continuaremos nuestro plan de tres fases para pasar al aprendizaje a distancia instruido por el maestro.

Actualmente, estamos en la Fase 1 hemos hecho un gran progreso en nuestra primera semana, incluyendo:

conectando maestros para colaborar y finalizar materiales para enviar a casa,
conectando con nuestras familias y estudiantes para evaluar sus necesidades,
sirviendo cientos de comidas todos los días de la semana en tres lugares, y
distribuyendo nuestros primeros paquetes de aprendizaje.

Esta semana, continuamos con nuestro trabajo de Fase 1. Estamos:

creando y distribuyendo más oportunidades de aprendizaje para los estudiantes,
conectando con nuestras familias que tiene estudiantes con necesidades especiales, si la maestra/o no se ha comunicado con ustedes, envíele un correo electrónico. Nos estamos dando cuenta que muchas personas no responden una llamada de un número desconocido o no identificado.
prestando por medio de una cita previa Chromebooks / dispositivos a familias que no tengan un dispositivo en casa,
usando autobuses para comenzar a entregar materiales educativos y comidas a familias que no tengan modo de transporte,
ordenando dispositivos adicionales y puntos de acceso wifi,
continuando con la comunicación y actualización en nuestra comunidad,
Discutir cómo se podrá hacer un reconocimiento a estudiantes que van a graduarse de la High School si el plan de graduación actual necesita cambiar. Los estudiantes y sus padres deben de estar pendientes de una encuesta que se les enviará muy pronto.

Por el lado positivo

Durante este tiempo tormentoso de cambios, también estamos experimentando algunos cambios increíbles:

Voluntarios respondiendo al llamado para hacer cubrebocas y ayudar a mantener seguro a nuestro personal de nutrición y transporte;
La Tropa 275 de Girl Scout donando cuatro Chromebooks para familias que los necesitan
Miembros de la comunidad donando cerca de 100 computadoras y otros limpiando esos dispositivos para ser reutilizados para los estudiantes. Gracias a Negocios para la Educación de Idaho y HP por su gran ayuda y coordinación;
Familias recogiendo comidas para aquellos que están enfermos o no pueden acudir a uno de los lugares donde se ofrecen las comidas;
La High School Swan Falls aun esta programa para abrir su puertas en agosto de 2020;
Podremos acelerar las mejoras a la pista deportiva de la High School; y
Algunos autobuses han regresado a dar servicio con el fin de entregar paquetes educativos y comidas a las familias.

Tenga en cuenta que si bien el lugar de aprendizaje es distante, sus maestros están cerca virtualmente. Recuerde, ustedes no están solos. Los maestros de sus hijos agradecen todas sus preguntas y comentarios.

Por favor manténganse seguros,

Wendy Johnson

April 2, 2020

April 2, 2020

Update: Device/Chromebook Device & Technology

Kuna School District Families

I am grateful for your patience during this phase 1 set up period. To remind you, some of our key goals during phase 1 are to:

identify needs and connect resources to meet those needs,
reestablish relationships within our new normal,
create and distribute optional family activities successfully (electronically and through packets), and
distribute computers to those who need it.

This update is focused on important updates on technology at home.

Family device distribution

It is important that every family can access online information to support learning and communicate with schools and teachers.

We have a small supply of devices to check out to families in need. We will start checking them out next week by appointment only.

Our first priority will be for families without any device in the home. We are using survey data and information from teacher and school contacts with families this week to identify those families. After every family has a device, our next priority will be families with multiple students.

We are grateful for a new partnership with HP, Idaho Business for Education, and the Kuna Chamber of Commerce to repurpose donated devices for our students.

WiFi Access

We have set up some outside WiFi Hotspots at these locations:

KHS student parking lot
FMS curbside and outside of cafeteria
Hub / IC / Reed / CP / ST: front curbside
Ross: Front parking lot and Bus drop off area
IPHS / KMS: Front parking lot

We have one indoor WiFi Hotspot at the 4th Street Gym bleachers weekdays from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

At each site social distancing rules are required. No groups of 10 or more. Individuals who are living in the same household, must stay a minimum of 6 feet away from others. KSD staff will monitor.

We are grateful to Sparklight for installing a free hotspot at W. 4th St between N. Maple Ave & N. School Ave. The name is “Sparklight Free Hotspot.” There is no password.

Other Wifi hotspots in the valley offered by SparkLight can be found using this link: https://drive.google.com/open?id=1eAjVGaETCBOmPyTeAuRSkpn9WPYO-6QE&usp=sharing

Internet Access at Home

Many internet providers are offering low cost plans for families. Here’s a link to a comprehensive list in English and Spanish: https://isde-my.sharepoint.com/:x:/g/personal/cacampbell_sde_idaho_gov/EWanrzdOkltBrOvKATTapqsBP-2-JAvr0jewfDWkMSeL8Q?e=u9fnq5

Help Desk

Our technology teams can answer questions. You may reach them at: call and leave a message at 208-472-9700. Please be patient with response times during this busy time.

Slow software programs

Some parents are reporting that our internet-based applications are slow: Schoology, IReady, etc. Our tech team confirmed with our vendors this is not a Kuna issue, it is a national issue as students across the U.S. are accessing these tools from home during this pandemic.

Filtering

Some parents report that they are encountering unwelcomed ads when accessing some online services. Please know you will need to monitor the online environment for your children as the district’s internet content filter doesn’t extend to your home learning environment.

Again, I am thankful for your patience as we make this transition to distance learning.

Stay Safe

Wendy Johnson, Superintendent

Actualización: Dispositivos/Chromebooks y Tecnología

Familias del Distrito Escolar de Kuna

Les agradezco su paciencia durante este período de configuración de la Fase 1. Solo les quiero recordar que unos de los objetivos clave durante la Fase 1 son:

identificar necesidades y conectar recursos para satisfacer esas necesidades,
restablecer relaciones dentro de nuestra nueva normalidad,
crear y distribuir las actividades opcionales para las familias (electrónicamente y mediante paquetes), y
distribuir computadoras a quienes lo necesitan.

Esta actualización se centra en cambios importantes sobre la tecnología en el hogar.

Distribución de dispositivos para la familia

Es importante que todas las familias puedan acceder información en línea para apoyar el aprendizaje y comunicarse con las escuelas y los maestros.

Tenemos una pequeña cantidad de dispositivos para prestarlos a las familias necesitadas. El préstamo de dispositivos comenzará la próxima semana solo por medio de una cita.

Nuestra primera prioridad será para las familias que no tengan un dispositivo en el hogar. Esta semana estamos utilizando datos de encuestas, información de maestros y contactos con las familias escolares para identificar aquellas familias que necesiten los dispositivos. Después de que cada familia tenga un dispositivo, nuestra próxima prioridad serán las familias que tengan más de un estudiante en casa.

Estamos agradecidos por tener una nueva asociación con HP, Negocios de Idaho para la Educación y la Cámara de Comercio de Kuna para reutilizar los dispositivos donados para nuestros estudiantes.

Acceso WiFi

Hemos establecidos lugares de acceso WiFi en las siguientes ubicaciones:

KHS en el estacionamiento para estudiantes
FMS en la banqueta y afuera de la cafetería
Hub / IC / Reed / CP / ST: en la banqueta que está frente a la escuela
Ross: estacionamiento frente a la escuela y en la parada del autobús escolar
IPHS / KMS: el estacionamiento frente a la escuela

Tenemos un punto de acceso WiFi interior en las gradas del Old Gym localizado en la calle 4 de lunes a viernes de 9 a.m. a 2 p.m.

En cada sitio se requiere que usen las reglas de distanciamiento social. No está permitido grupos de 10 o más. Las personas que viven en el mismo hogar deben mantenerse a un mínimo de 6 pies de distancia de los demás. El personal de KSD estará a cargo de la supervisión.

Agradecemos a Sparklight por instalar un punto de acceso gratuito en la Calle 4 entre N. Maple Ave y N. School Ave. El nombre es "Sparklight Free Hotspot". No hay contraseña

Otros puntos de acceso Wifi en el valle que ofrece SparkLight se pueden encontrar usando el siguiente enlace: https://drive.google.com/open?id=1eAjVGaETCBOmPyTeAuRSkpn9WPYO-6QE&usp=sharing

El Acceso a Internet en el Hogar

Muchos proveedores de internet están ofreciendo planes de bajo costo para las familias. A continuación esta el enlace donde usted puede encontrar una lista completa en inglés y español: https://isde-my.sharepoint.com/:x:/g/personal/cacampbell_sde_idaho_gov/EWanrzdOkltBrOvKATTapqsBP-2-JAvr0jewfDWkMSeL8Q?e=u9fnq5

Ayuda para la Tecnología

Nuestro personal de tecnología puede responder a sus preguntas. Para comunicarse con el personal: llame y deje un mensaje al 208-472-9700. Por favor, sea paciente durante este tiempo tan ocupado, ellos les responderán tan pronto como puedan.

Programas de software lentos

Algunos padres reportan que nuestras aplicaciones basadas en Internet son lentas: Schoology, IReady, etc. Nuestro personal de tecnología confirmó con nuestros proveedores que este no es un problema de Kuna, es un problema nacional, ya que los estudiantes de los EE. UU. Están accediendo a estos dispositivos desde casa durante esta pandemia.

Filtración

Algunos padres reportan que están encontrando anuncios no deseados cuando acceden a algunos servicios en línea. Por favor tenga en cuenta que usted necesitará monitorear el contexto en línea para sus hijos, ya que el filtro de contenido de Internet del distrito no se extiende a su ambiente de aprendizaje en el hogar.

Nuevamente, agradezco su paciencia mientras hacemos esta transición al aprendizaje a distancia.

Por Favor Manténganse Seguros,

Wendy Johnson, Superintendente

March 26, 2020

March 26, 2020

“Life is about not knowing, having to change, taking the moment and making the best of it, without knowing what's going to happen next. Delicious ambiguity.” - Gilda Radner

Kuna Families,

I hope you are healthy and well and have been able to enjoy Spring Break during this unprecedented time.

Next week, we enter a unique time for all of us: an extended school closure.

In case you missed it, the Idaho State Board of Education directed schools to close until April 20 as part of a statewide effort to protect all of us during this pandemic, and Wednesday Gov. Brad Little announced that Idahoans should stay at home through April 15.

What does all this mean for schools?

Our school buildings are closed except for essential services.

The stay-at-home order addressed schools and travel to schools as essential, specifically

“Educational institutions … For the purpose of facilitating distance learning or performing essential functions, provided for social distancing of six-feet per person is maintained to the greatest extent possible.”

“Travel to or from educational institutions for purposes of receiving materials for distance learning, for receiving meals, and other related services.”

What’s next for Kuna?

Changes are happening so quickly we are planning just a week at a time in phases.

These times are stressful and, frankly, a little scary for everyone. Some have lost jobs. Others are suddenly caring for children so others can work. Some are caring for those who are ill. Others may be ill.

Our plan recognizes these realities, and more.

Meals for children

Our free drive thru grab-and-go meals for children age 1-18 continues weekdays from 11 a.m. to noon at Kuna High School, Reed Elementary School and Ross Elementary School. Picking up meals is approved essential travel.

Educational opportunities

This first week (phase 1) looks a little different than we envisioned before Spring Break. It’s a practice week to identify what works and what doesn’t. Here’s what to expect March 30 to April 3:

Monday
Administrators will meet virtually to review and update our Extended Closure Expectations.
Certified staff will work at home checking email and completing work prepared before Spring Break.
Classified staff are expected to work at home unless otherwise instructed by your supervisor.

Tuesday

School-based certified and classified staff will meet virtually with school administrators to review the expectations during this time.
Families look for a message from principals sharing their plan to distribute one week of optional learning opportunities for students via email or texts from SchoolMessenger.

Wednesday

Families look for a communication from your child’s teacher(s) about how to access these resources from your child’s school.
Families may pick up or download materials. Picking up materials at school is approved travel.
Families will identify what activities their students may do from a “menu” of optional learning opportunities which will not be graded.

Monday to Friday - District and school staff will identify how to meet the needs of our special education and limited English learners. Parents with children on Individualized Education Plans (IEP) will be contacted separately with more information.

Technology supports

Not everyone is equipped with computers and reliable online access to support distance learning or working from home. We have a small supply of devices we can provide to those in need. To help us identify how to allocate these limited resources to those most in need, could you please take this survey by 5 p.m. Sunday, March 29. Here’s the link: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/PJDV73X

Week of April 6-10

The first week back is practice for all of us as we evolve from our in person system to a distance one. We’ll learn and make adjustments for the following week. We will update you on what’s next as a part of our phase 2 plan as soon as we know.

We appreciate your patience, flexibility and understanding.

I began this message with a quote from comedian Glida Radner. Her quote reminded me that our attitude toward adversity and the unknown is key to a life well lived. In this unprecedented time in our history, we find so much ambiguity in our lives. While this ambiguity is challenging, I see every day how each one of us is turning this ambiguity into action. We are learning to work in new ways, we are being reminded of what is really important in our lives, and in all of this ambiguity, our community has come together to help one another.

I am honored to serve you.

Wendy Johnson
Superintendent

26 de marzo de 2020

“La vida es acerca de no saber, tener que cambiar, tomando el momento y hacer lo mejor de ella, sin saber lo que va a ocurrir a continuación. Ambigüedad deliciosa.” - Gilda Radner

Familias de Kuna,

Espero que se encuentren sanos y saludables y que hayan podido disfrutar de las vacaciones de primavera durante estas circunstancias tan complejas.

La próxima semana, entramos en un momento único para todos nosotros: un cierre prolongado de la escuela.

En caso de que no se hayan dado cuenta, la Junta de Educación del Estado de Idaho ordenó el cierre de las escuelas hasta el 20 de abril como parte de un esfuerzo estatal para protegernos a todos durante esta pandemia, y el miércoles el gobernador Brad Little anunció que los habitantes de Idaho deberían quedarse en casa stay at home hasta el 15 de abril.

¿Qué significa todo esto para las escuelas?

Nuestras escuelas están cerradas a excepción de los servicios esenciales.

La orden de quedarse en casa se dirigió a las escuelas y las salidas a las escuelas específicamente como esenciales

“Instituciones educativas ... Con el fin de facilitar el aprendizaje a una distancia o realizar funciones esenciales, se mantiene el distanciamiento social de seis pies por persona en la mayor medida posible".

"Salidas hacia o desde las instituciones educativas con el propósito de recibir materiales para el aprendizaje a distancia, para recibir comidas y otros servicios relacionados".

¿Qué va hacer Kuna?

Los cambios están ocurriendo rápidamente que solo estamos planeando las fases una semana al vez.

Estos tiempos son estresantes y, francamente, un poco aprensivo para todos. Algunos han perdido trabajos. Otros de repente están cuidando niños para que otros puedan ir a trabajar. Algunos están cuidando los enfermos. Otros pueden estar enfermos.

Nuestro plan reconoce estas realidades y mucho más.

Comidas para los niños

Nuestros distrito continuará con los alimentos para llevar gratuitos para niños de 1 a 18 años de edad de lunes a viernes de 11 a.m. a mediodía en Kuna High School, Reed Elementary School y Ross Elementary School. Recoger comidas es una salida esencial que es aprobada.

Oportunidades Educativas

Esta primera semana (fase 1) se ve un poco diferente de lo que habíamos imaginado antes de las vacaciones de primavera. Es una semana de práctica para identificar que funciona y que no funciona. Esto es lo que puede esperar del 30 de marzo al 3 de abril:

Lunes

Los administradores se reunirán virtualmente para revisar y actualizar nuestras expectativas de cierre extendido.
El personal certificado trabajará en casa revisando el correo electrónico y completando el trabajo que se preparó antes de las vacaciones de primavera.
Se espera que el personal clasificado trabaje en casa a menos que su supervisor le indique lo contrario.

Martes

El personal certificado y clasificado de la escuela se reunirá virtualmente con los administradores escolares para revisar las expectativas durante este tiempo.
Las familias buscarán el mensaje donde los directores les compartirán su plan para distribuir una semana de oportunidades para el aprendizaje opcional para los estudiantes, por medio de correo electrónico o mensaje de texto de SchoolMessenger.

Miércoles

Las familias buscarán una comunicación de maestro/a de su hijo/a sobre cómo acceder a estos recursos desde la escuela de su hijo/a.
Las familias pueden recoger o descargar materiales. Recoger materiales en la escuela es una salida aprobada.
Las familias identificarán qué actividades pueden hacer sus estudiantes de un "menú" de oportunidades de aprendizaje opcionales que no se les dará una calificación.

Lunes a Viernes - El personal del distrito y la escuela identificarán la forma de satisfacer las necesidades para la educación especial y los estudiantes de inglés como segundo idioma. Padres de familia con estudiantes que tienen un Plan de Estudios Individualizado (IEP) se les contactará por separado para darles más información.

Apoyo en la Tecnología

No todos los estudiantes están equipados con computadoras y acceso a Internet que sea confiable para apoyar el aprendizaje a distancia o trabajando desde casa. Tenemos una pequeña cantidad de dispositivos electrónicos que podemos ofrecer a los necesitados. Para ayudarnos a identificar cómo asignar estos recursos limitados a los más necesitados, por favor responda esta encuesta para el domingo 29 de marzo antes de las 5 p.m. A continuación se encuentra la encuesta, solo oprima en este enlace link: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/288HY7Y

Semana del 6 al 10 de abril

La primera semana de regreso será una práctica para todos nosotros a medida que evoluciona nuestro sistema, ya que es diferente el aprendizaje presencial al aprendizaje a distancia. Vamos a aprender y haremos ajustes para la semana siguiente. Le informaremos sobre lo que sigue como parte de nuestro plan de fase 2 tan pronto como tengamos la información.

Les agradecemos su paciencia, flexibilidad y comprensión.

Inicie este mensaje con una cita de la comediante Gilda Radner. Su cita me recordó que nuestra actitud hacia la adversidad y lo desconocido es clave para una vida bien vivida. En este tiempo de circunstancias tan complejas en nuestra historia, encontramos tanta ambigüedad en nuestras vidas. Si bien esta ambigüedad es un desafío, veo todos los días cómo cada uno de nosotros está convirtiendo esta ambigüedad en acción. Estamos aprendiendo a trabajar de nuevas maneras, se nos recuerda lo que es realmente importante en nuestras vidas, y en toda esta ambigüedad, nuestra comunidad se ha unido para ayudarse mutuamente.

Es un honor servirles

Wendy Johnson
Superintendente

March 23, 2020

Update 3.23.2020

Parents and staff,

Today, the Idaho State Board of Education approved a “soft close” of the state’s schools until April 20. This means Idaho students, including ours in Kuna, will not return to campuses until at least Monday, April 20.

What does that mean for us after Spring Break?

The State Board directed districts to the best of their capacity to provide instructional opportunities during this closure recognizing many districts are currently on Spring Break.

We began planning for a short extended closure during the four days before Spring Break. After break, we will be engaging our staff and will update parents on how instructional opportunities will be provided.

The State Board also took other action today that impacts our students and provides flexibility during this statewide soft closure. Here are some highlights, the Board:

Suspended the senior project graduation requirement for the class of 2020
Suspended the college entrance exam required for the class of 2020 and 2021
Approved seeking a waiver from the U.S. Department of Education for ISAT testing in English Language Arts, Math, and Science

We will continue to monitor the situation. As soon as we know more, we will update you!

Stay Healthy!
In service to children,

Wendy Johnson
Superintendent

Padres y personal,

Hoy, la Junta de Educación del Estado de Idaho aprobó un "cierre temporal" de las escuelas del estado hasta el 20 de abril. Esto significa que los estudiantes de Idaho, incluyendo nuestros estudiantes en Kuna, no regresarán a las escuelas hasta el lunes 20 de abril.

¿Qué significa eso para nosotros después de las vacaciones de primavera?

La Junta Estatal dirigió a los distritos lo mejor posible para que brinden oportunidades de instrucción durante este cierre, reconociendo que muchos distritos se encuentran actualmente en vacaciones de primavera.

Nosotros comenzamos a planificar un cierre prolongado durante los cuatro días previos a las vacaciones de primavera. Después del descanso, contactaremos a nuestro personal y actualizaremos a los padres sobre cómo se brindarán las oportunidades de instrucción

La Junta Estatal también tomó otras medidas hoy que impactan a nuestros estudiantes y brindan flexibilidad durante este cierre temporal en todo el estado. Aquí hay algunos puntos destacados, la Junta:

Suspendió el requisito de graduación del proyecto final para los estudiantes en 12o grado para la clase de 2020
Suspendió el examen de ingreso a la universidad requerido para la clase de 2020 y 2021
Aprobó la solicitud de una exención del Departamento de Educación de los EE. UU. para las pruebas de ISAT en Artes del Lenguaje Inglés, Matemáticas y Ciencias.

Continuaremos monitoreando la situación. ¡Tan pronto como sepamos más información, los mantendremos actualizados!

March 18, 2020

Update: 3.18.2020

KSD Friends,

In response to Idaho Governor Brad Little and at the recommendation of the Center for Disease Control in implementation of “15 Days to Slow the Spread” the IHSAA office will implement an essential crew.

Beginning March 19 - March 27, KSD school-based personnel will be on spring break. Essential district personnel will continue to work from our office and/or home to answer questions by phone and emails.

The Superintendent and KSD Board of Trustees will continue to monitor and work with public health officials in developments of COVID-19 .

This is a time of uncertainty, we will continue to keep our schools and public cared for and informed.

Stay Healthy!

In service to children,

Wendy Johnson

Superintendent

Kuna School District

March 16, 2020

Update: 03/16/2020

Kuna School District parents and staff

School districts in Caldwell, Emmett, Kuna, Nampa, and Vallivue will cancel school for students Tuesday, March 17, citing federal direction today that groups of people be limited to 10 or less and that parents educate their children at home as prevention measures.

The districts will continue plans for teachers to use the remaining time to prepare instructional options for a possible extended school closure after spring break.

Parents in Kuna may pick up student medications from school offices at these times:

Elementary - 8:30 to 10:30 a.m.

Secondary - 7:30 to 9:30 a.m.

Please continue to check your email for updates.

Padres y personal del distrito escolar de Kuna

Los distritos escolares en Caldwell, Emmett, Kuna, Nampa y Vallivue cancelarán la escuela para los estudiantes el martes 17 de marzo, citando hoy la dirección federal de que los grupos de personas se limiten a 10 o menos y que los padres ayudan a educar a sus hijos en el hogar como medidas de prevención.

Los distritos continuarán con los planes para que los maestros utilicen el tiempo restante para preparar opciones de instrucción para un posible cierre prolongado de las escuelas después de las vacaciones de primavera.

Los padres en Kuna pueden recoger los medicamentos de los estudiantes en las oficinas de la escuela en estos momentos.

Primaria: 8:30 a 10:30 a.m.

Secundaria - 7:30 a 9:30 a.m.

Continúe revisando su correo electrónico para obtener actualizaciones.

March 15, 2020

Update:03/15/2020

School will be held Monday and Tuesday in Caldwell, Emmett, Kuna, Mountain Home, Nampa, and Vallivue school districts and Boise Catholic Schools. West Ada will also be in school on Monday and will be monitoring whether or not they will continue through the week.

All athletics and activities will be postponed through March 29.

As always, we honor the right of parents not to send their students to school. Absences on Monday and Tuesday will be excused without consequences.

March 18-20 school will be closed for students; staff will be planning how instruction would be provided should school need to be closed for an extended period after the March 23-30 Spring Break. Custodial staff will support the deep cleaning of facilities and plan for other services that may be needed such as meals, access to internet service, etc.

The decision wasn’t made lightly and reflects hours of discussions and consultations.

“Currently, the risk of exposure to COVID 19 is low in our communities. While we do not recommend school closure at this time as a measure to control the spread of disease, we support our local schools in their decision to close early to allow teachers to prepare for online learning if that should be needed in the coming weeks,” said public health officials from Central District Health and Southwest District Health.

The education leaders made their decision after a conference call with Gov. Brad Little and State Department of Health and Welfare Director Dave Jeppson.

Governor Little told the leaders that the community risk had not risen to a level to justify a closure of school considering the Center for Disease Control’s guidance. State and local health officials shared that the virus had not reached a stage of community spread. No evidence supports closing schools at this point effectively mitigates the spread of COVID-19.

Director Jeppson said the CDC and health officials support keeping schools open at this stage as the science does not support that closing effectively mitigates the spread of COVID-19.

The leaders noted that any decision to close school could adversely impact the ability of community healthcare and service responders to provide the necessary aide that is needed at this time.

Public health authorities say that social distancing is intended for non-essential functions. Examples of non-essential functions include sporting events, concerts, etc. However, essential functions such as workplaces, grocery stores, other retail outlets, schools, and government are functions that should continue based on information provided by the state’s public health officials.

Again, any student or staff member who is sick should stay home.

All districts and schools are continuing to evaluate this situation.

We are in this together as one KSD family. Thank you for being the rock for our children and one another. If I can do anything to help you, please let me know.

In service to children,

Wendy Johnson

Superintendent Kuna School District

Crisis Supports

Below you will find links to the many supports that are available during this time.

Tech Support

Help Desk

Our technology team can answer questions. You may reach them by calling 208-472-9700 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. Monday through Friday. Please be patient with response times during this busy time.

Alternatively, you can email your student's teacher with details on the issue you are having and ask them to put in a help desk ticket.

F.A.Q

I don't have a device for my student to use

Family device distribution

It is important that every family can access online information to support learning and communicate with schools and teachers.

We have a small supply of devices to check out to families in need. We are checking them out by appointment only.

We are grateful for a new partnership with HP, Idaho Business for Education, and the Kuna Chamber of Commerce to repurpose donated devices for our students.

I don't have Wifi

WiFi Access

We have set up some outside WiFi Hotspots at these locations:

KHS student parking lot
FMS curbside and outside of cafeteria
Hub / IC / Reed / CP / ST: front curbside
Ross: Front parking lot and Bus drop off area
IPHS / KMS: Front parking lot

We have one indoor WiFi Hotspot at the 4th Street Gym bleachers weekdays from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

At each site social distancing rules are required. No groups of 10 or more. Individuals who are living in the same household, must stay a minimum of 6 feet away from others. KSD staff will monitor.

We are grateful to Sparklight for installing a free hotspot at W. 4th St between N. Maple Ave & N. School Ave. The name is “Sparklight Free Hotspot.” There is no password.

Other Wifi hotspots in the valley offered by SparkLight can be found using this link: https://drive.google.com/open?id=1eAjVGaETCBOmPyTeAuRSkpn9WPYO-6QE&usp=sharing

How does my student access all their programs?

Where do I find my student's username and password?

Istation won't run on my PC?

Istation/Clever/IReady on IPad?

How does my student access Zoom?

Zoom will prompt an install of an app on the device.

If you are unable to do that, you can use the in-browser client by following these steps:

1. Click the link provided by the teacher
2. When prompted to install an app/program/client cancel it, go back to the tab where it says "Launching"
3. Click "Click Here" ("If nothing prompts from browser, click here")
4. It will try again, but will also now show you "If you cannot download or run the application, start from your browser."

Click this link and you will now be using the in-browser client.

Access denied on Chromebook

Slow software programs

Contact Schools

School Principals can be contacted here by the links below.

Kuna High School

Principal: Brian Graves

Contact: Email Brian Graves

Initial Point High School

Kuna Middle School

Fremont Middle School

Crimson Point Elementary

Hubbard Elementary

Indian Creek Elementary

Reed Elementary

Ross Elementary

Silver Trail Elementary

Superintendent Johnson's Newsletter

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June 23, 2020 Update

Kuna Parents

I have an update for you on our preparations to reopen schools this August and invite you to provide feedback.

To put it simply, our plan is to reopen with students at school and also offer an online option for families who need this.

Yellow: “Proceed with caution @ school.” This is our new normal until a vaccine is developed.

Red: “Stay safe @ home.” This would be deployed if needed because of a closure, but would be very different from last spring.
Some key areas to be addressed in school plans include:

Prevention including:
- Lessons in hand washing, hygiene, etc.
- Opportunities for frequent handwashing and/or use of hand sanitizer
- Use of physical distancing of students to the extent practical in classrooms, cafeterias, buses, events, etc.
- Recommended use of face coverings by students, staff and visitors as appropriate and practical
- Use of district policy on sick students and staff
- Enhanced cleaning and sanitization
Integration of digital learning including:
- Assign a device for every student to use in school and take home if necessary during closures
- Use digital learning tools such as Google Classroom and Schoology daily when schools are in session
- Use of virtual classrooms if needed to support physical distancing of students
- Provide an online school option for those uncomfortable attending school in person
- Prepare to shift, if we close, to online education with new learning, graded student work, and daily interactions with teachers

Stay safe!

Wendy Johnson, Superintendent

En Español: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/62D7TQ6

Past closure updates from Superintendent Johnson to patrons and employees.

January/February 2020

Coronavirus Information

Please also watch our Facebook Live Updates for more information!

April 9, 2020

4.9.2020

Kuna families

Some updates for you.

State extends “soft closure”

instructional time requirements for earning high school credit,
the civics test for high school graduation, and
the spring Idaho Reading Indicator for kindergarten through 3rd grade.

Next steps

We will continue our three-phase plan to move to teacher directed distance learning.

Currently, we are in Phase 1 and made a lot of progress our first week including:

connecting teachers to collaborate and finalizing materials to send home,
connecting with our families and students to assess their needs,
serving hundreds of meals every week day at three sites, and
distributing our first learning packets.

This week, our Phase 1 work continues. We are:

creating and distributing more learning opportunities for students,
connecting with our families with students with special needs.
checking out by appointment Chromebooks/devices to families without a device,
using buses to start delivering materials and meals to families without transportation,
ordering additional devices and wifi access points,
continuing to communicate and update our community,
discussing how to recognize seniors should the current graduation plan need to change. Seniors and their parents should look for a survey soon.

Rainbows

During this stormy time of changes, we are experiencing some amazing rainbows, too:

Volunteers answering the call to make face masks to help keep our nutrition and transportation staff safe;
Girl Scout Troop 275 donating four Chromebooks for families who need them;
Community members donating nearly 100 computers and others who cleaned those devices to be repurposed for kids through our partnership with Idaho Business for Education and HP;
Families picking up meals for those who are ill or can’t get to a meal site;
Swan Falls High School is still on track to open in August;
We are able to accelerate improvements to our high school track; and
Some buses have returned to service in order to deliver education packets and food.

Please know that while the learning location is distant, your teachers are nearby virtually. You’re not alone. Your child’s teachers welcome your questions and comments.

Stay safe

Wendy Johnson

Familias de Kuna

Les tenemos algunas actualizaciones.

El estado extiende el “cierre prolongado”

requisitos de tiempo de instrucción para obtener crédito en la High School,
el examen de educación cívica para graduarse de la High School, y
La prueba del Indicador de Lectura de Idaho de Primavera para alumnos de Kínder a 3er grado.

Proximos pasos

Continuaremos nuestro plan de tres fases para pasar al aprendizaje a distancia instruido por el maestro.

Actualmente, estamos en la Fase 1 hemos hecho un gran progreso en nuestra primera semana, incluyendo:

conectando maestros para colaborar y finalizar materiales para enviar a casa,
conectando con nuestras familias y estudiantes para evaluar sus necesidades,
sirviendo cientos de comidas todos los días de la semana en tres lugares, y
distribuyendo nuestros primeros paquetes de aprendizaje.

Esta semana, continuamos con nuestro trabajo de Fase 1. Estamos:

creando y distribuyendo más oportunidades de aprendizaje para los estudiantes,
conectando con nuestras familias que tiene estudiantes con necesidades especiales, si la maestra/o no se ha comunicado con ustedes, envíele un correo electrónico. Nos estamos dando cuenta que muchas personas no responden una llamada de un número desconocido o no identificado.
prestando por medio de una cita previa Chromebooks / dispositivos a familias que no tengan un dispositivo en casa,
usando autobuses para comenzar a entregar materiales educativos y comidas a familias que no tengan modo de transporte,
ordenando dispositivos adicionales y puntos de acceso wifi,
continuando con la comunicación y actualización en nuestra comunidad,
Discutir cómo se podrá hacer un reconocimiento a estudiantes que van a graduarse de la High School si el plan de graduación actual necesita cambiar. Los estudiantes y sus padres deben de estar pendientes de una encuesta que se les enviará muy pronto.

Por el lado positivo

Durante este tiempo tormentoso de cambios, también estamos experimentando algunos cambios increíbles:

Voluntarios respondiendo al llamado para hacer cubrebocas y ayudar a mantener seguro a nuestro personal de nutrición y transporte;
La Tropa 275 de Girl Scout donando cuatro Chromebooks para familias que los necesitan
Miembros de la comunidad donando cerca de 100 computadoras y otros limpiando esos dispositivos para ser reutilizados para los estudiantes. Gracias a Negocios para la Educación de Idaho y HP por su gran ayuda y coordinación;
Familias recogiendo comidas para aquellos que están enfermos o no pueden acudir a uno de los lugares donde se ofrecen las comidas;
La High School Swan Falls aun esta programa para abrir su puertas en agosto de 2020;
Podremos acelerar las mejoras a la pista deportiva de la High School; y
Algunos autobuses han regresado a dar servicio con el fin de entregar paquetes educativos y comidas a las familias.

Por favor manténganse seguros,

Wendy Johnson

April 2, 2020

Update: Device/Chromebook Device & Technology

Kuna School District Families

I am grateful for your patience during this phase 1 set up period. To remind you, some of our key goals during phase 1 are to:

identify needs and connect resources to meet those needs,
reestablish relationships within our new normal,
create and distribute optional family activities successfully (electronically and through packets), and
distribute computers to those who need it.

This update is focused on important updates on technology at home.

Family device distribution

It is important that every family can access online information to support learning and communicate with schools and teachers.

We have a small supply of devices to check out to families in need. We will start checking them out next week by appointment only.

We are grateful for a new partnership with HP, Idaho Business for Education, and the Kuna Chamber of Commerce to repurpose donated devices for our students.

WiFi Access

We have set up some outside WiFi Hotspots at these locations:

KHS student parking lot
FMS curbside and outside of cafeteria
Hub / IC / Reed / CP / ST: front curbside
Ross: Front parking lot and Bus drop off area
IPHS / KMS: Front parking lot

We have one indoor WiFi Hotspot at the 4th Street Gym bleachers weekdays from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

At each site social distancing rules are required. No groups of 10 or more. Individuals who are living in the same household, must stay a minimum of 6 feet away from others. KSD staff will monitor.

We are grateful to Sparklight for installing a free hotspot at W. 4th St between N. Maple Ave & N. School Ave. The name is “Sparklight Free Hotspot.” There is no password.

Other Wifi hotspots in the valley offered by SparkLight can be found using this link: https://drive.google.com/open?id=1eAjVGaETCBOmPyTeAuRSkpn9WPYO-6QE&usp=sharing

Internet Access at Home

Help Desk

Our technology teams can answer questions. You may reach them at: call and leave a message at 208-472-9700. Please be patient with response times during this busy time.

Slow software programs

Filtering

Again, I am thankful for your patience as we make this transition to distance learning.

Stay Safe

Wendy Johnson, Superintendent

Actualización: Dispositivos/Chromebooks y Tecnología

Familias del Distrito Escolar de Kuna

Les agradezco su paciencia durante este período de configuración de la Fase 1. Solo les quiero recordar que unos de los objetivos clave durante la Fase 1 son:

identificar necesidades y conectar recursos para satisfacer esas necesidades,
restablecer relaciones dentro de nuestra nueva normalidad,
crear y distribuir las actividades opcionales para las familias (electrónicamente y mediante paquetes), y
distribuir computadoras a quienes lo necesitan.

Esta actualización se centra en cambios importantes sobre la tecnología en el hogar.

Distribución de dispositivos para la familia

Es importante que todas las familias puedan acceder información en línea para apoyar el aprendizaje y comunicarse con las escuelas y los maestros.

Tenemos una pequeña cantidad de dispositivos para prestarlos a las familias necesitadas. El préstamo de dispositivos comenzará la próxima semana solo por medio de una cita.

Estamos agradecidos por tener una nueva asociación con HP, Negocios de Idaho para la Educación y la Cámara de Comercio de Kuna para reutilizar los dispositivos donados para nuestros estudiantes.

Acceso WiFi

Hemos establecidos lugares de acceso WiFi en las siguientes ubicaciones:

KHS en el estacionamiento para estudiantes
FMS en la banqueta y afuera de la cafetería
Hub / IC / Reed / CP / ST: en la banqueta que está frente a la escuela
Ross: estacionamiento frente a la escuela y en la parada del autobús escolar
IPHS / KMS: el estacionamiento frente a la escuela

Tenemos un punto de acceso WiFi interior en las gradas del Old Gym localizado en la calle 4 de lunes a viernes de 9 a.m. a 2 p.m.

Agradecemos a Sparklight por instalar un punto de acceso gratuito en la Calle 4 entre N. Maple Ave y N. School Ave. El nombre es "Sparklight Free Hotspot". No hay contraseña

Otros puntos de acceso Wifi en el valle que ofrece SparkLight se pueden encontrar usando el siguiente enlace: https://drive.google.com/open?id=1eAjVGaETCBOmPyTeAuRSkpn9WPYO-6QE&usp=sharing

El Acceso a Internet en el Hogar

Ayuda para la Tecnología

Programas de software lentos

Filtración

Nuevamente, agradezco su paciencia mientras hacemos esta transición al aprendizaje a distancia.

Por Favor Manténganse Seguros,

Wendy Johnson, Superintendente

March 26, 2020

“Life is about not knowing, having to change, taking the moment and making the best of it, without knowing what's going to happen next. Delicious ambiguity.” - Gilda Radner

Kuna Families,

I hope you are healthy and well and have been able to enjoy Spring Break during this unprecedented time.

Next week, we enter a unique time for all of us: an extended school closure.

What does all this mean for schools?

Our school buildings are closed except for essential services.

The stay-at-home order addressed schools and travel to schools as essential, specifically

“Travel to or from educational institutions for purposes of receiving materials for distance learning, for receiving meals, and other related services.”

What’s next for Kuna?

Changes are happening so quickly we are planning just a week at a time in phases.

Our plan recognizes these realities, and more.

Meals for children

Educational opportunities

Monday
Administrators will meet virtually to review and update our Extended Closure Expectations.
Certified staff will work at home checking email and completing work prepared before Spring Break.
Classified staff are expected to work at home unless otherwise instructed by your supervisor.

Tuesday

Wednesday

Families look for a communication from your child’s teacher(s) about how to access these resources from your child’s school.
Families may pick up or download materials. Picking up materials at school is approved travel.
Families will identify what activities their students may do from a “menu” of optional learning opportunities which will not be graded.

Technology supports

Week of April 6-10

I am honored to serve you.

Wendy Johnson
Superintendent

26 de marzo de 2020

“La vida es acerca de no saber, tener que cambiar, tomando el momento y hacer lo mejor de ella, sin saber lo que va a ocurrir a continuación. Ambigüedad deliciosa.” - Gilda Radner

Familias de Kuna,

Espero que se encuentren sanos y saludables y que hayan podido disfrutar de las vacaciones de primavera durante estas circunstancias tan complejas.

La próxima semana, entramos en un momento único para todos nosotros: un cierre prolongado de la escuela.

¿Qué significa todo esto para las escuelas?

Nuestras escuelas están cerradas a excepción de los servicios esenciales.

La orden de quedarse en casa se dirigió a las escuelas y las salidas a las escuelas específicamente como esenciales

"Salidas hacia o desde las instituciones educativas con el propósito de recibir materiales para el aprendizaje a distancia, para recibir comidas y otros servicios relacionados".

¿Qué va hacer Kuna?

Los cambios están ocurriendo rápidamente que solo estamos planeando las fases una semana al vez.

Nuestro plan reconoce estas realidades y mucho más.

Comidas para los niños

Oportunidades Educativas

Lunes

Martes

Miércoles

Apoyo en la Tecnología

Semana del 6 al 10 de abril

Es un honor servirles

Wendy Johnson
Superintendente

Update 3.23.2020

Parents and staff,

What does that mean for us after Spring Break?

The State Board directed districts to the best of their capacity to provide instructional opportunities during this closure recognizing many districts are currently on Spring Break.

The State Board also took other action today that impacts our students and provides flexibility during this statewide soft closure. Here are some highlights, the Board:

We will continue to monitor the situation. As soon as we know more, we will update you!

Stay Healthy!
In service to children,

Wendy Johnson
Superintendent

Padres y personal,

¿Qué significa eso para nosotros después de las vacaciones de primavera?

Continuaremos monitoreando la situación. ¡Tan pronto como sepamos más información, los mantendremos actualizados!

Update: 3.18.2020

KSD Friends,

In response to Idaho Governor Brad Little and at the recommendation of the Center for Disease Control in implementation of “15 Days to Slow the Spread” the IHSAA office will implement an essential crew.

Beginning March 19 - March 27, KSD school-based personnel will be on spring break. Essential district personnel will continue to work from our office and/or home to answer questions by phone and emails.

The Superintendent and KSD Board of Trustees will continue to monitor and work with public health officials in developments of COVID-19 .

This is a time of uncertainty, we will continue to keep our schools and public cared for and informed.

Stay Healthy!

In service to children,

Wendy Johnson

Superintendent

Kuna School District

Update: 03/16/2020

Kuna School District parents and staff

The districts will continue plans for teachers to use the remaining time to prepare instructional options for a possible extended school closure after spring break.

Parents in Kuna may pick up student medications from school offices at these times:

Elementary - 8:30 to 10:30 a.m.

Secondary - 7:30 to 9:30 a.m.

Please continue to check your email for updates.

Padres y personal del distrito escolar de Kuna

Los padres en Kuna pueden recoger los medicamentos de los estudiantes en las oficinas de la escuela en estos momentos.

Primaria: 8:30 a 10:30 a.m.

Secundaria - 7:30 a 9:30 a.m.