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Current Update

Friday, March 5, 2021 Update

Friday, February 26, 2021 Update

2.24.2021

Secondary parents and staff

Monday, the Board of Trustees met to discuss concerns about its recent decision to continue the hybrid schedule for our secondary schools until the end of the school year.

Trustees authorized me to form a task force to reflect on what we have learned from the pandemic, investigate options for students in grades 6-12 in order to make a recommendation to the school board on some best practices that we can implement this current school year and future school years.

The 6-12 Advisory Task Force is composed of parents, teachers, administrators and a student (full committee listed below) who represent diverse viewpoints about next steps for our secondary students.

The task force will meet for the first time from 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 25.

We will post agenda and the notes from the group’s meetings on this site:

http://www.kunaschools.org/index.php/advisory-task-force

We appreciate each of them and their willingness to give up their personal time for this important work.

Wendy

Task Force Members

Andi Basterrechea	KHS parent
Brian Graves	Secondary Coordinator
Chris Howard	KHS & FMS parent
Hunter Warnick	KHS/SFHS ASB President
Jessica Anno	SFHS teacher
Kevin Gifford	Elementary Coordinator
Kim Bekkedahl	Asst. Supt. (co-facilitator)
Kristi Hardy	KHS & FMS parent
MacKenzie Dodd	KHS teacher
Meeka Kay	KMS teacher
Neva Noe	FMS teacher
Shelley Hopkins	KEA President
Sonya Brekke	KMS parent
Tiffany Brown	FMS parent
Tim Jensen	MS Coordinator
Wendy Johnson	Superintendent (co-facilitator)

Friday, Feb. 19, 2021 Update

Thursday, Feb. 11, 2021 Update

2.9.2021

Kuna Parents

This Friday, Feb. 12 will be an “e-day” for all grades. Students will not attend school in person that day. Your child will get more information from their teacher(s) about what to do on this day.

We apologize for the unexpected change in the schedule. Here’s why:

This is a proactive step. We have 144 staff who will get their second dose of the COVID vaccine Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday and may need to stay home if side effects of the vaccine develop. Looking at the potential impact, we wouldn’t have enough subs to cover Friday’s absences.

According to Central District Health, side effects are normal, particularly from the second dose of the vaccine. Individuals with symptoms aren’t contagious but for a day or two they may not feel well enough to come to work.

We don’t expect that this will happen again and we greatly appreciate your understanding.

Friday, Feb. 5, 2021 Update

Friday, Jan. 29, 2021 Update

Friday, Jan. 22, 2021 Update

Friday, Jan. 15, 2021 Update

Friday, Jan. 8, 2021 Update

Friday, Dec. 18, 2020 Update

Friday, Dec. 11, 2020 Update

Friday, Dec. 4, 2020 Update

Friday, Nov. 20, 2020 Update

Friday, Nov. 13, 2020 Update

Friday, Nov. 6, 2020 Update

Friday, Oct. 31, 2020 Update

Friday, Oct. 23, 2020 Update

Friday, Oct. 16,2020 Update

Friday, Oct. 9, 2020 Update

Friday, Oct. 2, 2020 Update

Friday, Sept. 25, 2020 Update

Friday, Sept. 18, 2020 Update

Friday, Sept. 11, 2020 Update

Friday, Sept. 4, 2020 Update

Thursday, Aug. 27, 2020 Update

Friday, Aug. 21, 2020 Update

Thursday, Aug. 13, 2020 Update

Friday Aug. 7, 2020 Update

20-21 Ready & Resilient 2020-21

#KSD Ready & Resilient 2020-21

Updated: Jan. 8, 2021

COVID DATA DASHBOARDS FOR STUDENTS AND STAFF

We've created dashboards for staffing and student absences related to COVID. Data in these dashboard is real time and will change each day.

Student Data Dashboard

Staff Data Dashboard

With Central District Health Department classified of Ada County as "red" or substantial community spread, we are using this COVID Illness Decision Tree to advise families to do if a student or a family member becomes ill.

OPERATIONS PLANS

To help keep students and staff safe and healthy, our Kuna Board of Trustees approved our District Reopen Plan and is regularly reviewing it.

How to make this a successful year

What can families do while we operate in pandemic?

Stay positive!

We are so excited to serve students on our campuses
Our goal is to do everything we can to make sure our schools don’t have to close because lots of people are sick
To help keep school open and keep people safe, we’re taking a lot of prevention measures and that means parts of school will be different than the past -- just like going to Costco or the grocery store is different now than it was before March 2020
What’s staying the same is the commitment of all the teachers, administrators, bus drivers, nutrition staff, and others who care about your child’s learning, their success, and their well being
Please remember, school won’t be like this forever

Make a Plan A, B, & C for child care

Parents should plan for possible short-term and long-term times when your child cannot be at school. This includes:

Your child becomes sick and needs to go home
Health officials direct your child to stay home for two to three weeks because of COVID exposure or diagnosis
- Isolation separates sick people with a contagious disease from people who are not sick.
- Quarantine separates and restricts the movement of people who were exposed to a contagious disease to see if they become sick.
Schools need to switch to alternative schedules to reduce the number of people in our buildings
Schools are closed temporarily for all students
Schools are closed for an extended time for all students

Model & practice prevention at home

Our schools are using multiple prevention strategies with a goal to avoid school closures. We recommend you buy a thermometer for home use and you model these prevention behaviors when away from school:

Model & wear face coverings at home & in the community

Central District Health is requiring the use of face masks/coverings as an important effective, prevention strategy. To help us with this requirement:
- Get some washable, reusable face coverings for your child(ren) to use while in school and on the bus.
- Talk with your child(ren) about how to use the coverings.
- Resource from the American Academy of Pediatrics gives some great ideas
Consider not having your child ride the bus

Buses are cleaned, sanitized between routes, and every night.
Given the number of buses in our fleet and the need to get students to and from school on a set schedule, physical distancing isn’t feasible
If you can, help reduce the number of children on a bus by:
- have him/her walk or ride a bike if it is safe to do so or
- transport your child to school and from school
- follow the drop off and pick up procedures set by the school to keep kids safe
- plan for congestion and wait times

Prepare for potential virtual/online learning at home

All students will have a device to use should learning need to shift to home or to an altered schedule. We hope schools won’t have to close, but to prepare we ask parents to:

Make sure your child’s school has current contact information for your family including email;
Learn about the online tools your student will use: Schoology, Google Classroom, & other software--videos will be created to help you
Plan for how your student would access the internet as needed to complete schoolwork. This would include identifying wifi hotspots near your home or your child’s school. We will have limited mobile hotspots available and hope that the State will be providing more.
Plan to schedule online access if you have more than one student and/or a parent(s) will be working at home virtually

2020-21 Bell Schedules?

2020-21 School Calendars?

New to Kuna School District?

Welcome! Find out what your family needs to know here: http://www.kunaschools.org/index.php/new-to-kuna-schools

After registering online, you will need to provide an original copy of the following to your child's school:

An original or certified copy of your child's birth certificate
Up-to-date immunization record(s)
Proof of address (such as a phone or utility bill, or rental contract)
Previous school transcript or most recent report card (if any)
Custody paperwork (if applicable)

Starting Kindergarten in August 2021?

Please register at this site.

After registering online, you will need to provide an original copy of the following to your child's school:

An original or certified copy of your child's birth certificate
Up-to-date immunization record(s)
Proof of address (such as a phone or utility bill, or rental contract)
Previous school transcript or most recent report card (if any)
Custody paperwork (if applicable)

Immunizations Required for School?

Bus Routes?

Masks/Face Coverings Required?

To combat the spread of the virus, health officials ordered the use of face coverings or masks along with physical distancing, hand washing, etc. in our county. On July 17, we shared that face coverings were required in our schools and on the school bus. On July 28, the Central District Board of Health confirmed that mask requirements apply to our schools and on the school bus.

Most individuals can wear cloth face coverings without a problem. If your child has a special or medical need, please contact the school to identify the next steps. Because of the county wide order and the requirement of many businesses, your children likely have been wearing masks already. Here are some helpful hints to help children with wearing masks.

For school please plan to send your child with a cloth face covering that can be washed and reused. Images on coverings should follow the district dress code. According to the Center for Disease Control: cloth face covering should: fit snugly but comfortably against the side of the face; completely cover the nose and mouth; secured with ties or ear loops; includes multiple layers of fabric; allows for breathing without restriction; can be laundered and machine dried without damage or change to shape. Face shields and paper disposable masks are acceptable.

Supply lists?

All students K-12

Required: Per the Central District Health Department face coverings are required in situations where physical distancing isn't practical. Face coverings - 2 reusable, washable. Images should follow district dress code. According to the Center for Disease Control: cloth face covering should: fit snugly but comfortably against the side of the face; completely cover the nose and mouth; secured with ties or ear loops; includes multiple layers of fabric; allows for breathing without restriction; can be laundered and machine dried without damage or change to shape. Face shields and paper disposable masks are acceptable.

Recommended: Tissues, hand sanitizer, and wipes for the child's personal use.

ELEMENTARY

Crimson Point Elementary Supply List
Hubbard Elementary Supply List
Indian Creek Elementary Supply Lists: Kindergarten; First Grade; Second Grade; Third Grade
Reed Elementary Supply Lists:
- English - Kindergarten, First Grade, Second Grade, Third Grade, Fourth Grade, Fifth Grade
- Espanol - Kindergarten, First Grade, Second Grade, Third Grade, Fourth Grade, Fifth Grade
Silver Trail Elementary Supply Lists: Kindergarten, First Grade, Second Grade, Third Grade, Fourth Grade, Fifth Grade

MIDDLE SCHOOL

Fremont Middle School Supply List

Kuna Middle School Supply Lists: Sixth Grade; Seventh & Eighth Grades

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!

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 208-472-9710 8 a.m. - 4 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.

We are unable to support personal devices.

F.A.Q

Are devices available for at-home learning?

1:1 Chromebook Initiative

The Kuna School District will be providing Chromebooks for all of its students for the 20-21 school year. For more information and answers to common questions please read the KSD 1:1 Chromebook Initiative Article here.

I don't have Wifi

WiFi Access

We have a limited number of WiFi hotspots available for check out. Contact our technology department to see if any are available: 208-472-9710 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. Monday through Friday

We have some outside WiFi Hotspots at these locations:

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

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

KSD 1:1 Chromebook Initiative

The Kuna School District will be providing Chromebooks for all of our students to use every day in the classroom or at home on remote learning days and Friday E-Days for the 2020-21 school year.

DEVICE CHECK-OUT & CHECK-IN

A Chromebook and charger will be made available to students for use in the 2020-2021 School Year.

Devices will be distributed before Friday, Sept. 7, the first E-day on the hybrid schedule.

Schools will contact families about when and where to pick up the device. More information about devices will be in the school handbook.

Students who transfer to another school, withdraw, are suspended or expelled, or terminate enrollment in the Kuna School District for any other reason during the school year will return their school device and accessories on or before the date of withdrawal.

DISTRICT DEVICE RECOMMENDED

Students will use their district Chromebook every learning day in school or at home and their device is designed to support this including:

Applications needed for learning will be on the device;
Filtering inappropriate content;
District Technology support;
Software updates can be pushed out to devices;
Student safety as content and activity can be monitored.

We cannot provide filtering or technical support for personal devices.

LOST OR BROKEN DEVICES NON-REFUNDABLE DEVICE DEPOSIT (VOLUNTARY PARTICIPATIONS)

Accidents happen. We know families are concerned about the cost of replacing or repairing a device issued to a student.

We asked other districts about their options for families with this concern - and they've had success with a low-cost non-refundable device deposit (voluntary participation) program for families.

We will be offering this to families, too!

For a one-time $35 fee (or less for low-income students and multi-child families), the non-refundable device deposit (voluntary participation) will cover the cost of one device repair and one lost device. If additional repairs are needed, a deductible would be charged. Details on the coverage are below.

If the non-refundable device deposit (voluntary participation) is declined, parents are responsible for the cost of repairs or replacement of the device. A device costs about $250.

If possible before your child receives their device, please log into your parent account in Tyler SIS, there will be a form for you to review the non-refundable device deposit (voluntary participation) options and indicate your choice to:

accept non-refundable device deposit (voluntary participation) and then pay online or drop off payment at school or
apply for a waiver based because your child(ren) qualify for free or reduced-priced meals or
decline non-refundable device deposit (voluntary participation).

The site to apply for free or reduced-price meals is on our website.

We will have a limited number of Wifi hotspots to check out. Applications will be available next week.

2020-21 Kuna School District Device non-refundable device deposit (voluntary participation) $35 Annual Premium for one student in a family $60 Annual Premium for two students in a family $75 Annual Premium for three students in a family $80 Annual Premium for four or more students in a family Premium waiver available for students on free or reduced-price lunch
Repairs
First repair claim	No cost
Second repair claim	Insured pays $25 deductible
Third repair claim	Insured pays $25 deductible
Fourth repair claim	Insured pays $30 deductible
Replacement of lost, broken beyond repair, or stolen device
First device	No cost
Second device	Insured pays full cost of replacement
Chargers
Charging cords are not covered by non-refundable device deposit (voluntary participation) Replacement for lost or damaged cords will be between $25 to $40 depending on the device.

INTERNET ACCESS

HOTSPOT INFORMATION

Overview

The Kuna School District provides free access to the internet with WiFi hotspots outside of each school.

The district has a limited number of WiFi Hotspots for check out for students who do not have access to the internet or have inadequate access to the internet.

Devices are available at no cost and are intended to allow students to use district-issued Chromebooks to access online instruction, communicate with teachers, and complete work required for school while at home.

The Kuna School District reserves the right to determine, limit, and/or cancel participation in this program at any time.

Families and staff must submit an application to check out a WiFi hotspot. Hotspots will be distributed based on need.

Only one WiFi hotspot will be issued to each household for use during the school year and returned when requested. Families should return the hotspot if they acquire or expand internet access and no longer need the hotspot.

General Use

Devices are the property of the Kuna School District and are configured/managed exclusively by the district.

Devices are intended for the exclusive use of the individual student or their family to whom it has been issued for educational purpose. Devices checked out should remain at home and not brought to school, where the internet is provided.

Only district-issued Chromebooks - no personal devices - should be connected to the hotspot device.

Students should not share access and/or login information.

If the Wifi device is lost, stolen, damaged, or becomes inoperable, students or parent/guardian should notify the Kuna School District Technology Department at 208-472-9700.

If lost or damaged, the family will be charged a replacement cost of $99 if not returned.

Inappropriate Use

Access to the Internet at school is an integral part of the Kuna School District instructional program. Access to the Internet away from the District, through this means, is an added educational benefit. Failure to use the WiFi hotspot device in an appropriate manner, violating Kuna School District policies or tampering with the device may result in disciplinary action and possible loss of the opportunity to use the WiFi hotspot.

Student & Parent Responsibilities

Use the device in a responsible manner and follow all policies, acceptable use agreements, and guidelines.
Regularly monitor usage and student browsing activity. The Kuna School District provides Internet content filtering away from the District through the Chromebook, but parents should monitor Internet usage at home.
Take proper care of the device – keep away from food, liquids, dirt, etc.

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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Friday, March 5, 2021 Update: https://www.smore.com/3p4jt

Friday, Feb. 23, 2021 Update: https://www.smore.com/pm05a

Friday, Feb. 19, 2021 Update: https://www.smore.com/pkmqz

Thursday, Feb. 11, 2021 Update: https://www.smore.com/8ewaqv

Friday, Feb. 5, 2021 Update: https://www.smore.com/b0421

Friday, Jan. 29, 2021 Update: https://www.smore.com/sq8rf

Friday, January, 22, 2021 Update: https://www.smore.com/b3qca

Friday, January 15, 2021 Update: https://www.smore.com/wjnd6

Friday, January 8, 2021 Update: https://www.smore.com/hy827

Friday, Dec. 18, 2020 Update: https://www.smore.com/04mn8

Friday, Dec. 11, 2020 Update: https://www.smore.com/84jae

Friday, Dec. 4, 2020 Update: https://www.smore.com/6mnty

Friday, Nov. 20, 2020 Update: https://www.smore.com/mc63s

Friday, Nov. 13, 2020 Update: https://www.smore.com/ecn3w

Friday, Nov. 6, 2020 Update: https://www.smore.com/tweq1

Friday, Oct. 30, 2020 Update: https://www.smore.com/0yqtf

Friday, Oct. 23, 2020 Update: https://www.smore.com/02kzd

Friday, Oct. 16, 2020 Update: https://www.smore.com/dc09g

Friday, Oct. 9, 2020 Update: https://www.smore.com/srczd

Friday, Oct. 2, 2020 Update: https://www.smore.com/c68g3

Friday, Sept. 25, 2020 Update: https://www.smore.com/m105u

Friday, Sept. 18, 2020 Update: https://www.smore.com/ems41

Friday, Sept. 11, 2020 Update: https://www.smore.com/avgs1

Friday, Sept. 4, 2020 Update: https://www.smore.com/130fj

Friday, Aug. 21, 2020 Update Here.

Thursday, Aug. 13, 2020 Update. Here.

Friday Aug. 7, 2020 Update: Here.

Past closure updates from Superintendent Johnson to patrons and employees.

January/February 2020

Open Enrollment

In The Kuna School District, every school offers an excellent education for students. The district is committed to sustaining outstanding schools and fostering strong relationships between parents and teachers. Idaho Code §33-1402 (Enrollment Options) provides parents the opportunity to apply for a change of school attendance zone through an open enrollment form.

More Information/Apply Here

New Legacy Pass & Military Service Discount

Legacy Pass

Legacy Pass holders may attend all home events for free. The pass is good for one year.

Eligibility - Kuna School District residents who are:

age 65 or older
and/or grandparents of Kuna High School students

Sign up - Eligible patrons will need to sign up at the district office, 711 E. Porter St. 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday and provide email, address, name and valid proof. The district will send a monthly schedule of events.

Benefits - Legacy Card will grant its holder free access to athletic*, choir, theater, band and orchestra events within the Kuna School District. The district's communications team will email Legacy Pass holders a monthly listing of events.

*League rules may require full price for playoff events.

Veterans & Military Recognition Program

Veterans, National Guard, Reserve and Active Duty Military personnel who show valid military identification at Kuna School District events pay $1 for admission to events.

Questions?

Call Cheri Carr at 208.922.1000 ext. 1221 or email her at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

The Kuna Way Award

Please help us to celebrate our colleagues and community partners who are examples of practicing the Kuna Way.

We are currently taking nominations this month's Kuna Way Award - please use this link (nominations due by Feb. 29th)

2019-2020 Kuna Way Award Recipients

Recognized by the Kuna Board of Trustees

September - Ross AVID Team & KSD Summer Technology Team
October
November
December
January

2018-19 Kuna Way Award Recipients

End of the Year 2019 Winners

New to Kuna Schools

Welcome to Kuna School District!

We are excited to serve your children at our 10 schools!

Find more information on how to get started and answers to frequently asked questions here.

KSD3 News

Looking for the latest information on what is happening in the district.

Read the latest news here

District and Community EFlyers

School and school district approved eflyers will keep you informed about upcoming school activities, programs, and events

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Events

JANUARY 2020

No school - Idaho Human Rights - Martin Luther King Day - Jan. 20

FEBRUARY 2020

Kindergarten registration opens - Feb. 3
No school students/teacher inservice - Feb. 14
No school - Presidents' Day - Feb. 17
K-5 End of Trimester 2 - Feb. 28

MARCH 2020

Middle School Student Led Conferences March 12
KHS Parent Teacher Conferences March 19
6-12 End of Third Quarter March 20
No school - Spring Break March 23 to 27

APRIL 2020

Kindergarten Open house April 22

MAY 2020

Initial Point High School Graduation May 20 6 to 8 p.m.
Kuna High School Graduation May 21 3:30 p.m. Idaho Center
No school Memorial Day May 25
Last day of school - 2 hour early release May 29

MORE

Professional Development / District Events

2019-2020 School Calendars:

Rumors, Questions, Feedback

If you heard a rumor and want clarification or want to give feedback, please use this link

Boys & Girls Club

The Kuna School District partners with the Boys and Girls Club to provide after school programs for our elementary students. Currently, the Boys & Girls Club are exploring the possibility of establishing before school care.

Please view the f act sheet online that gives details about the Kuna Club as well as contact information.

Bond and Levy Information

District Budget

KSD Committees

KSD Board of Trustees

Assessment and Accountability

Strategic Plan

2021 Levy Election Information

Past Bonds & Levies Information

Academic Programs

Student Support Services

Health Services

Human Resources

District Operations

Facilities - Maintenance

Assessment

Child Nutrition

Transportation

Business Office

Technology

Communications

Juvenile Resources

Air Quality

Weather

District Policy

Kuna Mission and Vision

Mission

The Kuna School District inspires each student to become a lifelong learner and a contributing, responsible citizen.

Vision

Working together with parents, community resources and educators, each student who graduates from the Kuna School District will have the knowledge and skills necessary to be able to have the future he/she desires.

CALL US NOW!

(208) 922-1000
Fax: (208) 922-5646

Email Us

VISIT US

711 E. Porter Street Kuna, Idaho 83634

#KSD Ready & Resilient 2020-21

How to make this a successful year

Help Desk

F.A.Q

Are devices available for at-home learning?

Kuna High School

Open Enrollment

Sections 100-200

100: EDUCATIONAL PHILOSOPHY

200: SCHOOL BOARD

BOARD

TRUSTEES

MEETING/PUBLIC RECORDS

CIVIL RIGHTS

Air Quality

Weather

District Policy

Kuna Mission and Vision