KASA summer conference and new superintendent workshop to be held in Lawrence

The 2010 KASA summer conference and new superintendent workshop will be held June 9 -10, 2010 in Lawrence, Kansas. The event will begin on Wednesday evening, June 9th with a reception and recognition of retiring members, Superintendents of Promise, and new superintendents. Thursday, June 10th will be the new superintendents orientation and KASA Summer Conference. It will be up-lifting, invigorating, and something you won’t want to miss!! Watch for additional information via email.

To view the agenda in PDF format, click here.

2010-2011 Superintendent Changes now available online

The USA|Kansas and KASA office keep a listing of superintendent changes announced for the following school year. The most current announcements can be accessed online.

The information on this document is provided by the school district office; if there are errors or omissions, please contact Kim Torrez via email or at 785.232.6566.

Seaman superintendent to serve as president-elect

Mike Mathes, superintendent of the Seaman School District, has been elected to serve as the 2010-2011 president-elect for KASA. Mathes is currently a member of the KASA Board of Directors. The slate of candidates was very rich in experience and geographical diversity.

KASA to move forward with reorganization plan

The amendments to the KASA Constitution and Bylaws passed by a very large margin. KASA members will be receiving information from the Board shortly that will clarify the new regions from which the next Board will be elected. The Executive Board will meet with Cheryl Semmel, with assistance from Greg Mann, to determine the ballot for Board elections in May.

The new KASA Board will be seated in June. The first meeting is scheduled on Wednesday, June 9, 2010, in conjunction with the summer conference. This will be a joint meeting of the out-going Board and the in-coming Board.

• To read the proposed changes to Articles III and IV, click here.
• To read the KASA Board of Directors proposed reorganization plan, click here.
• To read the KASA Board of Directors Constitutional Amendment, as approved, click here.

KASA welcomes new superintendents

Welcome to the superintendency in the great state of Kansas. KASA is pleased to welcome the 2009-2010 class of incoming superintendents. Many of our new superintendents have either served in a Kansas school district or are returning to Kansas after working in other states. To view a list of all superintendent changes for 2009-2010, click here.

KASA mentoring program

KASA is committed to providing support for new superintendents through a voluntary mentoring program. To view a list of the 2009-2010 mentor assignments, click here.

Attention NEW SUPERINTENDENTS: Mentor assignments and reference materials were emailed to you and sent to your district office. If you have not returned your mentoring agreement and release forms, download a copy here and fax to the KASA office at (785) 232-9776.

Attention MENTORS: New superintendent assignments and reference materials were emailed to you. If you have not returned your mentoring agreement and release forms, download a copy here and fax to the KASA office at (785) 232-9776.