What’s Happening Now
Below are recent happenings of the Kirkwood School District.
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“Pride” Display at KECC and on KSD Social Media
In case you are not aware, the Kirkwood School District is getting more flagrant with its rejection of its responsibility to be a neutral public entity. This is evidenced by KSD’s social media posts and this “Pride” display at the Kirkwood Early Childhood Center (KECC). Let this be a reminder that KECC asserts that “gender identity isn’t too confusing for your toddler”…
Work Session & Boundary Adjustments Update Tonight
In case you are not aware, there is a Board Work Session tonight (5:00 PM at Nipher). The BOUNDARY ADJUSTMENT UPDATES will be presented & discussed…
Summer To-Do List
In case you are not aware, summer is a great time to reach out to KSD leaders about improvements they can make for our children. Here is a “Summer To-Do List” with some suggestions. Please share what you learn and/or feel free to reach out to us with questions at contact@kfei.org…
A Recap of What We’ve Learned about KSD This Year
In case you are not aware (although we’re guessing you are on this one!), summer break is right around the corner. KFEI’s posts will be slowing down but…
KSD’s Embarrassing National News Coverage
In case you are not aware, the 2023 KHS Pioneer Yearbook has now hit the NATIONAL news. Unfortunately this is not the kind of media attention a school district seeks…
“The Email” and KSD’s Fractured Leadership
In case you are not aware, the email referenced in KFEI’s previous post was from former KSD Board of Education President Jean Marie Andrews and it is provided in full here. KFEI’s understanding is that the “accusations”…
Serious Concerns about KSD Leadership
In case you are not aware, you can view last night’s Board meeting on YouTube. It is worth you taking note of the concern…
KSD Board Meeting Tonight
In case you are not aware, there is a Kirkwood Board of Education meeting tonight.
KSD Leaders Fail Student Yearbook Team
In case you are not aware, the 2023 KHS Yearbook is making waves in the news, but it is imperative that we not lose sight of the KSD leadership's role in this.
KSD Deflects Accountability for Yearbook Content
In case you are not aware, KSD made the news again. Here is part of KSD's statement to the media about the sexual yearbook spread. It pretty much sums up the state of our district: KSD takes no accountability for anything…
2023 KHS Yearbook
In case you are not aware, KHS yearbooks were distributed today. Here is a glimpse.
Board’s Vote on Superintendent’s Contract
In case you are not aware, the Board of Education voted in January 2023 whether or not to extend the KSD contract for Superintendent David Ulrich. The vote passed 4-3. The leader of our District does not have a vote of confidence from the entire School Board. Pay attention.
Families Leaving KSD
In case you are not aware, the Superintendent’s claim that families are not actually leaving KSD is FALSE and it impacts our entire community...
Robinson’s Large Book Purchase for Classrooms
In case you are not aware, the Robinson PTO purchased almost 2,000 “diverse books” with a purchase price of close to $20,000 to be used in classrooms…
KSD’s Inconsistencies with Required Parental Notification
In case you are not aware, even when parental notification is required by KSD, they are inconsistent in offering it…
KSD’s Lack of Transparency with Parents and Gender
In case you are not aware, Kirkwood School District staff members are under no obligation or expectation by KSD to inform you as a parent if your child is transitioning…
KSD’s Ineffective Equity Efforts
In case you are not aware, KSD’s equity efforts that claim to help Black students succeed have been ongoing for years but do not appear to be impactful. Where is KSD’s accountability in this?
KSD’s Downward Academic Trends
In case you are not aware, KSD’s academic performance is not trending in a good direction. See the graph for an example of downward trends in Math and English. The district has dismissed repeated calls for KSD to focus on ACADEMICS rather than the many other “distractions” it now states as its priorities.
KSD’s Rejection of Its Responsibility to Be a Neutral Public Entity
In case you are not aware, KSD as a District participated in the LGBTQ+ “Day of Silence” protest…
KSD’s Disregard of Teachers’ Input
In case you are not aware, many teachers are also frustrated that KSD's decisions often do not put the kids first…