Red Hot Solutions from Kansas. Community Connections to Assist Homeless Children & Youth

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1 Red Hot Solutions from Kansas Community Connections to Assist Homeless Children & Youth

2 Has Anyone Heard of Olathe, KS? Basketball Shot Half Court BLINDFOLDED Kavya Shivashankar National Spelling Bee Winner, 2009 Darrin Sproles Running Back-New Orleans Saints

3 Agenda for Today Who We Are Discovering the Needs Meeting the Needs Adopt-a-School Partnerships Back-To-School BASH Questions/Answers

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5 We serve our students in 34 Elementary 9 Middle Schools 4 High Schools 2 Early Childhood Centers Alternative Programs Special Use Buildings

6 30,000 Student Enrollment ,897 27,241 28,004 28,289 28,872 25,000 20,000 19, ,000 13,296 10,000 7,495 5,000 4, /69 78/79 88/89 98/99 08/09 09/10 10/11 11/12 12/13

7 Every fall for the past 47 years, enrollment in the Olathe School District has been larger than the year before.

8 Ethnicity & Racial Breakdown 0.1% 3.3% 4.6% 13.3% 7.0% Native American Asian Hispanic African American 0.4% 71.4% Pacific Islander Multi-Racial White

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10 Students for Whom English is not Their Primary Language 73 languages entire district

11 Percent Students Qualifying for Federal Assistance Because of Poverty Students Participating in Free/Reduced Lunch Program Percent of Total /06 06/07 07/08 08/09 09/10 10/11 11/12 12/13

12 District Avg.: : 25.27% : 26.41% (7470 students) Range At Different Schools: 1.6%-86.9% (5 elem. schools above 70%) 10 Title 1 Elementary Schools 3 Title 1 Middle Schools Schools with More Title 1 Feeder Schools: IT, OT, PT, SFT ONHS

13 Homeless Figures (Total Identified)

14 Discovering the Needs Homeless Liaison: Larry Katzif Staff Training: McKinney-Vento, Identification Procedures Intake-Enrollment Checklist for Schools Transportation Procedures Intake Form: Resources Community Liaison: Connecting Families with Resources

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16 Needs Assessment Surveys: Parents, Schools, Providers Academic Needs: School Student Intervention Teams Monitor Attendance & Academic Progress High School Credits toward Graduation/FAFSA

17 One Key to Success o Our community

18 Our Community Recognize importance of schools Financial Support Parent & Community Involvement

19 Improve Student Achievement Strategic Directions Olathe Public Schools Strategic Directions The Olathe Public Schools will increase achievement for all students through learning based on a comprehensive, challenging instructional program, focused on individual needs and grounded in research. Recruit, Develop, Retain a Quality Staff The Olathe Public Schools will actively recruit, develop, and retain a highly competent, caring, and student-focused staff throughout the organization. Engage and Involve All District Stakeholders The Olathe Public Schools will proactively inform and engage all district stakeholders (staff, students, & community) to support and ensure student success. Use Resources Responsibly The Olathe Public Schools will implement effective and efficient financial, operational, and safety procedures to enhance the educational program.

20 Partners in Education Our Board of Education encourages partnership to further our mission Believes in cooperative endeavors Promotes working together to provide a quality education for OUR students!

21 Goal - Partnerships for Every School: o 1 business o 1 faith-based o 1 civic Citywide Prayer Group Faith Based Partnerships

22 Action Plans

23 Action Plans

24 School Communities Businesses and Civic groups Faith Community CONNECT...COLLABORATE...

25 Create a Safety Net

26 Educating Students. Putting together lots of puzzle pieces!!

27 Adopt-A-School Partnership. Making A Difference

28 Educating Students... Together We Achieve More!!

29 Making a difference MEETING the NEED! ADOPT-A- School: Faith, Civic & Business Connections

30 Who does Community Development do for a District? The Superintendent, Principals small school, nurses, counselors, Public Relations Community Development

31 Connecting the Dots Routine Communication

32 Olathe North High School

33 Indian Trail Middle School

34 Mackenzie Patrick and Bailey Blaize model scarves and hats donated by Indian Trail s business partner, Enterprise Bank & Trust, during the past winter. Providing a little manpower to clean up the Indian Trail property is one way Olathe Christian Church partners with the school.. Caring for Kids: Churches Adopt a School

35 Day of service started with What if the church We got Harvesters to provide lunch to begin at the conclusion of summer school In June we embark on a huge volunteer event What if over 375 volunteers come to complete 8 huge projects at Countryside Elementary The projects included: Painting the entire inside Putting in a regulation baseball diamond Rock garden with benches Cleaning up tree canopy to give better visibility to the school Cleaning up the landscaping Two basketball goals Painting recess equipment Painting 4 murals in the building Youthfriends mentors, back packs, and much more

36 Countryside Elementary

37 Partners Learning From Students & Families Johnson County Case Resource Management: * Online resource..no more updating paper books Olathe Resources: Catholic Charities Salvation Army Homeless Shelters Food Kitchens Center of Grace YMCA and Boys/Girls Club

38 The Faith Community TELL YOUR Menu of Opportunities to Help Gift Cards Hotel Vouchers Gas Cards STORY

39 Food Backsnack and Summer Program Know your local food bank: HARVESTERS. TIPS *PARTNER lead so staff does not have to coordinate Student leadership groups FEDERAL Lunch summer program SAVE the grocery bill or stamps did you have a hot meal?

40 Reading Library Book Mobile Donate books to each homeless family during back to school season

41 Community Volunteers School based mentors to McKinney Vento students Confidentiality

42 Team Approach Community Liaison Position Reach to Civic Organizations (Rotary, Optimist, Businesses) School District Foundation

43 Back to School Outreach All smiles

44 Olathe Back to School Outreach Breakfast snacks and LUNCH for students, parents and Volunteers!

45 Gift Card Local Stores NEW clothes and vouchers to clothing closets

46 Safety Event & Students Event planning/crowd control reservations Students Need Child Identification Kits

47 NEW backpacks filled with supplies

48 Health Care Olathe Medical Center Public Health, Medical Centers Dental checks and more!

49 Haircuts Parent permission volunteer confidentiality

50 What We ve Learned Positive, fully functioning, sustainable partnerships. Win-win philosophy Trust and honesty Appreciation Time to understand each other s culture & procedures Clearly defined goals (short or long term) & expected outcomes Open two way communication Full participation on both sides Recognition Mutual respect Point person identified to manage partnerships Written description of roles & responsibilities Coordination Heather is our district facilitator of partnerships

51 What Five Points to Highlight. Recommit to the Partnership Spend, time; build relationships Have a specific project for the year Students Staff All partners meet together Set a goal, collect data

52 We Believe

53 Questions & Answers

54 Resources Dr. Alison Banikowski Larry Katzif Heather Schoonover

55 Red Hot Solutions from Kansas Community Connections to Assist Homeless Children & Youth