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While learning about character traits, Bridle Ridge Elementary School first graders create their own full-body portraits and label the drawings with traits that describe their own personalities. Violet Coleman is a student in Kassy Mills' and Melissa Sommerville's class.
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Ray-Pec community survey begins today
Beginning today, phones will be ringing across the District as a comprehensive survey of patron opinion will begin.
The survey of 300 households will provide insight into what residents think about the District and its long range facility planning priorities.
"This survey will give us an opportunity to hear from a cross-section of our patrons and their opinions about our performance, and what our priorities should be for the future," says Superintendent Dr. Mike Slagle. "We'll hear from all geographic parts of the district, people of all different ages, and everyone from newcomers to long-term residents."
The 10-minute phone survey was designed by ExcellenceK12, a Kansas City-based market research firm. The calling will be done by Kansas City-based Market Research Associates, a firm that uses only locally-based, professional researchers. Participants will be selected totally at random, and all responses will be kept completely confidential.
In general, calls will be placed between 7 and 9 p.m. on weekdays, and noon to 6 p.m. on Saturdays. The caller ID may show "Market Research Associates" or it may simply show an 816 or 913 area code, because the company uses calling facilities in both Missouri and Kansas.
For those who are not contacted at random on the phone, an online version of the survey is available. Take online survey here The survey will close Oct. 2.
The survey process will take about two weeks to complete.
"We really want to hear from you," says Dr. Slagle. "So, if you get a phone call on this survey, please participate, and please let us know what you think."
As part of its long-range facility planning process, the District is considering a no-tax-rate bond issue election in April 2021. The survey results will help provide feedback important in developing a ballot proposal.
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A new way to become a substitute teacher
 Are you interested in serving as a substitute teacher in the Ray-Pec School District? It's a great way to earn extra income, while maintaining flexibility in your schedule, and helping the school district.
You can now become certified as a substitute by completing a 20-hour online course at a cost of about $200. Previously, individuals had to have 60 hours of college credit to begin the process. Here are the steps:
- To become a sub for Ray-Pec, you must obtain certification from the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE). Complete an online substitute certificate application. For assistance, follow instructions in the Educator Certification System Help Guide. You will create a profile and complete an application. A $50 fee is required.
- Submit required supporting documentation to DESE. This includes transcripts showing college credit or certificate of completion from approved substitute training and diploma (or equivalent).
- Fingerprint/background check.
The 20-hour online substitute teacher training course includes professionalism, honoring diversity, engaging students, classroom management techniques, basic instructional strategies, supporting students with special needs, and working with at-risk youth. Take the online training here: Frontline Education
The cost of the application, online training, and background check will require a total investment of about $300. Substitute teachers are paid $14 per hour. Long-term substitutes are paid at a higher rate. Subs have flexibility in accepting assignments at particular schools or on particular days. Read more: Substitute Teacher Information
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Ray-Pec Parent University
A new resource is available for families! Ray-Pec Parent University is a Facebook group with a mission of engaging, educating, and empowering parents to build a resilient community.
Although Ray-Pec Parent University is a private Facebook group, you need only answer a couple of questions and agree to the group's guidelines to be admitted.
Administrators for the group are: - Alexis Myers, Mental Health Professional, grades PreK-5
- Sarah Martin, Mental Health Professional, grades 6-12
- Catherine Kerr, School Psychologist
- Allison Scott, Behavior Interventionist
- Melissa Darby, Behavior Interventionist
The project was developed by members of the District's Mental Health Task Force. Currently, the page administrators are polling members about possible topics. |
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Remember: No school on Friday, Oct. 2
 Ray-Pec schools will not be in session on Friday, Oct. 2, to allow staff to complete planned professional development activities.
The District calendar originally designated an early dismissal on Friday, Oct. 2. The calendar is being revised to make Oct. 2 a non-attendance day. The time will be used by teachers to further prepare online coursework and materials. Revised 2020-2021 calendar |
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