Districts join forces to support public education

Raymore-Peculiar School District News

June 7, 2019

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Cass County Kids First

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Ray-Pec School Board President Ruth Johnson, at podium, helped lead this morning's meeting of Cass County Kids First, which was hosted by the Archie School District. Representatives from public school districts in Cass County met with two state legislators to discuss action during the 2019 legislative session. Seated are Rep. Rodger Reedy, R-57, left, and Rep. Donna Pfautsch, R-33.

Joining forces to support public education

Cass County Kids First completes 5 years of advocacy

This is the fifth year that public school districts in Cass County have come together as "Cass County Kids First" to share concerns and endorse a list of legislative priorities. Members of Cass County Kids First met with legislators for breakfast today (June 7) at the Archie School District.

Legislators talked with school officials about the 2019 session and topics including early childhood education and funding, school calendars, charter schools, and vouchers.

Rep. Rodger Reedy, R-57 and Rep. Donna Pfautsch, R-33, attended the event. Reedy shared some of his experiences as a freshman representative. Archie School Superintendent Jeff Kramer welcomed the group, and Ruth Johnson, Ray-Pec School Board President, moderated the event.

Cass County Kids First includes Board of Education members and administrators from all of the county's public school districts. The group plans to reconvene next year.

You can find more about the group on Facebook or Twitter.

Summer maintenance and improvement projects

With Summer School in session and families enjoying summer, work is under way to get schools ready to welcome students back in the fall. Ray-Pec's Buildings and Grounds crews are busy, in some cases with the help of outside contractors.

A variety of projects and equipment upgrades are taking place to maintain facilities and enhance the learning environment. Some of the projects include:

Replacement of playground surface and equipment at Stonegate Elementary
Partial roof replacement at Peculiar Elementary
Replace carpet in Timber Creek Elementary classrooms
Replace turf on stadium field
Install playground turf in sensory areas at Shull Early Learning
Replace track surface at high school stadium
Parking lot crack-seal, seal-coat, and patch work
Paint multiple gyms at high school and south middle school
Replace cooler and freezer at Timber Creek Elementary
Replace freezer at high school
New truck with snow plow and utility van for Buildings and Grounds

The projects were reviewed by the School Board earlier this year and are part of the District's 5-year Facility Maintenance Plan. Many of these projects were made possible thanks to the community's approval of the Prop R-P levy increase in April 2018.

In addition to the projects listed above, the Buildings and Grounds Department will clean and wax floors and paint areas throughout the District.

Important summer calendar dates

As Summer Break begins, some important dates:

June 27: Summer School ends for grades K-8.
June 28: Summer School ends for grades 9-12. (Some online courses and fitness courses continue)
July 4: Holiday. District offices are closed.
July 24: Registration for 2019-2020. Details to come.
July 30: Registration for 2019-2020.
Aug. 12: Preview Day. Details to come.
Aug. 14: First day of school.