Leadership Development

Leadership Development at KASB encompasses various programs and initiatives to enhance leadership skills and capabilities. These include:

• Whole Board Training
• Business and Operations Leadership Development (BOLD)
• Leadership for Tomorrow (LFT)
• Women's Leadership Summit
• Board Leadership Coaching
• Human Resources Cohort (Thrive)

These leadership development initiatives are designed to equip board members and educational leaders with the necessary skills, knowledge, and resources to effectively lead their organizations and drive positive change in Kansas public schools.

Goal Setting

Goal Setting focuses on establishing clear objectives, expectations, and plans for board performance, district planning, and evaluation processes. It encompasses the following components:

• Goals and Expectations
• Long-Range Planning
• Board Self Evaluation
• Superintendent Evaluation

By engaging in goal setting, the Leadership Team fosters effective governance, strategic planning, and performance evaluation practices that contribute to Kansas public schools' overall success and advancement.

District Services

District services offered by our Leadership Team encompass a range of specialized assessments and support tailored to meet the unique needs of school districts. These services include:

• Superintendent Searches
• Business and Operation Audits
• Human Resources Studies
• Technology Audits

These district services support districts in improving their operational efficiency, strategic decision-making, and overall organizational effectiveness. By leveraging their expertise and resources, we assist districts in addressing critical areas of need and achieving their educational goals.

Staff Training

Staff training offered by our Leadership Team encompasses a variety of professional development opportunities designed to enhance the skills and knowledge of district staff members. These training programs include:

• Safety Training
• Evaluation Training
• Board Clerk Training
• District Culture Development
• New Board Member Training
• Strategic Planning

Through these staff training programs, the KASB Leadership Team empowers district staff members with the necessary skills, knowledge, and tools to excel in their roles and contribute to the overall success of their districts.

Data & Research

KASB collects data from our members annually and uses this information in combination with data from KSDE and other sources to allow school districts to compare themselves to one another and gather ideas for planning and improvement. We provide five-year enrollment projections for each district, salary and benefits comparisons, policy discussions, school board elections data, and information useful for teacher contract negotiations and executive staff services. We ensure to only ask for data from districts that isn't available from other sources, and we're always looking to refine the methods and the content of our data collections.

Why should I fill out my Member Data Survey? 

• Your time and data help KASB better serve your school district and other districts statewide. 
• The data you input gets stored in another secure location in case of district data shortage, security leaks, or a cyber attack. 
• Gain access to customized data solutions.

Gain Better Insight into your District’s Enrollment

Finetune your district planning with KASB’s Enrollment Projections. Your district’s data is combined with other districts in Kansas and KSDE’s data to project enrollment for your school district. This insight allows your administration to better plan for staff, facilities, programs, and more. 

Enrollment Projection Benefits:

• Data breaks out by grade, demographics, and program participation. 
• Projections are offered free to member districts. 

Get access to the data by clicking here and logging into the member portal.