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Student Equity and Access

The Department of Student Equity & Access endeavors to fulfill our mission to "inspire and empower learners through equitable access to learning experiences and educational opportunities." Our team works closely with school administrators, district leaders, and stakeholder groups to shape, promote, and implement the strategic plan while promoting an inclusive culture. In collaboration with other departments across the organization, we aim to foster a sense of belonging for students and their families through high quality educational experiences, programs, resources, and services provided by the District. Specific components of the District's strategic plan that are coordinated by leaders in the Department of Student Equity & Access include: 

Strategic Plan #12-

Implement tiered interventions with progress monitoring K-12.

Strategic Plan #13-

Host Parent University Sessions (via on demand content) to build an awareness and understanding of educational opportunities and learning experiences that support the individualized needs and personal interests of students.

Strategic Plan #15-

Design and deliver Building Equity Cadres that are responsive to the unique context and needs of each school site

Strategic Plan #16-

Design and deliver structures that address gaps in behavioral support for all students.

Strategic Plan #21-

Embed district-wide structures for identifying problems of practice, and implementing Equity Action Plans/SMARTIE goals across all departments.

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Dr. Andrea Dixon-Seahorn
Assistant Superintendent

Kimberlee Linard
Executive Administrative Assistant

Phone: 816-736-7099

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Student Services

Rebecca Bressman

Rebecca Bressman

Director III-Student Services
  • Enrollment
  • Residency 
  • McKinney-Vento
  • Foster Care
  • Discipline Hearings
  • Student Compliance
  • Student Records
  • Transfers

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Special Programs

Dr. Jessica Meisenheimer

Dr. Jessica Meisenheimer

Director III-Special Programs
  • 504 Plans
  • English Language Learners
  • Gifted Education
  • Counseling and Social Workers
  • Homebound Services
  • Title Programs (I, II, III, and IV)
  • ALL 53  Academic Tutoring
  • Seal of Biliteracy and Pathways to Biliteracy

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Special Services

Dr. Toni Cook

Dr. Toni Cook

Director IV-Special Services
  • Connect Program
  • BEST Program
  • ESC (Essential Skills Classroom)
  • VI (Vision Impaired Program)
  • R2 (Residency Program)
  • ECC (Early Childhood Special Education)
  • Special Education Resource
     

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Building Equity Cadres

The building equity cadres are designed to support the implementation of Belonging goals that are included in school improvement plans. Each building-level team consists of school leaders, certified staff and support staff members.

These teams are working toward creating inclusive learning environments where staff, students and families can experiences a sense of belonging.