District Convocation
Grandview C-4 School District
2023-2024 District Convocation
We are excited to kick off a historic year in our district as we welcome each of you back as GC-4 staff and as a unified Bulldog family! We look forward to another year of learning and working together to ensure the academic and personal growth of every Grandview C-4 student.
District Convocation for all district and Sodexo employees is Monday, August 14, 2023, at Grandview High School (GHS). A light breakfast will be provided from 7:15 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. in the GHS library, with the program beginning in the GHS auditorium at 8:45 a.m.
2023-2024 District Convocation Agenda
August 14, 2023 7:15 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Our Vision Statement
Preparing all students to be future-ready.
Library 7:15 – 8:30 a.m.
Breakfast provided by Sodexo/Breakfast
Music: Provided by a recording of the GHS Jazz Band
8:45 a.m. Welcome: Dr. Prissy LeMay, Assistant Superintendent
National Anthem: Mr. Charles Jakes, Grandview High School Blue & Gold Brigade
Introductions:
Mr. Leonard Jones, Mayor
City of Grandview
New Staff Introductions
Ms. Monica Terry, President
Board of Education
New Staff Introductions
Ms. Cindy Bastian and Ms. Kathy Cummings, Co-Presidents
Grandview Education Foundation
New Staff Introductions
Ms. Elaine Brewer, President
C-4 PTA District Council
New Staff Introductions
Volunteer of the Year- Ozie Smith
Support Employee of the Year- Patty Spencer
Mentor of the Year - Cindy Long
Rising Star of the Year - Michael Smith
Teacher of the Year- Brooke Kissell
Dr. Kenny Rodrequez, Superintendent of Schools
11:00 - 12:30 Lunch on your own
12:30- 4:00 p.m. Certified Professional Development at Assigned Schools
Weekly Schedule of Events:
August 14: All Staff Professional Development (8:00-4:00)
Convocation (AM)
August 14: All Staff Professional Development (8:00-4:00)
Convocation (AM)
Building PD (PM)
August 15: Certificated Professional Development Day (8:00-4:00)
Cross-District (All Day)
Student Services & Core Data: Secretary Training (8-11:30)
August 16: All Staff Professional Development
Teacher Work (8:00-10:30)
Special Education Paraprofessional Training: Implementing Accommodations in the General Education Classroom (8:00-10:30)
Building PD (10:30-4:00)
August 17: Teacher Work Day (8:00-4:00)
August 18: Building PD/ Transitions Day (Middle/High) Contracted Time
AM (8:00-9:30a) NEE Training GHS Auditorium Elementary Staff/ Building PD
PM (1:00-2:30p) NEE Training GHS Auditorium Secondary Staff/Building PD
Classified staff do not attend the NEE training