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The Task Force was established in June 2021 to complete a comprehensive evaluation of Kansas high school graduation requirements in order to better meet the needs of students in the 21st century and reach the State Board's vision to lead the world in the success of each student. Jim McNiece, State Board Member, and Jarred Fuhrman, Principal at Basehor-Linwood High School, co-chair the Task Force. Members
Meetings will primarily be conducted virtually. Agendas and meeting materials are posted below.
https://youtu.be/700ixnmTztw
July 22 Summary
https://youtu.be/QxCoHEBosqQ
Sept. 2, 2021
https://youtu.be/ZUbOxWcbxXE
Sept. 16, 2021
Agenda Materials
https://youtu.be/-1E63KazNbs
https://youtu.be/X0yUHgGguao
https://youtu.be/2i5ho6tuHe0
https://youtu.be/KaBdV8Uct7I
https://youtu.be/NSWZDNqe-eg
New Graduation Requirements Presentation (PPT)
Deputy Commissioner Division of Learning Services
Dr. Ben Proctor (785) 296-2303 bproctor@ksde.org
Director Career, Standards and Assessment
Beth Fultz (785) 296-3142 bfultz@ksde.org
Assistant Director Career and Technical Education
Natalie D. Clark (785) 296-4351 ndclark@ksde.org
Assistant Director Curricular Standards
Dr. David Fernkopf (785) 296-8447 dfernkopf@ksde.org
Assistant Director Assessment
Julie Ewing (785) 296-2325 jewing@ksde.org
Assistant Director Kansas Volunteer Commission
Dr. Jessica Dorsey (785) 296-3163 jdorsey@ksde.org
The Kansas State Department of Education does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, or age in its programs and activities. (more information...)
To accommodate people with disabilities, on request, auxiliary aides and services will be provided and reasonable modifications to policies and programs will be made. To request accommodations or for more information please contact the Office of General Counsel at ogc@ksde.org or by 785-296-3204.