HOTLINELeadership Focused • Student Centered • Success Driven

A PUBLICATION OF THE KENTUCKY ASSOCIATION OF SCHOOL ADMINISTRATORS AND THE CENTER FOR EDUCATION LEADERSHIP

February 2017

Safety Focus Five:Situational Awareness

Encourage the Heart: Nominate someone for KASA’s statewide Fred award

Lawlines: A Different Kind of Bathroom CaseP3 P5 P7

www.kasa.org

What is deeper learning? Deeper learning is developing competencies that enable graduating high school students to be college and career ready and make maximum use of their knowledge and skills in life and work.As school and district leaders strive to make deeper learning a reality for all students, KASA and The Center for Education Leadership is excited to bring Tom Vander Ark to Kentucky to provide support on this crucial topic. Designed for teachers, principals, superintendents, instructional coaches, and central office leaders, this session will introduce attendees to the basic concepts of deeper learning and provide time for planning critical next steps. Vander Ark will be available throughout the day to provide assistance as needed.Through this session, Vander Ark will lead participants to:DISCOVER ideas, tools and practices that lead to deeper levels of learning.ENGAGE with colleagues currently implementing innovative teaching and learning strategies.EXPERIENCE Ted Talks by Tom Vander Ark.PARTICIPATE in interactive learning activities designed to stimulate thinking around students’ current school experience and how it could be enhanced.CREATE initial drafts of small scale deeper learning change models.This one day event is an affordable entry point to dramatically deepen your knowledge base and the perfect opportunity to learn more about deeper learning models currently being implemented throughout the state.Cost: Individual registration $159 If registering a team of 3 or more, call (800) 928-5272 for discounted rate. Visit www.kasa.org to register for this session designed by Kentucky educators for Kentucky educators. We hope to see you March 2!

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Tom Vander Ark to lead Deeper Learning session in Louisville March 2

Tom Vander Ark is author of Getting Smart: How Digital Learning is Changing the World, Smart Cities That Work for Everyone: 7 Keys to Education & Employment, and Smart Parents: Parenting for Powerful Learning. He is CEO of Getting Smart, a learning design firm and a partner in Learn Capital, an education ventures capital firm.

YOUR KASA & THE CENTER STAFFKASA Executive Director/General Counsel V. Wayne Young, J.D.

KASA Deputy Director CEL Executive Director Rhonda Caldwell, CAE, Ed.D.

Executive Operations Coordinator Pat Bailey

Member Relations Coordinator Mary Brown

Executive Director, Coaching and Mentoring, NxG New Superintendent Onboarding Fred Carter, Ed.D.

Communications Coordinator Wanda Darland, M.B.A.

Technology Specialist & Meeting Planner Lisa Ducker

Superintendent Services Phil Eason

CEL Program Director Julie Hawkins

Membership Development Coordinator Erin Howe

Director of Superintendent Effectiveness Nannette Johnston

Superintendent Services Jan Lantz, Ed.D.

Finance Specialist Amy Moore

Director of Principal Development and Support Rita Muratalla

CEL Program Director Superintendent Services Boyd Randolph

Office Coordinator/Executive Assistant Milinda Sosby

Support Staff Lisa Ducker 2

President’s MessageJennifer Carroll Project Director, Appalachian Leadership Lab Kentucky Valley Educational Cooperative, on loan from Wolfe County Schools

Today, thousands of superintendents, principals and district administrators are using Twitter to communicate news about their schools, and as a professional learning network. Superintendents are increasingly relying on social media tools, like Twitter, to communicate with their communities and connect with colleagues. One Twitter list of school district superintendents tallies the number of district chiefs who are tweeting at more than 500. Kentucky has some Twitter superstar superintendents, including Jim Evans (@DrJWEvansJr) in Lee County, Rachel Yarbrough (RachelYarbroug5) in Webster County, and Robbie Fletcher (@All_in_LC) in Lawrence County. There are too many principals and district administrators in KY using Twitter to even begin to mention them, but join a couple of Twitter Chats and they will be there, telling their stories! Wait, what is a Twitter Chat? If you haven’t participated in an informal pop-up Twitter Chat, you are missing out on one of the best networking and professional learning opportunities you can do at home while watching a ballgame or the latest episode of This is Us. You can check out the Twitter Chats that are being offered each day at: bit.ly/TwitterEducationChats. Don’t know how to do a Twitter Chat? My best advice is to just jump on one and follow along; but if you want to research it first, here is a good starter guide for either hosting or joining a Twitter Chat: bit.ly/TwitterChatHowTo. Given the large number of educators using Twitter, there are hundreds more that are reluctant to make the leap; citing time commitment, fear of posting something they’ll regret, and a misunderstanding of Twitter. The excuses not to use social media no longer work in a 21st century education environment. George Couros, a popular education administration blogger and host of the Connected Principals Chat (follow #CPChat), addresses any reluctance to use social media as an administrator, “There can no longer be an ‘opt out’ clause when dealing with technology in our schools, especially from our administrators. We need to prepare our kids to live in this world now and in the future. Change may feel hard, but it is part of learning. We expect it from our kids; we should expect it from ourselves.” If you still don’t feel comfortable tweeting, I encourage you to at least have a Twitter presence, follow KASA @KASAEdLeader and check out some of the top education administrators. Just following some educational leaders on Twitter is a beneficial networking opportunity. I would like to follow as many Kentucky administrators as I can, so follow me @AppLeaderLab and I will follow you back! See you on Twitter!

Do You Tweet?

“Change may feel hard, but it is part of

learning.” George Couros, host of

Connected Principals Chat

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Situational Awareness

By BJ Rushing Fern, Livingston Co. Schools

Dr. Jim Evans defines “withitness” as an “educator with the ability to know what’s happening at all times.” The focus on safety should be everyone’s responsibility, but leadership can be the example. To begin, become aware of your surroundings. Daily practice creates good safety focused habits. These tips can apply to school and non-school related environments:

• When entering a building, room, or plane/train, look for exits immediately. Waiting until an emergency occurs is too late.

• Count the number of steps from your location to the nearest exit. It may appear a bit trivial; but if the power goes out and becomes dark, you have an idea how far away the exit is. This is especially helpful in buildings with elevators, since emergencies require using stairways to exit.

• Make a point of trying to sit with your back against a wall and face the doorway. If the room layout dictates your back toward the door, try to angle your chair. Maintain the ability to see the entrance. If an intruder enters, you have more time to run, hide, or create a plan of attack than if you cannot see what is coming.

• Go one step further and look for multiple means of egress. If the main doorway is blocked, what is another option?

• Learn to recall details. For example, the next time you enter the office, look for something you have never noticed and put it to memory. Expand this practice with other places and people.

• Become more vigilant of your surroundings. Look for out-of-place people or things. It is better to be proactive than reactive.

• Do school personnel accompany visitors to their destination? Is it normal practice to check the visitor in/out log? Do staff notice and report unusual people or suspicious things?

As a leader, you can exhibit “withitness” and inspire others to focus on safety.

Impacting the World Around You: Move Forward and Make a Change Education is not contained in the classroom any longer. Many Kentucky students have left the school building when it comes to learning, as they strive to take the next step by using project-based learning (PBL). KASA wants to help students continue their work by providing Student Impact Grants. A school can earn as much as $2,500 for projects or initiatives by filling out the application and creating a video about what they want to do. Applicants are divided into four levels (grades K-2, 3-5, 6-8 and 9-12) with one recipient from each level. 2016 Recipients: After learning that children in West Africa are hungry and can’t go to school because they don’t have the money, K-2 students at Eastern Elementary School in Henry County decided to use the Impact Grant funds to write, edit, publish and sell a book. Proceeds from the book were used to purchase a goat for a family in West Africa. In the community of West Point, which was once thriving, floods and poverty have now taken their toll. Students at West Point School, grades 3-5, chose to use the funds from the grant to start and maintain an archaeological investigation of the school’s property. Students from North Laurel Middle School, grades 6-8, intend to provide for hungry people in their community by building raised vegetable gardens. Students in grades 9-12 at Lee County High School will use funds to resurrect an embroidery machine to build a new business for themselves and teach other students about free enterprise, marketing and business opportunities, while profits will be used within the school and donated. 2017 grant applications are available at www.kasa.org. Applications due April 28, 2017.

2017-18 Officers Sought KASA is seeking volunteers to serve as officers. Service as an officer in KASA is an opportunity for a school administrator to contribute to the improvement of public education in the commonwealth, to strengthen the education profession, and to enhance his or her own professional and personal growth. If you are interested in serving as an officer, please review the guidelines (bit.ly/officernoms) prior to completing the nomination form. For additional information, contact KASA’s Executive Director Wayne Young at (800) 928-5272 or email wayne@kasa.org. Positions open for nomination are President-elect and Vice President. Nominations are due Wednesday, May 31.

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For a complete list of events, visit: bit.ly/KASAcalendar

February23-24 New Superintendent

Training, Galt House Hotel, Louisville

24 Aspiring Superintendent Training, KASA Training Center, Frankfort

March2 Deeper Learning: Leadership

from Accidental to Intentional with Tom Vander Ark, Galt House Hotel, Louisville

10 Leading a Hurricane: Growing and Empowering Teacher Leaders, KASA Training Center, Frankfort

14 KY Principal Academy Module 4, KY Historical Society, Frankfort

14 Heartland Regional Meeting, Ovesen Heights Baptist Church, Hodgenville

16-17 Education Law & Finance Institute, Lexington Center, Lexington

27 Ohio Valley Regional Meeting, The Boy Scouts of America Lincoln Heritage Council, Louisville

28-29 The Leadership Challenge®, KASA Training Center, Frankfort

30 The Leadership Challenge® Cohort 1, KASA Training Center, Frankfort

July26-28 Annual Leadership Institute,

Galt House Hotel, Louisville

CALENDAR of Events

The executive committee plays a vital role in the functions of the association. It is comprised of KASA officers and affiliate representatives. The committee recently met to discuss education bills on the docket for the 2017 legislative session. Each bill was discussed at length as well as the position the association should take. The committee is charged with deciding the stance KASA will take on each of the education bills. Other duties of the executive committee include:

• Supervise the implementation of the board’s policies and objectives• Adopt the agenda for the annual meeting of the association and determine

the date, time and place of the meeting• Develop the annual budget for approval by the Board of Directors• Establish standing and ad hoc committees and prescribe their duties• Review applications for membership should questions arise• Direct the fiscal management of the association• Review applications for affiliation and make a recommendation to the

board Thank you to the members of this important committee for their hard work and dedication, especially during the legislative session.

Member Spotlight KASA Executive Committee

FEATURED DATES

Reed Adkins, Pike County Casey Allen, Ballard CountyDan Belding, Barren CountyJennifer Carroll, Wolfe CountySteve Carter, Union CountyMark Casto, Russell Ind. Lisa Deffendall, Fayette County Mike Ford, Boone CountyDiane Herrick, Jefferson County

Rodney Jackson, Fayette County Jamie Keene, Clark CountyBarry Lee, Pulaski CountyMaurice Risner, EmeritusChris Russell, Hart CountyMelissa Stephanski, Warren County Anthony Strong, Pendleton CountyTammy Williams, Mayfield Ind.

KASA staff and regional representatives are currently scheduling regional meetings throughout the state. To find out when your region will meet, visit: bit.ly/RegionalMeetings2017. Attendees are in for a real treat! During this timely session, Executive Director Wayne Young will give an up close and personal look at the legislative session and its impact on public education.  Additionally, learn about KASA’s ambitious leadership strategy--The Leadership Challenge® (TLC). Dr. Rhonda Caldwell will help you assess and begin to chart your personal leadership journey.  From this session, you will learn how Kentucky’s school administrators have benefited from TLC since 2014 and answers to the following questions:

1. What have 30 years of research shown the world’s best leaders do across cultures?

2. What are the five practices that exemplary leaders engage?3. What are the benefits of receiving feedback on your leadership behaviors?4. How does leadership development begin to improve culture through

shared language and experience? Don’t miss this session. See how you can chart your journey to exemplary leadership. There is no cost to attend. Lunch, materials and 3-hours of EILA/FO credit will be provided. More info at bit.ly/RegionalMeetings2017.

2017 Regional Meetings

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Encourage the Heart is the fifth practice of The Leadership Challenge®. It is the leadership practice that connects us. When leaders encourage the heart, they show how deeply grateful they are for extraordinary people who make a difference in their school districts every single day. Since 2008, school leaders have encouraged hearts by nominating their employees for KASA’s statewide Fred award, a program based on Mark Sanborn’s book, The Fred Factor. Award recipients (Freds) are known for making a positive difference, living life by a higher standard, serving others and choosing to be exceptional. School leaders are naturally gifted when it comes to encouraging the heart and developing Freds. In 2014 Union County’s Mr. Bruce Bell received the Fred Award. Superintendent Patricia Sheffer said, “Bruce is a role model not only for our students and employees, but for each of us as humans.” A custodian, mentor, and volunteer, Bruce Bell is an extraordinary human being. The Union County leadership team insists on a culture of excellence where employees like Bruce step forward to lead. These team members lead by example. They have high expectations and care deeply for everyone. They pay attention, personalize recognition, and celebrate together – all essentials of encouraging the heart. They show appreciation for individual excellence. Recognition is an incredible gift a leader can bestow on others. I urge you to encourage someone’s heart today—nominate them for KASA’s statewide Fred award. Applications are available at www.kasa.org and are due at the KASA office March 15, 2017.

The Center for Education Leadership Board of Directors

Officers

President: Martha Lail, KAESP, Franklin Co.

President-elect: Bobby Bennett, KASSP, Middlesboro Ind.

Secretary/Treasurer: V. Wayne Young, KASA

Directors: Steven Carter, KASA, Union Co.

Casey Allen, KASA, Ballard Co.

Jennifer Carroll, KASA, KVEC

Rachel Yarbrough, KASS, Webster Co.

Kevin Stull, KDE

Jimmy Adams, EPSB

Encourage the Heart: Nominate someone for KASA’s statewide Fred award

Rhonda Caldwell, CAE, Ed.D. Deputy Director

2017Your district’s Fred

2016Kenny Kelley, Daviess Co.

2015Marvin McHenry, Carter Co.

2014Bruce Bell, Union Co.

2013 Danny Henderson, Carlisle Co.

2012 Jon Foote, Monroe Co.

2011 Rick Branham, Pike Co.

2010Ronald Shoulta, Paducah Ind.

2009 Brenda Sorrell, Montgomery Co.

2008 Fred Strange, Campbell Co.

2014 Fred Finalists (from left to right) – Neil Litton, Muhlenberg Co., Bruce Bell, Union Co., Glenn Pierce, Daviess Co. – celebrating and learning to Smoove (Smile + Move)

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Welcome New Members!

Do you have a great idea for a session or want to showcase your area of expertise? Is there an experience that you or your district has had that could benefit your peers and help advance education in Kentucky? Time is running out to submit a proposal for KASA’s 49th Annual Leadership Institute. The Institute Planning Team is seeking thought provoking sessions that will fulfill the educational needs of our diverse audience and inspire attendees to Fuel Your Ride with Purpose, Passion, and Positivity in their daily roles as leaders of Kentucky’s schools. Education sessions will take place Thursday, July 27, 2017, at the Galt House in Louisville, KY. For more information, or to submit a proposal, visit www.kasa.org and click the session proposal button on the home page. Deadline to submit is March 1, 2017.

Last Call for Education Session Proposals

Principals:Joseph Ellison, III, Martha Layne Collins High, Shelby Co.Dewey Hensley, Second Street Elem., Frankfort Ind.Kimberly Jones, Kennedy Montessori Elem., Jefferson Co.Heather Moss, State Agency Children’s Programs, Jefferson Co.

Assistant Principals:David Arvin, Florence Elem., Boone Co.William Barber, Louisville Male High, Jefferson Co.Jennifer Brogle, KY School for the Deaf Christy Burden, Bullitt Central High, Bullitt Co.Josh Earlywine, Nicholas Co. High Heather Hoerter, Moore Traditional, Jefferson Co.Renikka Owen, Millbrooke Elem., Christian Co.Leigh Ann Stewart, Millbrooke Elem., Christian Co.Jessica Willis, Clark Moores Middle, Madison Co.

Counselors: Christy Lucas, Lewisburg Elem., Logan Co.Lauren Wood, Hopkins Co. Central High

Other Administrators:Scott Anderson, Food Service Dir, Madison Co. Lauren Burnett, Dean, McNabb Middle, Montgomery Co.Shelley Chatfield, Attorney, Fayette Co.Elizabeth Davidson, Teacher, Barren Co. Middle Christie Horn, Teacher, Harmony Elem., Oldham Co.Shauna Howard, Teacher, Mercer Co. High Tara Howard, Teacher, McLean County High Jennifer Jatczak, Teacher, Pembroke Elem., Christian Co.Stephen McCauley, DPP, Paris Ind. Douglas Mobley, Special Ed Dir, West Point Ind.Julie Shelton, Instructional Assistant, Allen Co. Scottsville HighJeffrey Terry, CIO, McCreary Co.

KASA invites you to plan your district’s retreat to be held in conjunction with the Annual Leadership Institute. Retreats can be held on Tuesday, July 25, and/or Wednesday, July 26. Meeting rooms are provided complimentary by request on a first come, first served basis (for any district bringing their team to KASA 2017). KASA can accommodate your program or provide assistance with your agenda. Meeting space is filling up quickly so book your district retreat today. Contact rhonda@kasa.org to book your space.

District Retreats at KASA 2017

Don’t forget to submit Fred and Office Professional Award nominations. Applications are due no later than March 15. More info at www.kasa.org.

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The San Diego Unified School District (SDUSD) has been ordered to pay more than $1.25 million in damages to a former student forced to urinate in a bucket after her request for a bathroom break was denied. A jury in California decided in favor of the former student who sued the district and a teacher over the 2012 incident she said fueled gossip, lewd texts, depression and a suicide attempt. SDUSD had denied her original claim, in which she sought $25,000. In February 2012, the high school student told a classmate in a 25-minute advisory class she urgently needed to use the bathroom but was afraid the teacher wouldn’t give her a pass. She did make the request, but the teacher, believing it was against school rules, rejected the student’s request and instead showed her to a supply room adjacent to the classroom where she could privately urinate in a bucket and dump the contents in a sink. Lawyers for SDUSD and the teacher said in court there was never any intent to embarrass the girl; rather, the teacher thought she had found a solution to what she mistakenly thought was a strict no-bathroom-break policy. In a “lapse of judgment, she thought that was a good idea,” said an attorney representing the district. New to the campus at the time, 25-minute advisory classes were intended to provide study time and build relationships among students. Although teachers were told the short periods would be undermined by frequent bathroom breaks, the school expected them to use common sense, school district attorneys told the jury during the trial. But the teacher took a strict interpretation of the rule, and had recently purchased a bucket to serve as a make-shift toilet in the case of a security lock-down. The teacher had even urinated in the bucket a couple of times herself while working late at school, she told the jury. Once the school administration found out about the incident, the popular teacher with no record of discipline was put on paid administrative leave and never returned to campus. The school also made clear to teachers that students should not be denied bathroom trips. Administrators apologized to the girl and her mother and extended offers of assistance. But once word of the incident got out, the girl was mercilessly teased and forced to transfer schools twice. Widespread media coverage of the incident – including television news crews showing up at her home and school – scared the girl, who ultimately attempted suicide. The jury awarded the student $1.25 million in damages and $41,000 to cover past and current medical expenses. The girl, who is now 19, went on to earn a diploma from a charter school. She has a job, and is still in therapy due to post-traumatic stress caused by the incident.

LawlinesV. Wayne Young Executive Director

A Different Kind of Bathroom Case

KASABoard of DirectorsOfficers

President: Jennifer Carroll, KDE/KVEC

President-elect: Casey Allen, Ballard Co.

Vice President: Steve Carter, Union Co.

Immediate Past President: Barry Lee, Pulaski Co.

Regional Representatives

A Ledonia Williamson, Marshall Co.

B Terry Hayes, McLean Co.

C Nathan Smith, Hart Co.

D Jason Detre, LaRue Co.

E Thomas Aberli, Ed.D., Jefferson Co.

F Scott Hawkins, Woodford Co.

G Corey Keith, Garrard Co.

H Brian Dishman, Wayne Co.

I Cassandra Akers, Floyd Co.

J Nick Adams, Lewis Co.

K Mike Borchers, Ludlow Ind.

Affiliate RepresentativesKAESP Melissa Stephanski, Warren Co.

KAPS Diane Herrick, Jefferson Co.

KASBO Rodney Jackson, Fayette Co.

KASS Anthony Strong, Ed.D., Pendleton Co.

KASSP Jamie Keene, Clark Co.

KCA/KSCA Mark Casto, Russell Ind.

KDPP Mike Ford, Boone Co.

KMSAA Reed Adkins, Pike Co.

KSNA Chris Russell, Hart Co.

KYCASE Tammy Williams, Mayfield Ind.

KYSPRA Lisa Deffendall, Fayette Co.

SACSAA Dan Belding, Barren Co.

Emeritus Members Maurice Risner, retired

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Education Law & Finance Institute ... just around the corner

It is not too late to register for the 2017 Education Law & Finance Institute happening in Lexington on March 16 & 17 at the Lexington Center. An informative event is planned on hot topics important to all building and district level administrators. Registration is only $229 for members and $329 for nonmembers and includes materials for both days, breaks and lunch on Thursday. If arriving before 8 a.m., parking is free.

Here’s a sneak peak of what you will find at this year’s event:• New this year, our own General Counsel Wayne Young will present a session on Beyond the Redbook: Regulating

Booster and Support Organizations. This session will be of interest to those in both finance and administration, as it will discuss how support organizations should be operating when representing the district.

• Learn more about the hottest education policy in Kentucky - Charter Schools. A panel of Kentucky’s best thought leaders on the subject will answer questions and offer their insights as our state considers whether-or perhaps how - to implement a system of charter schools in Kentucky.

Check www.kasa.org to register and for newly added sessions.