What is the Kiva K-8 Task Force?
Why was a Task Force formed?
The K-8 Task Force is a body of volunteers who
is currently studying the opportunity for students
to have the option of attending Kiva Elementary
School from kindergarten through 8th grade or
to attend Mohave Middle School for 6th-8th grade.
is currently studying the opportunity for students
to have the option of attending Kiva Elementary
School from kindergarten through 8th grade or
to attend Mohave Middle School for 6th-8th grade.
On November, 24, 2008 results were tallied from
an internal survey of families with students currently
attending Kiva Elementary School. The results of
this survey prompted the Kiva Site Council to
approve the establishment of a task force to
further investigate the feasibility of a
K-8 option for Kiva.
an internal survey of families with students currently
attending Kiva Elementary School. The results of
this survey prompted the Kiva Site Council to
approve the establishment of a task force to
further investigate the feasibility of a
K-8 option for Kiva.
Why is Kiva considering a K-8 option?
At the September 16, 2008 Scottsdale Unified
School District (SUSD) Governing Board Meeting,
a Master Facilities Plan was presented that included
changes and consolidation within the Saguaro Complex.
The schools in the Saguaro Complex include Kiva,
Navajo and Pueblo Elementary schools, Mohave
Middle School, and Saguaro High School. Part of the
SUSD’s Master Facility Plan was changing Kiva to a
K-5 configuration with the addition of a Pre-K. At a
meeting the previous summer, SUSD asked parent
leaders within the Saguaro Complex to develop their
own plan for consolidation or change within the
Saguaro Complex. They presented a unanimously
agreed upon plan that included a K-8 option at Kiva.
School District (SUSD) Governing Board Meeting,
a Master Facilities Plan was presented that included
changes and consolidation within the Saguaro Complex.
The schools in the Saguaro Complex include Kiva,
Navajo and Pueblo Elementary schools, Mohave
Middle School, and Saguaro High School. Part of the
SUSD’s Master Facility Plan was changing Kiva to a
K-5 configuration with the addition of a Pre-K. At a
meeting the previous summer, SUSD asked parent
leaders within the Saguaro Complex to develop their
own plan for consolidation or change within the
Saguaro Complex. They presented a unanimously
agreed upon plan that included a K-8 option at Kiva.
Subsequent to the September 15, 2008 Facilities Plan
presentation, the Kiva Site Council conducted a survey
to solicit parent feedback regarding a K-8 option at Kiva.
The results of the survey showed a large majority of
parents being in favor of K-8 at Kiva. The Kiva Site Council
then authorized the formation of a Task Force to investigate
the feasibility of this option. For more information regarding
the Master Facility Plan, visit www.susd.org.
presentation, the Kiva Site Council conducted a survey
to solicit parent feedback regarding a K-8 option at Kiva.
The results of the survey showed a large majority of
parents being in favor of K-8 at Kiva. The Kiva Site Council
then authorized the formation of a Task Force to investigate
the feasibility of this option. For more information regarding
the Master Facility Plan, visit www.susd.org.
For more information regarding the survey,
visit www.kivak-8taskforce.blogspot.com.
visit www.kivak-8taskforce.blogspot.com.
Who is involved and what is being done?
A committee in excess of 50 volunteers from the Kiva
community has been assembled to assist in the initial
feasibility research process. The volunteers have been
divided into three key areas including Facilities, Staffing
and Curriculum, and Communications. The Task Force is
currently researching facilities options at Kiva, a Curriculum
Delivery Model, and financial Feasibility. Lastly, there are
informational meetings with key SUSD personnel, formulating
various “working options," and keeping the community
informed via a website.
community has been assembled to assist in the initial
feasibility research process. The volunteers have been
divided into three key areas including Facilities, Staffing
and Curriculum, and Communications. The Task Force is
currently researching facilities options at Kiva, a Curriculum
Delivery Model, and financial Feasibility. Lastly, there are
informational meetings with key SUSD personnel, formulating
various “working options," and keeping the community
informed via a website.
Where can one find more information on the K-8 option?
How do I get involved?
How do I get involved?
The Task Force welcomes any and all
additional parent support. All Kiva parents
and community members are encouraged
to visit the K-8 website to keep current on
developments in the research process
http://kivak-8taskforce.blogspot.com.
additional parent support. All Kiva parents
and community members are encouraged
to visit the K-8 website to keep current on
developments in the research process
http://kivak-8taskforce.blogspot.com.
Additionally, the Task Force will publish
announcements regarding future meetings
in the Kiva Caller and through Constant Contact
emails. All meetings are open to any parents
and community members. Any professional
expertise, contribution, or idea is welcome.
announcements regarding future meetings
in the Kiva Caller and through Constant Contact
emails. All meetings are open to any parents
and community members. Any professional
expertise, contribution, or idea is welcome.
