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Congratulations are in order for Mr. Kevin Hogan! Last week, Mr. Hogan was randomly chosen to win a free two-year lease at Two Light Luxury Apartments as a part of the Kansas City Power & Light District partnership with KCPSEF.

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With cold and flu season upon us, KCPS has many resources for keeping your family healthy this fall. Remember, if your child is ill, please do not send them to school.

Salary and Benefits

Affordable Healthcare and Competitive Benefits. 
KCPS offers a highly competitive salary benefits package for employees including medical, dental, long and short-term disability, life insurance, retirement plans, health and dependent care reimbursement accounts, deferred compensation plans and an employee assistance program.  

TEACHERS SALARY SCHEDULE 2024-25
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Benefits Overview - Teachers Benefits Overview - 12 Month Benefits Overview - 10 Month Hourly 2022 Benefits Guide

2022 Plan Certificates

Health Care Plans

Blue-Care HMO BlueSelect Plus EPO BlueSelect Plus SPIRA BlueSelect Plus SPIRA BlueSaver BlueSelect Plus PPO Preferred-Care PPO Prefered-Care Blue PPO

Dental Care Plans

Dental Base Plan Dental Buy Up

2021-2022 School Year Review

GREAT EXPERIENCES AT KCPS

Teacher of the Year 2021

Kansas City Public Schools Teacher of the Year Recognition Program honors the educators who structure their classrooms to increase performance and provide exceptional experiences, no matter what.

Sponsored by the Kansas City Public Schools Education Foundation, this program recognizes the contributions of extraordinary classroom teachers in every school. Teacher quality and effectiveness are among the most important school-based factors impacting student learning. Teachers create the learning environment where children flourish and grow. The mission of the KCPS Teacher of the Year Recognition Program is to honor, promote and celebrate excellence among our school faculty and help them be recognized at the regional, state and national level.

Excellence in Education Awards

The Excellence in Education Awards was created to recognize educators and administrators that go above and beyond for KCPS students.

The awards will recognize KCPS staff members who bring innovation, equity, excellent attendance, leadership and more into our buildings.

Award categories include KCPS Star Teacher, KCPS Star Principal, Supporting Cast, Professional Learning Communities and Problem Solving Team.

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For two years in a row, The KCPS education Foundation in partnership with Cordish Companies and Two Light Luxury Apartments has given away free 1-year apartment to a KCPS teacher!

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