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Kennewick School District > Departments > Superintendent

 Office of the Superintendent

 
  
 Dave Bond
 Superintendent

 

 

 

Message from the Superintendent

Ready.  When I hear that word, I think of preparedness, or being able to handle what is coming my way.  When I think of the work “Ready” in connection with school, it takes on more specific meanings. 

In the Kennewick School District, we are always thinking about being “Ready.”  We begin early, thinking about our incoming students being “Ready” for Kindergarten.  Another big “Ready” moment happens when students transition from elementary to middle school. Having grade level reading and math skills determines whether or not a student thrives or struggles in this new environment.  As a student moves on to high school, being “Ready” continues to be critical.  Students are expected to do lots of reading in subjects like World Geography, Biology, and Literature.  In addition, most are tackling Algebra as well.  Having solid math skills, both computational and problem solving, are necessary to tackle the difficult subjects that only get more challenging as a student progresses through high school.

Finally, the goal of high school is not just graduation.  We want our students to be “Ready” for college (or any kind of post-high-school education), work, and citizenship.  We know that most of our students will need to continue their education after high school to keep up with the demands of the workforce.  “Ready” is an important guide for all that we do in the Kennewick School District.  We will continue to work with our parents to assist our students to make sure that each of them is ready for each phase of their educational life.

 Contacts
SuperintendentDave Bond(509) 222-5020dave.bond@ksd.org
ReceptionistRamona McDowell(509) 222-5000ramona.mcdowell@ksd.org
SecretaryLinda Tucker(509) 222-6550linda.tucker@ksd.org

 Links, Resources, and Forms
  KSD 2009-2010 Calendar PDF for View or Print
  OSPI Report Card
  Request to distribute materials in schools
  Message from the Superintendent - Welcome
  KSD Strategic Plan for 2010
  		 

 ‭(Hidden)‬ Superintendent's Blog
  Kennewick School District and Superintendent's Blog

 KSD Bus Tours

The world - and education - are changing rapidly. Join me for an insiders' view of Kennewick Schools and our mission of preparing all students for life, work, and citizenship in the 21st century. Tours meet in the administration building at 8:00 a.m. for a continental breakfast and presentations by myself and the principals of the schools we will be visiting. We then board a school bus to visit two schools. We return to the administration building for lunch and a chance to talk about our experience on the tour and issues in education in general. I look forward to meeting you and introducing you to our teachers, administrators, staff, and students.

Click here to download bus tour schedule.

 No Child Left Behind Act

No Child Left Behind Act - Parents Right to Know
The Kennewick School District continues to be committed to hiring and retaining "Highly Qualified" Teachers. The average teacher in Kennewick has over four teen years of experience and possesses a Master's Degree. In addition, all KSD teachers are encouraged to pursue National Board Teacher Certification. Under the new Elementary and Secondary Education Act, part of NCLB, parents have the right to request information on the professional qualifications of their child's teachers.
Paraprofesionals and qualifications: Under certain circumstances, paraprofesionals who may work with your child must possess an AA degree. For more information, contact the Kennewick School District Human Resources Department at (509) 222-5010.

 ‭(Hidden)‬ Lunch with the Superintendent

Let's talk! I have set aside time each month from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. to have an informal dicussion on a range of topics in education today. Bring your lunch and meet in my office at the administration building at 524 S. Auburn Street.

September 5, 2008 - Ready for college, work, and citizenship
October 10, 2008 - Ready for Kindergarten
November 7, 2008 - Graduation Requirements
December 5, 2008 - Budget and School Finance 
January 9, 2009 - Facilities planning, rennovations, new elementary, and the upcoming bond referendum
February 6, 2009 - Facilities planning, rennovations, new elementary, and the upcoming bond referendum
March 6, 2009 - Extra curricular activities
April 10, 2009 - School safety
May 1, 2009 - Open topic