NEWS & ANNUAL REPORT
Professional Development Network’s insightful sessions for 2024-25 includes AI-Powered Education Exchange
With the rapid expansion of artificial intelligence, how to successfully plan for and use AI has become an important topic for school leaders. To help address this growing interest, CSDGKC’s Professional Development Network (PDN) presented the AI-Powered Education Exchange in March, sharing insights and practical applications to empower the future of AI in our schools.
Helping Missouri public school community by supporting Success-Ready Students Network
Cooperating School Districts of Greater Kansas City is joining forces with the Success-Ready Students Network (SRSN) to support Missouri public school stakeholders with a focus on developing innovative ways to address competency assessments and personalize learning.
Advocacy programs give educators the tools they need to support public education at state and national levels
“It’s vital in the times that we live,” said Dr. Kenny Southwick, executive director at CSDGKC. “The advocacy programs and skills they develop through these programs are more important than ever.”
CSDGKC supports districts through legislative advocacy and valuable updates
The 2025 General Assembly included a number of detrimental legislative efforts with CSDGKC continuing to support advocacy and provide informative updates throughout the five month session.
Newest member of Cooperating School Districts takes our organization to 35 school districts
With the addition of the Lawson School District, Cooperating School Districts has grown to a total of 35 member districts, all working together to strengthen the educational community.
CSD Retirement Trust offers strong performance, added services and low fees
Improving retirement planning and outcomes while reducing employees’ costs are the goals of the CSD Retirement Trust, which stands at 68 participating school districts in 2024.
Associate and affiliate members help support CSDGKC and keep dues at the same rate for 18 years
Thanks to revenue from these memberships, Cooperating School Districts has been able to keep dues at just $2 per student since 2007 for district members.
Annual audits result in a decade of positive reports for CSDGKC
The comprehensive 2023-24 audit covered CSDGKC’s finances, fiscal practices and procedures.
MOCAAT eclipsed the $3 billion threshold for total funds under management in 2024
MOCAAT engaged with PMA to provide a complete investment program for Missouri school districts.
