A powerful campaign in support of public education has reached well over 1.6 million people since its launch in fall 2023. Our Kids, Our Communities, Our Future tells true stories from Cooperating School Districts Greater Kansas City member districts via a campaign webpage, newsletter, social media posts and advertising.

CSDGKC represents urban, suburban and rural school districts with student populations ranging from around 250 to more than 20,000.

Cooperating School Districts of Greater Kansas City recently earned its 11th consecutive positive audit from Marr and Company, P.C., of Kansas City.

“We are grateful for our partners and their support for public education,” said Dr. Kenny Southwick, CSDGKC executive director. “Thanks to their financial support, we’ve been able to keep our membership dues at just $2 per student since 2007.”

CSDGKC’s Education Policy Leadership Program (EPLP) and Advanced Education Policy Leadership Program (AEPLP) provide school leaders with the knowledge and tools necessary to help influence elected officials.

Thanks to our volunteer Board of Directors members, Cooperating School Districts of Greater Kansas City is better equipped to serve our 36 member districts and their more than 179,000 students. 

Communicating with our state elected officials and advocating for public schools are top priorities for Cooperating School Districts. As part of this effort, our organization was well represented during CSDGKC’s second annual Legislative Day at the Capitol, held on February 25. 

The CSD Retirement Trust continues its steadfast commitment to improving retirement planning and outcomes while reducing employees’ costs. Membership stands at 68 participating school districts in 2025.

With the support of Cooperating School Districts of Greater Kansas City and three other sponsoring associations, MOCAAT launched on September 24, 2020, and a Board of Directors was formed to oversee the operations and performance of the Program. M