KANSAS ASSOCIATION OF SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGISTS

The KASP Executive Board convened via Zoom on April 9, 2024.  The meeting began at 6:30 p.m. with review and approval of minutes from the previous meeting and a review of previous action items to determine progress and next steps.  The board finalized the remaining details for the Spring 2024 Convention and discussed details and tasks related to preparation for the Fall 2024 KASP Convention, Power and Purpose: Building Collaborative Strength.  Members of the board then turned their focus to a request for and planning related to a collaborative professional development offering with Kansas Association of Gifted Talented and Creative (KGTC). Board reports were then provided, beginning with the Treasurer. A motion was made and approved to allow the KASP Treasurer permission to roll over CDs to the best available rate as they mature. The Executive Manager provided an update on promotional banners and plans to digitize historical KASP documents. The KASP GPR representative and members of the board discussed NASP’s Interstate Compact and posed questions for follow up with KSDE and NASP representatives regarding feasibility, benefits, and challenges. The GPR representative discussed the current legislative climate and plans to continue advocating for a focus on appropriate ratios for KS School Psychologists. The board aims to garner a better understanding of what data points might be needed to assist in these efforts. The NASP Delegate shared details regarding the upcoming NASP Public Policy Institute (PPI), and the board discussed attendance of board members at this professional development opportunity.  A motion was made and approved to authorize an increase in funding for PPI attendance for the current year based on KASP’s strategic goals to advocacy and policy initiatives.  This increase in funding allows support for two KASP board members to attend NASP PPI.  Region Representatives discussed possible topics and began planning for a joint regional meeting.  The KASP Editor and Associate editor put out a call for information to be shared in upcoming newsletters.  KASP Communications Director provided an update on promotion of the organization and events via social media and progress toward promotional items for the KASP Fall 2024 Convention.  The Presidential Triumvirate gave updates on initiatives and led discussion related to the strategic plan and steps to continue propelling efforts forward.  The Work Authorization Committee Chair provided an update on committee membership and confirmed a new member and committee chair. The KASP President appointed several board members to work toward establishing an ad hoc Ethics Committee following noted interest and perceived potential benefit to membership noted by members of the board. Board members were tasked with addressing established action items for follow-up prior to the scheduled summer board retreat.  The meeting was adjourned at 9:30 p.m.