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Cedar Rapids superintendent highlights recent groundbreakings, staff recognition and partnerships at Kenwood kickoff
Summary
Dr. Grover, superintendent of the Cedar Rapids Community School District, used a Kenwood Leadership Academy kickoff event to note recent groundbreakings at Harrison and Van Buren, say Hoover is next, point to a McKinley Steam Academy ribbon-cutting and Google robotics partnerships, and cite improved test scores and staff recognitions.
Dr. Grover, superintendent of the Cedar Rapids Community School District, spoke at a Kenwood Leadership Academy kickoff and highlighted recent capital projects, partnerships and staff recognition.
Grover said the district has "broken ground at Harrison and Van Buren, and Hoover is on the way," and pointed to a recent ribbon cutting at McKinley Steam Academy and robotics collaborations with Google as examples of efforts to expand learning opportunities. He said recent test scores show improvement and praised behavior and SEBH coaches and other staff for supporting students.
The superintendent tied the projects to the district’s long-term goals for facilities and student experiences. "These schools ... reflect our commitment to creating learning environments that honor the past while preparing students for the opportunities of tomorrow," Grover said. He also said the district has used staff shout-outs to recognize more than 100 employees in the past month.
A student who identified themselves as a Washington High School student said, "We students at Washington High School were gathered in our home room." Grover welcomed alumni from the class of 1960 during the remarks and referenced longstanding local traditions as part of the district’s community ties.
Grover framed the remarks as part of the district’s recent activity and short-term outlook: "So families, here's to the last 30 days and the 30 days ahead. As the class of 1960 taught us, here we are and here we go." He closed with the refrain, "We believe in every child."
Details such as the exact dollar amounts, timelines for Hoover’s construction, and specific score changes on assessments were not specified during the kickoff.
The remarks were delivered as a public-facing kickoff at Kenwood Leadership Academy; no formal board action or vote was announced during the remarks.
