Board honors students and staff: QuestBridge finalists, All-State choir members, employee awards and leadership introductions
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Board recognized eight QuestBridge finalists and nine All-State choir students, two elementary students selected for the Missouri Children's Choir, and two employees for service; dozens of principals and instructional leaders were introduced to the board.
The board paused regular business to recognize student and staff achievements across the district. Trustees congratulated eight seniors named QuestBridge finalists (the largest cohort in district history) and five Catalyst scholars, inviting the students to introduce themselves and share college and career plans.
The district also recognized nine high school students selected to the Missouri All-State Choir (performance scheduled Jan. 31) and two Fox Hill fifth-graders chosen for the Missouri Children’s Choir; students described their vocal parts and what inspired their interest in singing. Board members and the superintendent encouraged students to return and share their experiences.
The board honored two employees as champions of service: Laura Ryland, a school psychologist noted for leadership in MTSS and executive-functioning supports, and Nicole Paluso, a long-serving substitute teacher recognized for flexibility and dedication at Chouteau Elementary. Trustees publicly thanked them for their service.
Later in the meeting, the superintendent and administration introduced an extensive roster of principals, assistant principals and instructional coordinators by name and school, giving the board and the public a chance to recognize building-level leadership across North Kansas City Schools.