Leavenworth High School Administrators



J. Lance Arbuckle,  Principal

The principal is the administrative and supervisory head of the school, and as such assumes the responsibility for the administration of the general policies and programs of the school system as they apply to the school. The principal’s duties include the interpretation and enactment of general school policies as adopted by the Board of Education, the Superintendent of Schools and his administrative staff. Specific responsibilities include:

Appeals – disciplinary problems
Building Leadership Team
Community relations
Coordination of personnel matters
Department Heads
General supervision
Graduation
Improvement of instruction
Improvement of curriculum
Public relations
Office management
Staff evaluation
Tech prep
Total school budgeting procedures
Scheduling
Supervision of Guidance, Special Education, Library
Building Improvement Plan
Budget and credit cards
NCA – Building Leadership Team, Standards, Student Improvement Plans, Building Improvement Plan


OTHER ADMINISTRATORS

Each of these individuals has clearly defined areas of responsibility, as well as some areas of shared responsibility. These responsibilities, both primary and shared, are:


Terry Nixon,  Assistant Principal
(Curriculum and Instruction, Discipline, Attendance, Supervision A-G)

Supervision of activities and athletics
Evaluation and goals for Mathematics, Social Studies, and Physical Education
Assembly seating
School pictures
Public relations
Orientation of new teachers (mentors and "battle buddies")
Substitutes
Marquee announcements
Parent email announcements
Staff evaluations
Department budgets
Other dutes as assigned



Christine Lentz,  Assistant Principal
(Curriculum and Instruction, Discipline, Attendance, Supervision H-P)

Evaluations and goals for Fine Arts and Special Education Departments
Supervision of activities and athletics
Detention assignments and accountability
ID badges for students and staff
Computer management
Testing – Kansas Assessments/District
Seminar procedures
Staff and student identification badges
Lunch period and support assignments
Inventory of keys
Channel One
Public relations
Department budgets
Other duties as assigned



LeBaron Baptista, Assistant Principal
(Curriculum and Instruction, Discipline, Attendance, Supervision Q-Z)

Supervision of activities and athletics
Evaluations and goals for Language Arts, JROTC, Foreign Language, and Science Departments
Advanced Placement (AP) coordination
Staff development (building & district); Mentoring/Peer-coaching
State, building, NCA, and QPA reports
Public relations
Department budgets
Other duties as assigned



Shawn Terry, Assistant Principal

Saturday School
Crisis planning
Telephone and voice mail coordination
Driver education
Student/faculty handbook
Technology
Curriculum and Instruction, Discipline, Attendance, Supervision
Other duties as assigned



Ron Dunham, Activities Director

Club accounts
Coordination of district activities
Elections (Student Council)
Eligibility
Fundraising
KSHSAA
Public relations
School calendar
Supervision of the Activities Program
Use of facilities
Other duties as requested

PARENT LIAISON


Ed Rogers, Parent Liaison

The Parent Liaison provides families of Leavenworth High School and the North Broadway Education Center with the information, education and support they require to become informed and effective advocates for their children and partners with their children’s schools so as to improve their educational outcomes.

Mr. Rogers attended Pittsburg State University (Pittsburg, Kansas), Golden West College (Huntington Beach, California) and is a graduate of Cypress College (Cypress, California). Mr. Rogers is also a graduate of Leavenworth High School.

SPECIAL EDUCATION SUPPORT STAFF


Deni Davis, Special Education Coordinator

Facilitates and coordinates meetings for chronic student issues
Coordinates with outside agencies concerning student and school issues
(Curriculum and Instruction, Discipline, Attendance, Supervision SPED Students)
Guidance Center, SRS, Fort Leavenworth Mental Health, Probation/Diversion Officers, JDC
Coordinates in-services for Special Education Department
Conducts functional assessments, when necessary
Assists/advises special Education teachers regarding behavior management
Special Education Department Chair
Attend and Monitors accuracy of IEP’s and implementation (includes Behavior Intervention Plans)
Works with staff on scheduling students
Develop and maintain LHS curriculum guide for students with special needs and oversees enrollment
Design courses to provide continuity across disciplines that meet Special Education legal requirements
Coordinates with Guidance Department for graduation requirements
Coordinates pre-enrollment for the Special Education department with the Guidance Department
Coordinates with LCSEC for staffing needs
Coordinates with LCSED and provides building level information for manifestation hearings
LHS building liaison for PALS, VA, and liaison for transitioning 8 th grade students with special needs
from Warren, West, VA, Patton, Private schools
Coordinates state assessment, including scheduling, Alternate assessment evaluator
Advisory role
504 Committee
SIT Team
Coordinate with Guidance Department
Develop master schedule for Special Education Department
Other duties as requested


ALTERNATIVE HIGH SCHOOL

The Leavenworth Alternative Education Center is located at the district’s North Broadway facilities. Questions about the Alternative Education Center should be directed to Tiera Kronshage, Principal of the Leavenworth Alternative Education Center, 684-1580.

Tiera Caley-Kronshage, Principal, Leavenworth Alternative Education Center

Ms. Caley-Kronshage graduated from Fort Osage High School in Independence, Missouri. She earned her bachelor’s degree in Special Education with an emphasis in Emotional Disorders, a master’s degree in School Leadership from Park University, and a specialist degree in District Leadership from William Woods University. She plans to begin working on her MBA.

Ms. Caley-Kronshage began her career in education as a paraprofessional and an assistant basketball, volleyball, and softball coach at Fort Osage High School. She has taught special education for seven years. She has been a special education director and an assistant director. She has coached numerous sports at the varsity and junior varsity levels.

Ms. Caley-Kronshage has one son, who is sixteen years old. She enjoys camping, reading, travel, and spending time with her family. She has lived in Leavenworth for five years and is thrilled to be a Leavenworth Pioneer.