We are pleased to announce the district leaders selected to participate in the second class of Business Operations Leadership Development (BOLD) 2.0, a prestigious cohort designed for graduates of the BOLD program. The BOLD 2.0 program is designed to build upon and enhance the skills and knowledge of select topics from the initial BOLD curriculum, including but not limited to building and facilities master planning, technology planning, finance strategies and planning, procurement processes, school security, risk management and human resource management.

Unlike the core BOLD training, the BOLD 2.0 program will tap into the skills and interests specific to the 2.0 participants. Sessions scheduled at locations throughout the state will be customized by KASB staff and partners according to participant feedback.

"We are thrilled to continue to offer this opportunity to our BOLD graduates," said Dr. Britton Hart, Assistant Executive Director of Leadership at KASB. "This program enables participants to further develop their leadership skills and gain knowledge in specific areas based on their interests and needs. We look forward to partnering with our graduates and helping them achieve their professional goals."

Selected participants will have the opportunity to identify specific operations topics of their interest, providing them with a unique and personalized experience. The BOLD 2.0 program will equip participants with the tools and strategies necessary to excel in their roles and thrive in their school districts.

Those officials selected to participate in the 2024-25 class are:

• Ben Boothe, Assistant Superintendent, Gardner-Edgerton USD 231
• Dettra Crawford, Superintendent, Rolla Public Schools USD 217
• Jay Ensley, Superintendent, Mulvane Schools USD 263
• Don Epps, Superintendent, Pleasanton Schools USD 344
• Juanita Erickson, Superintendent, Neodesha USD 461
• Jennifer Gatz, Superintendent, Riverside USD 114
• Craig Idacavage, Superintendent, Haven USD 312
• Jason Johnson, Superintendent, Clearwater USD 264
• Rebecca Kramer, Superintendent, South Brown County Schools USD 430
• Jamie Lewis, Assistant Superintendent, Valley Center USD 262
• Ryan Muhlig, Superintendent, Southern Lyon County USD 252
• Curtis Nightingale, Superintendent, Nickerson - South Hutchinson USD 309
• Jordan Perez, Superintendent, Russell County USD 407
• John Popp, Assistant Superintendent, Great Bend Schools USD 428
• Lori Ray, Superintendent, Parsons USD 503
• Robert Reed, Superintendent, Hodgeman Co. USD 227
• Jason Scheck, Associate Superintendent, Dodge City USD 443
• Jeff Sells, Superintendent, Rock Hills USD 107
• Crystal Sizemore, Director, Chanute USD 413
• Marc Williams, Principal, Spring Hill USD 230