Departments
Our Departments
Our district is proud to offer a wide range of services and support through our dedicated departments. Each team plays a vital role in creating a safe, supportive, and engaging environment where students can learn and thrive. Whether providing nutritious meals, maintaining facilities, supporting student learning, or ensuring safety and communication, our departments work together to serve our students, families, staff, and community with excellence.
Our Departments
Our district is proud to offer a wide range of services and support through our dedicated departments. Each team plays a vital role in creating a safe, supportive, and engaging environment where students can learn and thrive. Whether providing nutritious meals, maintaining facilities, supporting student learning, or ensuring safety and communication, our departments work together to serve our students, families, staff, and community with excellence.
Kirk Sampson
Assistant Superintendent, Business Services
(816) 874-3200
ksampson@bssd.net
Kim Poertner
Assistant Director, Business Services
(816) 874-3212
kpoertner@bssd.net
Kathy Bartow
Coordinator, Business/HR Departments
(816) 874-3231
kbartow@bssd.net
Margo Moss
Accounting Specialist and Purchasing Cards
(816)874-3211
mmoss@bssd.net
Dena Ford
Accounting Analyst
(816) 874-3213
dford@bssd.net
Susie Tieman
Certified Payroll Specialist
(816) 874-3210
stieman@bssd.net
Carrie Purvis
Classified Payroll Specialist
(816) 874-3275
cpurvis@bssd.net
Jenni Rusert
Accounting Specialist, Accounts Payable
(816) 874-3206
jrusert@bssd.net
Secondary Instruction Career and Planning Guide Summary
The Career and Educational Planning Guide helps students create a Personal Plan of Study, outlining courses that align with their future career and education goals. Students and parents are encouraged to review the guide with school faculty and update the plan each year. Careful course selection is important, as schedule changes can be difficult.
Parental involvement is key to student success. Parents are urged to set high expectations, support course and activity choices, and encourage hard work and daily attendance. By actively engaging in the planning process, parents can greatly influence their child's future.
The district looks forward to partnering with families and encourages anyone needing assistance to call (816) 874-3200.
Publications, Internet and Email Communication
The Information and Public Relations Department produces The BluePrint. Internal publications are also produced from the department to enhance District communication and to showcase building accomplishments. The BSSD Website is another option to find updated news and events via announcements, front web page stories and quick links to important district documents.
READ THE BLUEPRINT
Management Services Departments includes the following:
- Buildings and Grounds
- Department of Public Safety
- Food and Nutritional Services
- Transportation
Asbestos Notice
District Patrons:
In 1986, Congress passed the Asbestos Hazard Emergency Response Act (AHERA). In the past, asbestos was used extensively in building materials because of its insulating and fire-retardant capabilities. Virtually any building built before the late 1970’s contains at least some asbestos. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) began action to limit uses of asbestos products in 1973, and most use of asbestos products as building materials was banned in 1978.
The AHERA law requires all schools, kindergarten through twelfth grade, to be inspected every 3 years to identify any asbestos-containing building materials. The law further requires the development of a Management Plan that is based upon the finds of the certified inspection and to outline our intent to control the potential for exposure to asbestos fibers in our school.
The Blue Springs School District is in full government compliance. Our inspection took place in October 2019. Our tri-annual re-inspection will take place in 2022. We are intent on not only complying with, but exceeding federal, state, and local regulations in this area. We plan to take whatever steps are necessary to insure your children and our employees have a healthy, safe environment in which to learn and work.
A copy of the AHERA Management Plan is on file in all Blue Springs School District school’s front offices and in the Director of Buildings and Grounds Office located at 5395 W 40 Hwy, Blue Springs, MO for your review during regular office hours.
Sincerely,
Seth Shippy
Director of Buildings & Grounds
Blue Springs School District
The Department of Public Safety for the Blue Springs School District was formed in 2005. The department has 25 commissioned officers and two police canines. It is comprised of the Police Chief Mike Russell, two Sergeants, 22 SROs and the Administrative Assistant Chris Kupka, There is an SRO dedicated to each school building in the district.
Paul J. Consiglio Education Center
1501 NW Jefferson St.
Blue Springs, MO 64015
Office Hours: 8:00 a.m.- 3:45 p.m.
Phone: (816) 874-3330
The Blue Springs R-IV School District is committed to supporting students with disabilities by offering tailored programs and resources to meet their individual needs. Parents who believe their child may benefit from special services are encouraged to contact their school's counselor, principal, or the Special Services Department for assistance.
The district also provides early childhood programs and specialized services for students with medical or multiple disabilities at the Liggett Trail Education Center. For more information, visit their website or call directly. The district is dedicated to ensuring every student has the support they need to succeed.
Section 504
Section 504 provides support and accommodations to ensure students with disabilities have equal access to learning opportunities.
Special Education
Special Education services offer individualized support to help students with disabilities succeed academically, socially, and emotionally.
LEARN MORE ABOUT SPECIAL EDUCATION
Liggett Trail Education Center
Liggett Trail Education Center serves students with unique learning needs through personalized programs in a supportive, structured environment.
About Student Services
In accordance with our goal to make the Blue Springs School District web site both informative and relevant, we have made available information and resources for students and parents. Below you will find more information concerning some of the more common questions / requests made by parents and students alike.
Transcripts and Records
High school transcripts and immunization records may be obtained by written request only from your school of graduation and/or attendance. Contact Blue Springs High School Counseling Office, 2000 NW Ashton Drive, Blue Springs, MO 64015 (816-229-3459) or Blue Springs South High School Counseling Office, 1200 SE Adams Dairy Parkway, Blue Springs, MO 64014 (816-224-1315). There is a $4.00 fee, per request, for copies of student transcripts or immunizations. Persons who received a GED must contact the Department of Adult Education in Jefferson City, Missouri at 1-573-751-1249.
In-district Transfers
All kindergartners and new students must go to their home servicing school to initially enroll prior to applying for an in-district transfer. A special permission transfer is considered a privilege. Cooperation with the school, good student behavior, punctuality and regular attendance are responsibilities of the parents and student. If at any time during the school year these conditions are not met, the permission may be revoked. In-district transfers are approved for a one-year period and must be renewed annually by request with the building principal. In-district approved students may be assigned to a class at their present building in the spring if the parent/guardian intends to renew the status for the following school year. In-district transfer request forms may be obtained at the elementary or middle school building. All transfers are subject to review at any time if circumstances change. Class size is a factor on whether a transfer is approved. By board policy, high school students (grades 9-12) wishing to transfer within the district are required to request a change of site form from their building principal.
Work Permit
State law requires work certificates be issued by the superintendent’s office or his designee for students age 14 and 15. A permit can be obtained at the principal’s office of the student’s school. The certificate must be completed by the student, by student’s parent, and employer, then returned to the principal’s office for approval. The original copy is returned to the employer, one copy is kept in the principal’s office, and one copy is sent to the Department of Labor Standards in Jefferson City, Missouri
Transportation
Welcome to the Technology Department
The Blue Springs Technology Department is the support structure to assist in the preparation of students for a technologically changing world. Through interactive learning, students will acquire knowledge and skills that enable them to gather, integrate, analyze and apply information and ideas across all curricular areas.
In compliance with state and federal mandates and to assure we are effectively meeting the needs of our learners, the Blue Springs School District has developed a long-range technology plan. This plan includes both short and long term goals, the strategies for improving academic achievement and teacher effectiveness, and how education technologies will be used in meeting these goals. This plan has been approved through the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education with an exemplary rating.