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8700 South Kyrene Road • Tempe, AZ 85284

480-541-1000 • District Main Office

Kyrene District Departments

Communications & Engagement provides consistent, professional communication and marketing services that enhance the Kyrene brand. Our Mission is to facilitate communication among internal and external stakeholders, to promote Kyrene's role as a leader among Arizona school districts, and to provide direction for best practices for all Kyrene communications.

Community Education serves more than 3,500 children and youth daily through a variety of academic classes and recreation activities offered throughout the school year and during school breaks. Programs are designed to develop the “whole child” and support student achievement. These programs are customized for various ages with flexible days and times.

The Kyrene School District is not consumed with state-of-the-art technology, but rather with the effect that technology can have on the state-of-the-art education of our students. Technology is rarely the focus of instruction, rather it is a tool that is used to access, gather, and create information; organize and analyze information; and communicate ideas.

The Exceptional Student Services department commits to improving outcomes for students with and without disabilities by providing systems of support, ensuring inclusive classroom environments, and promoting student independence. Kyrene offers a continuum of services to our students, along with a variety of service delivery options.

Talent Management is committed to fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, and communication to achieve our shared vision and mission. We take pride in creating and maintaining strong, engaging, and compassionate relationships amongst students, staff, and community. Find out more about careers, job fairs, employee benefits, and substitute teaching.

The mission of the Facilities department is to maintain a safe, clean, and comfortable environment (both inside and outside the campuses) for students, staff, and community members. Here you will find current information regarding the work of the Facilities Department along with any projected improvements at our school sites.

Finance is responsible for Accounting, Purchasing, Payroll, Financial Reporting, Budget Control, Food Services, National School Breakfast and Lunch Program, Medicaid, Property Control and Auditing functions for the Kyrene School District. Kyrene is proud to be a recipient of the Certificate of Achievement of Excellence in Financial Reporting from ASBO and GFOA.

The Federal Programs & Outreach department provides support to schools, students and families through grants and community outreach to ensure the success of our Kyrene students. These supports include: the Family Resource Center and Federal Programs. Federal Programs serve: Title 1 Schools, McKinney-Vento (Homeless), and Title VI (Native Americans).

Professional Growth & Development (PGD) supports student learning by ensuring that all personnel within the system acquire the necessary skills and knowledge to be effective and efficient in the outlined job responsibilities with the intention of meeting the needs of the diverse student population. PGD provides professional development for all employee groups.

The goal of Academic Equity & Excellence is to challenge all students with a common, consistent, and comprehensive curriculum that prepares them for the future and fosters life long learning. In alignment with the strategic plan and audit recommendations, the department in partnership with teams are developing and enhancing Kyrene's written curriculum.

The Accountability & Performance Management team works with school and district leaders to provide support in areas of student enrollment and district outcomes. Areas of focus include, statistical analysis, reporting results, program evaluation, student records, research requests, survey development/administration, performance pay plans, business analytics and more.

The safety of students, staff and visitors is the highest priority in Kyrene School District. Kyrene provides a safe environment for teaching and learning through continual training, secure facilities, and an Emergency Operations Plan that is reviewed and optimized annually. Kyrene’s systems are scalable and flexible to adapt to the evolving needs of our schools.

The Transportation Department transports all students in a safe, professional, and courteous manner. We are dedicated to meeting the needs of students, parents, the administration, and general public in the common goal of educating our students as efficiently and effectively as possible. Join our Team! We offer competitive wages, fantastic benefits and paid on-site training.

Last Modified on July 25, 2023

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