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Recently, there has been conversation and unfortunately, some misinformation regarding a new safety pilot program we are exploring. Because we value our partnership with you, we want to cut through the noise and share the facts directly.

We have recorded a special podcast episode to address this pilot openly. In this conversation, we cover:

• The Reality of the Technology: We clarify exactly what this security layer is (and what it isn't). There are no new cameras being installed, no classroom surveillance, and no analysis of student emotions or behavior. It is simply a tool to help us react faster in a crisis.
• Our Proactive Approach: We discuss why Kairos has always been a leader in innovative safety from K-9 friends and drone integration to our real-time police partnerships and why we refuse to wait for an incident to happen before we prepare.
• Addressing Concerns: We address the rumors and misinformation head-on, including our partnership with G2 Technologies, to ensure you have the correct information rather than what is circulating online.

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In this episode, Co-Founder & Superintendent/CEO, Jared Austin interviews KPAC President Amanda Cullinan and Vice President Stephanie Coleman to discuss how Kairos has developed a “secret sauce” of  cultivating a community of volunteers and how it can’t lose that. There are so many benefits to volunteering at Kairos and so many ways to do it. 

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In this episode, Co-Founder & Superintendent/CEO, Jared Austin interviews the new Vacaville Police Chief, Chris Polen.  Chief Polen has served Vacaville for many years and he discusses his vision for the safety in Vacaville, how Vacaville PD collaborates with schools and new ways Vacaville PD is working to keep schools and the community safe.  

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In this episode, Co-Founder & Director of Flex-Based Learning, Leslie Shebley and Co-Founder & Superintendent/CEO, Jared Austin interviews the Kairos Principal, James Buescher & KLAHS Counselor, Christina Reed talk about the first year of the High School, the wins, the growth pains and the exciting things in development. 

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In this episode, Co-Founder & Superintendent/CEO, Jared Austin interviews Ed Santopadre, The Superintendent of Vacaville Unified School District (VUSD) on Measure E and what it means for all Vacaville Unified Public Schools and for the Kairos Public Schools Elm Street Campus.  

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In this episode our Co-Founder & Superintendent/CEO Jared Austin interviews Katelyn Schraer, an ELA teacher in our Leadership Academy about the use of AI in the classroom and discusses Kairos team members being selected to a statewide cohort on AI in Education 

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In this episode,  Student Services Director Betsy Madigan interviews Kairos Public Schools Co-Founders Jared Austin & Leslie Shebley on the process for launching the new Kairos High School, the Kairos Luminary Academy.  We discuss- Why a high school? Why a Flex-based high school? The path to approval (hopefully) and what families and community members can do.

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In this episode, the Kairos Public Schools team talks with the Vacaville Boys & Girls club Executive Director, Anna Eaton on the new partnership being offered at Kairos. 

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Kairos Team Members, Betsy Madigan - Student Services Director,  Patricia Hobbs - Academy Coordinator, Jon Sibug - Operations & Accountability Coordinator, Marissa Hanneman - School Counselor,  Carrie Pedersen - KISP Teacher discuss a culture of kindness, community and building leaders at Kairos 

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In this episode, Co-Founders Leslie Shebley & Jared Austin interview Ashley & Tim Burrell, a long time Kairos Public Schools family and wonderful volunteers.  We talk about the benefits of  volunteering and how we need more families involved.