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District News
On Thursday we welcomed the 2018 teacher interns to the Emporia Public Schools family. These new staff members will start in the buildings after the first of the year.
Don't forget
that December 20 is the deadline for staff members to submit completed
Hopkins Project Applications
to request funding for new classroom, area, organization, or group projects that benefit students. Applications are available in each school.
Seasonal Celebration
Dress rehearsal will be on December 19 at 12 pm and is free and open to the public. Performances are on the 20th and 21st at 7:30 pm. Doors open at 6:30 pm. Admission is $3. Performances take place downtown at the WLW Auditorium.
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Emporia Board of Education
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Personnel Report
Appointments
Hannah Thomas
teacher intern, WA White/TPA
Megan Krause
teacher intern, Village
Elizabeth Moore
teacher, Maynard
Morgan Claassen
teacher intern, EMS
Emmaline Durand
teacher intern, EHS
Kaitlyn Rodie
teacher intern, WA White/TPA
Ashli Corbella
teacher intern, EHS
Morgan Taylor
teacher intern, Maynard
Lyndel Landgren
Director of Community Relations, MHEC
Justina "Tina" MacKay
paraeducator, Hamilton
Gabriela Zuniga
teacher aide, EMS
Angela Garcia
paraeducator, EMS
Kendra Kratzberg
paraeducator, Madison
Tina Mauzey
passenger van driver, Transportation
Taylor Fuller
paraeducator, EHS
Cynthia Cargill
paraeducator, Madison
Danielle Litke
paraeducator, Chase County
April Chiroy
paraeducator, Walnut
Mauree Riley
teacher aide, Logan
Emily Say
secretary, Food Service Department
Resignations
Sharee Riley
paraeducator, Village
Katelyn Sprague
paraeducator, Timmerman & EHS
Angelica Fox
paraeducator, Madison
Christopher Whittington
bus driver, Transportation
Sheila Garza
speech paraeducator, WA White, Village & Logan
Kitty Frank
paraeducator, Transitions
Allison Wood
kindergarten, Village
Amy Smith
paraeducator, Madison
Kaitlynn Kuhn
paraeducator, Madison
Brianna Ross
paraeducator, Maynard
Retirement
Renae Tegtmeier
Head Secretary/Bookkeeper, EHS
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Colleen Mitchell
was honored for her time served as a member of the Emporia Board of Education.
Mitchell joined the Board in 2015.
Village Elementary has been nominated for a Capturing Kids' Hearts National Showcase Schools award
for the 2017-2018 school year by the Flippen Group. One year ago, school administrators began an initiative to transform the campus into an emotionally safe and relationally connected place for students, staff, and parents to come together with a love for learning.
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The board recognized members Art Gutierrez and Grant Riles and Superintendent Kevin Case for achieving Honor Roll status in the Kansas Association of School Boards Leadership Academy Training Program for 2016-17.
The board heard a report from EHS administrators on the new FLEX program implemented at the start of Trimester 2. The program provides extra academic support, mentoring, and career advising to the students. The goal is to help students establish a path for continued education at Flint Hills Technical College.
The board reviewed/approved the EMS Enrollment Guide for 2018-19. A small number of changes will be made to elective offerings but no changes were recommended for required courses.
Consent Agenda
The board approved the following:
- Request to let bids for internet access and related items eligible for E-Rate funding for 2018-19
- Request from the EHS band to travel to Indianapolis, IN, in August 2018
- A Memorandum of Agreement between the Flint Hills Special Education Cooperative and Southeast Kansas Education Service Center for Medicaid billing services for school-aged children
Other Board Business
EHS Auditorium Improvements
The board approved a request to replace the acoustical shells in the high school auditorium using capital outlay funds. Cost of the equipment is $21,591.
Capital Improvement Campaign & Facilities Study
The board reviewed a proposed timeline for a capital improvement campaign and facilities study that would begin in February and run through the spring of 2019. Superintendent Kevin Case and Assistant Superintendent Rob Scheib explained that the process would include a facility needs assessment and staff and community involvement.
Recruitment & Retention Report
The board reviewed teacher recruitment trends over the past three years and new-hire retention rates. Assistant Superintendent Kelly Bolin also shared data on teacher turnover the past three years and reasons educators are leaving the district. The primary reasons are retirement, leaving the profession, and relocating outside of Emporia. This data will allow us to begin hiring teachers early.
Tier II & III Reading Resources
The board approved a request to purchase software updates and teacher training at EMS for READ 180 and System 44 at a cost of $46,640.
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Emporia Public Schools
1700 W 7th Ave
Emporia, Kansas 66801
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