District News:
Extended School Year Application:
We are planning for Extended School Year (ESY) to take place this summer for selected students in the district. You must have a special education endorsement or working toward one to apply for a teaching position. If you are interested in working this summer, please complete this form and submit it by May 1. If you have questions please contact Angela Harris
District Playground Equipment:
Please
remember that due to the "Stay At Home" announcement made on March 26th by
Lyon County Public Health, all playground equipment in the district should not be used until further notice.
Contact Information:
During this time, please make sure you are receiving all available communication types from the district. If you are not currently receiving
text messages
and wish to do so, please text "Y" to 67587. If you are not receiving phone calls or emails, please email
[email protected]
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Appointments:
Delaney Taylor
SPED teacher, Emporia Middle School, August 2020
Matthew Allen
social studies, Emporia High School, August 2020
Resignations:
Sadie Boline,
SPED teacher, Timmerman Elementary, May 2020
Jack Heinrichs,
teacher, Flint Hills Learning Center, May 2020
Joann McRell
academic coach, Emporia Middle School
Tyler Ross
teacher intern, Emporia High School May 2020
Termination:
Nichole Vaughn
Paraeducator, USD 284 Chase County
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Many of the districts students are excited to begin learning online. (Photos courtesy of Tessa Santangelo and Alex Vahsholtz)
Board Approvals:
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minutes from March 25, 2020
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fiscal payments from March 2020
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KASB membership dues, Legal Assistance Fund renewal fees, and the Season Pass for unlimited district registrations to the Kansas Association of School Board workshops and seminars for 2020-21
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a grant for $25,000 from Share Our Strength's No Kid Hungry Campaign for nutritious meals to kids and families during the Coronavirus emergency
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let bids for a walk-in freezer at Emporia Middle School
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1116 hour waiver including assurances document and Continuous Learning Plan to Kansas Department of Education
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auditing services from Varney & Associates CPAs LLC, for the next three years at $15,900 each year
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Emporia Middle School Handbook for 20-21
Board Updates:
Continuous Learning Plan:
Vicki Schweinler Executive Director of Elementary Education and Wade Redeker Executive Director of Secondary Education reviewed the district's Continuous Learning Plan outlining how the district will educate students for the remainder of the year. The primary learning platforms will include the use of Google Classroom and student Gmail accounts as the key method for sharing class content and communicating with students and their families. Students who are unable to access the internet will be provided learning packets. Schweinler and Redeker each thanked everyone involved in developing the Continuous Learning Plan and putting it into motion. So many educators played crucial roles in creating opportunities for students to continue learning and complete their academic year.
Click here to view the complete Continuous Learning Plan
Building For The Future:
Board members Doug Epp and Mike Crouch reported updates from the recent Building For The Future construction meeting. The majority of the meeting was spent looking at the schematic design and budget for Walnut Elementary. Both Epp and Crouch reported being pleased with the team approach and everyone's willingness to work through the project in spite of challenges being faced by COVID-19. They were also encouraged that HTK architects have been able to begin doing prework on some of the other district projects. This will allow additional time to review the scope of each construction project and move forward in a timely manner.
Calendar Modifications:
The district is continuing to navigate opportunities to finalize our academic calendar as a result of COVID-19 and discuss calendar adjustments for the end of the year. Currently, the following changes have been determined:
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Friday, April 10 will now be an online teaching day instead of a PLT day for staff
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The last day of school for seniors will be May 12
Future Board Dates:
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Wednesday, April 22, 2020, 7:00 p.m., Board Meeting, Mary Herbert Education Center
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Wednesday, May 13, 2020, 7:00 p.m., Board Meeting, Mary Herbert Education Center
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Wednesday, May 27, 2020, 7:00 p.m., Board Meeting, Mary Herbert Education Center
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Members of The Emporia Board of Education
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Emporia Public Schools
1700 W 7th Ave
Emporia, Kansas 66801
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