*Staff Bulletin/Clipboard August 11, 2022

Staff Bulletin | August 11, 2022

Thank you, Demoine Adams, for kicking off the 2022-2023 school year at the Back-to-School Breakfast and Convocation with your message “Heart Work”!

District News:

Salary Movement:

September 1st is the deadline for certified staff to submit paperwork for salary movement for the 2021-22 school year. If you have any questions please contact Marie Arrieta, marie.arrieta@usd253.net, or call 620-341-2329.

School Start and End Times:

Class start and end times for the 2022-2023 school year.

Emporia Mainstreet Mix and Mingle:

Have you moved to the Emporia Area in the past four years? Emporia Main Street invites you and a guest to Mix and Mingle on Friday, August 26th, 5:00 -7:00 PM. For more information or to register click here.

Spanish Stipend

The ability to speak and write English and Spanish is a much-needed skill the district needs in order better to serve the students and parents of Emporia Schools. Classified and licensed staff are eligible to be considered for the Spanish stipend program. Candidates will take separate verbal and written exams in Spanish. Depending upon your proficiency levels in Spanish, stipends for licensed staff can be $250 - $1000 per year, and stipends for classified staff may be .25 to $1.00 per hour. You do not have to qualify for both verbal and writing to receive a stipend. Proficiency in just one area will also earn a stipend. If you are interested in more information on how to receive this stipend, please contact Human Resources at 620-341-2330, or if you have questions about the test or to schedule the test, please contact Felix Lizarraga at 620-341-2200.

Please note, that it is expected that staff members accepting this stipend will serve as an interpreter and/or translators according to their Spanish proficiency level when reasonably asked to do so by their supervisor

Late Resignation Reminders from Human Resources:

August 1

certified staff members resigning on or after August 1st and thereafter shall pay the district $5000

COVID Guidelines:

The district is still operating under the COVID guidelines that were adopted by the Board of Education on February 28, 2022. If you have any questions, these guidelines can be found on the district website at COVID-19 Resources

District Events:

Open House Schedule, Monday August 15th:

Jones Early Childhood Development Center, 3:00 - 5:00 PM
all elementary schools, 4:00 - 6:00 PM
Emporia Middle School, 6th grade 4:30 - 5:30 PM, 7th/8th grade 5:30 - 6:30 PM
Emporia High School 5:30 - 7:30 PM

2022-2023 Enrollment Continues:

Enrollment opportunities for the 2022-2023 school year have returned to Mary Herbert Education Center. If you have not already done so, please take this opportunity to enroll your student/s as soon as possible. To schedule an appointment please call 620-341-2396 Monday - Friday during regular business hours.

During Convocation on Monday morning, many staff members had the opportunity to sign up to participate in the district’s Employee Wellness Program. This program offers great incentives and classes to those employees who are registered. For more information or to get registered contact Heather Patterson heather.patterson@usd253.net

Santiago Trevino, William Allen White 2nd grader, and Eliza Mitchell, Village Elementary 2nd grader, are all smiles before going on stage for their "2033 high school graduation"!!

Board Approvals:

minutes of July 27, 2022
fiscal payments
treasurer’s report for June 2021 and for Year End FY22
2022-2023 Allen Community College and USD 253 Concurrent Enrollment Partnership Agreement
renewal of the Affiliation Agreement between Emporia State University Division of Nursing and USD 253
donation of $500 from John Newland’s Edward Jones for Emporia High School Cheer to be used for expenses
Memorandum of Understanding between USD 253 and the City of Emporia for use of the municipal golf course for practices and matches through the 2022-2023 golf competition seasons
sale of Maynard Early Childhood Center to Simmons Pet Food, Inc, for $250,000
Notice of Hearing to Exceed the Revenue Neutral Rate for the 2022-2023 school year and the Notice of Hearing for the 2022-2023 Budget for publication on the district website and Emporia Gazette
revisions to the 2022-2023 Academic Calendar

Board Discussions:

FY23 Budget Review:

Mr. Rob Scheib, Assistant Superintendent of Business, reviewed the district's 2022-2023 budget as it has been prepared for publication. The state statute requires a notice of hearing for the budget and Exceeding the Revenue Neutral Rate to be published at least ten days before the public hearing which is scheduled for September 14th at 6:35 PM. The Notice of Hearing for the 2022-2023 Budget and Exceeding the Revenue Neutral Rate for the 2022-2023 school year were approved by the board. Both documents will be published in the Emporia Gazette and on the district website. The district’s 2022-2023 budget is $42.0 million with a levy of 55 mills.

Click here to review the 2022-2023 District Budget

Click here to review the budget presentation.

Academic Calendar Revisions:

Mrs. Judy Stanley, Assistant Superintendent of Teaching, Learning, and Student Services, presented revisions to the 2022-2023 Academic Calendar. The proposed changes are to convert September 2nd to a half day for student contact and a half day for Professional Learning Time and changing March 10th to a half day of Professional Learning Time and a half day for a Teacher Workday. Click here for the 2022-2023 academic calendar.

Future Board Calendar Dates:

Wednesday, August 24, 2022, 6:30 p.m., Board Meeting, Mary Herbert Education Center
Wednesday, September 14, 2022, 6:30 p.m., Board Meeting, Mary Herbert Education Center
Wednesday, September 28, 2022, 6:30 p.m., Board Meeting, Mary Herbert Education Center

Appointments:

Allyson Thompson

paraeducator - speech facilitator, Timmerman Elementary

Ariel Morales

paraeducator, Walnut Elementary

Athziry Velazquez

teacher aide, Riverside Elementary

Brenda Galindo

paraeducator speech facilitator, EHS/EMS

Carri Steward

paraeducator, USD 251

Devin Willhite

teacher aide, Timmerman Elementary

Devon Moore

paraeducator, USD 252

Devon Price

district maintenance - grounds, Maintenance

Jarely Coria Pineda

paraeducator, Riverside Elementary

McKenna Magathan

paraeducator, Riverside Elementary

Trinity Cagle

assistant cook, Food Service

Yadira Espino

paraeducator, Riverside Elementary

Derek Bair

paraeducator, JECDC

Ariana Williams

paraeducator, JECDC

Esmeralda Aldrete

paraeducator, Timmerman Elementary

James Bass

rule 10 coach, Emporia High

Arlen Vasquez

paraeducator 3-year-old classroom, JECDC

Andrew McDiffett

paraeducator, William Allen White Elementary

Amanda Collins

paraeducator, Emporia High

Waylynne Teague

paraeducator, Emporia High

David Scott

bus driver/bus maintenance, Transportation

Tarrah Lattimer

teacher aide, Village Elementary

MeKenzy Lucas

paraeducator/aide/crossing guard, Village Elementary

Charleston Johnson

rule 10 coach, Emporia Middle

Paul Meinke

rule 10 coach, Emporia Middle

Kris Shirley

paraeducator, USD 417

Zitiken Coreas

health office assistant/office assistant, William Allen White Elementary

Jasmine McDiffett

bus paraeducator, Transportation

Lesley Spencer

bus paraeducator, Transportation

Maricela Trujillo

custodian, Walnut Elementary

Kegan Magathan

paraeducator, Riverside Elementary

Jennifer Lopez

teacher aide - bilingual, Riverside Elementary

James “Jim” Moon

paraeducator, USD 252

Roberto Peralta

rule 10 coach, Emporia High

Breeana Urrutia

SPED, Emporia High

Myrna Comstock

academic interventionist, Emporia High

Christine Parks

SPED, Riverside Elementary

Jill Lynch

grade 2, Walnut Elementary

Jack Heinrichs

adult education, FHLC

Resignations:

Olivia Shaw

paraeduator, WIllam Allen White

Carly Velasquez

paraeducator, Emporia Middle

David Velasquez

library clerk, Emporia Middle

Andre Maupin

paraeducator, Riverside Elementary

Isabella Toman

paraeducator, William Allen White

Megan Ruiz

teacher aide, Village Elementary

Stacey Thornton

paraeducator, Riverside Elementary

Marie de Lourdes Rascon

bilingual teacher aide, Emporia Middle

Briley Tuckwood

paraeducator, Timmerman Elementary

Aaron Allen

custodian, Emporia High

Dennis Newell

paraeducator, Transportation

Ana “Marily” Rodriguez

bilingual teacher aide, Emporia High

Esteban Trujillo

paraeducator, RIverside Elementary

Kylie Margeson

teacher aide, FHLC

Carolyn Dorsey

life and physical science, Emporia High

Retirement

Bobbi DeLong

paraeducator/teacher aide, Timmerman Elementary

Rescind Resignation:

Brailyn Peak

paraeducator, Timmerman Elementary

Termination:

Jayden Porter

rule 10 coach, Emporia Middle