District News:
Summer Paychecks:
April 1st is the deadline for employees to notify the Business Office if they want lump-sum payments for summer checks. Forms will be sent to all employees new to the district this year. Other employees who want to change their election must notify Stephanie Morgan or Erica Markley at 341-2228 or 341-2428. Lump-sum payments will be made on June 30.
Census 2020:
All households in Emporia will receive an invitation from the Census Bureau starting March 12th. You can take the census on the phone, online, or by mail. The process will only take 10 minutes, but it will help fund our community by bringing millions of dollars to pay for schools, childcare, health services, and other programs we all depend on. Everyone should be counted - no matter age, race, ethnicity or immigration status. Count everyone where they live on April 1st. Count ALL kids! Your answers are private, your name and address are separated from your form.
Coronavirus Information:
Emporia Public Schools are taking precautions and monitoring information and updates relating to the Coronavirus or COVID-19. We will continue to rely on the Kansas Department of Health and Environment and our local health department regarding information and advice over the next several weeks. Click here for additional resources
Kindergarten Pre-registration:
Pre-registration for kindergarten will be held at each neighborhood elementary school on April 14 at 6:00 pm and April 15 at 9:00 a.m. Parents will meet principals and school staff as well as learn about enrollment and admissions requirements. Parents only need to attend one session and your child does not need to attend. For more information contact the elementary school nearest you or call Mary Herbert Education Center at 341-2200 for assistance locating your elementary school.
Preschool Enrollment:
Tuesday, April 21, 7 am to 5 pm, Maynard Early Childhood Center at 19 Constitution will be available to enroll 3 and 4-year-olds who meet eligibility requirements. Please bring the students' birth certificate, immunization records and a copy of the their most recent physical.
District Events:
Village Trivia Night:
Spring Fling 5K:
The weather is starting to look a bit more like spring so it's time to be thinking about getting outdoors. EMS plans to kick off spring with our annual Spring Fling 5k on March 28th at 9:00 AM.
Click here to register or Register on-site at 8:00
EHS Baseball:
The baseball team is selling ticket vouchers until April 1 for the 2020 Royals baseball season. This is for the opportunity for the team to play a regular season game at the "K". The vouchers work for most regular season games and are more than 50% off the regular ticket price. If interested contact Heather Wagner [email protected]
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Appointments:
Jennifer Meares
music, William Allen White, August 2020
Jordyn Saulsberry
science, Emporia Middle School, August 2020
Sasha Conrade
English, Emporia Middle School, August 2020
Dylan Schneider
elementary, To be determined, August 2020
Tanner Meinholdt
music, Village Elementary, August 2020
Kathryn Born
elementary, To be determined, August 2020
Jose Ambriz
custodian, Maintenance
Nathan Anderson
custodian, Maintenance
Andrew Johnson
paraeducator, USD 252 Olpe Jr/Sr High School
Calisha Simms
paraeducator/teacher aide, Logan Avenue
Levi Ashmore
rule 10 coach - asst. Baseball
Eric Rinehart
paraeducator, William Allen White
Resignations:
Brenda Dennis
assistant principal, Emporia High School, June 2020
Stephanie Murray
support technician Level 1, Mary Herbert Education Center
Meghann Worthing
paraeducator, William Allen White
Pamela Dalby
paraeducator, USD 386, Madison Elementary
J. Misael Garcia Mexicano
head custodian, Village Elementary
Brandi Lewis
paraeducator, Mary Herbert Education Center
Vivian Fernandez
paraeducator, Emporia Middle School
Adela Castillo
teacher aide, Village Elementary
Samantha DeMoss
paraeducator, Maynard Early Childhood Center
Derek Richardson
paraeducator, Emporia Middle School
Retirements:
Becky Douglas
director of Transportation, Transportation Service Center, June 2020
Terminations:
Patricia Del Alba
paraeducator, Maynard Elementary
Marilyn Pierce
bus driver, Transportation
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Students at Emporia High School participate in the annual Circle of Friends basketball game.
Board Approvals:
- minutes from February 26, 2020
- February fiscal payments
- Memorandum of Understanding with ECKAN Head Start to maintain a positive working relationship in facilitating the transition of students from ECKAN Head Start into or out of USD 253 special services
- donation of $5,000.00 from the Emporia Masonic Lodge #12 to the EHS Music Productions to help offset the cost of the Chorale trip to New York
- administrator contracts
- bid to replace sections of the roof at Emporia High School for $781,550 (EHS auditorium, main gym, and pool areas)
- E-Rate bids for network equipment
- Resolution 2020-14 to uphold student suspension
Board Information:
Build for the Future Executive Committee:
The committee met recently and received updates from Zach Snethen, HTK architect on the three construction projects that are currently being developed (EHS, Walnut, and the Early Learning Center). The committee discussed storm shelter options for EHS, floor elevations and food service delivery for Walnut, and appropriately sized space and funding for the Early Learning Center.
There will also be opportunities for local trade partners to learn more information about the upcoming construction projects. Interested companies are invited to attend an informational meeting on March 18th at 4:00 pm at Emporia High School hosted by McCownGordon Construction. Any questions should be directed to Charlie Ochs, Project Estimator, at [email protected]
or 785-789-3100.
Cost Comparison for RecExtra:
Rob Schieb, Assistant Superintendent of Business provided a cost comparison to the board for the districts' afterschool care program, RecExtra. The report compared the current cost of RecExtra and what the cost to the district would look like if there were to be a change in fees. Approximately 767 elementary students participate in the program in the districts six elementary schools. The board members also discussed the possibilities of restructuring the fees and extending afterschool opportunities to include additional academic support for students.
Cost comparison
Emergency Operations Plan (EOP) Update:
The district continues to have conversations and monitor the COVID-19 situation and are relying on the Kansas Department of Health and Environment and our local health department regarding information and advice over the next several weeks. Additional sanitizing and cleaning supplies have been purchased and custodial teams are taking extra precautions to provide additional cleaning of high traffic areas in all district buildings. The EOP continues to meet frequently to respond to current needs and additional information as it becomes available. The EOP will meet with the entire administrative team to gather additional input and support regarding needs for the district in continuing to develop a plan should the COVID-19 spread. The topics being discussed include additional planning, prevention, communication, and core services such as teaching and learning and food services.
Future Board Calendar Dates:
- Wednesday, March 25, 2020, 7:00 p.m., Board Meeting, Mary Herbert Education Center
- Wednesday, April 8, 2020, 7:00 p.m., Board Meeting, Mary Herbert Education Center
- Wednesday, April 22, 2020, 7:00 p.m., Board Meeting, Mary Herbert Education Center
- Wednesday, May 13, 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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