PowerSchool SIS Maintenance:
PowerSchool will be down for maintenance on Sunday, November 15, 2020, from 4:00 AM - 4:00 PM PST. Should you have any questions please feel free to contact support through the PowerSchool Community help portal.
Staff Children Survey:
Based on the Board's decision at Wednesday night's meeting, the district is working to develop a solution for daytime academic supervision for USD 253 employees whose children are also USD 253 students.
Print your W-2 & 1095C:
KPERS Pre-Retirement Planning Webinars
Insurance Reminder:
November 30th is the last day changes can be made for insurance elections for the 2021 plan year which is effective beginning January 1, 2021. Please contact Melissa Vogts at melissa.vogts@usd253.net to make those changes. No changes for the 2021 plan year will be allowed after November 30th unless you experience a qualifying event.
Important information about your April 2020 BCBSKS Dental Premium:
The following correspondence was received from Blue Cross Blue Shield of Kansas.
“Statewide stay-at-home orders in response to the COVID-19 pandemic for all Kansans in April caused significant disruption to dental care. While most dental practices were available for emergency care, we recognize preventive and other dental services may have been delayed or canceled. As a response to these challenges Blue Cross is supporting our members by returning April 2020 dental premiums.”
Current USD 253 employees who paid an April 2020 premium will receive their refund on their 11/15/2020 paycheck. If you are an administrator it will be paid on 12/01/2020 paycheck. If you have any questions please contact Stephanie Pope at stephanie.pope@usd253.net.
Payroll Reminder:
You may have seen recent news coverage about a potential payroll tax deferral starting September 1, 2020. According to IRS guidance, this is an optional tax deferral that would need to be repaid in the months of January through April 2021. USD 253 Emporia Public Schools has decided not to participate in this deferral program as it would set employees up to take a huge reduction in take-home pay in the New Year when the taxes come due. If new guidance or legal advice comes out, we will review and reconsider all options for our employees. We appreciate the questions we've received so far. We are told this is an employer decision, therefore we will not participate. There is nothing employees need to do to opt-out. If you have any questions, please email Stephanie Pope at stephanie.pope@usd253.net or call 341-2216
Reminders from Human Resources:
As a USD 253 employee, you have the opportunity to utilize resources provided by New Directions through the Employee Assistance Program (EAP). Additionally, New Directions offers a variety of free online webinars for all employees. If you or a family member are experiencing any stress or heightened emotions due to events going on in our world, please contact the EAP support line at 833-848-1764 or log onto the New Directions website and use the code usd253.
Early Resignation/Retirement Notification Incentive:
Any licensed teacher who has worked greater than two years in USD 253 who is planning to resign or retire at the end of the school year is eligible to receive an early notification stipend.
A written resignation or retirement notice must be submitted to the assistant superintendent of Human Resources. Stipends will be awarded according to the time table below at the end of the contract year. For additional information please see the master contract.
Written notification received by:
- December 1st would receive $500
- January 1st would receive $250
District Events:
Virtual Walnut Turkey Day Dash:
William Allen White 2020 Hope for the Holidays Virtual 5K:
Join WAW by completing a 5K anytime between Tuesday, December 1 thru Sunday,
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The new Early Learning Center facility will improve achievement for all students, support social-emotional development, ensure a safe and secure learning environment, provide space that meets the diverse needs of students, and prepare kids for Kindergarten. |
Board Approvals:
- minutes of October 28, 2020
- minutes of November 5, 2020
- October/November fiscal payments
- donation from the Rotary Club of Emporia for dictionaries for all 3-grade students
- Art Gutierrez be given the authority to make informed decisions on behalf of the board regarding the KASB president-elect nomination and KASB legislative policy positions at the upcoming Delegate Assembly in Wichita.
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supplemental Guideline MOU for the 2020-2021 school year
- bid from Kaw Valley Engineering Inc. for Construction Materials Testing and Inspection Services for the EHS renovation in the amount of $37,022.50
- 2021-2022 EHS Enrollment Guide Information
- go full remote, beginning on the 23rd of November until the 19th of January, 2021, and that K-2 remain in person and in their current educational delivery model, that cohort's with limited internet or special needs children remain in an in person educational delivery model, until further review and or action by the Board
- sports and extracurricular activities will be allowed during the winter period of full remote learning, and that teachers & administrative staff reassess mitigation strategies appropriately to reduce any risk or exposure to COVID-19
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continue onsite learning for Pre-K
Board Discussion:
Academic Delivery Model Update: Members of the District Leadership Team provided information and updates on a variety of topics related current learning models. Board members were able to ask questions and provide feedback as they gathered information to determine the next steps in learning model delivery options. The board approved multiple motions that are listed above.
Future Board Calendar Dates:
- Thursday, November 12, 2020, 2:00 p.m., Ground Breaking, Early Learning Center
- Wednesday, December 9, 2020, 7:00 p.m., Board Meeting, Mary Herbert Education Center
- Wednesday, January 13, 2020, 7:00 p.m., Board Meeting, Mary Herbert Education Center
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Wednesday, January 27, 2020, 7:00 p.m., Board Meeting, Location TBD
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Appointments:
Kylie Margeson
teacher aide, Flint Hills Learning Center
Miranda Reisen
paraeducator, USD 252-Olpe Elementary
Virginia Pizana
custodian, Village Elementary
Melanie Sotelo
teacher aide/paraeducator, Riverside Elementary
Gisela Miranda
custodian, Maintenance
Pamela Dalby
paraeducator, USD 386-Madison Elementary
Dustin Spaulding
rule 10 assistant wrestling coach, Emporia High School
Cassandra Edgar
rule 10 assistant bowling coach, Emporia High School
Israel Alvarez
grade 6 English Language Arts, Emporia Middle School
Resignations:
Alexis Gilligan
paraeducator, USD 252, Olpe Elementary
Michael Monroe
bus driver, Transportation
Hannah Herron
paraeducator/teacher aide, Logan Avenue
Katy Pereza
paraeducator, Maynard Early Childhood Center
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