District News:
Reminders from Human:
As a USD 253 employee, you have the opportunity to utilize resources provided by New Directions through the Employee Assistance Program (EAP) 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.
Returning to Work On-Site:
If you are concerned about returning on-site this fall to work due to health issues impacted by Covid-19, please contact Kelly Bolin at
[email protected]
or Amy Larson at
[email protected]
in the Human Resources office as soon as possible and no later than June 29. This will allow us to work with you and all applicable local, state, and federal laws available to employees. It will take time to work through the ADA Interactive Process to adequately create the individualized workplace accommodation for each employee.
Important Dates:
July 1
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staff members resigning on July 1st shall pay the district $2000
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any staff member resigning after July 1st shall pay an additional $50 per day until the written resignation is received in the central office
August 1
Reminders from Payroll:
- employees requesting lump-sum checks, payments will be made June 30
- if you are needing to update your direct deposit account, please contact payroll at [email protected] or by calling Erica Markley 341-2428 or Stephanie Morgan 341-2228 if you have any questions
- new annual statements for KPERS are available
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Appointments:
Tori Stockton
To be determined, Maynard Early Childhood Center, August 2020
Elizabeth Heit
To be determined, Emporia Middle School, August 2020
Retirements:
Connie Keiss
grade 8 social studies, Emporia Middle School
Susan Irwin
teacher aide, Timmerman Elementary
JoAnn Rincon
Teacher aide, William Allen White Elementary
Resignation:
Elizabeth "Liz" Moore
early childhood teacher-special education, Maynard Early Childhood Center
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Zach Snethen of HTK Architects shared a floor plan of the new Early Learning Center that will be located directly west of Riverside Elementary on property the district currently owns.
Click here for a larger view.
Board Approvals:
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minutes from May 27, 2020
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fiscal payments May/June 2020
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donation for $1500 to the Spartan Stop from the Community Foundation
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donation for $500 to Camp Hope from the St. Patrick's Day committee
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2019-2020 site council minutes
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grant for $6000 from Feeding KS Kids for Food Service
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job description revision
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request for Village Elementary to move forward with redesign plans for 2020-2021
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donation from the Walter S. and Evan C. Jones Testamentary Trust for the Early Learning Center
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increase meal prices for 2020-21 school year, $.05 for breakfast and $.10 for lunches
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renewal of the district's property and casualty worker's compensation insurances as proposed for 2020-2021
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bid from Modern Air for installation of the EMS chiller
Village Redesign:
Staff from Village Elementary presented information to the board regarding their plans and preparations to apply as a redesign school for the 2020-21 school year. Using academic and behavioral data collected from students and current practices, the staff provided details on how they will support the four pillars of redesign including student success skills, personalized learning, real-world application and family, business, community partnerships. The data-driven approach will help teachers facilitate growth within the whole child and position each child for future success. Village becomes the fifth school to begin the redesign process.
Kansas Education Systems Accreditation (KESA) - Year 4, Outside Visiting Team Report:
Dr. Ryan Karjala, Associate Executive Director of Assessment and Accountability shared a summary of the recent visit from the KESA year 4 Outside Visitation Team (OVT). The presentation included feedback on the district's documentation and processes of year four of KESA. In the information provided the OVT offered praise and recommendations for the district as they move forward to year five. Click here to view the complete summary.
Build For the Future:
All three current construction projects, Emporia High School, Walnut Elementary, and the Early Learning Center continue to be on schedule. The construction team is finalizing the design development documents and working to be fiscally responsible while maximizing the budget for each project. The community will begin to see construction on each facility as early as this September at Walnut with the other facilities shortly thereafter. During the meeting Kevin Case, Superintendent announced the district has received a $6,000,000 multiyear grant from the Walter S. and Evan C. Jones Testamentary Trust to support USD 253 in constructing a new Early Learning Center. These funds will be combined with bond money that was approved by voters this past fall.
Planning for August:
The district is working diligently in planning for summer and the beginning of the 2020 school year. Kelly Bolin, Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources discussed recommended health and safety actions and monitoring that needs to be in place as reopening decisions are made for the fall. The district is looking forward to Emporia High School students being able to return to the campus on Monday, June 15th for strength and conditioning opportunities with social distancing and safety measures in place. Additionally, a small group of students will return on July 6th to participate in a hybrid model of learning for Extended School Year services.
Click here for reopening guidance for schools from the CDC
Future Board Calendar Dates:
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Wednesday, June 24, 2020, 7:00 p.m., Board Meeting, Mary Herbert Education Center
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Wednesday, July 8, 2020, 7:00 p.m., Board Meeting, Mary Herbert Education Center
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Wednesday, July 22, 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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