District “Shout Out”:
We are looking for any staff members (teachers, substitutes, custodians, secretaries, and etc.) who have done great things while navigating the challenges of the 2020-2021 school year. We want to hear from you! If you encounter a situation or a co-worker who you would like to recognize for a job well done, please share what they have done to deserve your appreciation and "Shout Out". All nominees and their supervisor will receive an email from Dr. Allison Anderson-Harder, Superintendent, letting them know of your "Shout Out" for an excellent job. Additionally, all nominees will be included in a drawing for a weekly prize. There is no limit to the number of times you can nominate someone. Nominations will close each week on Friday at 4:00 p.m. Click here to submit your nomination
Summer Paychecks:
April 1st is the deadline for employees to notify the Business Office if they want lump-sum payments for summer checks. An electronic form will be sent to all employees new to the district this year. Other employees who want to change their election must notify Stephanie Morgan at 341-2228 or Erica Markley at 341-2428. Lump-sum payments will be made on June 30.
2020 W-2 and 1095 C Forms:
Employees who elect to print their own W-2 Wage and Tax Statements and 1095C Employer-Provided Health Insurance Offer and Coverage forms through Skyward’s Employee Access can now do so. Click here for a tutorial. For those employees who did not elect to self-print, your statements have been sent to your building.
W-4 and K-4 Forms:
New this year, you will not be required to update your W-4 or K-4 forms with the district. If you need to make any changes, please contact Erica Markley at 341-2428 or Stephanie Morgan at 341-2228 to request a new form.
District Events:
KTOY Virtual Celebration:
This Saturday, March 27th, KSDE will host a virtual program honoring the Region 1, 2022 Kansas Teacher of the Year nominees. You are invited to join the program from 1:00-3:00 celebrating USD 253 teachers Lori Bishop and Amanda Ballard. Click this link to join the celebration.
Kindergarten Pre-registration and Preschool Enrollment:
Pre-registration for kindergarten and preschool enrollment will be available through Google Form links on the district website beginning April 13th. For more information contact the elementary school nearest you or call the Student and Family Resource Office at 620-341-2396.
Bunny Hop 5K:
Riverside Elementary Virtual Bunny Hop 5K will take place from March 28-April 4, 2021. To participate, complete the registration form and send the payment to Riverside Elementary. This is a Super Series event. Thank you for supporting ENEA Read to Your Bunny and Riverside RIF programs! Bunny Hop Registration Form
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For the latest updates and pictures on district construction projects, click on the Building For The Future link on the district website.
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Board Approvals:
- minutes of March 10, 2021
- treasurer’s report for February 2021
- donation of $700 from Steve Sauder for EHS activities
- donation of $3,400 from the Hopkins Foundation for EHS prom
- let bids for Food Service for the 2021-2022 school year
- dispose of district technology surplus via internet auctions
- cast a vote for Matt McCabe, Buhler USD 313 for Board of Education representative to KSHSAA Board of Directors
- cast a vote for Jeff Koelzer, Onaga USD 322 forBoard of Education representative to KSHSAA Appeal Board
- elementary, middle, and high school student handbooks for the 2021-2022 school year
Board Updates:
Budget Study Session #3, Planning for Next Year:
The board held its third study session in an effort to increase understanding of the district budget and address budget concerns. Rob Scheib, Assistant Superintendent of Business, presented on a variety of budget topics as they related to the district’s overall budget throughout the past several years. Scheib also provided answers to questions from the previous two budget study sessions. Wednesday's study session focused on the following topics:
- specific salary package information, 5-year lookback
- “new positions” and cost information, 5-year lookback
- building student enrollments,10-year lookback
- certified positions by building, 5-year lookback
- staffing formula unit adjustment needed for next year
Additionally, Scheib shared a summary of the measures and staffing changes that will be implemented to prepare for the 2021-2022 fiscal year. The majority of those reductions will be achieved by reducing staff through attrition with no cuts planned for current staff. More details can be viewed by reviewing the full presentation. (click here)
COVID Update:
Dr. Allison Anderson-Harder, Superintendent, reviewed current county COVID metrics that revealed only slight changes from previous weeks. Currently, the district plans for all students to be on-sight when they return from spring break on March 29th unless they have previously chosen to learn remotely. Teachers and staff are excited for the return of students and are looking forward to seeing them on a daily basis. Harder also shared that learning plans for the 2021-2022 school year are being made to include all students being on-sight every day. Remote learning will end this year and the district is not making plans for a virtual learning environment.
2021-2022 Student Handbooks:
Kelly Bolin, Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources, reviewed a summary of changes for all student handbooks for the 2021-2022 school year. All changes can be reviewed by using the following links.
Future Board Calendar Dates:
- Wednesday, March 24, 2021, 6:00 p.m., Board Meeting, Mary Herbert Education Center
- Wednesday, April 14, 2021, 7:00 p.m., Board Meeting, Mary Herbert Education Center
- Wednesday, April 28, 2021, 7:00 p.m., Board Meeting, Mary Herbert Education Center
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Appointments:
Andrea Jackson
special education English language arts, Emporia Middle School
Gabriella Rao
occupational therapist, Flint Hills Special Education Cooperative
Joy McGhee
principal, Maynard Early Childhood Center
Briley Tuckwood
paraeducator, Timmerman Elementary
Luis Anaya
paraeducator, Village, Elementary
Jami Williams
paraeducator, USD 386 Madison Elementary
Nadine Armstrong
paraeducator, USD 417, Council Grove Elementary
Tania Sandoval
paraeducator, Maynard Early Childhood Center
Megan Smith
paraeducator, Maynard Early Childhood Center
Judith Jones,
bus paraeducator, Transportation
Jennifer Hart
bus driver, Transportation
Alice Marin
bus driver, Transportation
Kaylee Burton
bus paraeducator, Transportation
Resignation:
Cassie Scheller
paraeducator, USD 252 Olpe Elementary
Megan Reisen
paraeducator, USD 252 Olpe Elementary
Jennifer Carmichael
grade 3, Riverside Elementary
Krista Vogts Whitmore
grade 1, Walnut Elementary
Riley Hainline-Hill
English language arts, Emporia Middle School
Kimberly Vanley
paraeducator/bowling and tennis coach, Emporia Middle School
Joni Allen
paraeducator, USD 251 NLC Elementary
Retirements:
Vicki Schweinler
executive director of elementary education, Mary Herbert Education Center
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