Michele Johnson Ryan Hargitt Nicolette Zeigler District 1 District 2 District 3 Amy Schwein Rob Pettay Rob Adams District 4 District 5 District 6 Bruce Coleman Tim Winter Kathryn Mayfield At-Large Superintendent Clerk of the Board USD 320 BOARD OF EDUCATION - MEETING AGENDA October 10, 2016 - 7:00 p.m. Wamego Middle School Library 1701 Kaw Valley Road, Wamego, KS 1. ROLL CALL / PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 2. APPROVAL OF AGENDA 3. ITEMS FOR THE GOOD OF USD 320 A. See attached. 4. CONSENT AGENDA A. Approval of minutes of September 12, 2016 Board of Education meetings; B. Approval of payment of September 2016 bills; C. Approval of September 2016 Treasurer’s and Fund Reports; D. Approval of building activity fund reports for September 2016; E. Approve journal entries and cash receipts for September 2016; F. Accept the resignation of Jessica Jones – West Library/Building Aide; Jessica Herzog – Para- educator; Sarah Eckstein – Social Worker for Infant Toddler Program; G. Approve the hiring of Kelsey Baxter, Emily Ruby – Para-educator; Paige Padgham – Admin Assist. @ WHS; Brian Brandon – evening custodian @ WHS; Sarah Urich – West Library/Building Aide; Kristen Shelhamer – Admin Asst. @ Central; H. Accept Special Education Title VIB Flow-Through Funding Assurances. (Enclosure) 5. DISCUSSION OF ITEMS PULLED FROM CONSENT AGENDA Discussion and/or Action Item 6. APPROVE TRAVEL REQUESTS A. Choir Trip – Josh Wildin (Enclosure) B. AP European History Trip to Nelson-Atkins Museum – Ron Cook (Enclosure) Action Items 7. KANSAS STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION CANDIDATE ANN MAH Information Item USD 320 - Wamego Public Schools Board of Education 1008 8 th St. Phone: (785) 456-7643 Wamego, KS 66547 Fax: (785) 456-8125 www.usd320.com
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Michele Johnson Ryan Hargitt Nicolette Zeigler District 1 District 2 District 3 Amy Schwein Rob Pettay Rob Adams District 4 District 5 District 6 Bruce Coleman Tim Winter Kathryn Mayfield At-Large Superintendent Clerk of the Board
USD 320 BOARD OF EDUCATION - MEETING AGENDA October 10, 2016 - 7:00 p.m.
Wamego Middle School Library 1701 Kaw Valley Road, Wamego, KS
1. ROLL CALL / PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 2. APPROVAL OF AGENDA 3. ITEMS FOR THE GOOD OF USD 320
A. See attached. 4. CONSENT AGENDA
A. Approval of minutes of September 12, 2016 Board of Education meetings; B. Approval of payment of September 2016 bills; C. Approval of September 2016 Treasurer’s and Fund Reports; D. Approval of building activity fund reports for September 2016; E. Approve journal entries and cash receipts for September 2016; F. Accept the resignation of Jessica Jones – West Library/Building Aide; Jessica Herzog – Para-
educator; Sarah Eckstein – Social Worker for Infant Toddler Program; G. Approve the hiring of Kelsey Baxter, Emily Ruby – Para-educator; Paige Padgham – Admin Assist.
@ WHS; Brian Brandon – evening custodian @ WHS; Sarah Urich – West Library/Building Aide; Kristen Shelhamer – Admin Asst. @ Central;
H. Accept Special Education Title VIB Flow-Through Funding Assurances. (Enclosure) 5. DISCUSSION OF ITEMS PULLED FROM CONSENT AGENDA
8. TRANSPORTATION UPDATE/REQUEST – LARRY HANNAN (Enclosure)
A. Strategic budgeting plan for bus replacement. B. Replacement of Bus #1 with new or used bus.
Action Item(s)
9. CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT TEAM PRESENTATION – BBN
Information Item 10. CURRICULUM/INSTRUCTION/ASSESSMENT (C.I.A.) UPDATE – DR. MARY KAYE SIEBERT
A. Assessment Report (Enclosure)
Information Item 11. APPROVE NEW/REVISED BOE POLICES – 2nd READING
Action Item 12. DISTRICT STRATEGIC PLAN/GOALS UPDATE (Enclosure)
Discussion/Possible Action Item
13. SUPERINTENDENT EVALUATION PROCEDURES Information Item
14. EXECUTIVE SESSION
A. Personnel B. Students
15. ADJOURN MEETING
Central Elementary
Items for the Good
October 2016
Preschool
Preschoolers engage in a number of activities that don’t necessarily fall under the theme of the week. For example, we
may be exploring a specific topic (like pumpkins or cats), but additional activities that that meet developmental needs
are planned in addition to activities that center around a particular theme. Here’s a peek at a few of them.
Cup stacking isn’t just for older elementary students – it’s an activity enjoyed by our youngest learners. Children have
fun creating while developing fine motor and visual discrimination skills.
We often hear the marching band practicing in the mornings, so earlier this month we took an impromptu walk to the
practice field. This provided an opportunity to learn more about other schools and activities in our community.
Outside play isn’t just for practicing gross motor skills! Water & paint brushes were brought outside; fine motor skills, in
addition to social skills (working together and turn‐taking) were targeted as the kids “painted” our school.
Learning to draw a person is a cognitive & fine motor skill that follows developmental stages. Children work Mat Man
puzzles (from the Handwriting Without Tears curriculum) to help them understand where body parts belong.
Kindergarten
Kindergarten had fun learning about sun’s energy. We were scientists and did several experiments that helped us
practice observing, collecting data, and analyzing the data that showed us how the sun’s energy affects different
surfaces. We even discovered we could use the sun’s energy to cook s’mores! The students also problem solved how to
protect themselves from the sun by designing and building shade structures out of recyclable materials. This unit is so
hands on and really encourages students to be creative problem solvers.
First Grade In the First Grade 'Me On The Map' unit the students were exposed to many types of maps and ways of making maps. Through exploration and creation of maps of Kansas, the United States of America, and the world, the children gain an understanding of where they live and what lies North, South, East, and West of the United States. While investigating Google Maps the students were able to tell the difference between something that is and is not man made, find there home, there state, etc. and also explore other places in the world and compare them to where they live.
Second Grade
The second graders have been learning about States of Matter. They have been exploring and discussing properties of
solids, liquids, and gases and how they are visible in everyday life. The students have conducted investigations to
describe and classify materials by their observable properties. In this unit, the students will also explore and gather
evidence to prove that heating and cooling can cause some changes that are reversible and some that are irreversible.
We will make pancakes to show irreversible change and Jell‐O to show how cooling and heating can cause reversible
changes in matter. Our culminating activity will be root beer floats to show three states of matter.
Bentley’s Buddies
Mrs. Mueller's Class is excited to be a part of Bentley's Buddies! Bentley's Buddies is the team name used for those
attending the NCKDSS Buddy Walk in support of Bentley Thoman, one of Central Elementary's students. Three years
ago her family had their first fundraiser in the Bentley's Buddies name‐ Bentley's Buddies Batting for Down Syndrome. It
has become an annual duck soup softball tournament with some of the money raised going to NCKDSS and some used in
the Bentley's Buddies name to help raise awareness and acceptance of individuals with Down syndrome. Bentley's
Buddies purchased the shirts for the kids in her classroom and some of the staff and students' families purchased other
shirts.
The shirts are for this year's Buddy Walk. It will be the 13th annual North Central Kansas Down Syndrome Society Buddy Walk. NCKDSS services a 14‐county area in NCK..
Kiddie Barnyard
On Wednesday, September 14th, Central students were able to visit the Kiddie Barnyard at the High School. This is an
activity that is organized and run by the High School FFA. Thank you so much to Andy Morton and the FFA for putting on
this wonderful activity!!
Freedom March
In September, students at Central Elementary participated in Celebrate Freedom Week. Throughout the week, students
learned about the Constitution, the United States flag, and the Pledge of Allegiance. As an activity for Constitution Day
on September 16th, the entire school had our own Freedom March. We were excited to have our Fort Riley Adopt a
School soldiers join us and say the Pledge of Allegiance together.
School Supply Drive
Thank you so much to Kaw Valley State Bank for donating two boxes of school supplies for students in need, as well as a
$50 check to go toward more supplies as needed.
Let’s Move! Promoting Healthy Body and Minds.
Monica Kabriel: Physical Education Instructor: Central Elementary
Welcome back to an exciting 2016‐17 School Year! In our Physical Education Classes we hit the floor running with
several sports already and of course teaching some of the bones in our body along with many nutrition tips.
Your student is being taught about 20 bones of the body with the help of “Sammy the Skeleton.” So if you hear some
of these names like Phalanges, Humerus, Radius, Ulna or Femur? Your student may be able to tell you where they are at
on your body.
We started the year with the Presidents Physical Fitness Challenge which includes: Sit‐ups, Pull‐ups, V‐sit and reach
to measure flexibility, Shuttle Run for speed, Pull‐ups for strength. The first grade ran ¼ mile and second graders ran ½
mile to check their endurance and speed at the high school track. It was a beautiful day for the run. This will be tested
again in April to see how much they have improved through‐ out the school year.
In our physical education classes we have participated in soccer skills, lead‐skill games, fun games, basketball skills
and square dancing. Our annual “Hoe Down” is this coming October 26, 2016. The first graders will be in the gym that
day from 10:00 to 10:50. The second graders will be at the Wamego Park from 1:30 to 2:30 to show off their Square
Dancing skills. All first and second graders can dress up for the event. Hope to see lots of parents, grandparents and
friends at the events and bring your dancing shoes!
Nutrition is always a focus for us to ensure that all students thrive as healthy and active students. It is important to
make sure we get our 5 a day fruits and vegetables along with nutrition that includes calcium and magnesium. We also
need to drink plenty of water to keep our bodies hydrated. Pop or “liquid candy” is what public health officials call
sweetened drinks. It is one of several bad habits that have built a nation of too much sugar for students. Try to avoid
sweet drinks such as pop, Gatorade, fruit drinks and push more for water and milk. When the body takes in sugar so
quickly, insulin spikes and then drops suddenly leaving kids feeling jitteriness, and upset stomach, headaches, and
sleeping problems.
Caffeine in these drinks can aggravate heart problems and some behavioral and nervous system disorders.
Pediatricians are seeing health problems they used to find only in adults. So reach for water not sugar drinks to hydrate.
One of the most important things parents can give to their children is to become physically fit and active for 30 to 60
minutes a day. We have all heard it provides you with significant health benefits in terms of immune system function,
circulation, strength, flexibility and hand/eye coordination plus it enhances the child’s self‐image. So if you’re not
exercising start. Adults should be exercising at least 4 times a week and it is a great way to have fun with your children
and improve your cardio‐respiratory endurance. Remember Healthy choices makes for a Healthy Life.
Reading Team
On Monday, August 22, the Tier 3 Reading Intervention Team and support staff were busy administering AIMS web
Benchmark tests to all kindergarten, first and second graders at Central. The activities provided a baseline for student’s
skills during 1 minute assessments. Kindergarteners were asked to identify letter names and sounds. Both first and
second graders read 3 one minute passages to provide information about word accuracy and fluency when reading
fiction material. The results were then shared with grade level teams and used as part of the information needed to
obtain a baseline for individual student’s beginning of the year reading skills.
After determining the strengths and challenges of students, the Tier 3 Intervention Team and Classroom Teachers
organized flexible student reading groups and appropriate interventions began. Tier 3 students may be participating in
the Reading Mastery Program, classroom Guided Reading Groups and some are receiving additional small group phonics
instruction. The Tier 3 Team meets weekly to monitor progress and consult throughout the week with classroom
teachers to adjust learning to provide opportunities for all students to increase their joy of and success in reading.
West Elementary Items for the Good October 3, 2016
Taylor Umscheid Named Remarkable Raider for USD 320 for Week of October 3, 2016
We are so pleased to announce that West student, Taylor Umscheid, has been named the USD 320 Remarkable Raider for the week of October 3, 2016! Taylor was nominated by her teacher and her nomination follows: “I would like to nominate Taylor Umscheid for Remarkable Raider. Taylor is a positive member of our classroom community and always has a smile on her face. She puts forth her best effort in everything she does. Taylor is dependable, helps others, and takes responsibility for herself and her choices. She goes above and beyond in her classwork to put her best effort forward and to help others around her. She embodies the CHAMPS effort here at West Elementary and is a great role model for her peers! For these reasons, I nominate Taylor Umscheid for Remarkable Raider.” Congratulations to Taylor for achieving this honor! We are so proud of you! Taylor will receive $20 in Chamber Bucks from our sponsor, Caterpillar Work Tools.
Junior Raider Hall of Fame Inductees for Weeks of September 12 – October 3, 2016
Each week, we will be inducting students at West into the “West Junior Raider Hall of Fame”. These students have been nominated by their teachers for exemplifying every element of our CHAMPS Code: Committed, Hard-working, Accepting, Motivated, Persevering, which equals SUCCESS! These students will have their picture placed on a large star, along with their nomination letter, and be displayed in the Hall of Fame in our school. In addition, students who are working toward achieving any one of the CHAMPS Code focus areas may be recognized with a “CHAMPS Star”. These are handed out throughout the week and students are invited to write their names on the stars and place them in the Hall of Fame along with our inductees. Inductees for the weeks of September 12 – October 3, 2016 are as follows: Kendall Thornton: It is with great pleasure that I nominate Kendall Thornton for the Junior Raider Hall of Fame. Kendall is a champion in all sense of the word. Kendall comes to class every day ready to learn and is committed to always doing her best. She leads by example and is a positive role model in the classroom. Kendall is a kind-hearted individual who is accepting of all. When Kendall encounters a challenge, she doesn’t give up. Rather, she keeps striving to be successful, doing whatever it takes. We are so lucky to have her on our team! Our classroom is a better place by having Kendall as a part of it. Hunter Straub: I would like to nominate Hunter Straub for the Junior Raider Hall of Fame. Hunter is a kind and generous person who is always willing to help others. He is dedicated to doing what is expected with a positive attitude, and he is quite motivated to do his best, even when he is faced with obstacles that make things difficult. Committed and hardworking are two adjectives from the CHAMPS code that describe Hunter. Through his commitment and perseverance, he is a role model for others. He deserves recognition in the Junior Raider Hall of Fame. Sydney Shaffer: I would like to nominate Sydney Shaffer for our West Elementary Junior Raider Hall of Fame. Sydney is a model of being a Champ. If help is needed, Sydney is right there offering to do whatever is needed. She accepts others and works well with everyone. Being prepared and ready to learn is definitely a part of who she is. Her desire to learn helps her be focused in whatever task she is doing. We are lucky to have her in our classroom!
Daisy Giles: I would like to nominate Daisy Giles for the Junior Raider Hall of Fame. Daisy brings a sense of unity to our classroom. She is a caring classmate who demonstrates empathy towards her fellow peers. I commend Daisy for the daily effort she shows when striving for accuracy in all areas of school. Daisy is a true classroom leader; she leads by example each and every day. Daisy exemplifies the true meaning of “trustworthiness”. It doesn’t matter if an adult is watching or not, she always chooses to do the right thing. In these first couple weeks of school, Daisy has been a role model in practicing our school and classroom expectations. Daisy makes our classroom a better place! Addison Newman: I would like to nominate Addison Newman for the Junior Raider Hall of Fame. Addison is kind, compassionate, and determined. She is a great friend to all and is a role model student to others. Addison is quick to lend a hand and very helpful in leading other children to make good choices, not only inside the classroom but outside as well. For these reasons and more, Addison is a champion and deserves to be recognized in our Hall of Fame! Gavin Yakel: I would like to nominate Gavin Yakel to the Junior Raider Hall of Fame. Gavin leads by example every day. He thinks of others before himself demonstrating acceptance and humility. If there is a problem or issue within our classroom, Gavin takes the initiative to brainstorm and problem solve in order restore peace and provide success. He is committed to learning, to his classmates, and to our school. Gavin brings joy and inspires others to lead a life of integrity. I am proud to nominate Gavin to the Junior Raider Hall of Fame and look forward to watching his continued success as a young man of excellence. Kason Steele: I would like to nominate Kason Steele for the Junior Raider Hall of Fame. Kason brings a sense of leadership to our classroom. He leads by example in all aspects learning. I can always count on him to be doing the right thing. Kason exemplifies the word “trustworthiness”, it doesn’t matter if a teacher is watching or not; he always stays true to his character. Kason is such a hard worker and kind to all of his classmates. He is truly a role model for all! I can’t think of a more deserving and well-rounded student that follows the West’s CHAMPS code better than Kason! Hailey Gier: I would like to nominate Hailey Gier for the Junior Raider Hall of Fame. Hailey is a kindhearted person who is respected by others. She is a patient person that is accepting of others and willing to help them. You can always find Hailey with a smile on her face. She is committed to doing what is expected with a positive attitude. Her respectful manner is role model status. She is quite motivated to do her best even when she is faced with obstacles that make things difficult. Hardworking is an adjective that describes Hailey. The perseverance she demonstrates helps her to be successful. Her positive attitude is an asset that is acknowledged by others. Hailey is a remarkable person that is a joy to have in class. She deserves recognition in the Junior Raider Hall of Fame Ryan Waugh: I would like to nominate Ryan Waugh for the Junior Raider Hall of Fame this week! Ryan encompasses all of the qualities of a true champion. Every day he comes to school ready to learn with a growth mindset. It doesn’t matter what the task is, Ryan is committed to giving his very best effort. Ryan shows persistence and pushes himself to excel above and beyond. He is motivated and committed to take the time and produce an end product that he can be proud of. He is always kind and accepting of others in and out of classroom, and willing to help others in need without even asking. I can count on Ryan to be a person of integrity and follow the expectations. Ryan is a true champion!
Claire Kramer: I am so excited to nominate Claire Kramer for the Junior Raider Hall of Fame. Claire demonstrates everything the CHAMPS code stands for. She is committed to being present and her best every single day. She is an extremely hard worker and does her very best on every task that is given. Claire is accepting of others and encourages others to do well. She demonstrates honesty and is an outstanding friend and classmate. She has a bright and friendly attitude that can lighten up the classroom. Claire has extraordinary self-motivation and strives to do her very best. Claire is always willing to lend a helping hand whenever she can. Claire displays qualities of perseverance in that she never gives up on anything or anyone. Claire continues to overcome any obstacle no matter how challenging it may seem. She always stays focused on maintaining her champion spirit! Above all else, Claire has an incredibly bright smile and warm presence that has stood out since the beginning. All of these things make Claire successful in the classroom. We are so lucky to have her as a part of our class! Nora Bosse: I would like to nominate Nora Bosse for the Junior Raider Hall of Fame. Nora is helpful and an active member within our positive learning community. She works hard daily and preservers when presented with challenging tasks. She encourages her peers to be their best and to be responsible learners. She takes pride in her work and asks for feedback whenever possible to improve herself. Nora is an excellent example of the CHAMPS code and our classroom is a better place with her a part of it. Dakota Ayers: I would like to nominate Dakota Ayers for the Junior Raider Hall of Fame. Dakota is committed to doing well in school. He takes participating in school seriously. Dakota is hard-working and completes his assignments on time. Dakota takes pride in doing well on his assignments. He is definitely motivated to do well in school. He is always willing to help someone out when they need help whether that is putting up their chairs or helping them out with a question. Dakota is a student that I can give a task to do and I know that he will get it done. Dakota is a welcomed addition to West Elementary. Dakota is truly a Wamego Junior Raider CHAMP.
Wamego150 Art Contest Winners We had multiple entries in our Wamego150 Art Contest! Students created a response to the question, "What do you think would make Wamego an even better place to live?" Students were allowed to enter a drawing, illustration, photo image with hand-written or type-written paragraph response, or a combination of digital photo images along with a drawing or illustration. All entries were judged on their completeness of the response to the question. Winners in each grade level received a Crayola Alive Kit and had their artwork on display at the Wamego150 Next Generation Event at the Iron Clad on September 10. All winners will also have their entries submitted in the Wamego150 Time Capsule. Wamego150 Art Contest Participants: Sahara Cristan Marina Vestal Ciara Viegra Harper Lull Hunter Straub Katherine Elliott Madix Munson Amber Miller Paige Freidline Kylie Bosch Madison Hearlson Marilee Hamic
Trayton Hieger Twyla Cox Elly Spiker Addison Douglass Gracie Sievert Lexi Hecht Chase Swenson Luany Davila-Hardie Wamego150 Art Contest Winners: (in no particular order): Ava Hayhurst Madelyn Weaber Madeline May Addison Newman Mason Flerlage Dagan Fultz Kyra Grant Addison Prater Kylee Rice Topher Padgham Boden Fultz Jaci Brown Zoey Learned Leah Hildreth Hannah Earl Ava Peterson Congratulations to all of our winners and thank you to all students who entered the contest!
West Students and Staff Observe Patriot Day with 9/11 Memorial On Monday, September 12, the students and staff of West Elementary School took time to remember all those lost in the tragic events of terrorism that happened 15 years ago on September 11, 2001. Students and staff gathered around our flag pole where they listened to remarks from Principal Amy Flinn. We took time for a moment of silence in recognition of all those who lost their lives during the attacks, as well as for all emergency responders who were impacted. We also remembered our military men and women and honored them for their service and sacrifice. May we never forget.
West Fall Carnival Success! What an incredible night we had at the 2016 West Fall Carnival on Friday, September 23! Thank you to all of our families that were able to make it out to support our school and to all of you who contributed to the event through your donations of time and resources. Thank you especially to our amazing West PTO Officers and committee members who worked so hard to put this night together for our school. It was a great event and enjoyed by all! We earned approximately $9,800 for our school, which will be used to support students and staff. A more detailed write-up including donors for the event will be included in the November Items for the Good.
West PTO Trash Bag Fundraiser Starts October 6 through October 17, 2016! The West PTO will host our annual “Trash Bag Fundraiser” October 6 - October 17, 2016. These are high quality trash bags that come in three sizes. If you would like to purchase some, please see a West Elementary student or staff member! Pick-up Night for the trash bags will be November 3 from 3:30-5:00pm. Top five sellers will receive Visa gift cards from our West PTO in the denominations of $50, $40, $30, $20, and $10. Top selling class in each grade will win an extra recess and popcorn party. Top participating class in each grade will win an extra recess. Thank you for supporting West Elementary!
West PLC Leadership Team The West PLC Leadership Team met for our first meeting of the year on September 28. In addition to discussing our Professional Development plans for this year, we also started looking at our eStructured Walkthrough data and comparing progress over the past 5 years, talked about identifying a couple of instructional areas from our eStructured Walkthrough data to focus on as a building, and ways to increase the implementation of CHAMPS in all areas of the school. Members of the West PLC Leadership Team include Amy Flinn, Robin Butler, Abby Ross, Marcia Beachler, Rachel Buessing, Haylee Haynes, Cathy Wilber, Kandy Williams, Amanda Beason, Cathy Woodyard, Angie Chapman, Angela Dau, Natalie Dobie, Curtis Eckart, and Molly Townsend.
Second Step Social-Emotional Learning Curriculum and Implementation at West
Last year, our district adopted and implemented the Second Step Social/Emotional Learning Curriculum for students in Grades K-5. This program has made a positive impact on the culture in our schools and has been extremely beneficial to our students. The goal of the Second Step program is to increase students’ school success and decrease problem behaviors by promoting social-emotional competence and self-regulation skills. The Second Step program is a classroom-based universal intervention designed to: o Decrease problem behaviors o Increase students' school success o Promote social-emotional competence and self-regulation Each week, classroom teachers focus on a specific skill within several different units taught throughout the school year. The classroom teachers provide instruction over the first half of each lesson and the School Counselor continues the week's lesson during guidance class. This has increased the overall effectiveness of implementation, as students learn that these skills are important in all aspects of the school environment, and hopefully, will transfer this knowledge into their daily lives. Some of the lessons in each unit come with Home Links to share with families. These links are shared on Mrs. Flinn’s blog and emailed to all families by West Counselor, Robin Butler for the lessons taught each week. In addition to the Second Step curriculum, a Bullying Prevention Unit is also taught starting the last week of September through the month of October (which is National Bullying Prevention Month). Of course, we continue to reinforce our bullying prevention policies and rules throughout the school year to ensure the safety of all students.
Oztoberfest Guest Speakers at West Elementary West Elementary hosted two guest speakers as part of the Wamego Oztoberfest event on Thursday, September 29. These are published authors who have been brought in to our community by the Oz Museum and Board for the Oztoberfest celebration. They wanted the opportunity for our students to hear presentations from these two accomplished authors/speakers, and we appreciate their support of our schools! Third/Fourth Graders heard from Jane Albright at 1:20pm, who discovered the Oz books as a child. Her Oz books and memorabilia won a Kansas University book-collecting contest in 1977, resulting in a public exhibit that shifted her interest from reading and collecting to sharing Oz with others. She’s since provided exhibit material to libraries, museums, art museums, and Oz Club conventions. In 1989 her collection was featured in an award-winning, summer-long display at Kansas City’s Crown Center. For the 75th anniversary of the film, a follow-up there drew more than 100,000 people. In 2014 she also returned to that same KU library for an exhibit of her finer Oz, Baum, and Denslow material. She has also authored several short stories published in Oziana and has been a contributing writer for The Baum Bugle. Fifth Graders heard from Paul Miles Schneider at 2:00pm, who was born in New York City and raised in Lawrence, Kansas. At various times he has been an actor, writer, composer, singer, and arranger. In 2010, he relocated to the Midwest from Los Angeles, where he spent a decade producing and designing DVD/Blu-ray menus and interactive content for Hollywood films and television shows. Silver Shoes is his first novel, and it was selected as a 2010 Kansas Notable Book by the Kansas Center for the Book and the State Library of Kansas. A sequel, The Powder of Life, was released in 2012. His latest book, More Than Tongue Can Tell, co-authored with Warner Bros. film star Andrea King, was published in 2014. We appreciate the Oz Museum and Board for providing these opportunities for our students!
Anti-Bullying Awareness Week and Bullying Prevention Kick-Off On Monday, September 26, our students and staff participated in our Anti-Bullying Awareness Week Campaign with an all-school assembly in the West Gym. Mrs. Flinn and Mrs. Butler provided an overview of our Anti-Bullying efforts, along with the school rules against bullying, consequence matrix for bullying behaviors, and discussion of what students could expect in the coming weeks. Kansas will recognize Anti-Bullying Awareness Week October 3 - October 9. For the next several weeks, students will learn more about bullying prevention through their Second Step Social/Emotional Learning lessons in class. At West, students and staff are encouraged to participate in the following "theme" days during Anti-Bullying Awareness Week: o Monday 10/3/16 – Be a Team Player (Wear your favorite team color or shirt) o Tuesday 10/4/16 – Put Bullying to Bed (Wear your Pajamas) o Wednesday 10/5/16 – We Work Out Our Differences (Wear workout clothes) o Thursday 10/6/16 – Be Your Best Self (Dress your best – school picture day) o Friday 10/7/16 – Be A Champion Against Bullying (Wear Red/Black or your Keep Calm and Champion On
shirt) The Kansas theme for this year is “You Are Not Alone!” The intent is to not only emphasize bullying prevention but youth suicide prevention, as well. The campaign features the premise that students are encouraged to talk to someone when they feel depressed, bullied, hopeless or see or know someone else who may feel that way. Collectively schools can reduce both bullying incidents and suicidal ideation by creating a community of caring!
Safe Schools Week October 17 – 20 America's Safe Schools Week is October 16 -22. We will recognize this while school is in session October 17 -20. During this week, we will practice our first lockdown drill of the year. The admin team is scheduled to meet with Chuck Clanahan from Homeland Security in early December and he will also be doing a safety assessment of each school. More info to come.
School Bus Safety Week October 17 - 20 We will celebrate School Bus Safety Week October 17-20, with Bus Driver Appreciation Day on Wednesday, October 19. All students will ride a bus at some time in their school careers. Our staff will be encouraging our students to write thank you letters to our USD 320 Bus Drivers and safety expectations will be reviewed in all classrooms.
Scholastic Book Fair October 19 - October 27 The Scholastic Book will be open October 19 to October 27 during the school day until 4:00pm and during conferences! We appreciate our Librarian, Trisha Spears, organizing this opportunity for our students and our school. Students can purchase books at a reasonable price and we earn money for our library in the process!
Upcoming Professional Development Opportunities for Staff On October 13, the Math Curriculum Committee Representatives from West and Central will attend a Eureka Math Training in Eudora provided by the Greenbush Service Center. This training will help our teachers more confidently use the materials we have in place for math instruction, as well as challenge them to continue to develop their math instructional practices and content knowledge. Those attending from West are Cathy Wilber, Cathy Woodyard, and Angela Dau. On Friday, October 21, we will provide mandatory Trauma Informed Care Training with David Eichler from Project Stay for ALL certified staff, para-educators, and building aides. This will be held in the WHS Auditorium. Elementary training will be from 8:00-11:00am and secondary training will be from 12:00-3:00pm.
On Friday, November 11 will be providing Suicide Prevention Training with Robin Butler and Jessica Bonewitz from 8:00-9:00am and Project Achieve Math Training from 9:15-11:30am for elementary staff from Central/West, location TBD. On November 15, several West teachers will be attending a workshop with Pete Hall, author of Fostering Resilient Learners: Creating a Trauma Sensitive Classroom. This workshop is provided through CPSI (Council for Public School Improvement) and will be held on the KSU campus. Those attending are Rachel Buessing, Shawna Will, and Molly Townsend. Mrs. Buessing and Mrs. Townsend get to attend as part of the KSU/501 Leadership Academy.
Marching Band Performance at West Monday, October 24
The WHS Marching Band will be making their annual tour on Monday, October 24. They will be performing for us at West in the gym at 8:30am and the performance should last approximately 20 minutes.
Red Ribbon Week October 24, 25, and 26 We will recognize Red Ribbon Week October 24, 25, and 26. We have a short week with conferences that week. Please see the special days planned below: o Monday, October 24- Our Future's So Bright (Wear Neon/Bright Colored clothes) o Tuesday, October 25- Dream it, Believe it, Achieve it (Dress like what you want to be when you grow up) o Wednesday, October 26- Say Howdy to Good Choices (Boots and Western Wear)
West 3rd Annual Family Math Night-November 10 We will be hosting our 3rd Annual Family Math Night on Thursday, November 10 at West. We will provide a presentation from 7:00-7:30pm regarding our conceptual approach to teaching mathematics, along with guidance on the standards and strategies taught. From 7:30-8:00pm, we will have an informal question/answer session, along with apps available for parents to help support their children in their math learning at home. Thank you to Lori Rice and Rachel Buessing for organizing this event.
Third Graders Enjoy Wamego150 Celebration! Wamego is such a wonderful community so it was only right that we celebrate its 150th year! On September 8, all students at West spent our time at six different stations! We had local Sheriff Deputies talk to students about cyber safety, programmed robots to move in certain directions, toured a black hawk helicopter, created music with an app called Garage Band, broke out of 5 different break-out Edu boxes, and put our engineering skills to the test building structures out of straws! Here are some pictures from our fun filled morning!
Third Grade Flat Stanley Project A big part of our social studies curriculum in third grade is learning about communities. One way we do this in third grade is learn about communities around the world and in the United States. Last week, students each wrote a letter to ask the friend/family member that they brought an addressed letter for to tell us about their community. The teacher letter asks them to report back on several topics about their community. Third grade teachers have a Facebook page that the individuals can post pictures and information to. They also can email or send us mail at school about their communities. Our hope is that they take the flat person around their community, report to us about their experiences, and then mail the flat person and letter on to someone who will do the same thing. This way, the students can learn about as many communities as possible.
Fourth Grade Teacher, Lori Rice, Invited to Attend EdCamp Leadership Summit This past weekend, Lori Rice attended an EdCamp Leadership Summit in Kansas City. Ms. Rice was instrumental in bringing the EdCamp Professional Development opportunity to West Elementary this past summer. We have plans to bring EdCamp back again this coming summer. EdCamp is a unique professional development experience that is driven by the needs of the individuals who attend. We appreciate the leadership Ms. Rice has provided to give this opportunity to our local educators!
Fifth Graders Engage in “Best Part of Me” Writing Activity Fifth grade students spent the first week of school identifying the best part of them! After reading the book, The Best Part of Me, students focused on physical features that they liked about themselves. They focused on the characteristics of their physical feature. They may have written about their hands, legs, feet, hair, eyes, mouth or nose! They expanded on their central idea and added intriguing details to describe their best feature! This was a great introduction to the first trait of 6-Trait Writing that we focus on, ideas. Students
will continue to focus on a central idea and develop intriguing details to provide an interesting story to their readers!
Fifth Grade Non-Fiction Texts To review non-fiction texts, fifth grade students could be found reading a non-fiction passage about the history of pineapples. They then had to used evidenced based responses to answer questions about the text. This helped students go back and look for specific details to prove their understanding. They used sentence stems such as, “The author said…”, “According to the text…”, “Based on what I read…”. These are great skills for students to practice and apply throughout the year! The bonus was that we learned that pineapples are a symbol of hospitality. So, students interviewed a classmate and then decorated a pineapple to make our classrooms more welcoming to our visitors!
Technology Classes “Doodle for Google” In October, students at Central and West will have the opportunity to participate in the Doodle for Google Contest in their technology classes.
Mrs. Benz will share videos related to the future as the theme is “What I see for the future.” Students will search the Internet and brainstorm about what they think the future will look like. Then students will create a doodle that incorporates the letters G-o-o-g-l-e. They can use any materials, so both pictures of the doodle and doodles that are drawn on the entry forms can be submitted.
The contest requires students to write a description of their doodle, title it, and have it signed by parents. Of course, younger students will need parental help to write the description and title.
Students will work in class on this activity for one or two periods depending upon age. Then, if they want to submit the doodle, their parents will have to sign the form and be sure the description and title are appropriate for the doodle. The entry form can be found at google.com/doodle4google. It is open for students in grades K-12.
State winners will have their doodles included in the Doodles for Google gallery and receive an Android Tablet. Four national finalists will win a trip to Google Headquarters in California and a $5,000 scholarship. The National winner receives a Chromebook, $50, 000 for their school, a $30,000 scholarship, and have his or her doodle on the Google homepage for one day.
West Walkers—Walking Club at West Elementary Last year, Robin Butler applied for and received grant money from the We Are Wamego Campaign. The money, administered by the Wamego Community Foundation and the Wamego Hospital Foundation, was to be used to start a walking “club” at West as a way to promote physical activity at recess. All students will be given the opportunity to participate as often as they choose. Students have pedometers available to them at lunch recess to strap on and begin walking or running. Once recess is over, they will record their steps. Mrs. Butler will keep track of the steps and totals. She will post updates on total mileage on her blog. At this time, we are only allowing students that choose to walk or run on a designated path to record steps due to the limited number of pedometers. Students may, however, pair up with a partner and share a pedometer if all the pedometers are gone. Students that reach 10,000 steps will receive a foot token and chain for their efforts. There will be various tokens to add to their chains as they meet their step goals. The students were very excited to get started this fall. Thank you to Mrs. Butler for providing this healthy activity for our West students!
Wamego Teachers Association Hosts New Teacher Luncheon On Thursday, August 4, 2016, the Wamego Teachers’ Association hosted a New Teacher Luncheon for the new teacher hires in USD #320 at Wamego Middle School. The twelve new teachers enjoyed a lunch consisting of an assortment of cocktail sandwiches, macaroni pasta salad, chips, cookies, and bottled water.
The following businesses in Wamego graciously provided the following items for the luncheon: The Wamego Chamber of Commerce – Wamego information bags, The Wamego Times – one month free subscription for eleven lucky teachers, The Wamego Times – one year free subscription for one lucky teacher – Miss Jordan Kennedy, Michele Jacobs State Farm Insurance Agent – hand sanitizer, Wamego Telecommunications Company – a classroom copy of the 2016-2017 Wamego telephone book, and Gene’s Heartland Foods – cocktail sandwich tray with all of the fixings. A special thanks goes out to the following teachers who provided contributions to make the luncheon possible: Marcia Beacher – West Elementary, Amanda Beason – West Elementary, Christy Boerner – Central Elementary, Tina Callender – West Elementary, Marcia DeHart – Central Elementary, Marcia Gier – WMS, Kay Grunewald – WMS, Jody Havice – Central and West Elementary, Deb Long – Central Elementary, Sara McCarter – West Elementary, Michael and Heather Petermann – WHS, Lori Stratton – WHS, Jeni Thornton – WMS, Christie Wiegers – SPED Coop, Cathy Wilber – West Elementary, and Cathy Woodyard – West Elementary. Wamego Teachers Association Hosts New Teacher Luncheon On Thursday, August 4, 2016, the Wamego Teachers’ Association hosted a New Teacher Luncheon for the new teacher hires in USD #320 at Wamego Middle School. The twelve new teachers enjoyed a lunch consisting of an assortment of cocktail sandwiches, macaroni pasta salad, chips, cookies, and bottled water. The following businesses in Wamego graciously provided the following items for the luncheon: The Wamego Chamber of Commerce – Wamego information bags, The Wamego Times – one month free subscription for eleven lucky teachers, The Wamego Times – one year free subscription for one lucky teacher – Miss Jordan Kennedy, Michele Jacobs State Farm Insurance Agent – hand sanitizer, Wamego Telecommunications Company – a classroom copy of the 2016-2017 Wamego telephone book, and Gene’s Heartland Foods – cocktail sandwich tray with all of the fixings.
Jody Havice Selected to Present at KATM Conference The Kansas Association of Teachers of Mathematics (KATM) has extended an invitation to Jody Havice to present “Making Sense of Measurement with Mondrian.” Mrs. Havice’s presentation is centered on lessons that she created and implemented involving measurement and geometry with first and second graders at Central Elementary School. Through her participation in Project MILeS with Kansas State University, Mrs. Havice has been able to make cross-curricular connections between Math and Art that align with both the Common Core Math Standards and the Visual Arts Standards.
Central/West Fall PTO/Site Council Mixer
Thank you to everyone who came out on September 15 to the Central Elementary/West Elementary PTO and Site Council Mixer held at the Iron Clad in Wamego! Thank you also to our PTO and Site Council Officers for organizing the event and providing refreshments! We are so fortunate to have such an incredibly supportive parent/guardian base in our Wamego schools. We want all parents/ guardians to feel welcome in our schools and encouraged to get as involved as your schedules will allow. Our next event will be the joint Central/West PTO meeting at 6pm on Thursday, October 20 at Central Elementary and the joint Central/West Site Council meeting at 7pm immediately following the PTO meeting. The focus of our Site Council meeting that night will be the upcoming USD 320 Bond Issue on the ballot for November 8. All parents/guardians are invited to attend and please bring a friend to hear more about this important bond issue for our Wamego USD 320 schools!
K-State Academic Mentors, Early Field Experience Students (EFE), and Block B Students We have many K-State folks coming to West this year. I will clarify their roles below.
The Academic Mentor Program is a Work Study Program. Students may or may not be Education Majors. These are paid positions. They are to work with students directly in the areas of literacy and/or mathematics. Right now, we only have one Academic Mentor, Derek Hildreth.
We have five EFE students. These are "aides" that are early in their program of study as Education Majors. The experience is to help them decide if they truly want to continue their studies in Education. They can do anything teachers ask them to do that would be considered "aide" work. They can work with students, but can also make copies, bulletin boards, grade "easy" things, etc. They come to West for four hours a week (two hours a day on two days of the week) and are assigned to specific teachers, but can help with anyone on the team. They CAN assist with recess duty!
We have 12 Block B students. These students are further along in their program of study in Education. Block B is all about Literacy and Science. They will be teaching specific lessons in teams of three each. We have four groups of Block B students this semester with Mrs. Haynes, Mrs. Wilber, Mrs. Williams, and Mrs. Woodyard. They have very specific tasks to complete and are not to be used as "aides" in the classroom. Block B students cannot be assigned to the same teacher where there are student interns.
At-Risk Students, School Supplies, and United Methodist Church Women For years now, the UMW have donated thousands of dollars to our elementary schools for children in need. For most of these years, this money was used to provide "Angel Milk" to students who could not afford snack milk/juice. Last year, Mrs. Dow and I approached the UMW group and asked that they consider allowing us to have some flexibility with how this money is spent in our schools for our most at-risk children, with the majority of dollars continuing to support Angel Milk.
One of the main reasons we asked for this change is due to the fact that information on students receiving free/reduced meals has become highly confidential in recent years and we have to be very careful about not identifying these students to others.
Last year, we received $3,000 from the UMW, which is about the amount we have received every year for as long as they have been doing this.
A breakdown of how that money was spent last year follows: o We used $2,304.75 for Angel Milk/Juice. First semester, we spent $1,044.75 and second semester,
$1,260.00.
o We used $14.00 for shoes. o We used $222.30 to pay off the negative meal accounts of 5 students in need. o We purchased supplies such as lice kits, brushes/combs, clothing, toothbrushes/toothpastes for a total
of $77.61. o We paid for 5 fifth grade students to go bowling with their classmates in PE who could not afford to go
otherwise. o We purchased deodorant, wipes, shampoo, body wash, school supplies, various clothing items,
toothbrush holders, aloe gel, calamine lotion, snacks, and contact solution to keep in the nurse's office for children in need.
o We purchased enough school supplies to fill three backpacks (one per grade level) for students in need, as well as additional school supplies to keep on hand for a total of $154.49.
o At the end of the year, we carried over $18.28 to this school year. o If you have children in need of school supplies in your classroom, please see the office and notify me.
We can likely help them. o If you have children in your class in need of other supplies (eyeglasses, clothing, etc.), please see me
about this, too.
We discovered one important item left out of our Back-to-School Night report! The sixth grade team placed magnets and half sheet papers with important information about our school and grade level policies for parents to take home on Back to School night. It was a great way to quickly get a reference into parent’s hands. WMS SEPTEMBER REMARKABLE RAIDER IS SIXTH GRADER, JESSIE EBERT!
“I would like to nominate Jessie Ebert for “Remarkable Raider.” Jessie goes above and beyond in her classwork to put her best effort forward and to help others around her. Jessie is always an active participant in class, and has such thoughtful and constructive comments to add to our discussions. She does everything with a smile and is eager to get involved. She embodies PRIDE here at the middle school and in doing so is a great role model for her peers!” Thanks to Caterpillar Work Tools for the $20 Chamber Buck certificate for Jessie! WAMEGO 150 was an outstanding opportunity for our students! The students were able to choose from a long list of volunteer presenters, and then spent the afternoon of September 9 exploring! Organized by the
Wamego 150 committee, the activities all embraced the talents and interesting careers of local citizens, and each presentation drew a parallel between the opportunities available locally and each student’s ability to be part of the next generation of community minded Wamegoans! The afternoon began with an assembly led by the WHS Link Crew – they asked each student – What footprint will you leave on Wamego? The students were dismissed to sessions, and they were able to partake in six. Sessions and presenters: WTC Presents: Fiberoptics and Drones Fireworks – The Wamego Pyro Crew C/2-1 Blackhawk crew Your Digital Footprint – Dep. Rice & Dep. Torres Manhattan Running Co. - Michelle Coleman Caterpillar Work Tools – Alaina Hephner Google Cardboard CoWorking – Darrin Miller 3D Printing – Dr. Sylvester & WHS Science Club Invention Kits – WHS Science Club KSU Vet School – Dr. Artzer & Vet students Wamego History Panel Agriculture – Mr. Morton & WHS FFA Solar Orbs – Austin Bontrager Breakout EDU – Mrs. Siefkes Due to the generous donations of Wamego businesses and citizens, some of the resources were donated to the schools! Our students will benefit from the Google Cardboard glasses, Breakout kits, and invention Kits. Special thanks to Lori Rice, Cathy Woodyard, Allen and Deb Sylvester, Mary Lonker,
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Rochelle Moore, Heather Miller, Dustin Hatfield, Jody Havice, Teresa Weixelman, and Susan Gartner for organizing and seeing to the details of this awesome activity!
AMBASSADORS continue in their contributions to WMS and students. In September, they conducted their first mentoring meetings with sixth graders, their first Mix It Up at Lunch, and welcomed and assisted our Wamego 150 presenters. Here is a quick note shared about our Ambassadors from one of our presenters, Mrs. Sylvester: “I just had to write you a quick note to let you know what a wonderful job the WMS student ambassadors did today. When I arrived, they not only told me what room we were using, but escorted me to the room and asked if I needed anything else before they left. When an ambassador was one of the participants, they made sure to speak directly with me, showed great enthusiasm and were wonderful role models for their peers. At the end of the day, a few of them came to make sure the table that was borrowed from science made it back home. Then 4 others came and offered help in packing up. A few placed items in bags or boxes for us. A few wound cords and a few held doors. One young man, however was a super star. Tanner Hecht helped get the sand table ready for travel and rolled it down the hall and to the parking lot. He stayed to help load it on the drop trailer. He helped strap it down for travel and tied up the loose ends. Every time one task was done, he waited or asked what was next. He did not go back into the building until we were safely on the road. You have a great bunch of kiddos there and we really appreciated their assistance today!” WMS Invitational Cross Country Meet was September 6 on the WMS campus. This is an outstanding meet, hosting over 10 teams and 322 runners. This year our meet was organized and set up by Mr. Koehn, Mr. Patton, Mr. Klein, Mrs. Ayres, and Mrs. Kugler. Chip timing was implemented this year, and it was a huge success! Runners had an electronic chip secured to their shoe. As they crossed the finish line and stepped on the mat, their run time was officially recorded. Thanks to Manhattan Running Company for their leadership in setting up and teaching us what to do. Results –
Hayden Nutsch (14th out of 94) Mally Nowlin (9th out of 71) Eli Artzer (15th out of 80) Caleb Shea (4th out of 80)
Thank you to all our volunteers who manned the finish line: Kevin Brown, Jennifer Topliff, Adam Topliff, Maddox Topliff, Shannon Schneider, Jennifer Davis, Robin Perkins, Josh Wildin, and several others who jumped in and helped for a few minutes! Special thanks to our high school cross country team who served as leaders and supporters! Multimedia students joined the high school yearbook staff at the Balfour Workshop on September 5 in Topeka. Students are able to work with designers to outline their yearbooks and design the front covers, as well as receive instruction in some of the techniques to be used. Mrs. Jardine sponsored these students on the trip: Paige Donnelly, Kayden Higgins, Keira Jackson, Evie Robertson, Kinley Soeken, Daphne Swenson, and Calei Yakel. We are looking forward to another awesome yearbook!! We always enjoy receiving compliments about our students as they represent WMS. Here is a great note we received while our football team was in Clay Center. “Last night at Wendy’s, in Clay Center, your Jr. High Football team was there when my Volleyball Officiating Partner and I walked in to get something to eat. We were at Clay Center to officiate High School volleyball last night. The store was crowded and as we walked in your team members said to us, "You gentlemen can step right up and go ahead of us in the line.” We accepted their offer and while we were waiting we also got into a very pleasant conversation with a few of the boys. My volleyball partner is a retired high school teacher at Minneapolis and I am a retired Elementary Principal from Beloit. Both of us thought we should recognize this good behavior in a public eating place by your students, and decided to let you know. Let the boys know we appreciated their positive attitude.” Ron Marozas and Dale Henderson.
For the second year, WMS 7th and 8th graders participated in an American Flag Presentation in support of those lost and wounded, rescuers and citizens who were involved in the bombing of the World Trade Center on 9/11. This year we noted that our students were not born when this happened, and yet many volunteered to hold a flag for a one hour shift. They do this to honor the fallen and rescuers, but also to show their love and respect for their family members who are emergency personnel and soldiers. Thanks to the Wamego American Legion, Gary and Bob Willette for inviting us to participate again this year. Our flag holders for 2016: Eighth Graders Seventh Graders Maddie Anderson Toree Hoobler Emily Pachta Tess Albin Jeremiah Hahn Kaleb Baxter Jace Hodges Alyssa Pence Ryann Alderson Grant Heinisch JJ Bergmeier Jacob Johnson Logan Shults Noah Ballenger Ethan Holle Chris Carbon Beth Land Kinley Soeken Margaret Benson Makayla Holloway Blake Coleman Aaron Matthews Carter Topliff Koltan Boeckman Clayton Jones Gavin Davis Emma Meyer Jacob White Drew Brown Hunter Phillimore Megan Ebert Isaak Meyer Alexis Winter Isabella Budreau Bennett Schoenbeck Aaron Fritz Kaia Miller Hadleigh Wolfe Jacie Dodge Sophia Terzi-Pickett Brady Henderson Page Nelson Caelei Yakel Caroline Donahue Kelly Umscheid Kelsie Fitzgerald Clair Wohler Katie Zachgo
Constitution Week was observed throughout the social studies classes at WMS. The Civics students led the way each morning with a public awareness campaign of the importance of celebrating our Constitution. They then led the school in the Pledge of Allegiance each day – an extra cool feature of their work. “Our Constitution Rocks!” is the theme and the students developed several ways of to raise awareness of the Constitution in our school community, including quick facts, posters, and bulletin boards. Their next project is currently coming together – Election Day 2016! Be watching for more news!! In response to some brainstorming about the needs of eighth graders as they prepare to transition to WHS next fall, the eighth grade team redesigned a two hour block intended for parent-teacher conferences into an informational meeting for all eighth grade parents. On September 21 from 4:00 to 6:00 parents were invited to receive valuable information regarding the expectations for 8th graders as well as information that will be beneficial in transitioning to high school. Sessions included promotion requirements (Mrs. Jennings) , individual plans of study or IPS (Mrs. Grieves and Mrs.
Kugler), post-secondary options (Mrs. Wiegers), and transition to high school (Mrs. Anderson and Mr Topliff). Sessions were 25 minutes long, with plenty of time for questions. The team received outstanding constructive suggestions through a post survey and parent comments, and will build on those to create an identical presentation for next school year. Faculty News We have added four babies to our WMS family in recent months! What a blessing!! Gabriyanna Galazia Marye Mendez was born June 30. She is the granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. Rook (our librarian). Her parents are Miranda Salas and Dustin Mendez. Jace Charles Prater (Cale and Laura Prater) was born July 25. He joins big sisters Malory and Addison. Hudson John Ackerman (Katie and TJ Ackerman) was born on July 31. He weighed 6 lbs 15 oz, and was 20” long. Big brother Jaxon was pretty excited. Seeley Grace Larson (Katie and Chancey Larson) was born September 21. She was 8.5 lb and 20” long. Welcome to our KSU education block students who are working in the building this fall! Rachel Schrag is working with Mrs. Hoyle in English Language Arts, and Amanda Aubert is working with Mrs. Anderson and Mrs. Swisher in math. Welcome to a new para-educator in our building, Rachel Schmidt! Rachel is working with Mrs. Hurla in the eighth grade resource room, but serving students in all three grades. Activities
Mr. Prater and Mrs. Shilling attended the MTSS Conference in Wichita on September 3 and 4. Mrs. Hodges attended “Helping Every Student Succeed” at ESU on September 12. Mr. Stratton attended a workshop for Individual Plans of Study in Salina. Dr. Siebert met with the building leadership team and introduced us to Leading Together,
techniques to communicate with courage, clarity and confidence.
Items for the Good Media Tech Class The Media Tech class of Nick Watson, Ben Huddleston, Nick Paczekowski, and Gabe Warren, collaborated with the WHS Peer Chamber Group along with The Wamego Parks and Rec dept. Through this collaboration, the Media Tech class created the signage for course layout and brochures. These four young men did a fantastic job, and enjoyed partnering with the Peer Chamber and Parks and Rec. Wamego High School Peer Chamber logged almost 200 volunteer hours in 2015-2016.
Already this year for 2016-17 our members will log an impressive 185 volunteer hours by the end of October!
Peer Chamber used its $1000 Wamego Community Foundation We Are Wamego Grant to help with the establishment of the Pennyland Park Disc Golf course, and ribbon cutting will be held on Sunday, Oct. 16. Our Peer Chamber members are making an impact in our community!
Keep up with our activities on Facebook at WHSPeerChamber.
Wamego Technology Center Online Learning Lab has a record-high number of 37 students enrolled this year working on high school diploma completion.
Twenty-one students are ages 18 or under, and sixteen students are ages 19 or over.
We’ve already had one graduate this fall and are ready to award several more students with diplomas this coming year! Counseling News Congratulations to Spencer Stewart for being awarded $40,000 in scholarships from the University of Kansas
including the Chancellor’s Scholarship, the School of Engineering Dean’s Scholarship, and the Department of
Chemical and Petroleum Scholarship.
The middle and high school guidance counselors are working together to provide transition information for 8th grade
parents and students. Kelli Grieves and Jina Kugler presented a session at 8th grade parent night about individual
plans of study. Marc Stratton and Jina Kugler were trained on the state‐preferred vendor IPS software, career
cruising, in Salina on Sept. 28th. Students will begin using this website to research careers and post‐secondary
options related to their interests and skills. Transition coordinator, Cristi Wiegers, also presented information about
planning for post‐secondary options at 8th grade parent night on Sept. 21st.
Thirty‐seven students are enrolled in concurrent credit this fall in either sociology or oral communications through
Highland Community College. Welding students have the option of enrolling for concurrent credit through
Manhattan Area Technical College for no cost! 28 welding students will earn 5 credits, 14 will earn 6 credits and the
other 14 received credit last year.
WHS is offering technical reading and writing for concurrent credit through Manhattan Area Technical College for
the first time this year. Mr. Petermann is teaching this course designed to prepare students for technical college,
military or the workforce.
Spring concurrent credit course offerings include sociology, oral communications, college algebra, Spanish I, Spanish
II, chemistry and C.N.A.
Advanced Placement (AP) courses have a total enrollment of 248 (some students are taking multiple AP courses—so
this is total number of courses enrolled, not number of students) Students enrolled in AP courses will have the
option to take a standardized test this spring to determine if they earn college credit for the courses.
Through partnership with economic development, all WHS juniors have tested in reading, mathematics, and locating
information on the Work Keys assessment. Work Keys are designed to help students and employers know specific
job skills that are needed for jobs and also which skills the students possess.
As part of a lesson on the Habit of Mind, Managing Impulsivity, the seniors will develop questions for the school
resource officer, Crystian Torres. He will answer questions about how the laws change once students are legal
adults and offer practical advice for staying safe when the move out on their own. This is planned for Oct. 12th.
Wamego High School continues to be a host site for all 6 ACT test dates. This allows our students to take the test in
familiar environment and also in small groups. Students who meet income guidelines are able to take the ACT at no
cost by requesting a waiver from the guidance office.
Advance Drawing, Painting and Independent Study
The Advanced Drawing and Painting class and Independent Study students participated this year in painting some
local business windows for Oztober Fest. The kids loved coming up with their own ideas and working together to
make their ideas come to life for the community to see.
McKinzie York, Levi Hannan, Emily Plaschka, & Cassie Droge Lauren Anderson & Izzy Cunningham
Channing Schneider Alex Cassatt & Cassie Bolin
Culinary Arts
On September 7, 2016, the Culinary Arts catered the Pott. Co.‐Wamego Kiwanis Charter Celebration. More than 80
Kiwanians from all over Kansas attended. The biggest hits were the Chicken Poppers and the Pepper Poppers.
Objectives learned included professionalism, food safety, time management, and event planning and management.
Culinary Arts students are working numerous concession stands to help raise funds for competitions.
Culinary Essentials Students are learning safe food handling through labs and activities with dairy and breakfast
products.
Culinary Arts students hosted an interactive children’s booth at the Oztoberfest on Saturday, October 1, 2016. The
students planned the activities, prepared, and presented which all turned out to be a sale‐out success. Activities
included Lion’s White cupcakes, Cauldron Cakes, and Oz shaped sugar cookies for the children to decorate, Kansas
Dirt cups and Emerald City Snacks for the children to assemble, Dorothy’s Caramel and Cinnamon Candied apples as
well as Melting Witch’s punch. Event planning and safe food practices were the main objectives.
On the right, Seniors Anna Figge and Elli Pagelar along with Advisor Jacquie Steinbacher judged the Cobbler contest.
The entry of Apple Maple Nut was superb and placed a first place blue ribbon.
Michele Johnson Ryan Hargitt Nicolette Zeigler District 1 District 2 District 3 Amy Schwein Rob Pettay Rob Adams District 4 District 5 District 6 Bruce Coleman Tim Winter Kathryn Mayfield At-Large Superintendent Clerk of the Board
BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING MINUTES Wamego Public Schools
September 12, 2016, 7:00 p.m.
1. ROLL CALL / PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE (7:00 PM) President Rob Adams called the regular monthly meeting of the USD 320 Board of Education to order at 7:00 p.m., Monday, September 12, 2016 at the Wamego Middle School. Members of the board present were Rob Adams, Bruce Coleman, Ryan Hargitt, Rob Pettay, Amy Schwein, and Nicolette Zeigler. Michele Johnson was not present. Also in attendance were Superintendent Tim Winter, Clerk Kathryn Mayfield, Special Services Director Chris Cezar, Director of Curriculum Dr. Mary Kaye Siebert, Central Elementary Principal Teri Dow, West Principal Amy Flinn, Wamego Middle School Principal Vici Jennings, Wamego High School Principal Chad Brecheisen, Wamego High School Assistant Principal Dennis Charbonneau, and Operations Director Larry Hannan. The meeting began with the Pledge of Allegiance led by Nicolette Zeigler. 2. APPROVAL OF AGENDA (7:01 PM) Amy Schwein made a motion to approve the agenda as presented. Bruce Coleman seconded. Motion carried 6-0. 3. ITEMS FOR THE GOOD OF USD 320 (7:02 PM) Board President Rob Adams and Superintendent Tim Winter reviewed items submitted by the schools for BOE information. The Board recognized Kandy Williams, West Elementary, selected as one of three State finalists for the PAEMST (Presidential Award for Excellence in Math and Science Teaching) for 2016. Building principals introduced the new teachers for 2016-2017. Mr. Winter recognized our Kansas Teacher of the year candidates Lori Stratton and Shannon Downs. Mrs. Stratton was selected as a finalist in the secondary education category. 4. CONSENT AGENDA (7:15 PM) Bruce Coleman made a motion to approve the consent agenda as presented. Amy Schwein seconded. Motion carried 6-0. Items approved on the consent agenda were as follows:
A. Approval of minutes of August 15 and August 20, 2016 Board of Education meetings; B. Approval of payment of August 2016 bills; C. Approval of August 2016 Treasurer’s and Fund Reports; D. Approval of building activity fund reports for August 2016; E. Approve journal entries and cash receipts for August 2016; F. Accept the resignation of Mallory Blecha, Paige Padgham, Roxie Hawkins, Anita Hurla – Para-
educators; Jill Blanka – CE Hourly Secretary; Barbara Hales – WHS Custodian effective 9/21/16;
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Kim Stewart – HS Athletic Secretary effective 10/7/16; Jessica Jones – library/building aide @ WE effective 11/23/16; Marcia Gier – MS Teacher;
G. Accept the retirement resignation of Steve Hales – WHS Custodian; H. Approve the hiring of Cassie Wolf, Lynn Nemechek, Cara Brazzle, Elizabeth Conrad, Ashley
Diviney, Heather Emberry, Deena Kelley, Kyle Mueller, Jean Tracy, Ashley Tyner, Junell Wallin, Judy Walton, Christopher Young – Para-educators; Anitta Staats – West Office Assistant/Cashier; Rob Mocabee, April Stephenson – bus drivers; Mary Lonker & Kim Fund – WHS 16-17 freshman class sponsors;
I. Approve the transfer of Trish Oviatt from West Office Assistant/Cashier to Para-educator; Julie Quiring from Para-educator to MS/HS Accompanist;
5. DISCUSSION OF ITEMS PULLED FROM CONSENT AGENDA There were no items pulled from the consent agenda. 6. TRAVEL REQUESTS (7:16 PM) Amy Schwein made a motion to approve the travel request by FBLA to attend the National Fall Conference in Dallas, Texas in November. Nicolette Zeigler seconded. Motion carried 6-0.
Bruce Coleman made a motion to approve the travel request by FCCLA to attend the National Cluster Meeting in Denver, Colorado in November. Nicolette Zeigler seconded. Motion carried 6-0.
7. TRANSPORTATION – BUS PURCHASE/LONG RANGE PLANNING (7:29 PM) Mr. Hannan presented information to the Board regarding purchasing a mini bus for activity trips and long range plans on our transportation fleet.
Amy Schwein made a motion to approve the purchase of a Type A, Ford Transit 14 passenger mini-bus manufactured by Collins not to exceed $54,000.00. Bruce Coleman seconded. Motion carried 6-0. Mr. Hannan will return at the next meeting with numbers on purchasing a full size bus.
8. DRUG TESTING POLICY DISCUSSION FOR WHS (7:55 PM) WHS Principal Chad Brecheisen and Vice Principal Dennis Charbonneau presented information on the possibility of implementing a drug testing policy at WHS.
9. CURRICULUM/INSTRUCTION/ASSESSMENT (C.I.A.) UPDATE (8:21 PM) Dr. Mary Kaye Siebert, Director of Instruction, presented information regarding curriculum, instruction and assessments.
10. REQUEST FROM ST. BERNARD’S CATHOLIC CHURCH (8:44 PM) St. Bernard’s sent a letter to the Board requesting permission to raze the old church building during the summer of 2017 but before August 1. Amy Schwein made a motion to approve the request from St. Bernard’s to raze the old church building during the summer of 2017. Bruce Coleman seconded. Motion carried 6-0.
11. 2016-2017 SCHOOL CALENDAR REVISION (8:46 PM) Mr. Winter presented several options for calendar revisions due to a decrease in contract days and moving the PLC day scheduled on Election Day.
Nicolette Zeigler made a motion to move the PLC day scheduled for November 8, to Friday November 11. Amy Schwein seconded. Motion carried 6-0. Bruce Coleman made a motion to approve the 16-17 school calendar revision using Option #2 for the reduction in contract days. Nicolette Zeigler seconded. Motion carried 6-0.
USD 320 BOE Meeting Minutes 3 September 12, 2016
12. BOE POLICY UPDATES – 1ST READING (8:54 PM) Rob Adams made a motion to approve the 1st reading of the policy updates as presented. Bruce Coleman seconded. Motion carried 6-0. 13. SUPPLEMENTAL POSITION/RATE: PEER CHAMBER SPONSOR (8:56 PM) Mr. Winter briefed the Board on the how this will be handled this school year as extra duty. It is under review by the WTA for addition to the Negotiated Agreement in 17-18. No action was taken at this time. At 9:00 p.m., Nicolette Zeigler made a motion to extend the meeting for up to 30 minutes. Rob Adams seconded. Motion carried 6-0. 14. 2016 BOND INITIATIVE (9:01 PM) General discussion occurred regarding the scope of work, bond campaign, and community meeting schedules. The BOE and Mr. Winter noted that the Ballot Question calls for “Sports Complex Parking Lot improvements.” These improvements will most likely be paving a portion of this area as funds are available, as this project within the bond is a lower priority item. No action was taken on this item. At 9:15 p.m., Rob Adams called for a five minute break. Meeting reconvened at 9:20 p.m. At 9:20 p.m., Rob Adams made a motion to extend the meeting for up to 20 minutes (until 9:40 p.m.). Rob Pettay seconded. Motion carried 6-0. 15. EXECUTIVE SESSION (9:20 PM) Nicolette Zeigler made a motion to go into executive session to discuss personnel matters of nonelected personnel in order to protect the privacy interests of the individual(s) to be discussed and to return to open session at 9:36 p.m. Rob Adams seconded. Motion carried 6-0. Meeting was recessed at 9:20 p.m. The Board invited the Superintendent into executive session. Meeting reconvened at 9:36 p.m. 16. ADJOURN MEETING (9:36 PM) Amy Schwein made a motion to adjourn the meeting. Nicolette Zeigler seconded. Motion carried 6-0. Meeting was adjourned at 9:36 p.m. Clerk of the Board Date
NUMBER TYP DATE VENDOR AMOUNT DESCRIPTION NUMBER NUMBER
582531 R 09/14/2016 DELTA DENTAL 746.77 Payroll accrual 0 006 L 8536 00 0000 000 00 000
582531 R 09/14/2016 DELTA DENTAL 87.91 Payroll accrual 0 024 L 8536 00 0000 000 00 000
582531 R 09/14/2016 DELTA DENTAL 727.75 Payroll accrual 0 078 L 8536 00 0000 000 00 000
582531 R 09/14/2016 DELTA DENTAL 42.99 Payroll accrual 0 013 L 8536 00 0000 000 00 000
582531 R 09/14/2016 DELTA DENTAL 8.80 Payroll accrual 0 012 L 8536 00 0000 000 00 000
582531 R 09/14/2016 DELTA DENTAL 53.28 Payroll accrual 0 016 L 8536 00 0000 000 00 000
582531 R 09/14/2016 DELTA DENTAL 1,384.08 Payroll accrual 0 006 L 8536 00 0000 000 00 000
582531 R 09/14/2016 DELTA DENTAL 454.54 Payroll accrual 0 078 L 8536 00 0000 000 00 000
582531 R 09/14/2016 DELTA DENTAL 88.11 Payroll accrual 0 013 L 8536 00 0000 000 00 000
582531 R 09/14/2016 DELTA DENTAL 87.91 Payroll accrual 0 007 L 8536 00 0000 000 00 000
582531 R 09/14/2016 DELTA DENTAL 1,019.47 Payroll accrual 0 006 L 8536 00 0000 000 00 000
582531 R 09/14/2016 DELTA DENTAL 711.77 Payroll accrual 0 078 L 8536 00 0000 000 00 000
582531 R 09/14/2016 DELTA DENTAL 171.64 Payroll accrual 0 013 L 8536 00 0000 000 00 000
582531 R 09/14/2016 DELTA DENTAL 137.84 Payroll accrual 0 034 L 8536 00 0000 000 00 000
582531 R 09/14/2016 DELTA DENTAL 26.46 Payroll accrual 0 007 L 8536 00 0000 000 00 000
582531 R 09/14/2016 DELTA DENTAL 1,019.47 Payroll accrual 0 006 L 8536 00 0000 000 00 000
582531 R 09/14/2016 DELTA DENTAL 790.20 Payroll accrual 0 078 L 8536 00 0000 000 00 000
582531 R 09/14/2016 DELTA DENTAL 171.64 Payroll accrual 0 013 L 8536 00 0000 000 00 000
582531 R 09/14/2016 DELTA DENTAL 137.84 Payroll accrual 0 034 L 8536 00 0000 000 00 000
582531 R 09/14/2016 DELTA DENTAL 26.46 Payroll accrual 0 007 L 8536 00 0000 000 00 000
Totals for 582531 6,197.74
582532 R 09/16/2016 CDW-G 95.28 Monitors for Secretary 11600287 053 E 2230 41 0000 970 00 734
Computers
Totals for 582532 95.28
582533 R 09/16/2016 COVENTRY HEALTH & LI 46.47 PAYROLL ACCRUAL 0 006 L 8546 00 0000 000 00 000
Totals for 582533 46.47
582534 R 09/16/2016 EMPORIA STATE UNIVER 75.00 PE CONFERENCE LINDA HODGES 31700013 026 E 2200 22 0003 700 00 321
ATTENDED
Totals for 582534 75.00
582535 R 09/16/2016 GENE'S HEARTLAND FOO 107.56 Food lab-grapes, carrots, 111700011 034 E 1000 26 0002 415 00 610
watermelon, cheese, napkins,
broccoli, disposable plates,
etc.
Totals for 582535 107.56
582536 R 09/16/2016 KANSAS GAS SERVICE 21.26 ADMIN GAS ON 8TH STREET 0 008 E 2510 17 0000 310 00 620
582536 R 09/16/2016 KANSAS GAS SERVICE 14.33 SCHOOL GAS - WMS 0 008 E 2620 54 0000 690 00 621
582536 R 09/16/2016 KANSAS GAS SERVICE 44.94 1010 8TH ST(#A) GAS UTILITIES 0 008 E 2510 17 0000 310 00 620
582536 R 09/16/2016 KANSAS GAS SERVICE 54.10 BUS BARN GAS 0 008 E 2620 54 0000 690 00 621 582536 R 09/16/2016 KANSAS GAS SERVICE 15.33 SCHOOL GAS - WEST ELEM. 0 008 E 2620 54 0000 690 00 621
NUMBER TYP DATE VENDOR AMOUNT DESCRIPTION NUMBER NUMBER
582677 R 10/10/2016 WAMEGO TELECOMMUNICA 104.53 WEST ELEM PHONE 0 008 E 2510 14 0000 200 00 530
582677 R 10/10/2016 WAMEGO TELECOMMUNICA 115.14 WMS PHONE 0 008 E 2510 14 0000 200 00 530
582677 R 10/10/2016 WAMEGO TELECOMMUNICA 614.25 DID/DSI SPECIAL ACCESS 0 008 E 2510 17 0000 290 00 530
582677 R 10/10/2016 WAMEGO TELECOMMUNICA 647.32 ADMIN INTERNET $197.01/ADMIN 0 008 E 2640 55 0000 300 00 610
PHONES $673.55/VIDEO
SURVEILLANCE MONTHLY SERVICE
AGREEMENT $1071.39
582677 R 10/10/2016 WAMEGO TELECOMMUNICA 647.32 ADMIN INTERNET $197.01/ADMIN 0 008 E 2510 17 0000 290 00 530
PHONES $673.55/VIDEO
SURVEILLANCE MONTHLY SERVICE
AGREEMENT $1071.39
582677 R 10/10/2016 WAMEGO TELECOMMUNICA 647.31 ADMIN INTERNET $197.01/ADMIN 0 008 E 2640 55 0002 300 00 610
PHONES $673.55/VIDEO
SURVEILLANCE MONTHLY SERVICE
AGREEMENT $1071.39
582677 R 10/10/2016 WAMEGO TELECOMMUNICA 62.83 SP ED PHONES 0 078 E 2500 46 0000 100 00 532
582677 R 10/10/2016 WAMEGO TELECOMMUNICA 81.48 INFANT TODDLER PHONES 0 078 E 2500 79 0000 330 00 532
Totals for 582677 3,298.94
582678 C 10/10/2016 WATERS TRUE VALUE HA 0.00
582678 R 10/10/2016 WATERS TRUE VALUE HA 50.51 Concrete mix - bus yard 171700293 008 E 2630 55 0000 200 00 610
582678 R 10/10/2016 WATERS TRUE VALUE HA 16.84 Concrete mix - bus yard 171700293 008 E 2630 55 0002 200 00 610
582678 R 10/10/2016 WATERS TRUE VALUE HA 18.98 INFANT TODDLER Office 71600033 078 E 1300 46 0007 900 00 320
supplies - Shelving for new
office
582678 R 10/10/2016 WATERS TRUE VALUE HA 10.98 Light bulbs - Sport Center 171700256 008 E 2630 55 0000 202 00 430
582678 R 10/10/2016 WATERS TRUE VALUE HA 19.45 HOME DEPOT Office supplies - 71600033 078 E 1300 46 0007 900 00 320
Shelving for new office
582678 R 10/10/2016 WATERS TRUE VALUE HA 10.49 replace toilet valve - 171700295 008 E 2690 55 0000 500 00 610
Operations building
582678 R 10/10/2016 WATERS TRUE VALUE HA 3.50 replace toilet valve - 171700295 008 E 2690 55 0002 500 00 610
Operations building
582678 R 10/10/2016 WATERS TRUE VALUE HA 34.63 General supplies - 171700300 008 E 2690 55 0000 500 00 610
Transportation Shop
582678 R 10/10/2016 WATERS TRUE VALUE HA 11.54 General supplies - 171700300 008 E 2690 55 0002 500 00 610
Transportation Shop
582678 R 10/10/2016 WATERS TRUE VALUE HA 73.12 Rental of lawn aerator - 171700301 008 E 2630 55 0000 201 00 439
football field
582678 R 10/10/2016 WATERS TRUE VALUE HA 7.99 HS vo-ag trplace hydrant 171700313 008 E 2690 55 0002 500 00 610 582678 R 10/10/2016 WATERS TRUE VALUE HA 13.52 Repair band room lockers - 171700275 008 E 2690 55 0000 500 00 610
NUMBER TYP DATE VENDOR AMOUNT DESCRIPTION NUMBER NUMBER
201600048 W 09/22/2016 INTERNAL REVENUE SER 0.00 Payroll accrual 0 007 L 8504 00 0000 000 00 000
201600048 W 09/22/2016 INTERNAL REVENUE SER 0.00 Payroll accrual 0 006 L 8504 00 0000 000 00 000
201600048 W 09/22/2016 INTERNAL REVENUE SER 0.00 Payroll accrual 0 013 L 8504 00 0000 000 00 000
201600048 W 09/22/2016 INTERNAL REVENUE SER 0.00 Payroll accrual 0 028 L 8504 00 0000 000 00 000
201600048 W 09/22/2016 INTERNAL REVENUE SER 0.00 Payroll accrual 0 024 L 8504 00 0000 000 00 000
201600048 W 09/22/2016 INTERNAL REVENUE SER 0.00 Payroll accrual 0 078 L 8504 00 0000 000 00 000
201600048 W 09/22/2016 INTERNAL REVENUE SER 0.00 Payroll accrual 0 034 L 8504 00 0000 000 00 000
201600048 W 09/22/2016 INTERNAL REVENUE SER 0.00 Payroll accrual 0 007 L 8504 00 0000 000 00 000
Totals for 201600048 229,136.66
201600049 W 09/22/2016 KANSAS DEPARTMENT OF 246.00 Payroll accrual 0 078 L 8502 00 0000 000 00 000
201600049 W 09/22/2016 KANSAS DEPARTMENT OF 24.00 Payroll accrual 0 034 L 8502 00 0000 000 00 000
201600049 W 09/22/2016 KANSAS DEPARTMENT OF 20.00 Payroll accrual 0 007 L 8502 00 0000 000 00 000
201600049 W 09/22/2016 KANSAS DEPARTMENT OF 3.50 Payroll accrual 0 014 L 8502 00 0000 000 00 000
201600049 W 09/22/2016 KANSAS DEPARTMENT OF 14,617.86 Payroll accrual 0 006 L 8502 00 0000 000 00 000
201600049 W 09/22/2016 KANSAS DEPARTMENT OF 1,020.15 Payroll accrual 0 013 L 8502 00 0000 000 00 000
201600049 W 09/22/2016 KANSAS DEPARTMENT OF 85.62 Payroll accrual 0 028 L 8502 00 0000 000 00 000
201600049 W 09/22/2016 KANSAS DEPARTMENT OF 6.59 Payroll accrual 0 026 L 8502 00 0000 000 00 000
201600049 W 09/22/2016 KANSAS DEPARTMENT OF 581.43 Payroll accrual 0 024 L 8502 00 0000 000 00 000
201600049 W 09/22/2016 KANSAS DEPARTMENT OF 0.73 Payroll accrual 0 008 L 8502 00 0000 000 00 000
201600049 W 09/22/2016 KANSAS DEPARTMENT OF 8,806.65 Payroll accrual 0 078 L 8502 00 0000 000 00 000
201600049 W 09/22/2016 KANSAS DEPARTMENT OF 91.21 Payroll accrual 0 030 L 8502 00 0000 000 00 000
201600049 W 09/22/2016 KANSAS DEPARTMENT OF 612.63 Payroll accrual 0 034 L 8502 00 0000 000 00 000
201600049 W 09/22/2016 KANSAS DEPARTMENT OF 404.56 Payroll accrual 0 007 L 8502 00 0000 000 00 000
201600049 W 09/22/2016 KANSAS DEPARTMENT OF 0.45 Payroll accrual 0 012 L 8502 00 0000 000 00 000
201600049 W 09/22/2016 KANSAS DEPARTMENT OF 274.73 Payroll accrual 0 016 L 8502 00 0000 000 00 000
201600049 W 09/22/2016 KANSAS DEPARTMENT OF 115.06 Payroll accrual 0 014 L 8502 00 0000 000 00 000
201600049 W 09/22/2016 KANSAS DEPARTMENT OF 107.94 Payroll accrual 0 015 L 8502 00 0000 000 00 000
201600049 W 09/22/2016 KANSAS DEPARTMENT OF 32.64 Payroll accrual 0 006 L 8502 00 0000 000 00 000
201600049 W 09/22/2016 KANSAS DEPARTMENT OF 8.16 Payroll accrual 0 013 L 8502 00 0000 000 00 000
201600049 W 09/22/2016 KANSAS DEPARTMENT OF 0.00 Payroll accrual 0 006 L 8502 00 0000 000 00 000
201600049 W 09/22/2016 KANSAS DEPARTMENT OF 0.00 Payroll accrual 0 013 L 8502 00 0000 000 00 000
201600049 W 09/22/2016 KANSAS DEPARTMENT OF 0.00 Payroll accrual 0 028 L 8502 00 0000 000 00 000
201600049 W 09/22/2016 KANSAS DEPARTMENT OF 0.00 Payroll accrual 0 024 L 8502 00 0000 000 00 000
201600049 W 09/22/2016 KANSAS DEPARTMENT OF 0.00 Payroll accrual 0 078 L 8502 00 0000 000 00 000
201600049 W 09/22/2016 KANSAS DEPARTMENT OF 0.00 Payroll accrual 0 034 L 8502 00 0000 000 00 000
201600049 W 09/22/2016 KANSAS DEPARTMENT OF 0.00 Payroll accrual 0 007 L 8502 00 0000 000 00 000
201600049 W 09/22/2016 KANSAS DEPARTMENT OF 0.00 Payroll accrual 0 006 L 8502 00 0000 000 00 000
201600049 W 09/22/2016 KANSAS DEPARTMENT OF 764.50 Payroll accrual 0 006 L 8502 00 0000 000 00 000 201600049 W 09/22/2016 KANSAS DEPARTMENT OF 5.00 Payroll accrual 0 013 L 8502 00 0000 000 00 000
FUND DESCRIPTION BALANCE SHEET REVENUE EXPENSE TOTAL
006 GENERAL FUND 0.00 916,928.08 0.00 916,928.08
008 SUPPLEMENTAL GENERAL 0.00 74,031.98 0.00 74,031.98
013 AT-RISK K-12 402.52 0.00 0.00 402.52
015 VIRTUAL EDUCATION 0.00 650.00 0.00 650.00
016 CAPITAL OUTLAY 0.00 20,706.54 0.00 20,706.54
024 FOOD SERVICE 0.00 67,712.56 0.00 67,712.56
026 PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT 0.00 1,040.00 0.00 1,040.00
055 TEXT BOOK & STUDENT MATERIALS 0.00 6,742.00 0.00 6,742.00
062 BOND & INTEREST #1 0.00 81,855.04 0.00 81,855.04
078 SPED COOP 148.83 277,549.30 0.00 277,698.13
092 HIGH SCHOOL STUDENT ACTIVITY 57,141.46 0.00 0.00 57,141.46
093 MIDDLE SCHOOL STUDENT ACTIVITY 8,716.42 0.00 0.00 8,716.42
094 WEST ELEM STUDENT ACTIVITY 962.66 0.00 0.00 962.66
095 CENTRAL ELEM STUDENT ACTIVITY 6,935.20 0.00 0.00 6,935.20
*** Fund Summary Totals *** 74,307.09 1,447,215.50 0.00 1,521,522.59
************************ End of report ************************
Special Services Cooperative of Wamego
USD # 323 Rock Creek USD #320 Wamego USD #329 Wabaunsee 1010 8th St Wamego, Kansas Phone 785-456-9195 Fax 785-456-1591 e-mail: [email protected] Chris Cezar, Director TO: Board of Education FROM: Chris Cezar, Director of Special Education SUBJECT: Accept Title VIB Flow- through Funding (Special Education) DATE: Sept. 27, 2016 The district may make application to the Kansas State Department of Education for federal special education dollars. The application process required that the Superintendent and the Board of Education be provided information regarding our responsibilities to provide special education services in accordance with IDEIA, our obligation to provide a proportionate share of the services to students in private schools, and our obligation to maintain and /or increase the local spending for students with disabilities. This allocation is based upon our December 1 count of student with disabilities. Our district is eligible to receive $580,379 for the special education programs for students ages 3-21, and $23,128 for students’ ages 3-5 years. These funds are spent primarily in salaries. In order to receive these funds, districts must document that the level of local funds expended per special education student must be maintained at the same level, or increase each year. This “Maintenance Of Effort” fulfills the requirement that theses federal funds are used to supplement, not supplant local dollars. In Kansas, services for students who are gifted and talented are included under special education, but at the federal level they are not. Consequently, expenditures for gifted services must be calculated and subtracted out. I will be happy to answer any questions you have about these budgets.
Attached are the assurances for FY2017.
ASSURANCES
LOCAL EDUCATION AGENCY (LEA) ASSURANCES REGARDING
ELIGIBILITY AND IMPLEMENTATION
Part B of the Individuals With Disabilities Education Act (IDEA or Part B) for Federal Fiscal Year FFY2016; State Fiscal Year FY17
Grant Award H027A160137, CFDA 84.027 Grants to States
Grant Award H173A160034 CFDA No. 84.173 Preschool Grants;
Section I. ELIGIBILITY
The LEA assures that it meets all eligibility criteria as established in Part B of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) as Amended by the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act Amendments of 2004 (PL 108-446) and the Education Department General Administrative Regulations (EDGAR). The LEA assures it has budgeted in FY17 for the education of children with disabilities, at least the same total or per capita amount from either of the following sources (state and local funds combined or local funds only) as the LEA spent for that purpose from the same source for the most recent prior year for which information is available. 34 C.F.R. 300.203 The LEA assures it has obtained a DUNS number and has registered with the CCR. In addition, the LEA is not identified as ineligible by the Excluded Parties List System at https://www.sam.gov/portal/public/SAM/. The LEA further assures that all contracted vendors paid with federal funds are not identified by the Excluded Parties List System. Upon request, the local educational agency shall make this complete Application available to the public for review. Throughout the period of the grant award beginning July 1, 2016, the LEA will comply with all requirements of;
Parts A and B of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) as Amended by the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act Amendments of 2004 (PL 108-446), and IDEA Federal Regulations; The Kansas Special Education for Exceptional Children Act, as amended; The Kansas State Board of Education’s administrative regulations on special education;
All other requirements that are not inconsistent with IDEA, PL 108-446 found in; The Education Department General Administrative Regulations (EDGAR); and Uniform Grant Guidance, Title 2, Code of Federal Regulations Part 200.
The local educational agency has the opportunity to request a hearing if the State Educational Agency finds areas of noncompliance and consequently disapproves this application and receipt of federal funds. The hearing procedures will be conducted according to Education Department General Administrative Regulations (EDGAR), 34 CFR 76.401, which are included in this application package. They are also available at http://www2.ed.gov/policy/fund/guid/uniform-guidance/index.html.
Section II. ASSURANCES
The LEA makes the following assurances that it has policies and procedures in place as required by Part B of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act. (20 U.S.C. 1411-1419; 34 CFR 300.100-300.174)
1. FREE APPROPRIATE PUBLIC EDUCATION
It shall be the policy of this local educational agency (LEA) that a free appropriate public education is available to all children with exceptionalities residing in the jurisdiction of this LEA between the ages of 3 and 21, inclusive, including children with disabilities who have been suspended or expelled from school. It shall be the policy of this local educational agency that a free appropriate public education be available to any child with an exceptionality who needs special education and related services even though the child is advancing from grade to grade.
2. CHILD FIND
It shall be the policy of this local educational agency that all children with exceptionalities residing within the jurisdiction of this LEA, including children with disabilities who are homeless or are wards of the state, attending private schools, regardless of the severity of their exceptionality, and who are in need of special education and related services, be identified, located, and evaluated. Information shall be provided to the public regarding the process they may take to refer a child suspected of being a child with an exceptionality.
3. PROCEDURAL SAFEGUARDS
It shall be the policy of the LEA that any child with an exceptionality and his/her parent be provided with safeguards, as required by law, at least one time per year, and upon referral for an evaluation, first request for due process hearing, disciplinary removal which is a change in placement or upon parent request.
4. EVALUATION/REEVALUATION
It shall be the policy of this local educational agency that an evaluation and reevaluation for each child with an exceptionality is provided in the language and form most likely to yield accurate information on what the child knows and can do academically, developmentally and functionally; includes a review of existing data, including evaluations and information provided by the parents and current classroom-based, local or State assessments and classroom observations; assessments are used for their validated purposes; children are evaluated in all areas of suspected exceptionality; evaluation is multidisciplinary; assessment materials and procedures are not racially or culturally discriminatory; assessments are administered by trained personnel qualified in accordance with all federal regulations and state standards; assessments are administered in conformance with the instructions provided by the producer.
5. INDIVIDUALIZED EDUCATION PROGRAM
It shall be the policy of this local educational agency that an Individualized Education Program (IEP) be developed for each child with an exceptionality that needs special education. The IEP shall be designed to meet the unique needs of the child and shall be developed in a meeting of the IEP Team. Parents of the child shall be strongly encouraged to participate in the IEP meeting. The IEP shall be reviewed and revised as often as necessary, but at least annually.
6. REQUIREMENTS THAT PROGRAMS BE IN EFFECT
Children who participated in Part C Infant-Toddler Programs, and are determined to be eligible for the Part B Preschool Program, shall have an IEP, or IFSP that meets the requirements of Part B, in place by their third birthday. The IEP Team shall consider the Part C IFSP when developing the IEP/IFSP at age 3. The LEA will participate in transition planning conferences arranged by the Infant-Toddler Program and at the request of the parents, an invitation to the initial IEP meeting will be sent to a Part C representative. For students who transfer into the school district from another Kansas district during the school year, the LEA shall provide a free appropriate public education, including services comparable to those described in the previous IEP, in consultation with the parents until such time as the LEA adopts or develops an IEP that is consistent with State and Federal law. Students transferring from districts outside the state will be afforded comparable IEP services until the LEA conducts an evaluation and, if determined necessary by the agency, develops a new IEP.
7. LEAST RESTRICTIVE ENVIRONMENT
It shall be the policy of this local educational agency that children with disabilities are educated in the least restrictive environment; special education services be appropriate and designed to meet the unique needs of each child with a disability; to the maximum extent appropriate, children with disabilities, including children in public or private institutions or other care facilities, be educated with children who do not have disabilities; and that special classes, separate schooling, or other removal of children with disabilities from the regular educational
environment, occurs only when the nature or severity of the disability is such that education in regular classes with the use of supplementary aids and services cannot be achieved satisfactorily.
8. CONFIDENTIALITY
It shall be the policy of this local educational agency that the confidentiality of personally identifiable data relating to children with exceptionalities and their families be protected during collection, storage, disclosure, and destruction, and that one official of this local educational agency be assigned the responsibility for protecting the confidentiality of personally identifiable data. This local educational agency follows all federal regulations and state standards related to the confidentiality of student records.
9. DUE PROCESS
It shall be the policy of this local educational agency to utilize procedures that allow for differences of opinion between parents and this LEA or between agencies and this LEA, to be aired and resolved. These procedures shall provide for utilization of mediation; filing of a formal complaint with the State; initiation of impartial due process hearings, including resolution meetings as required; and state level appeals and appeals to the courts that involve any proposal or refusal by this LEA to initiate or change the identification, evaluation, or educational placement of the child, or the provision of a free appropriate public education to a child.
10. EDUCATIONAL ADVOCATE
It shall be the policy of this local educational agency that whenever the parents or guardian of a child with an exceptionality are not known or cannot be located, the agency shall notify the state board or its designee; or when the child is a ward of the state, the agency shall notify the secretary of social and rehabilitation services or the secretary’s designee, as appropriate, so that the child’s rights are protected through the assignment of an individual (who shall not be an employee of the state education agency or local educational agency involved in the education of the child) who will serve as the child’s educational advocate.
11. STATEWIDE AND DISTRICTWIDE ASSESSMENTS
It shall be the policy of this local educational agency that students with disabilities shall participate in district-wide and statewide assessment programs or be provided an alternate assessment. The IEP Team of the child shall make the determination of which assessment is appropriate. The LEA makes available to the public and reports to the public with the same frequency and in the same detail as it reports on the district-wide assessments of non-disabled children.
12. PERSONNEL STANDARDS
It shall be the policy of this local educational agency to assure that all personnel providing special education and related services to children with exceptionalities meet the standards set by the State Department of Education (including paraeducators), the State of Kansas, and as
required by IDEA (34 CFR 300.18, 34 CFR 300.156). It shall be the policy of this LEA to have in place a procedure for determining an appropriate class size and caseload that will ensure the provision of a free appropriate public education for each child with an exceptionality.
13. PROHIBITION ON MANDATORY MEDICATION
It shall be the policy of this local education agency that parents will not be required to obtain a prescription for substances identified under schedules I, II, III, IV or V in section 202 (c) of the Controlled Substances Act (21 U.S.C.812 (c)) for a child as a condition of attending school, receiving an evaluation or receiving services under IDEA.
14. MAINTENANCE OF EFFORT AND FISCAL ACCOUNTABILITY
The LEA assures that appropriate policies and procedures are in place regarding fiscal accountability and federal funds will be expended in accordance with IDEA, EDGAR, the Uniform Grant Guidance contained in 2 CFR 200, and all other fiscal requirements. Funds must be used only to pay the excess costs of providing special education and related services to children with disabilities, and must be used to supplement state, local and other federal funds and not to supplant those funds. The LEA assures that except as provided in 34 CFR 300.204 and 300.205, funds provided to the LEA under Part B of the Act during FY16 will not be used to reduce the level of expenditures for the education of children with disabilities made by the LEA from local funds below the level of those expenditures for the preceding fiscal year. LEAs eligible to reduce local special education funds using up to 50% of the increase from the previous year, known at the 50% Reduction Rule, must report on expenditures within the LEA Application. If the eligible LEA takes advantage of the 50% Reduction Rule, the LEA assures that an equal amount of local funds are expended for Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) activities, whether or not the LEA is eligible for assistance under ESEA.
15. TIMELY CORRECTION OF NONCOMPLIANCE AND INFORMATION REPORTING
It shall be the policy of this LEA to correct all findings of noncompliance within the timeline established by KSDE. It shall be the policy of this LEA to provide KSDE with information necessary to enable KSDE to carry out its duties under Part B of IDEA. All information provided to KSDE shall be timely, valid, and reliable.
16. NATIONAL INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS ASSESSIBILITY STANDARD - NIMAS
The LEA adopts the National Instructional Materials Accessibility Standard for the purposes of providing instructional materials to blind persons or other persons with print disabilities in elementary and secondary schools (in accordance with the Chaffee Amendment), in a timely manner in accordance with 20 U.S.C. 1412(a)(23)(A) and (D). Kansas has defined ‘timely manner’ as; the responsible public agency has taken all reasonable steps to ensure that needed instructional materials, including instructional materials that cannot be produced from NIMAS files, are provided in accessible formats to blind or other children with print disabilities at the same time as nondisabled children receive instructional materials. The definition for timely manner applies to all children with disabilities that need instructional materials provided in an accessible format regardless of the eligibility requirements of NIMAS.
17. ADDITIONAL ASSURANCES
LEA ASSURANCES Each participating LEA must ensure that all programs for children will be operated in compliance with all applicable state and federal statutes, rules, and regulations. The LEA has the opportunity to request a hearing if the State Education Agency (SEA) disapproves this application and receipt of federal funds; the hearing procedures will be conducted according to Education Department General Administrative Regulations (EDGAR), 34 CFR 76.401.
THE LEA HEREBY ASSURES that it meets each of the conditions in 34 CFR 300.201- through 300.213 and has policies, procedures, and programs in place that are consistent with state policies and procedures established under IDEA, EDGAR, and Uniform grant Guidance. This includes 34 CFR 300.101-163 and 300.165-174, including but not limited to the following federal requirements:
Access to Instructional materials (34 CFR 300.172) Charter Schools (34 CFR 300.209) Child Identification (34 CFR 300.111 and 300.201) Confidentiality (34 CFR 300.123 and 300.610-626) Copyrights (2 CFR 200) Debarment and Suspension (2 CFR 200) Due Process Procedures (34 CFR 300.140 and 300.500-529) Early Intervening Services (34 CFR 300.208 and 300.226) Evaluation/Eligibility (34 CFR 300.300-300.311) Family Education Rights and Privacy Act (34 CFR 99) Full Educational Opportunity Goal (34 CFR 300.109 and 300.201) Individualized Education Program (34 CFR 300.112; 300.320-324 and 300.300) Information for SEA (34 CFR 300.211) LEA Eligibility (34 CFR 300.200-230) Least Restrictive Environment (34 CFR 300.114-120) Maintenance of Effort (34 CR 300.203-205) Overidentification and Disproportionality (34 CFR 300.173)
Participation of Private School Children (34 CFR 300.129 and 300.130-148) Permissive Use of Funds (34 CFR 300.208) Personnel Development (34 CFR 300.207) Public Information (34 CFR 300.212) Purchase of Instructional Material (34 CFR 300.210) Schoolwide Programs (34 CFR 300.206) Use of Amounts/Excess Costs (34 CFR 300.202) 18. NATIONAL INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS ACCESSIBILITY CENTER - NIMAC - OPT-IN/OPT-OUT Opt Out OPT-OUT The LEA has chosen not to coordinate with the National Instructional Materials Access Center but assures that it will provide instructional materials to blind persons or other persons with print disabilities in a timely manner. 20 U.S.C. 1412(a)(23)(B). Name of Local Board Official: Rob Adams
Board Approved Date:
CERTIFICATION HEREBY CERTIFY that I have made a diligent and good faith effort to ascertain the completeness and accuracy of the information and that to the best of my knowledge all such information and representations are complete and accurate; that all records necessary to ensure the correctness of the information provided by the agency will be kept five years beyond the final reporting date and access to such records will be provided to the SEA; that, on behalf of the participating public educational agencies, all state and federal statutes, rules, and regulations governing programming for children with disabilities will be complied with, including Individuals with Disabilities Education Improvement Act (IDEA 2004), 34 CFR Part 300 of the federal regulations, the Kansas Special Education for Exceptional Children Act, Kansas Administrative Regulations 91-40, and all other requirements that are not inconsistent with IDEA 2004 found in the Education Department General Administrative Regulations (EDGAR) and the Uniform Grant Guidance (2 CFR 200).
FURTHER CERTIFY that I have the legal authority to apply for and receive funds
under IDEA, and that I have been authorized by the participating public educational agencies to do so on their behalf.
By signing this report, I certify to the best of my knowledge and belief that the report is true, complete, and accurate, and the expenditures, disbursements and cash receipts are for the purposes and objectives set forth in the terms and conditions of the Federal award. I am aware that any false, fictitious, or fraudulent information, or the omission of any material fact, may subject me to criminal, civil or administrative penalties for fraud, false statements, false claims or otherwise. (U.S. Code Title 18, Section 1001 and Title 31, Sections 3729-3730 and 3801-3812). (2 CFR 200.415)
Name of Chief School Officer: Tim Winter
Title of Chief School Officer: Superintendent
WAMEGO HIGH SCHOOL 801 Lincoln
Wamego, KS 66547-1539
Chad Brecheisen, Principal [email protected] Office (785) 456-2214 Dennis Charbonneau, Assistant Principal/Activities Director FAX (785) 456-7382 [email protected] October 5, 2016
Dear USD 320 Administration and BOE:
Wamego High School Choir would like to obtain permission from the district to attend the National
Festival Chorus through Manhattan Concert productions at Carnegie Hall in New York City. The dates for this trip
are March 17‐22, 2017; which coincide with USD 320’s spring break.
During this trip students will perform in Carnegie Hall, which will be a once‐in‐a‐lifetime opportunity for many of
them. We plan to take a chartered bus and have been given detailed information about the cost, depending on
how many students/chaperones plan to attend. While in New York, students will attend rehearsals and have time
to attend a Broadway show. During their down time, students will sightsee in small, chaperoned groups. Parents
and students had the opportunity to look at two packages for this trip. Overwhelmingly, they chose the classic
package which offers accommodations at Westin New York hotel in Times Square, and included some meals and
sightseeing opportunities. We will have two district employees attend this trip as supervisors, Joshua Wildin and
Melissa Anderson. Once we have asked parents and students to sign up we will know how many chaperones will
attend.
We would like to receive approval as soon as possible to lock in travel plan pricing and registration. No
transportation or funds will be needed from the district to attend. Many students have earned some or all the
funds required for the trip over the past few years through choir fundraising.
Thank you for your time. We appreciate your willingness to allow our students to attend this event.
Sincerely,
Joshua Wildin
Choir Director
September 12, 2016 To: Members of the USD 320 Board of Education, RE: Proposal for Field Trip to Kansas City
Wednesday, December 7 European History Advance Placement Students
I request your consideration and approval of the Wamego High School European History and World History classes tours of the art at the Nelson-Atkins Gallery on Wednesday, December 7. Our trip will give the students a primary source experience that videos and textbooks can never provide. The Nelson-Atkins Gallery is organized by art periods and genres and the tour will allow all of the students to see sequence and change of art throughout history. This school year the visit to the Nelson-Atkins Art Gallery takes on special significance because of the recently revised testing requirements for the course. The students are assessed on their ability to interpret, analyze, and understand the significance of primary documents and artifacts and the Art Gallery provides the optimal experience to be exposed to primary sources. An additional opportunity in this year’s visit to the Nelson-Atkins Gallery will be that our tour of the gallery will be self-guided. Self-guided will require research prior to the trip to locate, explore, and evaluate the art in advance of our trip. In addition to the historical importance of art in Europe from the Renaissance to today a significant portion of the European History course focuses on the social, economic, religious, and political themes in European History. These themes are both explicit and implicit in the artwork displayed at the Nelson-Atkins Gallery. The European History class has 16 students enrolled. The trip will require a bus and driver for the trip as well as the expense of a substitute teacher to cover my classes for the day. Students, teacher, and chaperones will pay for their lunches and entrance to the Gallery in free. Volunteers will be included to provide appropriate adult supervision for the trip. If any administrator or board member wishes to attend please let us know. We would welcome the company and the experience is exceptional. Understanding our economic adversity and the restraints that have been placed on academic field trips, I still wish to pursue approval for this trip. Our European History course is based on the considerable significance of European Art and the interpretation of primary historical artifacts and the Nelson-Atkins Art Gallery is a treasured resource. Tentative schedule of events: 7:45 Leave Wamego from Student parking area. We’ll stop on the turnpike for breakfast. 9:45 Arrive at the Nelson-Atkins Art Gallery. Museum opens at 10 AM. 12:00-1:00 Lunch at Winsteads on the Plaza 1:00 Resume tour 2:00 Return to Wamego 4:00 Arrive Wamego Sincerely, Ron Cook European History Advanced Placement & World History instructor
Wamego Public Schools
School Bus Replacement Cycle
Decision Briefing
For
USD 320 Board of Education
Larry HannanTransportation Director
October 10, 20161
Wamego Public Schools
PURPOSE
To present to the BOE replacement cycle options for its school bus fleet
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RECOMMENDATION
Authorize the Operations Director to begin replacing buses at the rate of 2
B Chevy 35 pass bus 1994 31 35B Chevy 65 pass bus 1994 32 65B Blue Bird 65 Passenger bus 1995 0-9 62B Chevy 65 pass bus 1997 0-1 65B International Amtran Bus 65 pass 1998 5 65B IC AMTRAM w/ wheel chair lift 2000 22-B 26
B International Am Tran Bus 2002 3 73B International Amtran Bus 65 pass 2003 6 66B Blue Bird 35 Passenger Bus 2005 12 35B IC 71 pass bus 2006 1 72
B Chevy 21 pass bus (SPED) 2006 2 14B Blue Bird 65 Passenger bus 2006 11 65B Thomas 77 passenger 2007 9 77B Blue Bird BBCV 65 Passenger 2008 7 65
B 2012 Thomas Chevrolet Mino (SPED) 2012 2111 + 2 chs; 10
+ 3 chrsB Blue Bird BBCV 3011 65 passenger 2013 4 65B Blue Bird BBCV 3310 77 passenger 2013 8 77B Blue Bird 65 Passenger BBCV3011 2013 16 65B Blue Bird 65 Passenger BBCV3011 2014 15 65
Deadlined
Significant Faults
Minor Faults
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Wamego Public Schools
Maintenance Status(As of September 30th, 2016)
Maintenance Issues NMC
Status Reported by TypeBumper
NoIssue Date Today's Date
Days in Maint Problem
/ Joe Bus 1 6262 6274 12 PA Mic wires broken at connector
/ Donette Bus 1 6264 6274 10 PA Mic wires broken at connector
X Bruce Bus 1 6256 6274 18 Won't start
/ Barb Bus 2 6244 6274 30 Check engine light came on ‐ Amber
/ Barb Bus 2 6260 6274 14 Parking brake won't hold when in gear
/ Barb Bus 2 6260 6274 14 Defrosters not working correctly
/ Francis Bus 3 6252 6274 22 Needs new speedometer
/ Francis Bus 3 6267 6274 7 Power steering Leak? All gauges not working
/ April Bus 4 6088 6274 186 Check Trans light came on mid route
/ April Bus 4 6088 6274 186 Check engine light & buzzer came on & off
/ Shelia Bus 4 6238 6274 36 The strobe not flashing
/ Shelisa Bus 4 6244 6274 30 CHILD ALARM!!!
CX Phil Bus 5 6229 6274 45 Loosing antifreeze.
/ Jim Bus 5 5042 6274 597 Chip in Windshield two places
/ Phil Bus 5 6229 6274 45 Gauges are not working
/ Phil Bus 5 6243 6274 31 Loose bolt on service stairway
/ Phil Bus 5 6249 6274 25 Odometer broken
/ Chuck Bus 6 6242 6274 32 Diesel fumes in bus
/ Laura Bus 6 6265 6274 9 Intercom push buttoned broke 6
Wamego Public Schools
Maintenance Status(As of September 30th, 2016)
Maintenance Issues NMC
StatusReported
by TypeBumper
NoIssue Date
Today's Date
Days in Maint Problem
/ Shelia Bus 7 6139 6274 135(Information only) Check diagnostics for Engine ECU message PID101
/ Chuck Bus 7 6237 6274 37 ABS Alarm going off
/ April Bus 7 6252 6274 22 Back right clip light out.
/ Larry Bus 8 6223 6274 51 Webasto burn
X Bus 8 6257 6274 17 Problem starting
/ Laura Bus 9 6250 6274 24 Many seats need re‐taped & fixed
/ Rob Bus 9 6265 6274 9 Left tail light INOP
/ Lydia Bus 11 5057 6274 582Glow Plug light "wait to start" is coming back on after I have started bus
/ Donette Bus 11 6239 6274 35 leak in roof
/ Donette Bus 11 6243 6274 31 Left mirror cross over strut broke
/ Donette Bus 11 6245 6274 29 Right side wiper blade needs replaced
/ Donette Bus 11 6271 6274 3 Seat clips loose, left seat up
X April Bus 12 6267 6274 7 8 ways went out during route
/ Larry Bus 15 6256 6274 18Fire extinguisher bracket does not hold extinguisher ‐needs replaced
/ Larry Bus 15 6256 6274 18 Body fluid cleanup kit needs a zip tie to close up the box
/ Larry Bus 15 6256 6274 18AM/FM radio quit working intermediately & is not wired into the noise cancel switch. PA is also INOP
/ Emily Bus 15 6260 6274 14 Parking brake shoes not hold when in reverse
/ Emily Bus 15 6271 6274 3 Holes in back seat need fixed/ holes in seats to be fixed
/ Emily Bus 15 6271 6274 3 Brake light out/ Parking brake does not work in reverse 7
Wamego Public Schools
Maintenance Status(As of September 30th, 2016)
Maintenance Issues NMC
StatusReported
by TypeBumper
NoIssue Date
Today's Date
Days in Maint Problem
/ Larry Bus 16 6125 6274 149 Replace crankhouse breather filter
/ Alan Bus 16 6272 6274 2 Middle front clearance light out
/ Laura Bus 21 6242 6274 32 check tire tread
/ Laura Bus 21 6243 6274 31 air conditioner didn't get cooled off through route
/ Larry Bus 22B 6252 6274 22 Instrument panel INOP
/ Larry Bus 31 6232 6274 42 No Power to the AM/FM/PA radio
/ Barb Bus 31 6238 6274 36 Flasher switch pull will pull out when pulled
/ Barb Bus 31 6238 6274 36 Blinkers neither one will cancel.
/ Barb Bus 31 6238 6274 36 Defrost ‐ no air coming out
/ Larry Bus 31 6264 6274 10 Metal trip strip coming loose & sticking up
/ Laura Bus 32 6236 6274 38 Turn signals won't turn off
/ Laura Bus 32 6244 6274 30 Forward rook hatch leak
/ Laura Bus 32 6245 6274 29 Brake lights not consistent
/ Laura Bus 32 6245 6274 29 Fuel leak under center of bus
/ Emily Bus 32 6252 6274 22 Primary brake light on
/ Emily Bus 32 6252 6274 22 FM radio /Intercom not working.
/ Rob Bus 32 6257 6274 17 Lt Front Blinker not blinkery
/ Rob Bus 32 6257 6274 17 Service brake light on all the time
/ Larry Bus 32 6266 6274 8 Side Emergency Door buzzer doesn’t buzz
/ Larry Bus 32 6266 6274 8 brake light stays on
/ Larry Bus 32 6266 6274 8 Intercom PA is INOP
/ Larry Bus 32 6266 6274 8 Entry way floor is weak & sagging
X Jim Bus 32 6271 6274 3 NO BRAKES 8
Wamego Public Schools
Maintenance Status(As of September 30th, 2016)
Maintenance Issues NMC
StatusReported
by TypeBumper
NoIssue Date
Today's Date
Days in Maint Problem
/ Laura Bus O1 5097 6274 542 Fenders (front) need paint
/ Larry Bus O1 6257 6274 17 Crossover mirrors improperly mounted
/ Laura Bus O1 6257 6274 17 water Leak front by fan/Camera/Mirror
/ Larry Bus O9 6119 6274 155 check parking & hydraulic brakes.
/ Jim Bus O9 5336 6274 303Clearance lights switch must be loose ‐ lights don't stay on
/ Jim Bus O9 6245 6274 29 Stop sign light not working
/ Emily Bus O9 6251 6274 23
Oil leaking under motor / driver seat swivels / transmission has trouble shifting / intercom/FM radio not working / sharp object under on the back seats sticking out.
/ Emily Bus O9 6251 6274 23 sharp object under on the back seats sticking out.
/ Emily Bus O9 6251 6274 23intercom/FM radio not working / sharp object under on the back seats sticking out.
/ Emily Bus O9 6251 6274 23 Oil leaking under motor
/ Laura Bus O9 6256 6274 18Fire extinguisher mount needs to hold fire extinguisher
/ Laura Bus O9 6256 6274 18 Something is leaking
/ Laura Bus O9 6266 6274 8 brakes feel mushy
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Recent Bus Purchases(As of September 30th, 2016)
• Purchased new bus #8 to replace old bus #8 that was destroyed in an accident.
• Purchased “new” bus #14 to service new route #4. This was a 21 year old bus we bought “cheap” as an ad‐hoc “fast” solution to overcrowding when we bought it in 2012. We sold it in 2015 (aged out).
• Purchased new bus #4 in 2012. This bus now services route #4.
• Purchased new bus #16 in 2012. This bus now services route #16.
• Purchased new bus #15 with EPA grant in 2013. We were required to destroy old Bus 7 NLT 30 Sep 12.
• Purchased new bus #23 (Coaches Bus) Sep 16.10
Wamego Public Schools
Buses Removed from USD 320 (during Larry’s time)
Vehicle Make Year Veh # GVWPassenger
CP Assignment Purchase Date. Mileage Replace By Date Gone Remarks
USD 320, Wamego Schools Annual Assessment Report for 2015-2016 School Year
5 | P a g e USD 320, District Report Prepared by Dr. Siebert September, 2016
Advanced Placement Assessments – Spring (2016)
Note: Results for Spring 2016 Kansas assessments will be shared at the November BOE meeting, following the Kansas State Board of Education’s Report Card release on October 11, 2016.
2012 2013 2014 2015 2016
Earned Credit
Did Not Earn Credit
Earned Credit
Did Not Earn Credit
Earned Credit
Did Not Earn Credit
Earned Credit
Did Not Earn Credit
Earned Credit
Did Not Earn Credit
US History 17 14 21 6 13 19 14 17 17 12
Eng Lit/Comp 9 9 18 5 15 15 12 7 15 3
Eng Lang/Comp 24 7 13 10 17 14 22 8 22 3
Psych 25 16 23 18 23 21 25 4 19 6
Govt. & Pol. Sci. 11 4 15 10 22 4 18 5 14 3
Euro History 6 4 5 3 7 8 4 0 4 4
Calculus AB 1 6 4 3 1 2 2 2 2 3
Statistics - - 2 2 3 0 2 0 3 1
Biology - - - - - - - - - -
Chemistry 0 1 - - - - - - - -
Sub Total 100 53 93 61 101 57 101 83 96 35
TOTAL EXAMS 153 154 158 184 142
Focus Areas and Goals Wamego USD 320
August 20, 2016
Team Characteristics
Common purpose/Vision Trust
Communication—be vocal and listenMotivatedCompassion
Flexibility/Sacrifice Respect
Willingness to help Open‐minded/Willing to listen
HonestyOut‐of‐Box thinking
PositiveSee Others’ Views
Long Term Focus Areas: (These are the items that you would like to accomplish 3‐5 years from now)
Focus Area Comments
A. Established solid early childhood programs Aligns with strategic plan goal #1
B. PLCs are the method and vehicle for improvement system‐wide; more intentional processes defined and utilized
Aligns with strategic plan goal #2
C. Technology Plan—technology and facility investment and development Aligns with strategic plan goal #3
D. Continued development of additional learning opportunities for students (alternate scheduling)
Aligns with strategic plan goals #1 and #4
Short Term Goal Areas: (These items are prioritized, and should be focused on within the next 18‐24 months.)
Short Term Goal Long Term Focus Area(s)
Action Steps Measurable(s) Timelines
1. Continue to close student achievement gap . . . ‐‐Leveling the playing field ‐‐Providing opportunities without great cost to students
A, B, D
2. Expand current career focus ‐‐IPS ‐‐Post‐secondary choices
D
3. Bond election to be a success and plan for technology piece of bond
Strategic Plan Goal #5
4. MTSS – Math (K‐12 and behavior) B, D
5. Implement a district‐wide drug policy and educational program
Strategic Plan Goals #1 and #4
6. Improve safety of school environments and safety plans. Facilities—concentrate on secure buildings
Strategic Plan Goal #5
7. Develop alternative strategies for parental/guardian education and communication
Strategic Plan Goal #1
8. Personal plans of study in place/counselor utilization and college/career pathway development
A,B,D
USD 320, Wamego GOALS (2011-2016)
GOAL# 1:
USD 320 will provide an academically supportive environment for our students in order to prepare them academically, socially, and emotionally for success in the work environment, university, and other post-secondary studies, and citizenship.
Continue to close student achievement gaps as measured on the following assessments: Measures of Academic Progress (MAP) assessments (Grades 2 through 10) reading & math. the district has continued
using MAP assessments throughout the 2014-15 school year and plans to do the same in 2015-16. Kansas assessments—All schools (West, WMS and WHS) were successful in meeting achievement goals on the 2013 Spring
Kansas Assessments, based on preliminary results. With the new ESEA Waiver, and the implementation of Annual Measureable Objectives (AMOs), Standards of Excellence (SOE) awards are no longer awarded to schools in districts throughout Kansas. Announcements regarding the new assessment reward system will be forthcoming in the fall. WMS has been awarded a High Performing School Award in reading and math for four years in a row from the Kansas Association of Middle School Administrators. . Kansas assessment results for 2013-2014 school year were not deemed valid as per KSDE and Kansas State BOE due to compromise of the assessment system. 2014-15 results have not yet been released but due to be released in September 2015. A report will be provided to the BOE at the October 2015 meeting.
ACT - WHS scores continue to be at or above state and national averages. Wamego High continues to offer assistance programs to student regarding ACT preparation and for the 2015-16 school year an ACT preparatory class is being offered.
Implemented AIMSweb in the district this year, which was used for benchmarking ALL students and progress monitoring for MTSS reading interventions. Select groups also used AIMSweb for screening and monitoring identified students. AIMSweb has continued to be used during this time frame in the district to benchmark and progress monitor students participating in interventions in buildings.
Grades 6-12 will be using Kansas Career Pipeline for career exploration and post-secondary career planning. Grade level/Department PLC teams continue to write and evaluate common assessments for their specific grade levels/content
areas. This ensures that all students are being assessed in the same manner and that the content/curriculum is viable and guaranteed.
Strengthen the Multi-Tiered System of Support (MTSS) interventions in all schools MTSS reading teachers at the K-8 level meet regularly to evaluate results, ensure fidelity of implementation of programs, and
discuss/address any concerns. Progress monitoring occurs on a regular basis for all interventions.
USD 320, Wamego GOALS (2011-2016)
Number of students needing a Tier 3 level reading intervention at WHS has decreased based on early intervention at the K-8 level. However, the WHS team will continue to study appropriate interventions for the high school level as needed. WHS has made decisions and plans for systematic interventions for students struggling to read proficiently; beginning in fall 2015 a three tiered system of reading intervention is in place to support struggling readers using research based intervention programs.
Walk to Read at the K-5 level allows for students to attend Guided Reading groups at their individual instructional reading levels, while providing opportunities for students that need strategic and intensive intervention to receive this support during the reading block. These students receive a Guided Reading group at their instructional level, but may also attend an intervention group in Language for Learning, Reading Mastery, Six Minute Solution, Phonics for Reading, REWARDS, or Corrective Reading.
Common reading block per grade level allows us to utilize our human resources more effectively at Central and West. At the K-5 level, students receiving a reading intervention are progress monitored on a regular basis. Tier II students are
progress monitored at minimum monthly and Tier III students are progress monitored at minimum bi-weekly. Results from progress monitoring assessments, as well as from district and building level assessments indicate that students are making significant gains from the interventions they are receiving through the MTSS model.
At West, schedules have been designed to provide math instruction at the same time per grade level. This allows us to differentiate math instruction for students more than ever before. Students are frequently assessed and then regrouped in differentiated math groups to get the level of support and/or enrichment needed. We utilize our human resources effectively to be able to provide more individualized instruction to meet students’ unique needs.
Results have demonstrated improvement for students in all reading interventions at Central and West. Reading intervention at WMS includes Corrective Reading, Read to Achieve, and specific at-risk interventions. WMS has Math labs for grade 6- 8. The Learning Center (established 2007 at the middle school) continues to serve students who are in need of academic support,
but who do not qualify for special education services. At the middle school each week, students with D’s, F’s, or academic issues, are assigned to Skills Class during homebase.
Students meet individually or in small groups with teachers to pre-teach, re-teach, or practice academic skills. Support classes – math labs, biology lab, HELP, SIP continue to help students complete all graduation requirements and meet
or exceed stands on state assessments. Credit recovery options and alternative learning environments to reduce dropouts. WHS 9th grade team will implement a Study Skills/Habits class for all students in the 2013-2014 school year. During the 2012-13 school year, Central Leadership Team developed a school-wide Positive Behavior Support System that will
include behavior for the MTSS model. With the completion of the K-12 math curriculum revision, we will focus efforts on developing math interventions specific to
each grade level.
USD 320, Wamego GOALS (2011-2016)
Administrative team studied behavioral interventions as a team throughout the 2014-15 school year.
Investigate and plan for adjustments to current curriculum maps (K-12) in order to align to Common Core State Standards (CCSS) for math and English Language Arts and Literacy in History/Social Studies, Science & Technical Subjects
Rubicon ATLAS software purchased and adopted in district to align curriculum and provide curriculum mapping technology to USD 320.
Established a Curriculum Leader Cadre representative of all buildings and administrators to serve as support/training for curriculum mapping using new Atlas system. The Cadre was trained in the Atlas Rubicon system and served as support for building level teachers.
K-12 math curriculum has been developed and aligned to the Common Core Standards and approved by the USD 320 BOE at the May 2013 meeting.
K-12 ELA committee began the curriculum revision process during this year and will continue in the coming year. This work will be aligned to the Common Core Standards. This work was completed in Spring 2014 resulting in revised ELA curriculum maps (integrated with new science and social studies standards K-6) for all grade levels. Units were aligned to new standards.
Grade 6-12 ELA committee work on Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) completed Spring 2015. All units aligned to new standards.
Professional Development time is protected for teachers to work within the Rubicon Atlas system. Teachers used this curriculum mapping software system to plan instruction including lesson development, addition of resources, and writing of common formative assessments.
Support current Career Pathway courses and increase additional pathways at WHS WMS has 3 classes which directly support the WHS pathways by offering the first class in the Pathways: Business Skills,
Computer Applications 1, and Woods. WMS and WHS will continue to vertically team for CTE. Pathways offered are: Web and Digital Communications, Programming and Software Development, Business Finance,
Restaurant and Event Management, Agriculture Science, Plant Systems, Power, Structure and Technical Systems, Family and Community Services, Early Childhood Development and Services, Teaching and Training, Construction, Design and Pre-Construction.
Continue to research and implement effective grading practices Central Elementary developed and implemented a standards-based reporting system for all content areas in the 2012-2013
school year. Work will continue on this to align to the ELA Common Core standards at the district level.
USD 320, Wamego GOALS (2011-2016)
West continues to use a standards-based reporting system in the areas of reading and writing. Teams work to establish consistent grading practices for all content areas. This includes the creation of common assessments for all grade levels.
District-wide practice that extra credit is not offered or allowed. WHS developed website focusing on WHS grading policy and procedures to communicate the grading policy to parents, and
others. The grading practices at WHS were a focus at Site Council meetings. Parents asked questions and provided feedback.
Community presentations were held on 2 occasions to inform the public and to provide the opportunity for them to ask questions.
A community committee made up of 9 community members and 6 WHS staff members met during January through May to further explore the grading practices and build understanding. A report was presented to the BOE in May 2013.
Continue to research and implement effective instructional strategies The administrative team studied the power of walk-throughs for the purpose of identifying areas of need for professional
development, improving instruction, and supporting teachers. The administrative team worked collaboratively to identify what good instruction looks like and the walk-through tool reflects these priorities. The walk-through tool was piloted in the spring of 2013 and will be fully implemented in the 2013-2014 school year.
Learning walkthroughs have been conducted throughout the 2014-15 school year. Administrators have worked closely during 2014-15 with outside consultant for purpose of calibration of walkthroughs; administrators set goals for process and follow up conversations continue. Data from walkthroughs is used for planning for professional development and goal setting in buildings and across the district. Specific professional development training has taken place insofar as writing learning objectives (across the district).
Continue implementation of Guided Reading, Conceptual Mathematics instruction, Six Trait Writing, Marzano’s nine instructional strategies, Mosaic of Thought reading comprehension strategies, Marzano’s Six Step Vocabulary instructional model, MTSS reading intervention programs ( Language for Learning, Reading Mastery, Six-Minute Solution, Phonics for Reading, REWARDS, Corrective Reading, and Read to Achieve), and Differentiated Instruction.
Core instruction time is protected for reading, writing, math, science, and social studies. Project-based learning, a developmentally appropriate strategy, is encouraged and employed throughout the district. Examples
include: Habitat Study, StarBase, Campaign and Elections, Science Fair, Historical Hall of Fame, Kansas 100s, Rock Band Project, Mystery Mayhem, Mini-society, and Flat-Stanley.
An outdoor classroom has been established at WMS. The greenhouse construction has been completed with a budget of $60,000, as well as substantial donations from Central Mechanical. Ground work is complete and the pond has been established.
PLC teams worked purposefully to developed essential questions in the curriculum maps within their instruction.
USD 320, Wamego GOALS (2011-2016)
Investigate ways to promote a growth mindset regarding intelligence in teachers and students Specialized teachers K-5 continue to keep the growth mindset as a focus of their SMART goal. WHS staff completed a staff book study, Mindset, and will implement strategies in 2013-14 to help students reach their full
potential. New teachers to the district are taught about the importance of promoting a growth mindset in students and self in
the Teacher to Teacher Mentor program.
Review and monitor the district’s bully prevention program and policies The Second Step social skills and bullying prevention program will be implemented at Central and West Elementary beginning
in 2015-2016. Bullying Prevention Teams meet monthly to address bullying issues and provide resources for staff. Class meetings are held on a regular basis.
Central developed a positive behavior support intervention system that will incorporate the Second Step Social Curriculum. Implementation will be set for 2013-2014.
West has developed a positive behavior support system that includes the CHAMPS model for classroom management and discipline and will also implement the Second Step Social/Emotional Learning Curriculum in 2015-2016. Each teacher has created their own individual Classroom Discipline Management Plan that will be implemented in each classroom in 2015-2016. In addition to using PBS strategies school-wide, West has also created student recognition programs, including the “Junior Raiders CHAMPS Hall of Fame” and “CHAMPS Star Awards”. Students are nominated for the Hall of Fame when they exhibit all characteristics of the CHAMPS Code (Committed, Hard-working, Accepting, Motivated, Persevering, Successful) and receive a CHAMPS Star if at least one of the CHAMPS Code qualities are demonstrated.
All schools specifically addressed the issue of cyber-bulling and internet safety during the 2012-2013 school year. West hosts a “Student Wellness Day” in fifth grade each spring and focus on such topics as bullying prevention, cyber-bullying,
appropriate use of social media, tobacco prevention, drug and alcohol awareness and prevention, and nutrition. Grades 6-12 held a kickoff event with Phil Chalmers, leading expert on youth culture and behavior. He returned in August of
2013, and the program was expanded to include a parent meeting.
Additional Information: We have put “transition days” into place for second grade students going to third grade and fifth grade students going to sixth
grade. Students visit the receiving school to learn more about what to expect in their new school environment and meet the teachers and principals.
Vertical teaming takes place between grade levels to align instructional practices and to keep lines of communication open. This teaming occurs on scheduled PLC Professional Development days built into the calendar.
9th grade transition day continues to provide opportunities for incoming freshman to become acclimated and comfortable at WHS in their first days of school.
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Enrollment conferences in the spring the past three years have provided students and parents with direct feedback on planning and scheduling to best meet student needs throughout high school. Enrollment conference night has exceeded 90% the last three years.
Evening enrollment meetings at the middle school for all grades were established in Spring 2012 WMS has established school wide expectations for behavior (PBIS) and implemented CHAMPS for individual classroom
management. Every teacher will implement in August, 2015.
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GOAL #2 USD 320 recognizes that the teacher is the most critical component in a child’s learning; therefore, teachers will be supported in their endeavor to provide high quality instruction.
Seek the highest quality teacher candidates for hire in our schools Implementation of School Recruiter and Wonderlic assessments to screen potential teaching candidates. Ensure that candidates are screened carefully and that interviews are rigorous. In the last two years (13-14 and 14-15), the elementary schools have expanded and strengthened our relationship with Kansas
State University’s College of Education by hosting Early Field Experience students, Block B students, and increasing the number of Student Interns.
Examine and implement strategies to retain high quality teachers in our schools Provide professional development opportunities for teacher to become leaders in their field by providing professional
development to their peers (i.e. T2 Technology Day, summer professional development for new elementary teachers). Continue to develop the Curriculum Leadership Cadre Exemplary Teacher mentoring program Courage to Teach program established and opened to all faculty for the purpose of renewal of teachers in the classroom and to
sustain engagement, energy, and commitment throughout their careers. The first ever Courage to Teach and Lead retreat will be offered to all educators this summer. A continued group of interested teachers work with Dr. Siebert throughout the school year (after contract days) to explore Courage to Teach ideas such as developing trust in schools, professional
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purpose and renewal of passion for teaching in the classrooms. Three Courage to Teach full retreats have taken place during summer months beginning in 2013, and have had solid representation from 320 teachers, along with other educators from outside of the district and state.
Provide Leadership opportunities for staff – Common Core Leadership Team, PLC Leadership Team, professional development presentation opportunities, Curriculum Leadership Cadre.
Provide high quality mentor experiences for new teachers to our school district via the Teacher to
Teacher Mentor Program Four half days (in conjunction with four after school seminars) continue to be provided for new teachers to apply instructional
approaches used in USD 320 by providing time for new teachers to observe veterans in the field. Evaluations put into place for the purpose of continuing to develop the mentor program and meet the needs of both mentors
and protégés. The Teacher to Teacher Mentor Program was submitted to KSDE in Spring 2015 as part of a new mandate to
“approve” all school districts’ mentor induction programs for both teachers/specialists and building/district leaders across Kansas. Our mentor program for teachers/specialists was approved, as well as our Leader Mentor Program (developed formally in Spring 2015).
Provide teachers with opportunities for professional development to increase instructional quality PLC teaming time is provided to all grade level and content area teams. All teams establish SMART goals and monitor progress
throughout the year. Faculty meetings focus on matters of curriculum, instruction, assessment, and professional development. Professional Development days focus on “doing the work” of a PLC. Less “sit and get” than in previous years. PD opportunities are based on differentiation of needs of teachers. Teachers throughout the district are participating in Leadership Academies like Project Quest (math) and INSIGHT (STEM)
initiatives through KSU. Numerous professional development opportunities are provided for all staff on a regular basis, both in and outside the district.
Strengthen the use of the Professional Learning Community (PLC) model and processes currently in
place in all schools PLC teaming time is valued, protected, and monitored on an on-going basis. Buildings review their Mission, Vision, and Collective Commitments yearly to ensure there are aligned with building goals and
beliefs. Revisions are made as necessary. Work has been done to educate our School Site Councils on the PLC model through presentations made by teacher teams and
building principals.
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SMART goals are established and monitored. ALL buildings have a PLC Leadership Team that addresses specific building needs and issues related to students and staff
learning. Book studies are completed as needed to strengthen the PLC model. In June of 2013, the admin team will attend the PLC Institute to strengthen our understanding of the PLC model and process. The admin team completed a book study on “The 21 Indispensible Qualities of a Leader”. Administrative team developed parameters, called Loose/Tight Guidelines, for all PLCs in all buildings.
Administrators also committed to continuing to systemically and intentionally build PLC process into administrative teams, including developing SMART goals for upcoming school year 2015-16.
GOAL #3: USD 320 will provide the necessary technology resources for students’ learning.
Evaluate/assess current technology resources and staff to support curriculum and instruction as
well as operational needs District provides 4 technology staff to meet the needs of the district. District provides a technology teacher starting at the kindergarten level. District technology committee was re-established this school year with the intention of this group to become more involved
in planning and recommendations for technology purchases. Technology purchases made in the 2012-13 school year include:
WHS Data Server Virtualization $ 130,000.00 All 2001 WIN XP MealTracker Replacement/Upgrade to NutriKids 8 $ 25,000.00 WMS 2006 WIN XP Lab C8 with Office 26 $ 19,500.00 WHS 2007 WIN XP VPL Lab Upgrade--Rm 211 10 $ 7,500.00 WHS 2010 WIN 7 Teacher Laptops with MS Office 55 $ 49,500.00 WMS 2007 WIN Vista WMS Mobile Cart 25 $ 22,500.00 WMS 2007 WIN XP WMS Lab D8—currently old WHS teacher 26 $ 19,500.00 Middle School technology lab upgrade $71,000.00
WMS added an Ipad cart for building wide use in 2013. WMS ELA team has use of a department Ipad cart and teacher Ipads in 2014. WMS Math team has use of teacher Ipads in 2013.
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Develop a coordinated and district wide USD 320 Technology Plan that will provide coherent vision and strategic direction for technology decision-making
Re-established technology team will focus their efforts to develop a coherent vision and plan for USD 320. Maintain and upgrade technology as needed to provide for best use of instruction and learning. Evaluate /assess current technology resources and staff to support curriculum and instruction as well as operational needs.
GOAL #4: USD 320 will develop and maintain reciprocal partnerships with our community.
Develop a district advisory council consisting of community and USD 320 district individuals to
dialogue for the purpose of building relationships and increasing understanding of district issues/needs and identifying resources available in partnership
Continue to strengthen the USD 320 website in order to communicate the district’s academic goals
and academic/extracurricular accomplishments Individual teachers are linking their blogs and websites to the district website. The district webmaster has improved the district’s website by including more timely information and more eye-catching
information. Continuation of Remarkable Raider program and the implementation of the GEM (Going the Extra Mile) program.
Strengthen USD 320’s collaborative relationship with institutions of higher education for teacher
and student improvement Continue to strengthen our relationship with KSU through programs such as Project Quest, student teaching, INSIGHT,
math consultants, student mentors.
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Work with K-State Professor, Sherrie Martinie, to participate in a research study in fourth grade through the University of Illinois at Chicago on the use of embedded assessment using the new pilot Math Trailblazers series.
As stated above, the elementary schools have strengthened their relationships with the Kansas State University’s College of Education by hosting Early Field Experience students, Block B students, and Student Interns.
Continue to expand our offerings for Concurrent Credit at the high school level. Currently offer Oral Communication, Sociology, College Algebra, Advance Chemistry, Spanish I and II, Accounting, Welding, Physical Science. CNA is not for college credit, but transcripted as a continuing ed class.
Maximize community resources to support the district’s goals Career Day (Gr 8) WMS has partnered with Junior Achievement of Kansas and Caterpillar for their ACHIEVE program beginning September,
2015. Careers on Wheels (Gr 5-6) Fine Arts Fair (Gr 6-8) Various joint projects with Community Health Ministries, such as free dental screenings for students that qualify and summer
lunch program. Established partnership with Wamego Public Library for after school programs, summer programs, and student volunteers. The annual Regional Science Fair continues to require help from the community, as well as KSU and surrounding schools, for
the judging of over 250 exhibits. Generous community that supports various fundraisers for local youth needs and charitable endeavors (Pennies for Pasta,
Hats Off for Cancer, Relay for Life, Hoop it Up for Hope, etc.) Established a fund with Wamego Community Foundation for teachers in our district to attend Courage to Teach retreats. Kansas Courage to Teach & Lead Fund received a matching grant from Wamego Community Foundation to help
provide scholarships for USD 320 teachers to attend Courage to Teach retreats. Active PTO’s and Site Councils in all buildings. Developed partnership with Wamego City Hospital to provide assistance and resources to schools. Partnership with Wamego Community Foundation for development of Wamego iTech Center and scholarships for
graduating seniors (WCF banquet). Continued our Partnership with Fort Riley through the Adopt-A-School Program. Partnership with Chamber of Commerce for Mother’s Day and Father’s Day Essay/Poem contest for 5th grade students. Work with Harvesters to supply students in need with food through the BackSnack program. Big Brothers/Big Sisters Program (has been discontinued at the national level beginning with the 2015-16 school year, but we
had the program for all the other years)
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Senior Interview Day Community Mentoring Program – 12th year in existence Currently expanding Dual Credit options with HCC and MATC Implementation of the Boys & Girls Club in Wamego, as well as providing free summer school services through Boys & Girls
Club.
GOAL #5:
USD 320 will provide well maintained school facilities and a safe and supportive environment for students, staff, volunteers, and patrons.
Implement a flexible long-range facilities plan that includes consideration of changing
demographics, future building needs, and possible community partnerships Transportation Department has readjusted routing and has added a new bus route to accommodate not only current demands
on transportation, but also to position the district to be ready to accept what appears to be a continuing population growth in the northwest sector of our district.
Transportation Department has placed an increased emphasis on getting our vehicle fleet repaired to ensure the safest environment we can for our students and staff while we are transporting them. This will be an ongoing effort.
Transportation Department will conduct preventative maintenance classes for users of our administrative vehicle fleet. District is currently in the process of assessing what future growth needs will be. We are in the process of working with
construction managers and architect firms to devise a plan to enable the district to accommodate growth needs in an affordable fashion.
The current district facilities have received an on-going assessment of structure and cosmetic needs and items are addressed as time and money permit.
A five year facilities and grounds plan has been developed and is a fluid document.
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Larry Hannan has provided the BOE with a full detailed report at the August 7, 2015 BOE Facilities Tour of the updated Energy work and other work that has taken place during the summer of 2015.
The BOE has entered into a contract with Bowman, Bowman, Novick architect firm to review current facilities and provide a comprehensive look at space and future facility needs. An expected report to the BOE will occur in September 2015.
Maintain facilities to provide an appropriate learning environment for students and staff
Improvements in the facilities are reviewed on an annual basis and made as time and funds have allowed. Some improvements made this school year have included, but are not limited to:
Partial new roof at WMS WMS chiller replacement Walk-in cooler at WHS Upgrades and remodeling of WMS technology lab Other upgrade projects were provided by Larry Hannan on August 7, 2015.
Review and revise the USD 320 Emergency Response Plan An updated Emergency Response Plan was presented to the BOE for approval in August 2013 The updated ERP will be presented to staff in August 2013 Table top “emergencies” were conducted in cooperation with Pottawatomie County and our local law enforcement
agencies during the 2013-14 school year and we continue to conduct these on a periodic basis. Lock down drills will be conducted twice a year in all school buildings
Annually review the district’s facilities for security Buildings receive a security walk-through on an annual basis to assess areas where new security is needed. Security cameras for inside/outside all buildings and Sort Complex were purchased and installed summer 2015
Strengthen the facilities management team for the district The facilities management team meets on a monthly basis with the administrative team to provide the best learning