HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The Hutchinson USD 308 Board of Education heard a special presentation from Head Start during their agenda session on Monday.
Each year, Head Start is required to present their progress to the Board of Education, giving insight into their program and training board members on the role Head Start plays in the district. Director of Head Start, Tamme Buller, led the presentation along with members of the district’s Head Start staff.
The meeting also included a presentation from elementary art teachers to celebrate Youth Art Month in March. Art teachers, Kylie Sampson and Paula Vogel spoke to the importance of art programs for students. The video featured pieces of student art, as well as interviews with students on their favorite art projects.
Also Monday, the board approved a new fire alarm system for the Salthawk Activity Center to replace an outdated system. The new alarms from Johnson Controls will cost the district $28,653. Johnson Controls provides fire alarm and suppression systems for the entire district. And the board approved Morgan Elementary School’s efforts to build an outdoor classroom. The spot would be used for outdoor lessons and to hear speakers during good weather. The cost of the project is $43,000. The school had filed an application to help pay for half of the cost.
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