Release from USD 308
HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The Hutchinson USD 308 Board of Education took an in-depth look at a recent curriculum audit on Monday night.
The audit, done by the education service center Greenbush, both examined the district’s curriculum as well as programs that support student behavior. The audit also surveyed district staff about what they believed was effective.
Based on information gleaned in the audit, the district is expected to drop some old initiatives that do not match up with curriculum objectives and practices.
Also during Monday's meeting, the Board:
Began the meeting with a short concert of sixth graders from Graber Elementary School under the direction of Stacey Williams.
Received an update on Kansas Education Systems Accreditation.
Approved joining the KJUMP lawsuit. Several Kansas school districts are joining a lawsuit after they were hit with huge natural gas bills after the February 2021 cold snap.
Approved minutes of the April 12, 2021, Board meeting.
Approved the annual EMC support renewal for the 2021-22 school year. The company provides support for district data storage and server backup needs.
Approved submitted grant applications.
Held executive sessions for negotiations and non-elected personnel.
Personnel Report
The Board approved the following personnel changes Monday.
Hired
Reganne Barrett, Grade-TBD, Morgan, effective Start of the 2021-22 School Year
Todd Smith, Physical Education Teacher, Faris, effective Start of the 2021-22 School Year
Jennifer Sandell, Grade 2, McCandless, effective Start of the 2021-22 School Year
Tommie Westfahl, Grade 3/4 Combo, Lincoln, effective Start of the 2021-22 School Year
Trevor Haley, Family and Community Engagement Manager, Hutcherson Center, effective TBD
Aubrey Hayden, Daycare substitute, Hutchinson High School - Daycare, effective April 26, 2021
Wyatt Monasmith, Teacher Aide, McCandless Elementary, effective April 26, 2021
Daniel Willis, Teacher Substitute, District, effective April 26, 2021
Resignations
Kellan Wilson, Grade 2, McCandless, effective May 27, 2021
Ashleigh Vieyra, Grade 4, Graber, effective May 27, 2021
Ashleigh Vieyra, Head Cheerleading Coach, Hutchinson High School, effective May 27, 2021
Jonathan O'Neal, Building Trades Teacher, CTEA, effective June 30, 2021
Laura White, Grade 2, McCandless, effective May 27, 2021
Sydney Morris, Assistant Cheerleading Coach, Hutchinson High School, effective April 19, 2021
Sarah Divine, Grade 4, Lincoln, effective May 27, 2021
Sarah Divine, Assistant Coach Volleyball, HMS-7, effective May 27, 2021
Crystal Allmon, Grade 3, McCandless, effective May 27, 2021
Tracey Colbert, Health/Nutrition Coordinator, Hutcherson Center, effective May 26, 2021
Serena Smith, Title I Ed Aide, Morgan Elementary, effective April 23, 2021
Brian McCabe, Custodian, Hutchinson Middle School 8, effective May 3, 2021
Austin Frank, Kitchen Assistant, Hutcherson Center, effective April 30, 2021
Keith Line, Shipping/Receiving Clerk, Support Services, effective June 1, 2021
Retirement
Shellie Griffiths, Social Studies Teacher, HMS-7, effective May 27, 2021 (waive March 1 retirement deadline)
Position Changes
Lauren Rank, from Library Media Specialist at McCandless/Graber, to Library Media Specialist at Lincoln/Graber, effective Start of the 2021-22 School Year
Carla Honeycutt, from Library Media Specialist at Wiley/Faris, to Library Media Specialist at McCandless/Faris, effective Start of the 2021-22 School Year
Amy Allen, from Library Media Specialist at Morgan/Allen, to Library Media Specialist at Wiley/Allen, effective Start of the 2021-22 School Year
Cathy Paget, from Library Media Specialist at Avenue A/Lincoln, to Library Media Specialist at Morgan, effective Start of the 2021-22 School Year
Patricia Stacey, from Remote Teacher for District, to Hutchinson Virtual School Teacher, effective Start of the 2021-22 School Year
Ashlyn Partridge, from Remote Teacher for District, to Hutchinson Virtual School Teacher, effective Start of the 2021-22 School Year
Christine Hard, from Remote Teacher for District, to Hutchinson Virtual School Teacher, effective Start of the 2021-22 School Year
Amy Foos, from Remote Teacher for District, to Hutchinson Virtual School Teacher, effective Start of the 2021-22 School Year
Jennifer Smith, from Grade 5 at Faris, to Instructional Support Teacher at Faris, effective Start of the 2021-22 School Year
Amanda Buethe, from Instructional Support Teacher at Faris, to Grade 5 at Faris, effective Start of the 2021-22 School Year
Michelle Abernathy, from Long-Term Substitute for Stem Coordinator at McCandless/Faris, to Grade 6 at McCandless, effective Start of the 2021-22 School Year
Ericah Chambers, from Grade 6 at Lincoln, to Instructional Support Teacher at Lincoln, effective Start of the 2021-22 School Year
Kelly Curry, from Grade 2 at Graber, to Instructional Support Teacher at Graber, effective Start of the 2021-22 School Year
Madeline Schreiber, from CSS Para at Graber, to Grade 2 at Graber, effective Start of the 2021-22 School Year
Marissa Clark, from Remote Teacher at Wiley, to Grade-TBD at HMS at Allen, effective Start of the 2021-22 School Year
Hannah Schletzbaum, from Grade 4 at HMS at Allen, to Instructional Support Teacher at HMS at Allen, effective Start of the 2021-22 School Year
Becki Ackley, from Grade 5 at McCandless, to Grade 4 at Graber, effective Start of the 2021-22 School Year
Gifts to Schools
The Board formally thanked and approved the donation of a used transmission from S&K Transmission Service, valued at $260, for use in the Automotive Technology program in the Hutchinson Career and Technical Education Academy.
Next Meeting
The next regular meeting of the Board will be May 10.