By ROD ZOOK
Hutch Post
HAVEN, Kan. — The Haven School Board approved a new contract with its teachers and administrative staff during Monday's agenda session. The new contract raises the base pay for teachers in the district to $40,473 per year, an increase of 2.75%. Administrative staff and directors salaries also increased by the same 2.75%.
Also Monday night, the board approved the back to school plans for dealing with the pandemic. Under the plan, face coverings are recommended for students and staff with the final decision to be made by families and employees. All persons will be required to wear a mask when traveling in school vehicles including all bus routes, activities, field trips, and any vehicles transporting students and staff.
All high touch areas will be cleaned daily including gymnasiums, weight rooms, locker rooms and all desks and chairs in classrooms. The district says they will continue to coordinate and communicate with the Kansas State Department of Education, Kansas Association of School Boards, and the Reno County Health Department to stay informed with the updates from The Kansas Department of Health and Environment and the CDC.
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