HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The Hutchinson Public Schools Board of Education Monday (Nov. 23, 2020) altered the modified hybrid attendance plan in place when the school gating criteria is in either the orange or red zone as long as staffing allows for it.
Under the change, Fridays, beginning Dec. 4, will be full remote learning days for all pre-kindergarten through high school senior students. Mondays and Wednesdays will continue to be in-person learning for Group A students (last names starting with A to L) with Tuesdays and Thursdays in-person learning for Group B students (last names starting with M to Z). Group A will learn remotely on Tuesdays and Thursdays while Group B learn remotely on Mondays and Wednesdays.
Previously, Group A and Group B students attended alternate Fridays. Schools are closed this Friday for the Thanksgiving Recess.
The Board also received the annual audit report. Each year, the district’s finances are audited by an outside entity. USD 308 contracts with Swindoll, Janzen, Hawk & Loyd, LLC, to do the audit.
Auditors found no issues with finances for the 2019-20 school year. Two issues surfaced in the 2018-19 budget were corrected during the recent school year as well.
In other action, the Board:
Tabled paying fees for EAB for research support.
Approved minutes of the Nov. 9 Board meeting.
Approved the Classified Handbook for 2020-21.
Approved submitting an application to the Kansas Department of Education for the district to develop official K-12 and adult virtual programs.
Approved Operational Expectation No. 5 – Fiscal Planning.
Approved Operational Expectation No. 2 – Superintendent Succession.
Approved submitted grant applications.
Approved the purchase of 11 Clear Touch devices for Head Start.
Approved the Treasurers Report for October 2020.
Held an executive session for non-elected personnel.
Held a study session on a community advisory committee, on a facility study and on operational expectations reviews.
Personnel Report
The Board approved the following personnel changes.
Hired
Shea Ratzloff, Daycare Assistant, Hutchinson High School, effective November 16, 2020
Nicole McClellan, Substitute Teacher, District, effective November 12, 2020
Shawn Davis, Educational Aide, Avenue A, effective November 16, 2020
Kirsten Long, Substitute Teacher, District, effective November 16, 2020
Jenna Maxwell, Substitute Teacher, District, effective November 23, 2020
Resignations
Steve Dunmire, Resource Para, Faris Elementary, effective November 23, 2020
Becky Dunmire, Title 1 Educational Aide, Faris Elementary, effective November 23, 2020
Retirement
Kaylene Geurian, Kindergarten Teacher, Morgan, effective June 1, 2021
Position Changes
Serena Smith, from Substitute Teacher, to Title I Aide at Morgan , effective November 23, 2020
Craig Jackson, from Day Custodian at HHS, to Head Custodian at HHS, effective November 30, 2020
Termination
Chandler Hodges, Resource Para, Allen Elementary, effective November 18, 2020
Gifts to Schools
A used refrigerator and a used freezer, valued at $3,000, from Hutchinson Walmart to the district’s Nutrition Services Program.
Hats and gloves from the American Legion Auxiliary to Lincoln Elementary School for student use.
$5,000 from an anonymous donor to Lincoln for redesign activities for staff and students.
Next Meeting
The next Regular Meeting of the Board will be at 6 p.m. Dec. 14.