The last day of school will be Wednesday, May 20.  All of our schools will be on early-release schedules.  Please check with your school or school website for specific early-release times. 

Thursday, May 14, Liberty Public Schools will recognize staff members retiring from the district at the conclusion of the 2014-2015 school year. South Valley Middle School will host the event, beginning with a reception at 4:30 p.m., immediately followed by a program at 5 p.m. Retiring staff who will be in attendance at the Retirement Tea are:

* Ann Bertoldie, LHS/LNHS Broadcasting/Journalism Teacher

* Debi Bruce, HMS Science Teacher

* Susan Bryan, ECC Paraprofessional

* Sandi Cole, SC Library Media Specialist

* Leanne Frazier, LHS Special Education Paraprofessional

* Tina Gaik, Nutrition Services, Assistant Director

* Rayma Gragg, LO Office Paraprofessional

* Mary Lou Jones, LHS Orchestra Director

* Robert Marquardt, LHS Science Teacher

* Kathleen Moburg, LHS Science Teacher

* Diana Pantorilla, Transportation Monitor

* Dorothy Ramos, SC Cafeteria Manager
* Janice Stallings, AD Special Education Vision Specialist 

* Dave Wetzel, LMS Physical Education/Health Teacher

* Dee Wynne, HMS Special Education Teacher

Retiring staff unable to attend Tea:

* Joan Arth, AD Library Media Specialist

* Connie Baker, SVMS Special Education Paraprofessional

* Jenny Buttman, RV 3rd Grade Teacher
* Glory Fagan, LHS Library Media Specialist

* Charles Lee, SVMS 7th Grade Social Studies Teacher 

* Susan Martin, LMS Library Media Specialist

* Susan Pigg, Transportation Supervisor

* Kathy Cockrum, DAC Administrative Assistant

* Megan DiLonardo, LHS ELBC Teacher

* Linda Vanderford, Transportation Driver

 We hope you will be able to join us in wishing our retiring staff well!

We hope you can make plans to attend our final Coffee with the Community tomorrow, Thursday, May 14, from 10 to 11 a.m., on the 3rd floor of the District Administration Center.  LPS Superintendent Dr. Jeremy Tucker, will be presenting a State of the District update as he looks back on the 2014-2015 school year and looks ahead to next year.  For a look back at this year's Coffee with the Community schedule and topics, click here.

The Board of Education is currently seeking applicants interested in filling the vacant seats of the Audit & Finance Committee. The seats available are two 3-year positions ending June 30, 2018.  Service for the position will begin immediately following an interview and selection process by the Board of Education to be conducted on Monday, June 29, 2015.  Applicants must be available to participate in the interview process on that date.

The Audit & Finance Committee is appointed by the Liberty Public School District Board of Education and is responsible for making recommendations to the Board relating to any matters of audit or financial concern within the operation of the District.  The overall responsibility of the Committee consists of performing a comprehensive, prospective review of the operations of the District and making recommendations, including, but not limited to, the following:  contract awards, financial reports of revenue and expenditures, non-bond capital improvement reports, bond issue capital improvement reports, investment reports, annual budget, long range financial planning objectives, audit reports, and internal control reports.  The comprehensive charter of the Audit & Finance Committee may be viewed at: http://www.liberty.k12.mo.us/auditandfinancecommittee.

Meeting Frequency: Committee members commit to review financial data on a monthly basis and attend meetings typically on Monday evening, 5:30 p.m., the week prior to Board of Education meetings.

Qualifications: Residents of the Liberty Public School District wishing to serve on the Audit & Finance Committee should have experience or background in a leadership capacity, budget, accounting, auditing or finance.

Meetings held by the Audit & Finance Committee are open, public meetings held under the auspices of Missouri Sunshine Law.

Applications will be accepted beginning Monday, May 18, 2015, through Monday, June 1, 2015.  Interested patrons may fill out an application online on the District's Web site at: http://web.liberty.k12.mo.us/forms/auditoversight/. Applications must be received by the close of business, 5:00 p.m., on Monday, June 1, 2015.  Applicant interviews will be conducted on June 29, 2015.  In the event the Board of Education meeting is rescheduled, applicant interviews will be rescheduled as well. 

For more information, please contact Cindy Sullivant, Director of Finance at 816-736-7105.

Take Center Stage with Liberty Public Schools' new Summer Theatre Program June 18-26 from 12 noon-4 p.m. in the South Valley Middle School cafeteria. There will also be a special performance for family and friends at 7 p.m. on June 26.  This program is for students entering 5th through 9th grade in the Fall of 2015.  The first 100 students are guaranteed a spot in the Center Stage Program.

During this 7-day course, students will:

* practice auditioning techniques

* participate in improvisation games and activities

* work on character development

* rehearse a play

* learn about technical theatre (set painting, lights, sound, and props)

This is an opportunity for students to continue developing their performing and technical theatre skills, as well as for those who want to try live theatre for the first time. Daily snacks will be provided, and all participants will receive a complimentary Center Stage t-shirt.

Directors include:

* Christine Gregoire - LMS Director (Alice in Wonderland, Hairspray)

* Olivia Wheeler - HMS Director (Annie, The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe)

* Jill Hemann - SVMS Director (Grease, The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe)

* Todd Hoover - District Theater Manager (Shrek, Hello Dolly)

In order to enroll in Center Stage Summer Theatre, you MUST be an enrolled student in 2015 Liberty Summer School and between the grades of 5th and 9th for the 2015-2016 school year. 

Click here to sign up for this great opportunity!

The Clay County Public Health Center will be offering a '15-'16 Back-to-School Immunization Clinic from July 27-August 19.  For more information regarding times, what to bring with you, and to schedule an appointment, click here.