Craig Zablocki talks to employees about giving 100% during this week's Back-to-School Convocation. The breakfast and convocation speaker was sponsored by The Hopkins Foundation. Remember to nominate employees for Hopkins Awards at any time during the year.

Staff Bulletin | August 13, 2015

District News

Fingerprint Kits

As a service to teachers, the Emporia USD 253 Human Resources Department has made it more convenient to get KSDE fingerprint cards completed. The district security guards have been trained in fingerprinting and can provide teachers with fingerprints as required for KSDE licensure. Contact one of the officers to set up an appointment as needed.

There is no cost to have the fingerprinting done but KSDE does charge a $50 background check fee when the fingerprint card is submitted.

Larry Clay: Mary Herbert

341-2362

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Willie Turner: EMS

341-7198

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Jeff Illk: EHS,

341-7094

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September 1 Deadline

September 1 is the deadline to submit transcripts or other verification of hours, additional degrees and endorsements that could result in additional pay or movement on the salary schedule. Send the information to Kathy Dreier in the Business Office.

Personal Illness Pool

Information will be posted soon in all buildings about the Personal Illness Pool. The deadline to sign up for the first time is October 1. The pool provides additional temporary leave to employees who have used all chargeable leave and have experienced "extraordinary circumstances" that require additional leave.

AT&T Discount

The district has been notified that all USD 253 employees are eligible for a 17% monthly discount. discount. Read more information here.

Emporia Board of Education

Personnel Report

Appointments

Susan Martin

special education, Council Grove

Stephanie Torres

English as a Second Language, FHLC

Heather Seymour

paraeducator, Council Grove

Alejandra Hernandez-Rios

paraeducator, Riverside

Emily Catron

paraeducator, Council Grove

Julie Sandoval

paraeducator, Council Grove

Dawn Lucas

paraeducator, Council Grove

Vicke Palencia

flex worker, food service

Stephanie Sandoval

district accountant, MHEC

Brittony Lewis

paraeducator, Timmerman

Collette Portofee

paraeducator, WA White

Jessica Boone

paraeducator, Logan Avenue

Annabelle Arndt

paraeducator, Logan Avenue

Mary Hernandez

paraeducator, Logan Avenue

Resignations

Brandon Porter

school psychologist, FHSEC

Retirement

Phillip Tornton

English, EHS

Be ALL in!

Build the future!

Celebrating

Good Things!

United Way Campaign

The 2015-2016 United Way Campaign is upon us!

Information about the campaign and pledge forms will be distributed in the schools soon. The theme is "Aspire to change tomorrow starting today."

Many United Way focus areas complement the work we do. Donations to the United Way stay in the area to support local programs. For information about United Way and programs they support, including Dolly Parton's Imagination Library and the Food for Students project, visit the UWFH website.

Employee Wellness Program

Be sure to register to participate in our new Employee Wellness Program. Get the latest information by joining the Employee Wellness Google Community page.

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Emporia Public Schools

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Board Member Resigns

The board accepted the resignation of board member Brent Windsor, effective at the end of the meeting August 19. The board will publish a notice of vacancy and discuss the process for filling the vacancy at that time.

Reception for Brent Windsor

The board of education will host a reception for Brent Windsor from 6:15 - 7 pm Wednesday, August 19, in the board meeting room at Mary Herbert Education Center. All district staff and community members are invited.

Transportation Report

Transportation Director Shelby Harvel updated the board on the district's fleet of buses and vehicles, their condition and maintenance needs. All district vehicles used to transport students have passed the annual safety inspection by the Kansas Highway Patrol.

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Purchase District Vans

The board approved the purchase of three 10-passenger vans from John North Ford at a cost of $24,990 each.

Consent Agenda

The board approved these consent agenda items:

Memorandum of Understanding with Habitat for Humanity
Concurrent Enrollment Partnership with Flint Hills Technical College
Purchase updated SuccessMaker software licenses for Chromebooks

Emporia Public Schools

1700 W 7th Ave

Emporia, Kansas 66801

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