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Press Contact: Stacy Goss, Director of Communications Address: 1520 N Plum, Hutchinson, KS 67501 Office: 620-615-4048 Email: goss.stacy@usd308.com FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE USD 308 Board of Education Receives Update on Professional Development, Budget HUTCHINSON, KANSAS –The USD 308 Board of Education met Monday, August 14, 2023. On the agenda was an update from Assistant Superintendent of Curriculum, Sheila Berridge, and a budget process update from Assistant Superintendent of Finance, Sheila Meggers. Berridge presented on the Visible Learning professional development conducted at two sites over two days across the district last week. One site hosted a group of elementary teachers, and another site hosted secondary teachers. Visible Learning is a new program to the Hutchinson district as of this year. It engages teachers to assess their own teaching methods to ensure the strategies they are using in the classroom are what works best. By learning the program’s “10 Mindframes”, teachers can lean into a research-based curriculum that engages both the student and teacher. As teachers put Visible Learning into practice for the first time this school year, students will see benefits from self-assessment, tailored feedback, and instructional coaching. Sheila Meggers, Assistant Superintendent of Finance, presented building needs assessments conducted during the last school year. Each attendance center was evaluated in compliance with Senate substitute for HB2567 Sec 12. Information from the building assessments will be published on the school website and used when approving the district budget to ensure resources are targeted effectively to maximize student academic performance. Meggers and Superintendent Dr. Dawn Johnson reviewed the budget with the Kansas State Department of Education (KSDE) on August 2nd in Topeka. The Board will hear the full budget on August 28th. The Revenue Neutral Rate hearing will be held on Sept 11th . The budget will be submitted to KSDE on September 20. October 1st is the anticipated date for the district to certify budget documents with the Reno County Clerk. The full agenda may be found here: http://go.boarddocs.com/ks/usd308/board.nsf/public

Your Salthawk Summer Newsletter has arrived! If you have questions about the 2023-2024 school year, including how to enroll, you'll find the answers here: https://www.smore.com/3ua9k

Hey Salthawks, LET'S GET LOUD!! The nominations are in for the 2023 Best of the Best and we are asking you to take just a moment each day to vote for: - Hutchinson High School in the School- Public category - Hutchinson Career & Technical in the Technical/Trade School category You may vote once a day until 7/20. https://bit.ly/usd308BOB2023 #letsgetloud #salthawks #onceasalthawkalwaysasalthawk

Hey Salthawks, let's show Hutch who's Best! The nominations are in for the 2023 Best of the Best and we are asking you to take just a moment each day to vote for: - Hutchinson High School in the School- Public category - Hutchinson Career & Technical in the Technical/Trade School category You may vote once a day until 7/20. https://bit.ly/usd308BOB2023

Halfway through the summer and we’re already talking about back to school! Here’s your shopping list, Salthawks! Preschool Supply List: https://5il.co/1xpaz K-8 Supply List: https://5il.co/1xpat Enrollment dates and open houses will be announced soon!

Stacy Goss named new Communications Director of USD 308: "You have so many awesome things that are happening in and around Hutch that these kids are coming together for," Goss said. "Last year, we had some really great statistics with volleyball, basketball, debate and forensics, the KidWind team. It's not just our high schoolers and middle schoolers but our elementary students are really doing some awesome things, as well." Read more here: https://bit.ly/42Swlw7

Congratulations to the Salthawk Debate & Forensics team! Mari Garcia, Austin Smith, Renee Christians, and Samantha TenBraak had strong representation at last week's National Speech & Debate Association national tournament held in Phoenix, Az. Mari Garcia placed 14th overall, in Informative Speaking. The tournament is the largest speech and debate competition in the world, with more than 6,000 entrants. The team was coached by Melissa Loepp. Read more here: https://bit.ly/3qW9aDS

"We employ roughly 20 staff members over the summer," Jennifer Tatro, Hutchinson USD308 Director of Nutrition Services, said. "The meals are prepared at HMS-7 and then they are transported to the various sites. All of our meals are to go. We are open Monday through Friday for lunch service from 11 a.m to 12 p.m. at the Fairgrounds Splash Park. The Hutchinson Public Library is open from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. We are also open at HMS-7 from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m." To view menus: https://www.usd308.com/article/1113802 Read more about the free summer meal program here: https://bit.ly/3NK6S3Q

The USD 308 Summer Meal Program will run from June 5, 2023, through July 28, 2023. There will be no meals served on July 3, 2023, and July 4, 2023. The Summer Meal Program will begin on June 5, 2023, at Hutchinson Middle School – 7, Fairgrounds Splash Park, and the Hutchinson Public Library. All sites are Grab & Go only. The meal site schedules are as follows: · Hutchinson Middle School – 7: M-F 11:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. · Fairgrounds Splash Park: M-F 11:00 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. · Hutchinson Public Library: M-F 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. For more information, including a daily menu please visit Nutrition Services online at: https://www.usd308.com/o/usd-308/article/1113802

Throughout June, the Boys & Girls Clubs of Hutchinson is conducting a community survey about resources and needs for youth in the Hutchinson area! The survey is open to adults and youth and all answers will be anonymous. Visit now at www.bgchutch.com!

We did it! 🤩🙌🏽 We made it to the last day of school! We hope you have a great summer, Salthawks. https://youtu.be/LhJIvePF0Fk #SalthawkStrong

It's going to be a Sunflower Summer! ☀️😎 Check out all the FREE educational activities happening right here in Reno County this summer! #SaltahwkStrong

Don't miss out on the HHS Forensics Showcase tomorrow at 7:00 p.m. at the PLC! ✅✨ #SalthawkStrong

Join us in congratulating the HHS Class of 2023! 🎓💙✨ #SalthawkStrong

Congratulations to our graduates from Hutchinson Virtual School, Midtown, and Adult Learner Program! 🎓✨ Join us in celebrating these graduates! #SalthawkStrong

Happy Graduation Weekend, Salthawks! 🎓✨ Check out this week's Salthawk Talk here! https://youtu.be/2Brr8ep4bPE #SalthawkTalk

Thank you to our partners at United Way of Reno County for their ongoing support. We are raising our hand for education! #SalthawkStrong

Happy Mother's Day, Salthawks! 💐❤️ Tell us what you are doing to celebrate! #SalthawkStrong

Happy Friday, Salthawks! ✨ Check out this week's episode of Salthawk Talk now! https://youtu.be/oFgIEDFWhDY #SalthawkStrong

For Teacher Appreciation Week, we asked students what they love about their teachers, and they had a lot to say! 💙🍎✨ View the video now! https://youtu.be/Usveyyf3Hdk #SalthawkStrong