We will return to normal summer hours on Tuesday, May 26, 2026.
USD 480 pre-enrollment for the 2026-2027 school year closes at the end of the day tomorrow!
Check your email or use this link https://power1.usd480.net to pre-enroll before May 22nd. This will save you time during enrollment week at the end of July. Parents can also use the PowerSchool Mobile App to pre-enroll by clicking More > Forms > Enrollment.
IMPORTANT: Application for Free/Reduced meals for the 2026-2027 school year will NOT be available until AFTER July 1st. Any Free/Reduced application submitted before July 1st will not be considered for the 2026-2027 school year.
🎉 Mrs. Kris Classen 👏
📚 Interventionist | Meadowlark Elementary School 📗
“While serving as an interventionist, Mrs. Classen continually takes on additional responsibilities that positively impact students, staff, and the overall school climate. Kris serves in multiple leadership roles throughout the building, including Building Union Representative, member of the Culture Committee, Behavior Team, Crisis Team, and 504 Coordinator. In each of these roles, she demonstrates professionalism, reliability, and a genuine commitment to supporting others. She consistently steps in wherever needed and approaches every challenge with a calm, solutions-focused mindset. Her work as the 504 Coordinator ensures students receive the accommodations and support necessary for success, while her involvement on the Behavior and Crisis Teams helps create a safe, caring, and responsive learning environment for all students. In addition, her contributions to the Culture Committee help strengthen staff morale and build positive relationships throughout the school community. Kris is respected by administration, staff, and students because of her kindness, strong work ethic, and willingness to serve others without seeking recognition. She leads by example, builds trust with those around her, and continuously goes above and beyond to meet the needs of the Meadowlark community.” - Ashley Bruce, Meadowlark Principal
1.5 Approval of Minutes 5-4-2026, Passed 6-0
1.6 Approval of Minutes 5-14-2026, Passed 6-0
1.7 Approval of Agenda, Passed 6-0
3.1 Approval of Consent Agenda, Passed 6-0
4.1 WEBKIDSS, Passed 6-0
4.2 Braille Service Agreement, Passed 6-0
4.3 2026 ESY Speech Services, Passed 6-0
4.4 Teaching Tuition Agreement, Passed 6-0
4.5 Teaching Tuition Amendments, Passed 6-0
4.6 ESL Certified Position, Passed 6-0
4.7 Relay Education Training, Passed 6-0
7.1 Adjournment 6:52 p.m. Passed 6-0
Monday - Thursday
7 AM - 5:30 PM - Closed 12 to 12:30 PM
Closed Fridays
We will return to normal hours on Monday, July 27, 2026
🎉📏 The USD 480 2025-2026 School Year is officially over! ✏️🎉
🏫📚 To our families, thank you for making it a good year! 🖍️🎓
🔅☀️ Have a wonderful summer! ☀️🔅
🔍📲 Don't forget to keep up with our social media and website for important dates, announcements, and reminders throughout the summer months. 📅🖋️
🎓 8th Grade Graduation Information 🎓
📅 Thursday, May 14th 📅
Seymour Rogers Middle School
📍 SRMS Gymnasium
⏰ 8:15 AM - Last Names A-L
⏰ 9:30 AM - Last Names M-Z
SRMS End of the Year Awards
⏰ 1:00 PM - 7th Grade
⏰ 2:00 PM - 6th Grade
Eisenhower Middle School
📍 EMS Gymnasium
⏰ 9:00 AM
EMS 6th & 7th Grade End of the Year Awards
⏰ 1:00 PM - 6th & 7th Grade
LAST WEEK OF SCHOOL!
Thursday, May 14th is the last day of the 2026-2027 school year!
USD 480 pre-enrollment is open and it only takes about 5 minutes to complete!
Check your email or use this link https://power1.usd480.net to pre-enroll before May 22nd. This will save you time during enrollment week at the end of July. Parents can also use the PowerSchool Mobile App to pre-enroll by clicking More > Forms > Enrollment.
IMPORTANT: Application for Free/Reduced meals for the 2026-2027 school year will NOT be available until AFTER July 1st. Any Free/Reduced application submitted before July 1st will not be considered for the 2026-2027 school year.
Happy School Nurse Day to this caring and attentive group! Our school nurses play a vital role in the health of our students from daily cuts, scrapes, and bruises, to colds and allergies, to helping manage chronic illnesses throughout the year. Thank you, USD 480 Nurses for your continued and consistent care for our students!
🎉 Ms. Nicole Hougard 👏
📚 3rd Grade | Sunflower Elementary School 📗
“Nicole serves as a Leader in Me Student Lighthouse Coordinator and Leadership Group Leader, demonstrating her commitment to student leadership and growth. She has also been a dedicated building mentor for many years, supporting both new and veteran teachers. In addition, Nicole extends her expertise beyond our building by mentoring staff across the district, as she is one of the few educators with the professional license and experience required for reading specialists.
Nicole is a constant presence at Sunflower Elementary events, attending nearly every after-school activity, even beyond her contractual obligations. Her dedication to students extends well beyond the classroom, as she can often be found supporting former students at USD 480 choir concerts, sporting events, and academic competitions.
Nicole's peers describe her as an educator who is committed to the success of all staff, not just those within her grade level. She maintains high expectations for students and intentionally teaches them how to meet those expectations by modeling excellence and maximizing every learning opportunity. Nicole is continually focused on improving student outcomes while also supporting the growth and success of her colleagues. From an administrative perspective, Nicole is a trusted and valued leader. She is someone we consistently seek out for guidance, knowing her insight is thoughtful, practical, and impactful. She is highly organized, well-prepared, and always willing to support students, staff, and administration in any capacity. Most importantly, Nicole embodies the Seven Habits of Highly Effective People in both her professional and personal interactions. She exemplifies the qualities of an outstanding educator and role model, someone we all strive to emulate.” - Mrs. Ashley Lehnert, Sunflower Principal
2.5 Approval of Minutes 4-20-2026, Passed 7-0
2.6 Approval of Agenda, Passed 7-0
3.1 Approval of Consent Agenda, Passed 6-0
Lopez Left Meeting at 7:14 PM
4.1 Monthly Bills, Passed 6-0
5.1 Diligent (BoardDocs) Renewal, Passed 6-0
5.2 CFC Response, Passed 6-0
5.3 Tuition Amendments, Passed 5-0, Baeza Abstains
5.4 Registered Teacher Apprentice, Passed 6-0
5.5 ESOL Endorsement Tuition Payment Agreement, Passed 6-0
5.6 General Stock and Art Supply Bid, Passed 6-0
5.7 Dual Language Curriculum for PVE, Passed 6-0
5.8 Danielson Teacher Evaluation Framework Upgrade, Passed 6-0
5.9 Amplify Professional Development, Passed 6-0
5.10 Teacher of Deaf/Hard Hearing, Passed 6-0
5.11 Speech Language Pathologist, Passed 6-0
5.12 Special Education Instructional Coach, Passed 6-0
5.14 Cultivate Education, Passed 6-0
5.15 Teaching Channel + Subscription, Passed 6-0
5.16 Relay Education MOU, Passed 6-0
7.1 Executive Session, Passed 7-0
7.2 Seed Program, Passed 7-0
7.3 Executive Session, Passed 6-0
Lopez rejoined at 8:28 PM
8.1 Adjournment 9:30 PM Passed 7-0
There will be a regularly scheduled USD 480 Board of Education meeting today at 6:30 PM in room C107 at LHS East Campus. Prior to the meeting there will be a Board Workshop at 5:15 PM. View agenda here: https://tinyurl.com/USD480BOE
