LHS CLASS OF 2023 COMMENCEMENT CEREMONY
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Today we would like to recognize the May USD 480 Educator of the Month, Erica Arnold. Ms. Arnold is a special education teacher at Sunflower, but is involved in so much more. Her energy and passion are constantly on full display and contagious to anyone who is around her. She made the recent Leadership Day at Sunflower an absolute success by guiding and trusting the Student Lighthouse Team. She is a tremendous asset to Sunflower and USD 480! Join us in celebrating Ms. Arnold and the tremendous work she does with her students!
On the first day of Teacher Appreciation Week we were able to celebrate the April USD 480 Educator of the Month, Mrs. Peterson. Among many other roles, Mrs. Peterson teaches Spanish at LHS. She is loved by her students for the rigor and humor in the classroom. Join us in celebrating Mrs. Peterson for all she does for the betterment of LHS and its students!
Board Meeting - 5/8/23 - 6:30 pm - LHS East Annex Room C107
1.5 Approval of Minutes 4-24-23 - Passed 7-0
1.6 Approval of Agenda - Passed 7-0
3.1 Consent of Agenda - Passed 7-0
4.1 Monthly Bills - Passed 7-0
5.1 Advanced Student Teacher Agreement - Passed 7-0
5.2 Instructional Curriculum and Professional Learning for 2023-24 - Passed 7-0
5.3 New Position - Passed 7-0
Adjournment @ 7:20pm
Chromebook check-in begins Monday, May 8th for LHS seniors at the McKinley Building (615 W. 7th). Seniors, please bring your Chromebook fully charged to the USD 480 Tech Department by 4 p.m. on Friday, May 12th. This week is for LHS SENIORS ONLY.
Board Meeting - 4/24/23 - 6:30 pm - LHS East Annex Room C107
1.5 Approval of Minutes 4-10-23 - Passed 7-0
1.6 Approval of Agenda - Passed 7-0
3.1 Consent of Agenda - Passed 7-0
4.1 FastBridge reading diagnostic and intervention support for secondary - Passed 7-0
4.2 Teaching Tuition Payment Agreement - Passed 7-0
4.3 23-24 Instructional Curriculum/Professional Learning - Passed 7-0
4.4 Speech-Language Pathology Assistant Position - Passed 7-0
4.7 Chromebooks - Passed 7-0
Adjournment @ 7:37pm
USD 480 2023-2024 District Calendar
At tonight's BOE meeting we were fortunate to celebrate the USD 480 March Educator of the Month, Ms. Sanders. She is a biology teacher at LHS and was instrumental in keeping the Red Med students engaged and learning after the athletic trainer departed. Join us in celebrating her!
Board Meeting - 4/10/23 - 6:30 pm - LHS East Annex Room C107
1.5 Approval of Minutes 3-20-23 - Passed 7-0
1.6 Approval of Minutes 3-27-23 - Passed 7-0
1.7 Approval of Agenda - Passed 7-0
3.1 Consent of Agenda - Passed 7-0
4.1 Monthly Bills - Passed 7-0
5.2 Instructional Coach for Interim Instructors - Passed 7-0
5.3 2023-24 District Calendar - Passed 7-0
5.4 Textbooks - Passed 7-0
5.5 Avid Contract - Passed 7-0
5.6 AVID Professional Development - Passed 7-0
5.7 KASB Membership - Passed 6-1 - Brown against
5.8 Middle Schools HVAC System Recommissioning - Passed 7-0
5.9 EMS Running Track Re-surfacing - Passed 7-0
5.10 Bi-directional Amplification - Passed 7-0
5.11 Art Supplies, Paper and General Stock Supplies Bid - Passed 7-0
5.12 Health Plan & Board Benefit - Passed 7-0
Adjournment @ 8:03pm
There is NO SCHOOL Friday, April 7th and Monday, April 10th. Classes will resume Tuesday, April 11th.
The USD 480 District Office will be closed Friday, April 7, 2023. We will return to normal business hours Monday, April 10, 2023.
Due to the expected high winds and dangerous conditions caused by blowing dust, USD 480 will be closed tomorrow, Tuesday, April 4th. All sporting events are postponed.
The USD 480 Board of Education has selected the following individuals to be members of an Instructional Materials Review Committee per Board Policy IF:
Principal - Jennifer Workman (MAC)
Media Specialist - Lindsay Tuman (MAC/CW librarian)
Subject Specialist - Erika Loesch (Kdg MAC), Jessica Graham (5th ML)
Community - Jessica Rivera (MAC parent), Nique Brown (CW parent)
Special Board Meeting - 3/27/23 - 12:00 pm - USD 480 District Office
1.5 Approval of Agenda - Passed 7-0
2.1 Board Policy IF - Textbooks and Instructional Materials, Challenge of Materials -
Passed 7-0
Review Committee - Jennifer Workman, Lindsay Tuman, Erika Loesch, Jessica Graham, Jessica Rivera, Nique Brown
Adjournment @ 12:21pm
Join us in celebrating the February USD 480 Educator of the Month, Ms. Rivas, a 2nd grade teacher from Prairie View Elementary. Ms. Rivas is an energetic, positive, fun, and engaging teacher. She is ALWAYS looking for ways to enhance her instruction to better meet the needs of her students. In BLAST, Ms. Rivas provides afterschool tutoring and extension projects for 2nd and 3rd grade students. This semester for BLAST, she created a kindness challenge for her entire school. We are so lucky to have her at USD 480!
Regular Board Meeting - 3/20/23 - 6:30 pm - LHS East Annex Room C107
1.5 Approval of Minutes 3-6-23 - Passed 7-0
1.6 Approval of Agenda - Passed 7-0
3.1 Approval of Consent Agenda - Passed 7-0
Adjournment @ 6:53pm
Regular Board Meeting - 3/6/23 - 6:30 pm - LHS East Annex Room C107
1.5 Approval of Minutes 2-20-23 - Passed 7-0
1.6 Approval of Agenda w/ addition of 8.2 Emergency Leave Request - Passed 7-0
3.1 Approval of Consent Agenda - Passed 7-0
4.1 Monthly Bills - Passed 7-0
5.1 Gale Database - Passed 7-0
5.2 Marzano Proficiency Scales - Passed 7-0
5.3 Sound Field Systems - Passed 7-0
5.4 LHS Walk in Freezer Repair - Passed 7-0
5.5 Architectural Services Proposal for LHS - Passed 7-0
8.1 Superintendent Contract - Passed 7-0
8.2 Emergency Leave Request - Passed 7-0
Adjournment @ 8:02pm
Next week is spring parent-teacher conferences. Please reach out to your child's school if you do not have a scheduled time.
At approximately 9:10 a.m. this morning local law enforcement received a call of a possible threat at LHS. Members of law enforcement were in the building immediately following the call and swept the entire building to ensure that there was no threat to students. It was determined by law enforcement that LHS was part of a state-wide false alarm that went out to several high schools throughout Kansas.
All three LHS buildings were swept and clear of any possible threat. We will be releasing the lockdown shortly.
Regular Board Meeting - 2/20/23 - 6:30 pm - LHS East Annex Room C107
Absent - Vargas, Hatcher, Brack
1.5 Approval of Minutes 2-6-23 - Passed 4-0
1.6 Approval of Agenda - Passed 4-0
Hatcher Arrives at 6:36 p.m.
3.1 Approval of Consent Agenda - Passed - 5-0
4.1 Cameras - Passed - 5-0
4.2 Cafeteria Tables - Passed - 5-0
4.3 Digital Copiers - Passed 5-0
Adjournment @ 7:09pm