On Monday, July 31st USD 480 will return to normal hours. Those hours are Monday through Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. closed from noon to 1:00 p.m. for lunch.
PreK-8th grade enrollment is now open at the Seward County Activity Center! We will be open until 4:00 p.m. today and tomorrow from 1:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. For more information visit the following link: https://www.usd480.net/article/1163391
Board Meeting - 7/24/23 - 6:30 pm - LHS East Annex - Room C107 - Brown, Cauble Absent
1.5 Approval of Minutes 7-11-23 - Passed 5-0
1.6 Approval of Agenda - Passed 5-0
3.1 Consent Agenda - Passed 5-0
4.1 Education Elements - Passed 5-0
Adjournment @ 6:51 pm
Free and reduced meal applications are now available at linqconnect.com. If you have already received an email stating you were preapproved, you do not need to complete this application. You will not receive a free and reduced application in the mail this year, it must be completed online. Follow the 3 steps attached to complete your application.
Our USD 480 meal payment platform, Titan Family Portal, is changing its name to LINQ Connect. If you are a current Titan user, there is no need to change your username or password and your previous year's balance will be there. Log in at LINQConnect.com or download the new app.
Board Meeting - 7/11/23 - 6:30 pm - LHS East Annex - Room C107
1.5 Approval of Minutes 6-26-23 - Passed 7-0
1.6 Approval of Agenda - Passed 7-0
2.1 Appointment of Treasurer and Assistant Treasurer - Passed 6-0 (BROWN)
2.2 Appointment of Clerk and Assistant Clerk - Passed 7-0
2.3 Appointment of USD 480 Board Attorney - Passed 7-0
2.4 Appointment of USD 480 Board Auditor - Passed 7-0
4.1 Consent Agenda - Passed 7-0
5.1 Board Resolutions - Passed 7-0
5.2 Extermination Services - Passed 7-0
5.3 eSports Coaching Positions - Passed 7-0
5.4 Longevity Pay All Staff - Passed 7-0
8.1 Superintendent Raise - Passed 7-0
Adjournment @ 7:11 pm
In observance of Independence Day, USD 480 will be closed Tuesday, July 4th. All schools and offices will be closed and there will be no grab-and-go lunches served. We will return to normal summer hours on Wednesday, July 5th. Have a fun and safe 4th of July!
Board Meeting - 6/26/23 - 6:30 pm - LHS East Annex Room C107
2.5 Approval of Minutes 6-5-23 - Passed 7-0
2.6 Approval of Agenda - Passed 7-0
4.1 Consent Agenda - Passed 7-0
5.1 Monthly Bills - Passed 7-0
6.2 LHS PD - Passed 7-0
6.3 Instruction and Intervention for MS - Passed 7-0
6.4 ESL PD - Passed 7-0
6.5 NWEA - Passed 7-0
6.6 Edgenuity - Passed 7-0
6.7 Insurance - Passed 7-0
6.8 USD 480 Board Auditor - Passed 7-0
6.9 Canvas - Passed 7-0
6.10 LINQ ERP - Passed 7-0
8.1 Executive Session for non elected personnel to 8:55 pm - Passed 7-0
9.1 Raises - Passed 7-0
Adjournment @ 9:01 pm
Due to the power outage at LHS there will be NO summer lunches served today, Monday, June 19th, at any of our five locations. We apologize for the inconvenience. We will let everyone know by this evening if we are able to serve lunches tomorrow.
Due to power outages, Liberal High School will be closed Monday, June 19th. No summer school, weights, or any other activities will take place on campus. This is for LHS ONLY.
Board Meeting - 6/5/23 - 6:30 pm - LHS East Annex Room C107
Cauble Absent
1.5 Approval of Minutes 5-22-23 - Passed 6-0
1.6 Approval of Agenda - Passed 6-0
3.1 Consent Agenda - Passed 5-1 (Brown against)
4.1 Monthly Bills - Passed 6-0
5.1 2023-24 Negotiated Agreement - Passed 6-0
5.2 23-24 Organizational Meeting - Passed 6-0
5.3 Mobile PA Systems - Passed 6-0
5.4 HVAC Improvements - Passed 6-0
5.5 Esports - Passed 6-0
5.6 Software and Service Renewals - Passed 6-0
5.7 Professional Development Plan - Passed 6-0
5.8 Worker’s Compensation Insurance Renewal - Passed 6-0
Adjournment @ 7:10pm
USD 480 SUMMER LUNCH PROGRAM INFORMATION. THIS WILL START MONDAY, JUNE 5TH. | 11:30 A.M. TO 12:30 P.M.
MONDAY THROUGH THURSDAY | ONLY AT THE LISTED LOCATIONS | NOT AT ANY SCHOOL BUILDINGS
Please be aware a child must be present to receive a meal this year.
Board Meeting - 5/22/23 - 6:30 pm - LHS East Annex Room C107
2.5 Approval of Minutes 5-8-23 - Passed 7-0
2.6 Approval of Agenda - Passed 7-0
4.1 Consent of Agenda - Passed 7-0
5.1 Navigate 360 - Passed 7-0
5.2 Speech Contract - Passed 7-0
5.3 Assessment Specialist - Passed 7-0
5.4 Cafeteria Tables - Passed 7-0
5.5 Music Curriculum for K-5 Schools - Passed 7-0
5.6 Republish the 2022-2023 Budget - Passed 7-0
5.7 LHS Redskin Field Scoreboard - Passed 7-0
5.8 Appeal Hearing - Motion to accept the Recommendation of the Review Committee concerning CKLA - Passed 5-2 (Brown and Brack against)
5.9 Add to Agenda “Instructional Curriculum and Professional Learning” - Passed 5-2 (Brown and Brack against)
5.10 Instructional Curriculum and Professional Learning - Passed 5-2 (Brown and Brack against)
Adjournment @ 8:04pm
The USD 480 District Office will begin summer hours tomorrow, Monday, May 22nd.
Monday-Thursday - 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. - closed 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Friday - 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
We will return to normal hours on Monday, July 31st.
Chromebook check-in for 6th-11th graders will be at the Seward County Activities Center starting Monday, May 22nd at 1:00 P.M. This is for students who will not be attending summer school. Please bring the Chromebook back fully charged.
LHS CLASS OF 2023 COMMENCEMENT CEREMONY
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_fNDVfcIpWY
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.
