The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE): Amended Quarantine Travel List
https://www.usd480.net/article/279042?org=liberal-480
The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE): Amended Quarantine Travel List
https://www.usd480.net/article/279042?org=liberal-480
The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE): Amended Quarantine Travel List
https://www.usd480.net/article/279042?org=liberal-480
20.21 Revised Calendar:
https://www.usd480.net/article/277458?org=liberal-480
Parent Information: First day of school!
https://www.usd480.net/article/277453?org=liberal-480
Special BOE - 7/24/20 12:00pm District Office - Hatcher absent
1.5 Approval of Agenda - Passed 6-0
2.1 Revised 20.21 School Year Calendar - Passed 5-1 (Foreman against)
2.2 Interim Instructors - 20.21 School Year - Passed 6-0
Infosnap/Enrollment Information
https://www.usd480.net/article/270365?org=liberal-480
LHS GRADUATION 2020
https://www.usd480.net/article/274750?org=liberal-480
Infosnap/Enrollment Information
https://www.usd480.net/article/270365?org=liberal-480
Infosnap/Enrollment Information
https://www.usd480.net/article/270365?org=liberal-480
BOE - 7/20/20 6:30pm ESC - All in attendance
1.5 Approval of Minutes 7-6-20 - Passed 7-0
1.6 Approval of Minutes 7-10-20 - Passed 7-0
1.7 Approval of Agenda - Passed 7-0
3.1 Approval of Consent Agenda - Passed 7-0
4.1 Student & Athletic Insurance - Motion to Table - Passed 6-1 (Hatcher against)
4.2 Pest Control - Passed 7-0
4.3 Insulated Food Bags - Passed 7-0
4.4 Disposable Face Masks - Passed 7-0
Governor's Executive Order - https://www.usd480.net/article/271797?org=liberal-480
Jump Start Information
https://www.usd480.net/article/271740?org=liberal-480
USD 480 Learning Plan Information
https://www.usd480.net/article/270379?org=liberal-480
Infosnap Registration 20-21
https://www.usd480.net/article/270365?org=liberal-480
Free and Reduced Price Lunch Applications - https://www.usd480.net/article/270098?org=liberal-480
Special BOE - 7/10/20 12:00pm District Office - All in attendance
1.5 Approval of Agenda - Passed 7-0
2.1 Thermal Temperature Detection - Passed 7-0
USD 480 - Face Coverings - https://www.usd480.net/article/269107?org=liberal-480
BOE - 7/6/20 6:30pm ESC
1.5 Approval of Minutes 6-29-20 - Passed 7-0
1.6 Approval of Agenda - Passed 7-0
2.1 Appointment of Board Treasurer and Assistant Treasurer - 20-21 - Passed 7-0
2.2 Appointment of Clerk and Assistant Clerk of the Board - 20-21 - Passed 7-0
2.3 Appointment of USD 480 Board Attorney - 20-21 - Passed 7-0
2.4 Appointment of USD 480 Board Auditor - 20-21 - Passed 7-0
4.1 Approval of Consent Agenda - Passed 7-0
5.1 Board Resolutions A,B,C,D,E,F,G,H,I,J,K,L,M,N,O,P,Q,R,S,T and U - Passed 7-0
5.2 Food Procurement Plan 2021 - Passed 7-0
7/06/20 BOE meeting will be held at 624 N. Grant st.
https://www.usd480.net/article/267601?org=liberal-480
New Educator Information Fair
https://www.usd480.net/article/266354?org=liberal-480
Covid Exposure Notification - https://www.usd480.net/article/267053?org=liberal-480
*CORRECTION: Info-Snap codes for enrollment have not yet been sent. These are expected to be sent in the following weeks.
https://www.usd480.net/article/265558?org=liberal-480
2020-2021 Enrollment Week
https://www.usd480.net/article/265558?org=liberal-480
BOE - 6/29/20 6:30pm ESC
1.5 Approval of Minutes 6-8-20 - Passed 7-0
1.6 Approval of Agenda - Passed 7-0
3.1 Approval of Consent Agenda - Passed 6-0 (Brown not present)
4.1 Monthly Bills - Passed 6-0 (Brown not present)
5.1 20-21 Charging Policy - Passed 6-0 (Brown not present)
5.2 2020-21 Wellness Policy - Passed 6-0 (Brown not present)
5.3 Transportation Useful Life Policy - Passed 6-0 (Brown not present)
5.4 New Course Approval - Passed 6-0 (Brown not present)
5.5 Girls Middle School Wrestling Coaches - Passed 6-0 (Brown not present)
5.7 Financial Literacy Program - Passed 6-0 (Brown not present)
Kindergarten Registration:
https://www.usd480.net/article/263284?org=liberal-480
Kindergarten Registration:
https://www.usd480.net/article/262969?org=liberal-480
BOE - 6/8/20 6:30pm LHS Auditorium
1.5 Approval of Minutes 5-4-20 - Passed 7-0
1.6 Approval of Minutes 5-18-20 - Passed 7-0
1.7 Approval of Agenda - Passed 7-0
3.1 Approval of Consent Agenda - Passed 7-0
4.1 Monthly Bills - Passed 7-0
5.1 Insurance - Passed 7-0
5.2 Capital Outlay Resolution - Passed 7-0
5.3 Alio Support - Passed 7-0
5.4 Software and Service Renewals - Passed 7-0
5.5 School Dude - Passed 7-0
5.6 Sanitizing Machines - Passed 7-0
5.7 Floor Mats - Passed 7-0
5.8 Gym Floor Refinishing - Passed 7-0
5.9 LHS Gym Floor Sanding - Passed 7-0
5.10 Kitchen Remodel Change Orders - Passed 7-0
5.12 2020.2021 USD 480 Staff Approval - Passed 7-0
5.13 Meal Pricing - Dies on the floor - No increase. (Option 2)
USD 480 COVID 19 Food Service Update - https://www.usd480.net/article/256675?org=liberal-480
Elementary Schools: Device Check-in
https://www.usd480.net/article/245831?org=liberal-480
LHS, EMS, SRMS - 1:1 Student Device Check-In Schedule:
https://www.usd480.net/article/244441?org=liberal-480
Elementary Schools: Device Check-in
https://www.usd480.net/article/245831?org=liberal-480
LHS, EMS, SRMS - 1:1 Student Device Check-In Schedule -
https://www.usd480.net/article/244441?org=liberal-480
LHS Senior Recognition Program - https://www.usd480.net/article/248490?org=liberal-480
Elementary Schools: Device Check-in
https://www.usd480.net/article/245831?org=liberal-480
LHS, EMS, SRMS - 1:1 Student Device Check-In Schedule:
https://www.usd480.net/article/244441?org=liberal-480
Elementary Schools: Device Check-in
https://www.usd480.net/article/245831?org=liberal-480
LHS, EMS, SRMS - 1:1 Student Device Check-In Schedule - https://www.usd480.net/article/244441?org=liberal-480
USD 480 would like to thank all our great teachers! Happy Teacher Appreciation Week 2020 - https://youtu.be/JKwrh_ucxqs
BOE - 5/4/20 6:30pm LHS Auditorium
1.5 Approval of Minutes 4-6-20 - Passed 7-0
1.6 Approval of Agenda - Passed 7-0
3.1 Approval of Consent Agenda - Passed 7-0
4.1 Monthly Bills - Passed 7-0
5.1 Avid Contract - Passed 7-0
5.2 General Stock and Art Supplies - Passed 7-0
5.3 Copy Paper - Passed 7-0
5.4 2020-2021 Instructional Programs/Professional Learning/Consultants - Passed 7-0
5.5 Course Approval - Passed 7-0
5.6 Powerschool Performance Matters Analytics - Passed 7-0
8.1 Resolution 05-04-2020-1 - Passed 7-0
8.2 Resolution 05-04-2020-2 - Passed 7-0
8.3 Catastrophic Leave Request - Passed 7-0
8.4 The Employment/Retirement/Resignations/Transfers - 6-1 (Vargas)
Board of Education - Live Stream starting at 6:30pm - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyteakq0aAEOCJG6uRjJdxA
Join us in celebrating our School Lunch Heroes!! https://www.usd480.net/article/240595?org=liberal-480
LHS National Honor Society Virtual Induction Ceremony 7pm Tonight - https://youtu.be/LF3kMGfxGFw
Liberal High School National Honor Society will be having their induction ceremony on Tuesday, April 28th at 7 pm. New Inductees will be inducted into NHS. The top 10%, Salutatorian, and Valedictorian of the Class of 2020 will be announced during the event. A link to the event will be sent out this evening via social media, student email, and text notifications.
Dual Language Lottery Information
https://www.usd480.net/article/234737?org=liberal-480
USD 480 - Parking Lot Wifi - https://www.usd480.net/article/232646?org=liberal-480
USD 480 COVID 19 Food Service Change in Schedule and Location - https://www.usd480.net/article/232545?org=liberal-480
Elementary Schools- Device Check-Out
https://www.usd480.net/article/230714?org=liberal-480
Elementary Schools: Device Check-out
https://www.usd480.net/article/229174?org=liberal-480
BOE - 4/6/20 6:30pm LHS Auditorium
1.5 Approval of Minutes 3-15-20 - Passed 7-0
1.6 Approval of Minutes 3-23-19 - Passed 7-0
1.7 Approval of Agenda - Passed 7-0
1.8 Comments from the Floor - Passed 7-0
3.1 Approval of Consent Agenda - Passed 7-0
5.1 Band Uniforms - Passed 7-0
5.2 KASB Membership - Passed 7-0
5.3 Copiers - Passed 7-0
5.4 Lockdown Pull Stations - Passed 7-0
5.5 Clean and Restripe Track at Redskin Field - Passed 6-1 (Brown)
5.6 Powerschool Ecollect - Passed 7-0
5.7 USD 480 Waiver Application - Passed 7-0
7.2 Add to Agenda - Passed 7-0
7.3 Transfer - Passed 6-1 (Vargas)
BOE Live Stream starting at 6:30pm - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyteakq0aAEOCJG6uRjJdxA
SRMS Student Personal Item Pick-up
COVID-19 Meal Plan Process - https://www.usd480.net/o/liberal-480/page/covid-19-meal-plan
Elementary Schools Continuous Learning & Supplies
Bright Start Early Learning will have parents pick up their student’s learning materials on Saturday, April 4 following the schedule below:
SATURDAY, APRIL 4 th
9:00am – 10:00am Russell at Exit 3 Pimentel at bus drive through
10:00am – 11:00am Highfill at Exit 5 Sullivan (Amber Smith covering) at bus drive
11:00am – 12:00pm Ruback at Exit 3 King at bus drive through
1:00pm – 2:00pm Garrison at Exit 3 Almeida at bus drive through
2:00pm – 3:00pm Herren at Exit 3 De La O at bus drive through
Parents please stay in your vehicle and the staff will bring the learning materials to you.
All USD 480 Buildings are closed to the General Public until April 19th. Meal deliveries will continue. Learning Plans will launch as planned.
Please contact 620-604-1010 if you need to make contact with a building, department or administrator.
LHS parent/guardian virtual meeting today at 10:00 AM (English) and 10:30 AM (Spanish) - YouTube link found in news story - recorded videos will be posted later today - https://www.usd480.net/article/220703?org=liberal-high
LHS - Parent Communications Virtual Meeting
English Link: https://youtu.be/GAze75Czwf0?t=1553
Spanish Link: https://youtu.be/GAze75Czwf0?t=3544
Learning Plan Implementation Dates
https://www.usd480.net/article/218783?org=liberal-480
LHS Parent Information
https://www.usd480.net/article/218440?org=liberal-480
BOE - 3/23/20 6:30pm East Campus Lounge
1.5 Approval of Minutes 3-09-20 - Passed 7-0
1.6 Approval of Agenda - Passed 7-0
3.1 Approval of Consent Agenda - Passed 7-0
4.1 Camera Additions - Passed 7-0
4.2 Cottonwood and Sunflower Full Cook Kitchen’s - Passed 7-0
4.4 NWEA Renewal - Passed 7-0
4.5 Resolution - Graduation - Passed 7-0
4.6 REsolution - Covid 19 Payment - Passed 7-0
View the Board of Education meeting tonight at 6:30pm via Google Hangout Meets - https://meet.google.com/ocf-npnm-fvf
This week, March 23-27, there are no classes or student activities being held on any USD 480 campus or site. This is for clarification from any rumors that may be going around.
Home Internet Survey, please fill out - Links at bottom of page for both English and Spanish https://www.usd480.net/article/215810?org=liberal-480
In an effort to better serve our students with a distance learning plan please fill out this Home Internet Survey for students and families by the end of the day on 3/25/20 - https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeBUsZztWb16SzbxfBphY9uBs-1qwjvMp9oTb_96NWGhWAi6Q/viewform
Two Locations added to Student food drop off starting today (3/19) https://www.usd480.net/article/211090?org=liberal-480
All Schools Closed for the remainder of the school year. https://www.usd480.net/article/213173?org=liberal-480
FOOD FOR STUDENTS DURING CLOSURE:
https://www.usd480.net/article/211090?org=liberal-480
All Schools closed March 16 - 20
https://www.usd480.net/article/210081?org=liberal-480
COVID - 19 Update https://www.usd480.net/article/209462?org=liberal-480
We will send off our Girls Basketball Team to State @ Wichita tomorrow @ 7:30 am, North gym entrance! We invite everyone who can to join us! LETS GO REDSKINS!!!
Final score! Great win girls!
End of 3rd quarter score
Score at halftime
End of first quarter score
Proud of our girls!
Let’s go girls! #Angry Red! It is show time!
Parents getting ready for the big game! Go Redskins!
Creation Station Day at LHS in the library. Students having fun! We do GREAT things at USD 480. Proud to be a Redskin!
Good things happing at LHS! Students doing internships with business and industry. Gaining great experiences for future employment! Great job!
2/20/2020
Bus routes will be delayed 2 hours. Schools will be open at regular time and parents may drop off students at the usual time. School will start at 10:00 a.m. There will be no AM PreK at Bright Start. Afternoon PreK will be in session.
Please check news section for more info!
Science and Engineering Day! Great things happening at LHS. Outstanding job both students and teachers! Be proud of USD480. #Go Redskins!
LHS Choir! Outstanding...Happy Valentine’s Day!
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Due to inclement weather, classes and activities are cancelled Tuesday, January 28th.
Classes will resume the 29th at regularly scheduled times.
Delayed Start: Friday, 1/17/2020
Bus routes will be delayed 2 hours.
Schools will be open at regular time and parents may drop off students at the usual time. Essential staff will be on duty to supervise students until 10:00 a.m.
NOTE: Sidewalks and parking lots may not be cleared yet SO PLEASE USE CAUTION if you choose to drop off your children.
All other staff will report at 9:30 a.m.
School will start at 10:00 a.m.
There will be no AM PreKindergarten at Bright Start. Afternoon PreKindergarten will be in session.
Adverse weather conditions are a possibility tomorrow morning. IF school is cancelled or delayed, posts to the USD 480 social media accounts will be made by 5:45 a.m. Media outlets will also be notified.
If there is no announcement made by 5:45 a.m., school will be in session.
IF school is delayed:
Bus routes will be delayed 2 hours.
Schools will be open at regular time and parents may drop off students at the usual time. Essential staff will be on duty to supervise students until 10:00 a.m.
NOTE: Sidewalks and parking lots may not be cleared yet SO PLEASE USE CAUTION if you choose to drop off your children.
All other staff will report at 9:30 a.m.
School will start at 10:00 a.m.
There will be no PreKindergarten at Bright Start.
With inclement weather forecasted for this afternoon and evening USD 480 will be monitoring conditions to make sure district travel can be made safely. Updates to any scheduled events will be posted on our social media, school website, and sent to our local media outlets.
Liberal High School will be welcoming students back for a regular school day on January 7, 2020. This is an update to the district calendar. We hope that everyone has an outstanding break!
This morning USD 480 was notified by a neighboring school district of a potential issue with a former Liberal High School student. As a precautionary measure, Liberal High School was put into a hold-in-place. The hold-in-place has now been lifted based on the Liberal Police Department recommendation. School has resumed as normal.
Normal operations have resumed at LHS.
As a precautionary measure, LHS is currently in a hold in place. Details will be released as they become available.
UPDATE: Those believed to be responsible for making threats at Eisenhower Middle School last week were identified and arrested shortly after the threat was reported. USD 480 appreciates the Liberal Police Department and EMS staff who worked diligently for this outcome. An additional potential threat was investigated today. No charges were filed.
UPDATE: Those believed to be responsible for the school shooting threats at Liberal High School were identified. They are in police custody.
USD 480 appreciates the Liberal Police Department and LHS staff who worked diligently for this outcome.
Secondary Leadership training on Apptegy. Improving communication with patrons
Over the past week threats against the school have been reported in two buildings. All threats are taken seriously and reported to law enforcement immediately. The threats are being investigated by law enforcement as well as USD 480 administration. The safety of students and staff is our most important priority.
We need to tell our story in Liberal! We are doing GREAT things for students!
Jimmy Casa - Talking about Leadership! KSDE Annual Redesign Conference!
Proud of Meadowlark Elementary for presenting at the KSDE Redesign Conference in Wichita. You are doing great things for our students at USD480.
Students presenting their Native American PBL projects to the Board of Education. Great job students!
Dr. Randy Watson - Commissioner of Education. Looking forward to listening to what he has to say. Proud to have him in Liberal tonight.
Final score - Wichita Southeast 33 and Liberal 26. Great effort but came up short.
Wichita Southeast is up 26-20 3rd quarter
Homecoming in Liberal! Go Angry Red!
Liberal cheerleaders showing school spirit with homecoming pre game face painting.
Homecoming USD 480. Great job band!
Liberal High School Homecoming- September 27th, 2019.
Homecoming Parade Registration-Click Link!:
Sept 27 @ 2:30
Form Due Sept. 20
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe9FbsBNVjGUNuRvqXDNCSbOvlWr8TZDWQJG-Ng7TdNXav2rQ/viewform?usp=sf_link
Free Sports Physicals being offered by the new Xpress Wellness Urgent Care! Xpress Wellness will allow walk-ins or scheduled physical appointments through Friday 9/20.
These will be offered every day of the week during their normal business hours. For any questions, call their main line at 620-417-9012.
Homecoming Dismissal September 27, 2019 1:15pm: LHS, Eisenhower, Seymour Rogers dismiss 1:30pm: MacArthur, Meadowlark, Prairie View, Cottonwood, and Sunflower dismiss - NO AFTERNOON PreK at Bright Start 2:30pm: Parade Begins (the parade will start at Light Park and end at the intersection of Kansas Ave. and Trail St.) 7:00pm: Football game @ Redskin Field
Toot'n Totum "Spirit Pump" fundraiser for USD 480!
From September 1st through April 30th, 5¢ of every gallon sold at that pump will be donated to the school district. Funds raised will be donated to the district and will be used for enhancing security measures to keep students safe in the classroom. In Liberal, the Spirit Pump will be located at our 1421 N. Western Avenue store.
Teacher Appreciation Day! September 15th, 10:30am @ Fellowship Baptist Church
Cottonwood Patriot Day- September 11th, 2019 - 9:30am
The Newcomers Center will be closed September 11th-12th in order to move to their new location, 615 W 7th st. They will re-open in their new location Friday, September 13th.
MacArthur Back To School Bazaar!
Welcome to the new Liberal USD 480 website! Come check out our app!
iPhone: https://apple.co/2Y71smV
Android: http://bit.ly/2YaLyIf
This week we will be looking at the Liberal High School Volleyball team @LiberalVB
2018 Record: 18-19
Returning Lettermen: Logan Dodge, Kenzie Kapp, Sarah Mein, Machia Mullens, Aubrey Warden, and Reagan Watt
If you're in need of some inspiration, listening to these recent LHS graduates will raise your spirits! Congratulations to the LHS Class of 2019!
Please plan to attend this very important event to help grow early education opportunities in our community. Wednesday, June 5th at MacArthur Elementary. 2:30-3:30 or 5:30-6:30.