End of the year – As we close out the 2021 - 2022 school year, I would like to wish everyone a safe and enjoyable summer. Just a reminder that if you can keep students engaged in some type of learning activities, it does help reduce learning loss over the three months of summer. This can be anything from math games, reading books together, crafts, etc... Just anything to keep them engaged.
ESSER III
Spending Plan- All schools
in the state have received funds from the federal government to be spent on all
issues dealing with the pandemic. Each school district is to share the plan
with the public. Below is the general plan that we have come up with after
receiving feedback from staff, students, and parents. If you have any comments
to share, please let us know.
1 - We have hired extra staff at the elementary level to
allow a better teacher to student ratio to help students with learning loss due
to covid. Our data indicated that our lower elementary grades suffered the
largest learning loss over the past two years, so this decision was made to add
personnel to help these students get back on track. All students will benefit
from this addition of staff.
2 - We will have an extended school year this summer. This
will provide more time for instruction for our students which will aid them in
staying on grade level track. The expenses for this will include teacher pay as
well as added curriculum and activities. All students will be allowed to be a
part of this program.
3 - Implementation of health strategies, protocols and
safety measures to keep schools open and keep students safe. We have
temperature kiosks that are used as needed for students and staff as they enter
the building. We have health protocols through our nurse to help better
diagnose when students are ill and need to be sent home, quarantined, etc...
4 - The purchase of technology to aid with remote learning
when necessary and also allows us to use smart boards and computers to help
with learning recovery at various levels as needed by our students. Software to
also help in remedial learning as well as advanced learning for those students
who have surpassed grade level.
5 - Facility repairs and improvements to reduce virus
transmission and exposure to environmental health hazards. This includes better
ventilation and indoor air quality in the school buildings.
6 - Providing more mental health support for students and
staff. Also, addition of a program to help improve tracking and mental health
issues and finding solutions for staff and students.
7 - More curricular tools to help better diagnose learning
loss and how to address those needs.
*All students will benefit from these changes. All students will be able to
participate in these programs. No discrimination will take place based on
race/national origin, disability, learning level, sex, age, etc... All students
will be included. All staff will be included in the areas that these changes
pertain to as well.
As always - I truly appreciate the support that this community shows for our students and our school. Conway Springs is a great place to raise children!!
Respectfully,
Clay Murphy - Superintendent of Schools
We are taking applications for the following positions:
We are always looking for substitute teachers, substitute cooks and substitute bus drivers. If interested in any of these positions - please call the district office at 620-456-2961.
Certified teaching positions are posted on the KSDE website at www.kansasteachingjobs.com.
IMPORTANT SCHOOL CALENDAR D
May 15 - Graduation 2:00
May 17 - Last day of school. Dismissal will be at 1:00.