HUTCHINSON, Kan. – The USD 308 Board of Education approved an exception to the Hutchinson Virtual School (HVS) handbook on Monday (May 8, 2023).
The change will allow HVS students the choice to walk in the 2023 Hutchinson High School (HHS) graduation ceremony. Previously, HVS graduates only had the opportunity to walk in their own ceremony; however, the change will mean that students can opt to join HHS students at the commencement ceremony held at Hutchinson Sports Arena on Sunday, May 21, 2023.
Also at the meeting, the board approved a special meeting to be on May 15, 2023, at 6:00 p.m. at the Hutchinson Career & Technical Education Academy to discuss proposed solutions to the current teacher shortage the district is facing.
Also during Monday’s meeting, the Board:
Heard updates from Superintendent Dr. Dawn Johnson on topics including:
Financial Audit Update
Special Education Audit Update
Board Vacancy Position Applications
Teacher Shortage Update
Heard Board Committee Reports
Approved Minutes of the 04-24-23 Board Meeting
Approved HVS Early Graduation
Approved 2023-2024 BOE Meeting Dates
Approved Skyward Student Renewal
Approved Accounts Payable April 2023
Approved HMS-8 P.E. Locker Replacement
Approved Head Start Cubicle System Purchase
Approved Gifts to Schools
Approved Grants
Approved Personnel Report
· Click here to see the full detailed information on the Board Agenda.usd
The next regularly scheduled Board of Education meeting is Monday, May 22, 2023, at 6:00 p.m. at the USD 308 Administrative Center, 1520 N Plum.
