HUTCHINSON, Kan. – The USD 308 Board of Education heard from the Redesign Team from Hutchinson Middle School – 7 at their meeting on Monday (March 27, 2023).
March is Middle School Education Month, and the Redesign Team from HMS-7 presented their plans and current programs for engaging middle school students in educational growth. Teachers Brian Brillhart, Mary Rains, and Shandi Webster shared examples of how they have implemented Redesign goals into their school day, and how students have responded and thrived with the new programming.
Examples of programming implemented through Redesign are Club Days, Genius Hour and project-based learning.
Also during Monday’s meeting, the Board:
Heard updates from Superintendent Dr. Dawn Johnson on topics including:
Strategic Planning & Facility Planning Update
Reno County Leaders Luncheon
Hosting Chamber Luncheon on July 19th at HCTEA
HR Study Review
Heard Board Committee Reports
Approved Minutes of the 3-13-23 Board Meeting
Approved Resolution to Adopt Restated 457(b) Deferred Compensation Plan for Hutchinson Public Schools
Approved LVT Flooring – Morgan & Wiley
Approved Leader In Me Contract Renewal
Approved Treasurer’s Report – Feb 2023
Approved Annual Skyward Business Renewal
Approved PAT Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with USD 308, 309, 312, 313, for 2023-2024
Approved Head Start Annual Continuation Grant Application
Approved Gifts to Schools
Approved Personnel Report
Click here to see the full detailed information on the Board Agenda.
The next regularly scheduled Board of Education meeting is Monday, April 10, 2023, at 6:00 p.m. at the USD 308 Administrative Center, 1520 N Plum.