Pictured from the left are Hadasa Hernandez, Principal Sonja Watkins, William Smith and Cristian Munoz.
The Hugoton USD 210 Board of Education met Monday night at 6:25 p.m. for a special session for a Budget Hearing. The board then went into its regular monthly meeting at 6:30 p.m. The agenda and consent agenda were approved.
The board approved the hires of Laura Rendon as daycare-lead teacher; Abby Tharp as daycare-assistant teacher; Marina Crawford, daycare-lead teacher; Kalesha Kester, daycare-assistant director/lead teacher; Rebeca Leija, MS/HS cook; Krista Renz, daycare-lead teacher; Nicole Swanson, daycare-asst. teacher; Pat Atkins, interim HHS principal; and Luke Harding, 5-12 instrumental music. The board accepted the resignations of Heber Jimenez, HS assistant boys basketball; Jackie Anderson, bus driver/transportation clerk, warehouse clerk; Sydney Hayes, MS girls basketball; and Liliana Chavez, custodian. The board approved the coaching hires of Gavin Williams, HS assistant football and HS assistant basketball; Kelsey Lazaro, MS assistant volleyball; and Brighton Clinesmith, MS assistant volleyball. One transfer was accepted, Felicia Moreland from bus driver to bus driver/transportation clerk.
The Intermediate school had a presentation on summer school. Principal Sonja Watkins and three students, Cristian Munoz, Hadasa Hernandez and William Smith, talked about some of the things the students did during summer school.
Olivia Salmans informed the board of her trip to Washington, DC. She applied for a leadership trip through Pioneer Electric called Leadership through Action.
Primary Principal Tiffany Boxum said LETRS training started Monday. She informed the board that back to school night is from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. Tuesday, preschool through second grade students will be able to bring their backpacks to school. She said 28 new students enrolled in the primary school this year in enrollment week. Out of that, eight are preschoolers, six are kindergarteners, nine are in first grade and five are in second grade. She knows of seven students no longer in primary.
Principal Watkins told the board of their 504 meeting Monday. She informed the board of the intermediate school numbers. The third grade lost one but gained seven with a total of 66 in third grade, fourth grade lost two and gained eight for a total of 68, fifth grade lost one and gained seven for a total of 68 students. Sixth grade lost four but gained eight for a total of 74 students. The total for the intermediate grades is 276 with the loss of eight students and a gain of a total of 30.
Middle School Principal Tina Salmans said there is a total of 166 students, up from last year which was 152 with 82 in eighth grade and a total of 84 in seventh grade. She said there will be a staff meeting Tuesday.
High School Principal Pat Atkins introduced himself at the meeting. He informed the board the high school has 332 students, with 89 seniors, 78 juniors, 91 sophomores and 74 freshmen.
Anthony Davis, Director of Student Learning, talked about the number of CTE students. He currently has 30 seniors in his program.
The board adopted the HMS and HHS schedules for the 2024-2025 school year.
Mr. Howie talked about the increase of cost with HPEC.
The board approved the ratification of the negotiated agreement of the 2024-2025 school year.
Superintendent Adrian Howie talked about the new teachers. He showed pictures of them and what they will be teaching. He did say that enrollment is up from last year.
Mr. Howie said the Daycare is progressing and hopefully ready by the end of this week for the state visit. The 2024-2025 budget adoption was approved.
The KASB policy updates were discussed.
The 2024-2025 calendar changes were looked over.
The board voted to adopt the changes for the 2024-2025 school year.
