March 2026 Cardinal Connection

March 2026

Cardinal Connection The Cardinal Connection is where Eudora Schools staff can find information relevant to all positions! Each month you will read about upcoming events, information from directors, resources, and more!

District Calendar

2025-2026 Calendar Upcoming Events March 11 Early Release

March 12 Board of Education Meeting

March 13 No School - Teacher Work Day

March 16-20 Spring Break

NOMINATION FORM NOW OPEN:

Spring Apple Award Teachers of the Year Volunteer of the Year Classified Employee of the Year Each year, we honor the exceptional individuals who contribute to the success and growth of our students and school community through the recognitions listed above.

Nominations are now open. We encourage you to take a moment to recognize the individuals who make a lasting impact in our schools.

Nominations are due Friday, March 27 by 4:00 p.m. **Nomination Form here.

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WELLNESS COMMITTEE February Challenge Winners: Theresa Abel - $100 Hello Fresh Gift Card Jamie Grado- Meal prep food storage containers Sarajane Haney -$20 Amazon Gift Card

Thank you to everyone who participated!

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WELLNESS COMMITTEE March Step Challenge If you complete the Step Challenge, we’lll add up your buildings total for a chance to win a fresh fruit bar.

Access to the word document or PDF version.

Please send completed page to our HR Director, Amanda Brunkow, at amandabrunkow@eudoraschools.org by March 31st

Free Classes Offered JK Fitness Classes with Jennifer Kerr In-Person Classes: Monday–Friday from 5:15 - 6:00 AM

📍West Resource Center Cafeteria/Gym

Online Classes & Recordings (Via Facebook) Sign up here: 2026 JK Fitness Online Classes

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Yoga Classes with Kimberly McDaneld (Bring a mat) In-person classes: Every Wednesday at 4:00 PM

📍West Resource Center – Room 141

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HUMAN RESOURCES Aetna Resources Don’t forget to maximize your Aetna benefits, like Achieve and OTC Health Solutions.

PDFs available to download: 1.OTC Health Solutions $25.00 per quarter 2.Achieve 3.Resources for Living EAP

2025-2026 Incentive Reporting Don’t forget to complete your incentive reporting to increase your health defined benefit by $25 for the next school year.

You may do so through your Skyward employee access portal

or by clicking 2025-2026 Incentive Reporting Form

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HUMAN RESOURCES Leave Balances March has arrived, signaling that spring is just around the corner. It’s a great time to check your available leave and vacation balances in your Skyward employee portal, as well as to get acquainted with the policies on carryover leave. To find leave policies, please refer to the following.

If you have any questions Certified employees: Negotiated Agreement (page 5) Classified employees: Employee handbook (page 40)

Check your tax withholdings As you are aware, we are in the thick of tax season. Here are a few tips to ensure there are no surprises when you visit your tax professional next year.

Check your pay stub regularly and make sure you know what is being withheld. HR and payroll are not monitoring your tax deductions. These are individual to the employee and vary greatly.

Make sure your withholdings are correct, and change them if necessary. Visit with your financial advisor or tax professional if you have questions or concerns. Click the link below if you need to complete a new K-4 or W-4 K-4 W-4

NEW STAFF

Maddie McGinness Assistant Softball Coach @ EES Originally from Olathe, KS, she played softball at Washburn University and is now a Physical Therapist in Lawrence.

Ashley Cedeno - Interlocal Para @EES

Has a degree in Applied Behavioral Science, with a concentration in Autism Early Intervention. With close to 15+ years experience working with children with Autism, it’s a true passion of hers. She feels lucky to come to work everyday knowing she can make a difference.

Julie Slavin - Interlocal Para @EES

Alexia Born - Interlocal Para @EMS

She graduated from EHS in 2008.

She’s a single mom to 4 incredible tiny humans, all enrolled in the Eudora School District. She’s incredibly excited to be a part of such a wonderful district and looking forward to all that will come.

Recently graduated EHS. She played varsity softball while she was there along with being involved in the jazz band. Her brother Payden, is currently a junior at EHS. Her mom is Jolene Cullen who used to be a city comissioner for our town.

NEW STAFF

Maggie Nelson Extended Day Aide @ELC She’s a junior at Eudora High School and captain of the EHS Cheer Team. She’s so excited to work and bond with the kids!

Jillian Squire Extended Day Aide @ELC She’s a sophomore at Eudora High School. She play’s volleyball and is super excited to work with the kids.

Molly Pratt Non Traditional Support Specialist @EHS Molly grew up in Eudora and graduated from Kansas State University. With all seven of her children having attended Eudora Schools, she feels deeply connected to the district and families and looks forward to supporting its students.

Birthdays 3/1-Anastasia Dorton

3/18-Deborah Basel

3/1-Jessica Cook

3/19-Lisa Daniels

3/7-Vicki Gloshen

3/19-Ami Bruce

3/9-Melissa Long

3/19-Amanda DeBettignies

3/10-Amy Giffin

3/19-Sarah Watts

3/10-Theresa Wilcox

3/21-Karla Cleveland

3/10-Holden Andrews

3/22-Stacey Heck

3/10-Abigail Adams

3/22-Carissa Erlacher

3/10-Matthew Hundley

3/24-Alexis Johnson

3/12-Steve Rife

3/25-Tyler Blackburn

3/14-Ryan Jacobs

3/25-Heather Grant

3/15-Kyle Stadalman

3/25-Lisa Redlin

3/15-Mackenzie Hopkins 3/27-Michelle Beck 3/16-Jessica Johnson

3/27-Brooklyn Braden

3/16-Nicole Parks

3/29-Chase Shaw

3/17-Wendy White

3/30-Colby Lawhorn

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