Table of Contents
1.Welcome Message
2.Eudora Schools
3.The Eudora
4.Board of Education
5.Board of Education (contact page)
6.Eudora Schools Overview
7.District Office Team
8.District Office Team Continued
Welcome Message
Stu Moeckel Superintendent of Schools
I am very proud to welcome you to Eudora Schools! By choosing to work here, you are joining our Cardinal family. Our teachers and staff members are committed to offering innovative and engaging programs that meet the needs of the whole child. We work together so that each student may learn the academic and social/emotional skills necessary to be successful. Joining our team during this exciting time, you are part of our future... a future defined by growth, success, innovation, and commitment to our students and families.
Perhaps the most defining core value for our employees is collaboration not just in your grade-level or content-area teams Collaboration happens daily across buildings, departments, and grade levels. As you gain confidence in your new position, take advantage of the fantastic resources around you. From our teachers and administrators to office and operational staff, we will do all we can to support your success
In my experience as both a parent and an educator, I believe that our district effectively maintains a balance between high standards and success, along with individual attention and support for both students and teachers. We strive to be a district that is a top choice among parents and educators. I genuinely believe that our success in and out of the classroom demonstrates our continuing efforts to reach this goal.
The fact that you are joining our district indicates that your professional values are in line with ours. I am excited to have you on our team, and I look forward to working side by side with you to serve the students and families of our district.
Eudora Schools Values
Maintain community values while embracing growth, innovation, and diversity.
Develop and implement an adaptive and transparent communication process that meets the needs of a variety of stakeholders.
Attract and retain high quality staff through strong relationships and building trust.
Aligning fiscal actions to meet current and future needs.
Act with self-awareness and constantly reflect on actions taken to ensure alignment to the needs of students.
Improve student success through expanding opportunities for students both academically and through activities.
The Eudora Community
A growing community
The city of Eudora has been growing steadily for nearly two decades, fueled by a prime location on K-10 between Lawrence and the Kansas City metro area and a reputation for small town life and excellent schools.
Our rich history
Eudora has changed dramatically since the 1990s; it has a rich history that goes back more than 150 years.
Board Of Education
The local board of education comprises seven elected members, none receiving payment for their service. They meet regularly, at 6:30 pm on the second Thursday of each month. The board is responsible for the overall operation of the district, including the establishment of policies, fiscal responsibility, accountability for student and staff programs, and ensuring a safe and effective learning environment for all students and staff.
Board meetings are open to the public, and staff are welcome to come for part or all of any meeting. To find out what is scheduled for board discussion, review the agenda of an upcoming meeting, or research issues on which the board has previously taken action, visit Diligent. This online service provider hosts Eudora Board of Education meeting documentation.
Our district’s Diligent site can be accessed at any time from the Board of Education section of the district website.
Board Briefs are informal reports from the regular meetings of the Eudora Board of Education and are intended as a communication service for district staff and patrons. They are not the official minutes, nor are they a complete record of board business. Board Briefs are available to view on our Board of Education website.
Eudora Schools Overview
Enrollment: 1,700 students
(approximate)
Employees: 120 certified teachers and 300 total employees
The Numbers
Geography: 53 square miles that include portions of Douglas, Johnson, and Leavenworth counties
Operating budget: $11 million
Our Brand
Mascot: The Eudora Cardinal was designed by retired EHS art teacher Gary Hinman. The Emporia State University "Power E." is also used as a Eudora symbol.
Colors: Cardinal Red (#A51E24), Navy Blue (#0026E3), and Yellow (#F7EC21)
Volunteer Leadership
Check with your building to see how you can join site councils, Eudora Elementary PTO, watch
D.O.G.S. at Eudora Elementary and Eudora Middle School, and booster clubs at Eudora Middle School and Eudora High School.
District Office Team
The district office is located inside West Resource Center, 1310 Winchester Rd The office is open from 8:00 am to 4:30 pm
Stu Moeckel
Superintendent of Schools
Responsible for the overall leadership and administration of the district, including budget, planning, personnel, legislative relations, and facilities, and serves under direction from the elected Eudora Board of Education.
Amanda Brunkow
Director of Human Resources
Responsible for the human resources functions of the district, including job descriptions, performance evaluations, recruitment and retention, employment policy, and employee relations, and is responsible for benefits and compensation.
Shannon Fink Compensation Clerk
Compiles, computes, and records billing accounting, statistical, and other numerical data for payroll billing processes Assists with onboarding of new employees and upkeep of personnel files and the annual enrollment and administration of employee benefits
Betsy Crabill Finance Director
Supervises and reports all financial activity to the BOE to ensure the efficient and lawful operation of the school district Oversees all aspects of the district related to purchasing, accounts receivable/payable, and prepares and implements the district's state budget and accounting programs.
Heather Hundley Director of School Improvement
Supports district and state initiatives in curriculum, instruction, assessments, professional development, and instructional technologies and ensures that program components maximize the educational experience for every student.
District Office Team
Albania Andrade Communication and Engagement Specialist
Focuses on communication-oriented tasks, including developing community partnerships, collaborating in facilitating various campaigns in the community to engage families and community members, managing social media, and assisting with managing the district website.
Heather Copeland-Gassert
Finance Clerk
Coordinates accounts payable, and accounts receivable and oversees the district’s collection of student fees Prepares warrants for the Board of Education.
Stefanie White
Executive Administrative Assistant / Board Clerk
Coordinates meetings and provides support to the superintendent, other district-level departments, and serves as the Board of Education Clerk Is the first line of communication when connecting to district office staff.
District Partnerships
Additional staffing, resources, services, and programs are brought into our schools and community thanks to critical district partners:
East Central Kansas Cooperative: Special education services preschool through high school
Bert Nash Community Mental Health Center: School based mental health services through the WRAP program
DCCCA: Substance abuse prevention, assessment, and treatment
Eudora Police Department: School resource officer, crossing guards
Eudora Parks and Recreation: Before and after-school student programs, sports facility partnership, discounted fitness memberships for district employees
Eudora Schools Foundation: Volunteer organization that raises private funds to invest in district classrooms and programs
Douglas County Youth Services: Education and justice services for young people in the judicial system
Southeast Kansas Educational Service Center (Greenbush): Cooperative for purchasing, professional development, and other district services
Eudora Schools Foundation
The Eudora Schools Foundation is a nonprofit organization 501(c)(3) that generates resources, builds relationships, and champions public education in Eudora Public Schools. Founded in 2006, the Foundation exists to enhance the quality of education through partnerships with the community. We believe students reach their potential when the community works together on their behalf. The ESF is here to help our Eudora School staff promote innovation and excellence in your classrooms. We are here as a resource for USD 491 staff, whether by providing funds for an innovative classroom project or staff professional development opportunity; recognizing excellence in a colleague, or helping a student in need; the Foundation is here to help you. We are so proud of the outstanding staff across the district that works hard to ensure every child succeeds.
They create a better Eudora: Eudora schools prepare students to be productive contributors to society. By supporting the ESF, the entire community creates positive, sustainable change in schools and contributes to the next generation's success.
They help every child succeed: They direct community support to programs that have a significant and measurable impact on students' lives. Programs help children succeed in the classroom, discover talents outside the classroom, and stay on track to graduate and be prepared for college and careers. They support innovation: When it comes to education, great new ideas deserve to be tested, proven, and scaled. The ESF supports innovation in Eudora classrooms, providing the funding to identify, incubate, evaluate, and replicate the highest performing and most exciting new
Early Learning Center
1310 Winchester Rd., P.O. Box 500
Eudora, KS 66025-0602
785-542-4920
785-542-4909 (fax)
801 E. 10th St., P.O. Box 602
Eudora, KS 66025-0602
785-542-4940
785-542-4950 (fax)
2635
St., P.O. Box 701
Eudora, KS 66025-0701
785-542-4960
785-542-4970 (fax) 2203 Church St., P.O. Box 712
Eudora, KS 66025-0712
785-542-4980
785-542-4990 (fax)
2203 Church St., P.O. Box 712
Eudora, KS 66025-0712
785-542-4989
785-542-4990 (fax)
Our Buildings
Checking Out Keys
Most campus doors are accessible by keycard. If a door(s) require a key, contact the building’s head secretary to complete a request.
Building Hours
The school offices are open from 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on all teacher contract days and additional calendar days.
The offices close from late June through late July each year.
st Resource Center
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Negotiated Agreement Contract and Documents
An agreement negotiated by the ENEA governs certified staff. A copy of the current agreement can be downloaded from www.eudoraschools.org. The agreement includes information about pay, leave, grievance procedures, duty time, college reimbursement, and other important items.
Contract Day
The “contract day” refers to the time employees are expected to work. These eight hours must include the 30 minutes before scheduled student arrival time and 15 minutes after students are dismissed. Details about the teacher contract day are outlined in the negotiated agreement. The time before and after school is often used for faculty meetings, student appointments, and teacher planning.
Positions other than teachers should refer to the co-op contract/individual supervisor to know the specific expectations of the job.
According to the negotiated agreement, each teacher new to the district must provide the board with a certificate of health, signed by a licensed physician, within 60 days of the first day of the contract.
Certified and classified employees must have group health insurance with the district or elsewhere if they qualify for KPERS.
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Certified Staff Documentation
Certified teachers also must provide the following to the district office to be placed in the personnel file:
Kansas teacher license
Official university transcript(s)
Certification of Teaching Experience form
Paperwork
An e-mail from the electronic record keeping system, TalentEd, with a link to documents employees should complete before working in the district. Some documents employees may be required to present in person. Contact Amanda Brunkow if you have any questions or concerns about what you need to complete or deadlines for completion. (Those staff members employed by the special education co-op should check with co-op administrators for all required paperwork.)
Licensure for Certified Staff
Teachers new to the profession working under an initial twoyear license are required to participate in a mentor/induction program during the first two years of teaching.
Current license (initial or professional) employees have list the requirements for renewal. Individuals are responsible for ensuring that they have a valid Kansas teaching license at all times employed by the district. Applications for license renewal are available six months before it expires. Approval from the state can take four to eight weeks. If there are questions about the application, it may take longer. Contact Amanda Brunkow at West Resource Center for help with the required fingerprinting, if needed.
Professional development points during the life of current license are needed to be eligible to renew it. Points are earned by attending staff development days and earning college credit. Teachers without an advanced degree need 160 professional development points, with at least half coming from college credit. Teachers with an advanced degree need 120 professional development points for recertification.
The state requires districts to provide documentation of teacher credentials. Contact your principal or Amanda Brunkow at West Resource Center with concerns or questions.
Getting Paid
Set up direct deposit with Amanda Brunkow in the West Resource Center, and checks will be deposited into bank accounts on the morning of each payday. A secure copy of pay stubs are available in Skyward!
Pay Schedule
The pay period runs from the 7th of the current month through the 6th of the following month (example: Oct. 7 through Nov. 6). Paychecks are distributed on or near the 15th of each month according to the payroll schedule. The first paycheck for new school employees will be in September.
Timekeeping
If participating in work that qualifies for extra duty pay (substituting during plan period, working concession stands, ticket gates, or other activities), these hours must be recorded using a time card or the electronic timekeeping system. Check with the building’s head secretary to find out how to record time for extra duty or hourly wages, including approval procedures.
Attire
Dressing For Everyday
Regardless of job title, all clothing should be neat, clean, and appropriate for the assigned work.
Additional Guidance
For additional guidance about what to wear to work, or if questions arise about choosing appropriate clothing, speak to the building principal.
Cardinal Gear
To get Cardinal gear you can reach out to athletic directors and/or your building principal. Cara Kimberlin (EHS Athletic Director) typically sends out an email that provides details at the start of Eudora High School sports season with a link to the online store.
Why Mentoring? Mentor Program
Extensive research indicates that mentoring new educators has a positive effect, both on the professionals and on students. Eudora Schools is proud to support a building mentor program that pairs teachers new to the profession with a designated colleague mentor. Colleague mentors work within a defined program to offer new teachers the support and guidance that are critical to a new teacher’s success.
Help and Support
"Our mentoring program is designed to create a true sense of belonging and connection and to set up our new teachers for success not only in their first year but in all the years to follow."
- Heather Hundley Director of School Improvement
Mentors
All new teachers will work individually with their assigned mentors throughout their first and second years of teaching. These sessions are a great tool to recognize and reinforce things going well and offer possible solutions for areas needing improvement. Colleague mentors are chosen by building principals through an application process. Mentors are teachers, well established both in their classroom and in the district, who have expressed a desire to help make a first-year teacher’s experience as positive and rewarding as possible.
Evaluations
What to Expect
The McRel evaluation system is used to evaluate employees twice within the first 60 school days of each semester, usually in October and February, for the first two years. The first observation must be scheduled at least two school days in advance, including the day and time to be observed. More detailed information about teacher evaluation can be found in the negotiated agreement. The evaluation also will include multiple measures of student growth, as required by the Kansas Department of Education.
The evaluation process includes a pre-conference with the evaluator and two or more teaching observations. It is then concluded in an observation conference two days after the formal observation. The observation conference includes reviewing items related to the observation and other observation matters not directly observable in the classroom.
Mentors
There is absolutely no evaluative relationship between the mentors or mentor director and the teachers they assist. Teachers can rest assured that any concerns or questions they take to their mentors will be held in strict confidence Likewise, principals are prohibited from asking the mentor teachers or coordinator for evaluative
teachers.
The Evaluator
Teachers will be evaluated by the building principal or assistant principal. Noncertified staff members are evaluated by a supervisor at least one time each year.
Curriculum
Curriculum Development Model
The district uses a guaranteed and viable curriculum written by Professional Learning Communities and reviewed by the Curriculum Coordinating Council. This model is a system for academic programs with step-by-step processes for governance, curriculum, instruction, assessment, and staff development.
Governance
The Curriculum Coordinating Council (CCC) includes a variety of stakeholders within the district and community. This group meets periodically to review the curriculum.
Curriculum Professional Learning Committees (PLCs) in partnership with Subject Area Committees (SAC) map the curriculum for their grade level or subject, oversee its implementation, select supporting resources, and prepare and validate assessments aligned with specific standards.
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Instruction and Assessment
Aformalprocessisfollowedforteacherswhoareimplementing anewresource.Teachersreceivetraininginorganization, pacing,andresults-basedlessonplanningtoensurethat instructionisalignedwiththeintendedpurpose. TheKansasSummativeAssessments,Interims,andFastBridge UniversalScreenersforreading,math,andSELarepartofour assessmentpractice.Additionally,commonformative assessments,anddiagnostictesting,preandpost-checksfor understandingareexpectedpractices.
Terminology
Standards:Recommendationsfromstatedepartmentsof educationandlearnedsocietiesforconceptsandskillsthat shouldbeincludedinlocalcurriculums.
LearningPriorities:Prioritystandardsareidentifiedasessential learningforallstudentsinagradelevelorcourse.These standardsaredefinedasskillsandlearningthatstudentsmust knoworbeabletodoinordertobepreparedforthenextcourse ofstudy.Topicsarenotisolated;instead,conceptsandskillsare connectedindynamicunitsofinstruction.
LearningIntentions:Specificconceptsorskillsnecessaryfor studentstoknowordoinordertoperformtheoutcome.
Successcriteria:LearningCriteriathatisnecessaryforstudents todemonstratebeforebeginningthenextstepsinlearning.
KSDE
Using KSDE
There is a tremendous amount of information available to teachers on the Kansas State Department of Education website, ksde.org. A good place to start is on the Teaching and Learning tab. From this point, there are dozens of resources, including information about state standards, licensure, and report cards for the state’s districts and schools.
KSDE offers comprehensive online data about the demographics and test scores of districts and schools across the state. This is the best place to find information such as the breakdowns of ethnic and racial groups, the number of free/reduced lunch students, rates of state aid, and standardized testing results.
Teacher Resources
Other instructional resources can be found on the Cardinal Compass
Goals for Graduates Student Success Social-Emotional Learning
A successful Kansas high school graduate has the academic preparation, cognitive preparation, technical skills, employability skills, and civic engagement to be successful in postsecondary education, in the attainment of an industry-recognized certification, or in the workforce without the need for remediation.
The commitment to students’ social-emotional learning addresses student skills, including behavior, emotional wellness, and social skills. A shared staff responsibility, the counseling staff, is in place to help guide and coach teachers and provide leadership in implementing the counseling curriculum and programs
Positive Behavior Intervention and Supports After-School Programs
The district has implemented the PBIS model, an evidence-based approach that teaches students appropriate behavior, reinforces good behavior and identifies and solves students’ smaller behavioral problems before they become serious.
Quest (Eudora Elementary) and The Zone (Eudora Middle School) provide a variety of engaging activities for participating students in a social group setting The programs are designed to enhance all areas of student learning academic, social, and emotional in a fun, supportive environment
Sources of Information
District Website: www.eudoraschools.org
Staff directory, forms and documents to download, and other resources.
Board Briefs: Our District > Board of Education
Board Briefs are informal reports from the regular meetings of the Eudora Board of Education. They can be found under the Board of Education page on the district website.
Magazine: The Card
This newspaper is delivered quarterly to all Eudora residents and posted on the website. Each school uses electronic newsletters to communicate with parents.
Mass Notification System: ParentSquare
The district uses an automated notification service to share urgent information. Calls, texts, and e-mails may also be used to send reminders, announcements, or information related to a crisis event.
Cardinal Compass
The Cardinal Compass is an interactive hub designed to focus on intentional practices in which growth and impact intersect for visible learning. On the Cardinal Compass Website, staff can find topics encompassing Directional Goals, Zones of Impact, Collaboration, Learning Toolkit, Results, Insights, and Coaching.
Newsletter: The Cardinal Connection
A Monthly Newsletter aimed to streamline communication to staff about upcoming events and director updates while also including staff spotlights
Technology
Ron Long, technology director ronlong@eudoraschools.org
Phil Bain, data specialist philbain@eudoraschools.org
Extra Support
Zach Dale, technology specialist III zachdale@eudoraschools.org
Kurtis Krall, technology specialist II kurtiskrall@eudoraschools.org
To report a problem or request training on district equipment, submit a ticket to the Information Technology Services team on the HelpDesk. To find the HelpDesk, visit the technology page of the department's page of the Eudora Schools Website. If an unexpected technology emergency/failure interferes with student instruction or safety, contact IT Services at (785) 542-4902.
District Laptops
Laptops are an excellent tool for collaboration and work in and outside of the classroom. Help protect it from extreme temperatures by keeping and using it indoors. For optimal performance make sure to turn off your laptop at the end of each day.
Security
Due to the nature of today's technology climate, it is more important than ever to use safe and secure practices with school technology. Use unique unidentifiable passwords, do not use the same password for multiple accounts, and never share your passwords. Be wary of scam/fishing emails and do not click on any suspicious links. Should you have any security concerns please contact IT Services.
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Districtstaffmembersaregivenane-mailaccountfor communication.Rememberthate-mailmessagesonthis accountaretheschooldistrict'spropertyandshouldreflecta professionalimage.
Abenefitofthedistrict’suseofGoogleAppsforEducationisthe abilitytoaccessGmailfromanywebbrowser.Employees wantingtologintotheirdistrictGooglemailaccountcangoto mail.eudoraschools.orgorGmail.
Recording Student Attendance
An automated system is used to call parents of students who have unexcused absences. Teachers must electronically record student attendance at the beginning of each day and/or class period. It is CRITICAL that this information is entered accurately and promptly! Questions about PowerSchool may be directed to data specialist, Phil Bain.
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Voicemail
Staff members are provided a voice mailbox. Voice messages also are delivered in an e-mail.
Personal Devices
Connecting non-district equipment to the district’s network could create major technical issues affecting all users. Please leave personal computers, printers, scanners, or other devices home. Contact the IT Department (through a HelpDesk Ticket) to find an appropriate solution if you need additional equipment.
Social Media
As professional adults working with children and teens, employees are expected to maintain an image representing the professions, the schools, and the district appropriately. This includes personal and work-related use of blogs and social networking sites, including Facebook, X, Instagram, Snapchat, etc.
Employees are encouraged to use social media for communication, teaching, and learning!
Be sure to follow the district accounts:
Facebook: Eudora Schools
Instagram: theeudoraschools
YouTube: Eudora Schools
Twitter/X: eudoraschools
Requesting a Substitute
Morgan Hunter Partnership
Morgan Hunter, a staffing agency based in Overland Park, manages the substitute teacher staffing program for Eudora Schools. Morgan Hunter provides consistent training, employee benefits for substitutes, and an opportunity for district employees to provide performance feedback on individual substitutes directly to the agency.
When Absent
Document absences for record-keeping with leave benefits in Skyward. Request a substitute if one is needed during an absence. If a substitute is needed for an absence, log into Morgan Hunter’s system, and complete the request. This is located on the district website in the Human Resources tab.
Please contact the school secretary to request a substitute day of. This will ensure the class is covered, if needed, before the substitute teacher’s arrival.
Purchasing
Classroom Needs
Classroom supplies and instructional materials may be ordered as needed. To ensure proper processing through the district’s Skyward system, please follow the instructions provided on the next two pages. All purchases must follow the purchase order process and receive approval from the Finance Director or Finance Clerk at the West Resource Center before an order is placed.
Key Guidelines
All purchase orders and invoices must be processed through the District Finance Department using the district’s Skyward system.
Payments are issued only once a month, the day after the board meeting and approval of warrants. To ensure timely payment, purchase orders must be submitted no later than the 25th of the preceding month.
Verbal orders are not accepted, as they cannot be tracked or verified through the district’s purchasing system
Charge Card Purchases
To make a purchase from an approved vendor, staff must visit the district office to complete the Charge Card Checkout Form this form is only available at the district office, not in school buildings Prior preauthorization from their Admin is required before checking out a card. After the purchase, the card must be returned within 48 hours, along with a detailed receipt. Receipts can be submitted by scanning and emailing to accountspayable@eudoraschools.org or by dropping off a printed copy when returning the card.
Charges can be made to the following businesses.
Dillions
Checkers
Hobby Lobby
Home Depot
Hy-Vee
Menards
Skyward Purchase Procedures
1.Under the "Purchasing" tab, select "My Purchase Order" (PO).
2.Click on the "Add Purchase Order" upper left hand corner of the screen.
3.Then choose “Purchasing Group” (drop-down arrow). This is what department you are working in. Enter a 3-digit purchasing group number (drop-down arrow):
a.EES = 009
b.EMS = 002
c.EHS = 006
4. Verify you are in the correct Fiscal School Year.
5. Vendor - Select the Vendor; if it is not listed, please complete a HELP DESK ticket with all the pertinent information. If an online Vendor (Amazon, School Speciality) click the “Shop Online” button.
6. Description - Summary of what you’re intending to purchase.
7. Batch - Auto populates; do not change
8. Invoice to- Auto populates with USD 491-Eudora Schools
9.Ship to - School building (drop-down arrow)
10. Attention To - Auto populates with purchaser’s name.
11.Due Date and Ship Date- This auto populates to the date the purchase order is created. No need to adjust/change. Next, select "Save and Add Detail" in the upper left of the screen.
For the next set of instructions, please refer to the following page.
Skyward Purchase Procedures
That brings up the Purchase Order Details Screen.
1 Description - This is the item name of what you are intending to purchase. Be very detailed.
2. Commodity - Leave this blank.
3. Quantity - Input the number of items that you are intending to purchase.
4. Unit of Measure - Select what applies or you can leave it blank (drop-down arrow).
5 Unit Cost - Input the cost of the item
6. Project - Leave this blank.
7. Grant - Leave this blank unless a Grant purchase.
8. Account Distribution - Select the account number (drop-down arrow) you wish to use for the purchase. Specific account numbers have been assigned to individuals based on ordering capacity.
9. Amount - This will auto populate from the information you input above If not, enter the cost of the purchase
10. Percent - You can divide your purchase between more than one account number. Keep in mind that the "Percent" must equal 100.00 when finished.
11. Receivable Box - This box should be checked if you have ordered items that will be delivered and received. This box should not be checked if you are ordering a service or something intangible.
When the PO is complete select "Save and Submit" in the upper left of the screen. This will submit the PO for Admin and Finance Approval.
Wellness
District Wellness Policy
Eudora Schools is committed to providing school environments that promote and protect children’s health, well being and ability to learn, by supporting healthy eating and physical activity
Student Development Partnerships
Leading the district’s efforts to address the development of the whole child are a coordinated group of partners that include such personnel as counselors, WRAP workers, prevention specialists, social workers, psychologists, student resource officers, nurses, and early childhood specialists
Mental Health Services
Bert Nash Community Mental Health Center allows Eudora Schools to provide schoolbased mental health services for students. Specially trained clinicians provide assessment, early intervention, and crisis intervention for students struggling with social, emotional, familial, behavioral, and mental health issues. Staff members can make a referral for any student at any time using EduClimber
Substance Abuse Prevention & Services
When submitting a referral that includes concerns or questions about substance use, department members use evidence-based interventions such as Teen Intervene to help students and families. Additionally, student leadership groups are active in spreading messages and presentations to prevent students’ abuse of alcohol, tobacco, and other drugs.
Food Services Food Service Team
The Food and Nutrition Services (FNS) team is committed to providing nutritious and delicious food for staff and student customers. They are proud to serve this district and always seeking feedback, suggestions, and ideas from students and staff members.
Buying Meals At School
To prepay for meals, please submit a HelpDesk ticket to IT so they can set up an account through PowerSchool, or cash may be used when paying for your meal. Adult lunches include the entree, fruits, vegetables, baked goods, and a beverage (milk, small juice, or bottled water) A salad bar with "the works" a build-your-own option that includes a variety of vegetables, fruits, meat, and other toppings, is also available.
Contact
DirectorofFoodandNutritionServices:
NicoleParks:nicoleparks@eudoraschools.org
EudoraElementarySchool:
HeidiHoover:heidihoover@eudoraschools.org
EudoraMiddleSchool:
MichelleCriqui:michellecriqui@eudoraschoolsorg
EudoraHighSchool:
PamCoozennoy:pamcoozennoy@eudoraschools.org
Transportation
Requesting Transportation
A formal vehicle request is required if planning for an activity requiring a district bus, van, or car. A transportation request form is available in your building’s office and should be submitted to Machaela Beshears. These requests should be made a month in advance and no later than two weeks. Mileage reimbursements are available to staff members only when a district vehicle is unavailable for your use.
Student Shuttle
The district provides a free shuttle service to all students. Students can board a bus at any school, at 15th and Acorn, or the 9th and Main shuttle stop downtown (across from the public library), and students can ride a bus to their school building. School district residents who live outside city limits may request student bus transportation from their home address.
Contact
DirectorofTransportation: MachealaBeshears:7855424900ext1115
Crisis
Training and Expectations
Ourdistrictiscommittedtotheplanningand leadershipnecessarysothatallemployeesare adequatelypreparedforacrisisevent.Principalswill trainallteachersandstaffmembersatthebeginningof eachyear,anddrillsthroughouttheyearwillprovide importantpracticeopportunitiesforeveryone.Please talktobuildingprincipalswithconcernsorquestions aboutwhatisexpectedtodoinacrisisevent.
During a Crisis
Byworkinginaschooldistrict,allstaffmembersare entrustedwiththewell-beingofourstudents.
Regardlessofyourtitleorassignment,employeesare expectedtofulfilltheirassigneddutiesduringacrisisto protectourstudents’physicalandemotionalsafetyand security.
Intimesofcrisis,teachersshouldrefertotheMy-EOP app(downloadandsearch“EudoraUSD491”)andfollow procedurestoensurethesafetyofstudentsandstaff.
Terms and Acronyms
Annual Measurable Objectives. Measurements are used on state assessments to provide information on student growth and school improvement.
Community mental health center in Lawrence that provides various services for Douglas County schools.
Board of Education. In district information, this usually refers to our district’s board (rather than the state board).
(“cap”) Consolidated Assistance Plan. Eudora’s system for managing the Title I and academic at-risk programs (Specifically EES)
Care Team
The Care Team focuses on individual student challenges. The separate School Improvement Team focuses on programmatic challenges within the school
Curriculum Coordinating Council
East Central Kansas Cooperative in Education. Provides special education services in the Eudora, Baldwin, and Wellsville districts.
(“deck-ah”) Based out of Lawrence, this partner in The Bridge provides services to help prevent and treat abuse of alcohol, tobacco, and other drugs.
Dynamic Learning Maps Assessments for a small population of students with special needs.
(“edteck”) Eudora-De Soto Technical Education Center offers training and enrichment classes for high school students
The online system used by teachers, principals, and support staff to monitor and report student incidents, interventions, and view academic data.
Eudora National Education Association The ENEA represents teachers in labor negotiations with the board of education.
Bert Nash
Terms and Acronyms
ESF Eudora Schools Foundation
English for Speakers of Other Languages
Research-based universal screening and progress monitoring for academics and social-emotional behavior (SEB) with intervention recommendations.
(“ferpa”) Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act is a Federal law that protects the privacy of student education records.
The Southeast Kansas Educational Service Center, located just outside Girard, provides instructional resources and professional development.
Individual education plan. Qualifying students with exceptionalities must have an IEP that is reviewed annually.
Information and Technology Services, the district department broadly responsible for computers, technology, and data.
Juvenile Detention Center (located in Lawrence)
Kansas Assessment Program. A state program that oversees the use of state assessments in local districts
(“kelpa two”) English Language Proficiency Assessment All ESOL students take this exam annually to determine their level of English proficiency.
(“key-sah”) Kansas Education Systems Accreditation is the five-year process used to accredit school districts in Kansas.
(“kite”) Kansas Interactive Testing Engine, the system used to give state assessments each spring.
Terms and Acronyms
KSHSSA (“kaysha”) Kansas State High School Activities Association
Limited English Proficiency. Each ESOL student has an LEP plan, similar to an IEP
The system district and building leaders use to perform regular evaluations for licensed employees, including teachers.
ParentSquare
ParentSquare. A district-wide communication platform used to help schools and teachers communicate with students and families effectively and efficiently. It offers tools like mass notifications, attendance alerts, and two-way messaging with translation capabilities.
Parents as Teachers program. Early learning program for children age birth to three and their parents.
Positive Behavior Intervention and Supports. The district’s adopted system is to teach students appropriate behavior, reinforce good behavior and identify/solve small problems before they become serious. Sometimes also referred to as PBIS, or Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports.
Professional Development Committee
Professional development plan or points The PDP toolbox houses each individual teacher’s professional development plan and professional development points.
Professional Learning Communities have two main purposes 1 to improve the pedagogical knowledge (skills and knowledge about how we teach) and the content knowledge (skills and knowledge about what we teach) through educator collaboration 2 to improve the learning outcomes of students
Parent Teacher Organization. Supports grades K-5
Terms and Acronyms
SAC (“sack”) Subject Area Committee. Meets for curriculum work.
Social-emotional learning. This educational component, including behavior, mental wellness and social skills, is a critical component of how Eudora students learn and grow
Used to manage and conduct staff evaluations, collect new staff documentation, and applicant tracking.
TalendEd
Skyward Human Resource Information System