Superintendent’s Three R Awards Honored
On Monday night, Dr. Deb Gustafson, USD 475 Associate Superintendent, recognized exemplary students with the 3R Award. The award is given to students who demonstrate excellence in the areas of respect, responsibility and building positive relationships. Earning recognition on Monday were Natalie Wells (Westwood Elementary), Leonardo Murillo Garibay (Eisenhower Elementary), Anayah Drayton (Spring Valley Elementary) and Olivia Counter (Sheridan Elementary).
Purple Star Recognition
A Purple Star Commemorative Vase was awarded to Eisenhower Elementary, Sheridan Elementary and Spring Valley Elementary on Monday for demonstrating a major commitment to supporting students and their families connected to the United States military.
Civic Advocacy Network Award Recognition
On Monday night, the Geary County Schools USD 475 Board of Education recognized four schools in Eisenhower Elementary, Seitz Elementary, Washington Elementary and Westwood Elementary for earning the Kansas State Department of Education Civic Advocacy Network Award for their commitment to civic engagement for students.
Board Approves Junction City High School FFA Travel
On Monday night, the Geary County Schools USD 475 Board of Education approved the out-of-state travel for the Junction
City High School FFA Chapter. The Blue Jays will travel to Indiana for the National FFA Convention and Expo on October 22-25.
Discuss End of Life Computers for the Public
Karl DeArmond, USD 475 Chief Operations Officer, discussed a proposal to offer individual computers to the public. DeArmond stated that approximately 100 devices will be made available, while the Junction City High School Beak Squad will
be able to reinstall the original version of Windows onto the devices. Other highlights included that the Beak Squad will be
able to sell the devices for approximately $40 with tax and that the funds recovered will help with supplies for the maker
space at the high school.
Calendar Option Priorities Approved for the 2025-26 and 2026-27 School Year
On Monday night, the USD 475 Board of Education approved the calendar priorities for the district calendar as presented. The priorities will be brought back to the Board of Education in the future if a recommendation is needed.
• A school calendar will be established with a minimum of six five-day student attendance weeks per quarter.
• A school calendar will be established with a minimum of eight PD days with at least one per quarter.
• A school calendar will be established to include Veteran’s Day as a school holiday.
• Student contact hours that equate to a minimum of five days at all grades will be established in the school calendar for the purpose of emergency events.