School Year
It's late February; hopefully, spring will soon be upon us. This will result in warm temperatures and no inclement weather that will impact our school days.
The first eight weeks of 2025 have definitely been winter at its finest. Of the scheduled 31 student attendance days between 1/6/25 and today, 2/21/25, there have been eight of those days where classes have been canceled, which equates to only a 74% rate of school being in session. After today, 57 student attendance days remain in our 2024-25 school year, and I’m hopeful Mother Nature will be KIND to us through the end of May.
School Bond Election to Manage Growth
As I referenced in my prior edition of “Link’d in”, our Board of Education, in response to a recommendation from the Community Engagement Group, will propose a $60 million school bond to voters at a special mail-in ballot election for May 13, 2025. If voters approve the bond, the tax rate/mill levy rate will NOT change.
The projects outlined for completion upon successful passage include:
- An approximate 30,000 sq. ft. Career Tech Education (CTE) wing addition at Spring Hill High School
- An approximate 5,000 sq. ft. expansion of the commons/cafeteria area at Spring Hill High School
- Classroom Additions of approximately 5,500 sq. ft. each at Timber Sage, Prairie Creek, and Spring Hill Elementary
- Roof Replacements at Spring Hill Elementary and Spring Hill Middle
- HVAC Improvements at Spring Hill Elementary, Spring Hill Middle, and the Early Learning Academy
I’ll continue to share more information in the coming days, weeks, and months. Visit our webpage #BuildingOpportunity for the latest updates.
The District is projected to enroll an additional 1,000 students by 2031; by 2034, enrollment is expected to exceed 5,500 students. Most importantly, the successful passage of this measure will NOT increase the school tax/mill rate.
I will provide more detailed information and am available to speak to any group interested in learning more about the need for and scope of this bond election. Above all, patrons are strongly encouraged to stay informed and to vote.
I am READY and EAGER to share ANY and ALL information along with answering ANY and ALL questions related to the #BuildingOpportunity Bond Election. PLEASE reach out if you would like me to speak to you personally, or perhaps your friend or neighborhood group and/or any club or civic organization. Email me, luttrell@
Enrollment
Current USD 230 enrollment K - 12 as of 02/21/25 is at:
Grade K - 322; Grade 1 - 329; Grade 2 -311; Grade 3 - 315; Grade 4 - 338; Grade 5 - 330; Grade 6 - 322; Grade 7 - 326; Grade 8 - 273; Grade 9 - 317; Grade 10 - 270; Grade 11 - 257; Grade 12+ - 229*; Total - 3,939.
*Reflects a lower amount due to students who graduated early at the end of the first semester
NOTEWORTHY
We know you’ve experienced an employee going above and beyond for you, a student, a parent, a peer, or a community member! Please help us recognize that employee by completing the short 2024-25 Standing Ovation Nomination form.
All employees nominated will be recognized with a certificate, and three of the nominees (Administration, Certified, Classified) will be chosen as the monthly Price Chopper Standing Ovation honorees.
Spring Hill Recreation Commission Board Representative Application
Spring Hill Schools is responsible for appointing two representatives to the Spring Hill Recreation Commission Board, and the school district is seeking interested applicants. There is currently a vacant position that needs to be filled immediately in addition to the biennial position on the SHRC Board. Applications must be submitted by 12:00 p.m. (noon) on March 28, 2025. Apply online today!
SHRC Board Member Position Requirements:
- Active member of the school district community (includes residents in Spring Hill, Olathe, and Overland Park)
- Attend meetings (2nd Wednesday of each month, 6:00 p.m., Spring Hill Civic Center)
- Research and participate in discussions and decision-making for the SHRC organization
- Represent and promote the SHRC organization and its activities within the community
- First meeting:
- Remaining Term through June 2026, meet April 9, 2025
- New 4-year Term July 2025 - June 2029, meet July 9, 2025
Spring Hill Education Foundation (SHEF) Mardi Gras Soiree
Saturday, March 8, 2025, SHEF will be hosting its First Annual Gala on this date. The event is labeled as a “Mardi Gras Soiree”. Tickets/tables are for sale, and all proceeds will benefit our students and staff within USD 230. The event will be held at The Meadowlark Event Center. SHEF does A LOT for USD 230, and please show your support for this event. Purchase tickets online today!
Joke of the Week
Q: What bites but doesn’t have teeth?
A: Frost. [Get it……FrostBite…ha]
Closing
As always, enjoy the weekend. You can reach out to me anytime with thoughts or questions. Most of all, let’s hope the warm temperatures develop!
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