Royal Valley Review USD #337 District Newsletter

“Home of the Panthers” May 2016 Vol. 34, No. 5 In This Issue

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Royal Valley Welcomes Aaric Davis Back to the District and Says a Heartfelt Goodbye to John Rundle On July 1, 2016, the Royal Valley School District will have a new superintendent, something that hasn’t happened very often in the history of the district. John Rundle has served as the superintendent for the past 15 years. Prior to Mr. Rundle there were only four other superintendents. When Mr. Rundle announced his retirement, the Royal Valley Board of Education embarked on an unfamiliar journey to find a replacement. With guidance from the Kansas Association of School Boards, the RV school board went through a lengthy process to find the right person to lead the district. At a special meeting on April 6, the board announced that Aaric Davis would fill that role.

Aaric Davis returns to the district after a three year absence spent serving as elementary principal and junior/senior high school principal in USD 252 Southern Lyon County. Mr. Davis originally started at Royal Valley in 2001 as a high school math teacher and coach. He went on to become the high school assistant principal followed by serving as the middle school principal. The district looks forward to working with Mr. Davis again and eagerly welcomes him back!

John Rundle spent his entire 40 year educational career at Royal Valley. Starting in 1976 as a junior high English teacher, he went on to become the elementary principal then curriculum director and assistant superintendent before serving as the superintendent. Mr. Rundle leaves us as a highly respected education professional not only within the district but throughout the state as well. The RV community congratulates him on his well deserved retirement and wishes him the best!

John A. Rundle Superintendent Sherri Schulte Editor

ROYAL VALLEY USD #337 P.O. BOX 219 MAYETTA, KS 66509 (785) 966-2246 (785) 966-2490 FAX

Welcome and good luck to soon-to-be Superintendent Aaric Davis!

Goodbye and best wishes to retiring Superintendent John Rundle!

The mission of the Royal Valley Public Schools is to ensure that each student is actively engaged in the learning process and in developing the citizenship skills necessary to become a responsible, productive member of the global workforce.

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Inside the District... by John Linn, RVMS Principal

Dealing With Change

We all know that change is inevitable. Change occurs in our lives on a daily basis, and most of the time it makes us uncomfortable. Nothing seems to ever stay the same. We sometimes wish that everything would remain the same, and with that sameness, comes a feeling of calmness. However, we also know that life is all about change, and just like the rising and setting of the sun each day, change is going to occur. Change happens in many forms. In our educational system, there are shifts that occur almost constantly. Curricular standards, redesigned assessments, teacher and administration evaluation reforms, and constantly fluctuating budget issues are some of the challenges we face. Kansas has a new Commissioner of Education who oversees the Kansas Department of Education. The new commissioner, along with his taskforce, created a new slogan for education in Kansas, “Kansans Can.” As is the issue with any change, it always takes time to get used to new systems and new requirements.

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John Rundle Sandy Williams -

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Other forms of change related to Royal Valley have been the emphasis on technology and the implementation of Chromebooks and iPads throughout the district. This has caused a shift in how teachers instruct their students while opening up a wide range of additional information that spans the globe. With every change that takes place, the question we all have to answer is “How are we going to deal with it?” To be truly successful in life, we need to learn to handle the changes that come our way in a positive and effective manner. This is what life does; it gives us endless chances to learn from change. As one person stated, “Every change knocks on the door with opportunities, it depends on how wide you open the door.” There are times when problems follow change; however, we need to continually look at those problems as opportunities for growth.

A major change coming to the Royal Valley school district is the impending retirement of our superintendent, Mr. John Rundle. I cannot begin to describe what his leadership has meant to me in my short time at RVMS. In the

40 years that Mr. Rundle has been a part of our school district, I know that he has greatly influenced and impacted several generations of Panthers as well as hundreds of staff members that have always been welcomed as members of his “Panther” family. When positive change occurred throughout the last 40 years, you can bet that Mr. Rundle played a major role in the implementation and development of most all of them. Words will not and cannot describe the impact of his life-long dedication to our district, its students, its community, its people, and his goal of educating all of our students with true dedication and pride. This “change” has been earned and is the next step and a new beginning for Mr. Rundle and his family.

Faced with the inevitable changes in life, what can we do? We can accept the fact that change is a part of our lives. Also, we can learn to adapt and adjust to all that life throws at us. Working together, we can face the challenges of change and be willing to open the door wide enough to allow new opportunities through.

Royal Valley USD #337 2016 Retirees

23 years of service as a Royal Valley Elementary Secretary and Head Secretary

15 years of service as a Royal Valley Bus Driver

40 years of service as a Royal Valley Teacher, Principal, Curriculum Director, Assistant Superintendent, and Superintendent

10 years of service as the Royal Valley Elementary Computer Lab Para 4 years of service as the Royal Vally Early Childhood Psychologist Thank you all for your dedicated years of service. Congratulations on your retirement!

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Royal Valley High School 2016 Prospective Graduates Annabelle Lee Anderson Ashley Mae Barber Derrick Wayne Barger Johnathan Edward Beckerman John Dylan Bigaouette Morgan Jane Boell John Silas Burnworth Miami Marie Catron Skylor Hawk Criqui Courtney Lea Culver Cateria Jade Ebeling Gretchen Marie Ehrhart Nicholas John Ehrhart Kaytlyn Nicole Gooderl Kathryn Anne Hanson Noah Gregory Hart Jacob Connor Hastings Dalton Wesley Holmes Kolby Michael Holthaus Lillian Mae Jessepe Juliet Antonia Kellar Brittany Michelle Lake Cheyann Jolene Lemke Arrow Lee Levier Derek Brett Linn Zackary Troy Lux Janelle Erica Marney Brooks Wolfgang McClane

Triston W. McClane Adrianna McDonald Trevor James McMullen Shelby Renae Moore Ashley Rae Nioce Erika Jean Platt Karlie Larose Price Erica Nicole Pruyser Macy Claire Putnam Lorraine Ava Ragsdale Paige Mechele Ralph Anthony Kyle Riggles Christopher Jack Riggles Jacob John Rottinghaus Noah Louis Rottinghaus Jarrett Logan Roy Garrett Lee Schultz Carley Jo Shane Michael F. Simon Kole Spencer Cedric William Spoonhunter Trae Spencer Terrel Trenten Skylor Terrel Samantha LeeAnn Thuringer Jenna Rose Thurman Charles Ian Todd Kerry Shawn Wathen, III

Commencement Sunday, May 15, 2016, 2:00 p.m. High School Gymnasium

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Royal Valley Middle School Eighth Grade Promotion Monday, May 16 - 7:00 PM High School Gymnasium Garrett James Anschutz, Madison Quinn Boswell, Cody William Branson, Zachery Earnhardt Burger, Isaac Matthias Burnworth, Courtney Jean Carreno, Dylan Cody Collins, Mia Danielle Cozad, Austin Wayne Creollo, Connor Lee Creollo, Dylan Owen Creollo, Michael David Cummings, Gavin Wayne Cumpton, Kain Auston Fink, Hadley Grace Gregory, Janine Miah Gustafson, Courtney Ranee Hanshaw, Abbigail Ann Harding, Andrew Joseph Hastings, Edgar Ramon Higine, Jr., Devin Lee Jackson, Makayla LaRae Kieffer, Lenora Mikayla Knight, Gregory Allen Koon, Reaghan Jo Koon, Alexander Leon Lake, Joseph Wayne Lemke, Quinn Aurora Lewis, Peyton Link, TJ Lisica, Jaymie Lynn Lister, Chance Tyler Lyming, Curtis Nelson Masquat, Christian Lee McAlister, Caleb Alan-Huse McEntire, Holden Elias Mundy, Daniel James Nease, Isaac Joseph Neuner, McKenzie Lee Ogden, Cassidy Rae Parks, Kyle James Patterson, Emma Catherine Poort, Christopher James Powell, Chloe Ann Marie Richter, Samantha Dawn Riley, Izayiah McKinley Roberts, Jessica Raye Rose, Madison Lee Saia, Hannah Renee Ling Schnacker, Damiayn Dalton Smith, Hannah Marie Smith, Madison Dawn Spencer, Dane R. Spoonhunter, Ahshoni Dawn Stanley, Jacob George Strecker, Logan Michael Stumbaugh, Nue R. Tinajero, Delilah Georgia Allen Trager, Wednesday Isabella Vaughan, Tenoc (Wahbewa) Wabaunsee, Jaiden Albert-Cooper Wamego, Ronnald Allen Youngs, Anthony Thomas Zeller

Teacher Appreciation Week May 2 - 6

THANK YOU!

Teachers, we appreciate all that you do for our students!

2016 Employee Recognition Awards

40 Years of Service John Rundle

35 Years of Service Chris Gustin

30 Years of Service Terri Moore

25 Years of Service David Barta, Dawn Rottinghaus

20 Years of Service Penny Carey, Lisa Hickman, Joy McKinley

15 Years of Service Donna Doherty, Gordon Hainey, Jerry Harter, John Laudick, Michael Moseley, Cynthia Murphy, Katie Petesch, Richelle Ray

10 Years of Service Diane Butler, Tammy Conley, Laura DelToro, Julie Marston, Stefani Preston, Dawn Shupe, Dale Traxler 5 Years of Service Bailey Ashcraft, Wayne Berry, Tammy Bussen, Lana Dillner, Tanya Greeve, Mark Haefke, Ginger Martin, Stephanie Switzky

5 Inviting one and all to an open house to wish our superintendent, JOHN RUNDLE, congratulations on his retirement and to help him say

“Goodbye to the tie!”

When:

Where: Time:

Thursday, May 19

Royal Valley District Office 101 W Main St, Mayetta

4:30 PM - 6:00 PM

Mr. Rundle will be

returning to the carefree and tieless days of his youth!

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Notes from the Board of Education

February 15, 2016 A regular meeting of the Board of Education, Unified School District No. 337, Jackson County, Kansas was held on Monday, February 15, 2016 at the Royal Valley Administrative Office in Mayetta, Kansas at 7:30 PM. • The meeting was called to order by President Patricia Tuck. Other members present were Cindy Broxterman, Boone Smith, Ann Kelly, Jeff Stithem, and Jim O’Toole. Linda Hegemann was absent. • Others present were John Rundle, Superintendent, Randy Weseman, KASB Assistant Executive Director, Travis Van Vleck, HS Principal, Noah Slay, ES Principal, Ali Holcomb, Reporter, Holton Recorder, and Susan Pfrang, Deputy Clerk. • Ms. Broxterman moved, seconded by Mr. Stithem to approve the consent items. Motion carried 6-0. • Ms. Holcomb notified the Board that the Holton Chamber would be hosting a Legislative Forum at 8:30 AM on February 27th at the Hutchins building in Holton. All are welcome to attend the forum to visit with the state’s representatives. • Mr. Randy Weseman explained the process and timelines that would be used by KASB for the selection of a new superintendent for USD #337. The application deadline is March 25, 2016, with the screening committee meeting on March 28. The top candidate names will be brought to the Board at the March 28th meeting. Interviews for the identified candidates will be scheduled for March 30 – April 5. • Mr. Rundle provided the Board with a summary of educational bills drafted to date, and the possible impact they could have on public schools. • The Board reviewed the list of district staff that will be recognized for their years of service to the district. Mr. O’Toole moved, seconded by Mr. Smith to recognize the list as presented. Motion carried 6-0. • Mr. Rundle reviewed the anticipated district Impact Aid funding for the 2015-16 school year, as well as a payment from a previous year that could be received. • Mr. O’Toole moved, seconded by Mr. Smith to approve the specifications for the purchase of a van provided by Mr. Gustin. Motion carried 6-0. • Ms. Broxterman moved, seconded by Mr. O’Toole to approve the recommended policy updates. Motion carried 6-0. • Mr. O’Toole moved, seconded by Ms. Broxterman to approve the Kriz-Davis quote of $21,379.60 for the HS gym lighting upgrade. The work will be completed this summer by district maintenance. Motion carried 6-0. • Mr. Smith moved, seconded by Ms. Broxterman to accept the notice of retirement from Nancy Bailey, ES head secretary, effective at the end of her contract. Also to approve the letter of resignation from Clinton Burger, bus driver, effective immediately. Motion carried 6-0. • At 8:40 PM, Ms. Broxterman moved, seconded by Mr. Stithem to go in to executive session for ten minutes to discuss non-elected personnel and negotiations with Mr. Rundle, Mr. Van Vleck, and Ms. Pfrang present. • At 8:45 PM, Mr. Van Vleck left the executive session. • The Board returned to regular session at 8:50 PM. • The meeting adjourned at 8:55 PM. March 14, 2016 A regular meeting of the Board of Education, Unified School District No. 337, Jackson County, Kansas was held on Monday, March 14, 2016 at the Royal Valley Administrative Office in Mayetta, Kansas at 7:30 PM. • The meeting was called to order by President Pat Tuck. Other members present were Cindy

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Broxterman, Boone Smith, Ann Kelly, Jeff Stithem, Linda Hegemann, and Jim O’Toole. Others present were John Rundle, Superintendent, Randy Weseman, KASB Representative, Noah Slay, RVES Principal, Mark Haefke, Technology Director, Jeff Gustin, Transportation Director, Ali Holcomb, Reporter, Holton Recorder, and Susan Pfrang, Deputy Clerk. Ms. Broxterman moved, seconded by Ms. Hegemann to approve the consent items. Motion carried 7-0. Mr. Weseman updated the BOE on the progress of the superintendent search, including information from the characteristics forums that were held in the District. Mr. Rundle provided the Board with a summary of education bills drafted and the possible impact they could have on public education. Board members reviewed tentative plans to serve sundaes for staff recognition at the schools. The proposed dates are: Monday, April 18 at the Middle School, Tuesday, April 19 at the High School, Wednesday, April 20 at the Elementary School Mr. Smith moved, seconded by Ms. Broxterman to approve the Impact Aid purchase of the following items: 3 Regalia (2 Grass and 1 Fancy Boys) for $600.00 to Anita Evans, 1 Regalia for $200.00 to Joanna Mitchell. Motion approved 7-0. Mr. Haefke provided an update on the district’s technology purchases and plans for integration of a CAD system for the middle school’s 3D printer and a new child care management system for the CLC program. Ms. Hegemann moved, seconded by Mr. Smith to approve the continuation of the current textbook rental fees for 2016-17. The current charge is $65/student, $195 maximum/family. Motion carried 7-0. Mr. Rundle reviewed a request from Nate McAlister to allow a Civil War canon to be fired during the RVMS History Fair. Mr. O’Toole moved, seconded by Ms. Hegemann to approve the request. Motion carried 7-0. Mr. Rundle reviewed the current status of the district budget. Mr. Stithem moved, seconded by Ms. Hegemann to approve the Security Bank lease purchase payment of $393,899.83 for the 2013 Lease Purchase refunding. Motion carried 7-0. Mr. Slay presented a proposal for a video display board for the entry at the elementary school. Ms. Kelly moved, seconded by Ms. Hegemann to approve the purchase of the video display as presented, purchased from SectorNow for $14,087.30. Motion carried 61. Mr. O’Toole moved, seconded by Ms. Broxterman to approve the Briggs Dodge bid for a 2016 Dodge Caravan for $22,303.00, after trade-in of a 2006 Ford Freestar, as presented by Mr. Gustin. Motion carried 7-0. Mr. Smith moved, seconded by Ms. Kelly to approve the MS interior gym paint bid from 1st Nation Painting for painting the metal wall (top 2/3 of the wall) and ceiling, using a dry-fog paint for $14,555.00. Motion carried 7-0. Mr. Smith moved, seconded by Ms. Kelly to approve the MS technology lab software upgrade for $18,483.55. Motion carried 7-0. Ms. Hegemann moved, seconded by Ms. Broxterman to set the Impact Aid and Title VII budget hearings for 8:00 PM on Monday, April 11, 2016, at the Royal Valley Administrative Office in Mayetta, KS. Motion carried 7-0. Mr. Stithem moved, seconded by Mr. O’Toole to accept the resignation of Denise Visocsky, RVHS math teacher, at the end of the 2016 school year. Motion carried 7-0. Ms. Hegemann moved, seconded by Mr. O’Toole to approve the ES head secretary contract to Cindy Dahl, for the 2016-17 school year. Motion carried 7-0. At 9:13 PM, Ms. Broxterman moved, seconded

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by Mr. Stithem to go in to executive session for ten minutes to discuss non-elected personnel and negotiations with Mr. Rundle and Mrs. Pfrang present. Motion carried 7-0. The Board returned to regular session at 9:23 PM. Mr. Stithem moved, seconded by Mr. O’Toole to approve Nathan Smith for the HS math position for the 2016-17 school year. Motion carried 70. Ms. Broxterman moved, seconded by Mr. O’Toole to approve the following summer driver education contracts: Terri Moore and Kyle Porter – Drivers’ Education teachers, Brenda Lambrecht – Drivers’ Education paraprofessional. Motion carried 7-0. The meeting adjourned at 9:30 PM.

March 28, 2016 A regular meeting of the Board of Education, Unified School District No. 337, Jackson County, Kansas was held on Monday, March 28, 2016 at the Royal Valley Administrative Office in Mayetta, Kansas at 7:30 PM. • The meeting was called to order by President Pat Tuck. Other members present were Cindy Broxterman, Boone Smith, Ann Kelly, Jeff Stithem, Linda Hegemann, and Jim O’Toole. • Others present were John Rundle, Superintendent, Randy Weseman, KASB Representative, Noah Slay, RVES Principal, John Linn, RVMS Principal, Jim Holloman, RVHS Principal, Jeff Gustin, Athletic Director, Ali Holcomb, Reporter, Holton Recorder, and Susan Pfrang, Deputy Clerk. • Ms. Kelly moved, seconded by Ms. Hegemann to approve the consent items. Motion carried 7-0. • At 7:31 PM, Ms. Broxterman moved, seconded by Ms. Hegemann to go in to executive session for one hour to discuss non-elected personnel in order to protect the privacy rights of an individual with Mr. Weseman present. Motion carried 7-0. • At 8:30 PM, Ms. Broxterman moved, seconded by Ms. Hegemann to extend the executive session for twenty minutes. Motion carried 7-0. • The Board returned to regular session at 8:50 PM. • The Board reported they had selected the following applicants to interview for the superintendent position: 1. Kelly Arnberger, 2. Aaric Davis, 3. Jerry Hodson. • Mr. Rundle provided the Board with a summary of education bills drafted and the possible impact they could have on public education. • Ms. Pfrang reported on the state assessment process. New features of this year’s assessments are: two testing windows, adaptive assessments, daily access codes, and online scoring of the MDPT assessments to be completed by district teachers/staff. • Mr. Rundle reviewed the list of items scheduled for maintenance during the spring/summer 2016. • At 9:08 PM, Ms. Broxterman moved, seconded by Ms. Hegemann to go in to executive session for twenty minutes to discuss non-elected personnel in order to protect the privacy rights of an individual with Mr. Slay, Mr. Linn, Mr. Gustin, Mr. Holloman, Mr. Rundle and Mrs. Pfrang present. Motion carried 7-0. • At 9:28 PM Ms. Broxterman moved, seconded by Ms. Hegemann to extend the executive session for fifteen minutes. Motion carried 7-0. • The Board returned to regular session at 9:42 PM. • Mr. Stithem moved, seconded by Mr. Smith to accept the resignation of Esther Cumpton, RVHS assistant volleyball coach. Motion carried 7-0. • Ms. Kelly moved, seconded by Mr. Smith to approve the FMLA leave as requested by Colby More BOE Minutes continued on page 7

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Colley, 4th grade teacher, starting in August 2016. Motion carried 7-0. • Ms. Hegemann moved, seconded by Mr. Smith to accept the retirement of Jerry Harter, bus driver, effective at the end of the 2015-16 school year. Motion carried 7-0. • Ms. Hegemann moved, seconded by Mr. Smith to approve an assistant track coach contract to David Boucher for the remaining 2016 track season. Motion carried 7-0. • The meeting adjourned at 9:50 PM.

April 6, 2016 A special meeting of the Board of Education, Unified School district No. 337, Jackson County, Kansas was held on Wednesday, April 6, 2016 at the Royal Valley Administrative Office in Mayetta, Kansas at 8:00 PM. • The meeting was called to order by President Pat Tuck. Other members present were Cindy Broxterman, Boone Smith, Linda Hegemann, and Jim O’Toole. Ann Kelly and Jeff Stithem were absent as they were attending their children’s middle school music program. • Others present were Nathan McAlister, Barb Williamson, and Susan Pfrang, Deputy Clerk. • Ms. Broxterman moved, seconded by Mr. Smith to approve the consent items. Motion carried 5-0. • At 8:02 PM, Ms. Hegemann moved, seconded by Mr. O’Toole to go in to executive session for ten minutes to discuss non-elected personnel in order to protect the privacy rights of an individual. Motion carried 5-0. • The Board returned to regular session at 8:12 PM. • Mr. Smith moved, seconded by Ms. Broxterman to approve a two-year superintendent contract to Aaric Davis, with a start date of July 1, 2016. Motion carried 5-0. • The meeting adjourned at 8:15 PM.

April 11, 2016 A regular meeting of the Board of Education, Unified School District No. 337, Jackson County, Kansas was held on Monday, April 11, 2016 at the Royal Valley Administrative Office in Mayetta, Kansas at 7:30 PM. • The meeting was called to order by President Pat Tuck. Other members present were Cindy Broxterman, Boone Smith, Ann Kelly, Jeff Stithem, Linda Hegemann, and Jim O’Toole. • Others present were John Rundle, Superintendent, David Wingerson, Band Instructor, Monique Litherland, FACS Teacher, RVHS Students: Mary Broxterman, Eryn Daugherty, and Breanna Hainline; Carrie Wabaunsee O’Toole, LeAnne Rupnick, Josie Pahmahmie, Katie Petesch, Food Service Director, Heather Daugherty, Jim Holloman, RVHS Principal, Jeff Gustin, RVMS Asst. Principal, Ali Holcomb, Reporter, Holton Recorder, and Susan Pfrang, Deputy Clerk. • Ms. Broxterman moved, seconded by Ms. Hegemann to approve the consent items. Motion carried 7-0. • Ms. Litherland, FACS teacher and FCCLA sponsor and students Mary Broxterman, Eryn Daugherty, and Breanna Hainline requested Board approval to attend the FCCLA National Leadership Conference in San Diego, California. The students presented brief presentations of their STAR events that they will compete with at the national conference. The request was also made for District funds to cover the trip costs for the sponsor with the exclusion of the registration fees. Ms. Kelly moved, seconded by Ms. Hegemann to approve the trip request and the trip expenses to be paid by the District as presented. Motion carried 7-0. • Mr. Wingerson, band instructor presented information regarding a proposed trip to San Antonio, Texas for April 20-23, 2017. Information provided included the trip itinerary, costs associated with the trip, and fundraising activities. Ms. Broxterman moved, seconded by Mr. Smith to approve the trip proposal as presented. Motion carried 7-0.

• Mr. Rundle reviewed the Impact Aid budget and informed the BOE of the proposed use of Impact Aid funds this budget year. Mr. O’Toole moved, seconded by Mr. Smith to approve the 2015-16 Impact Aid budget in the amount of $90,000.00. Motion carried 7-0. The Board also thanked the Impact Aid Committee members, Carrie O’Toole, Josie Pahmahmie, and LeAnn Rupnick for their continued support of the district’s students and programs. • Ms. Rupnick, Ms. Pahmahmie, and Ms. O’Toole reviewed the proposed Title VII budget and programs for the 2016-17 school year. Mr. O’Toole moved, seconded by Mr. Smith to approve the 2016-17 Title VII Indian Education Program budget of approximately $56,000.00, with the understanding that the final budget amount will be adjusted when the per student amount is determined by the federal government. Motion carried 7-0. • Mr. Rundle provided the Board with a summary of proposed House Bills 2655 and 2741 and the possible impact they could have on public education. • Board members reviewed plans to serve sundaes for staff recognition at the schools. The dates and Board representatives are: Monday, April 18 at the Middle School – Mr. Stithem and Ms. Kelly; Tuesday, April 19 at the High School – Ms. Broxterman and Ms. Hegemann; Wednesday, April 20 at the Elementary School – Ms. Tuck and Mr. O’Toole • Mr. Rundle reported that Mike Jewell, owner of the bus barn parking lot, is interested in selling the property. The Board asked Mr. Rundle for more details to be provided at the next board meeting, scheduled for April 25th. • The Board postponed the discussion on the district health insurance renewal to the April 25th board meeting, citing the information regarding the renewal had yet to be received. • Mr. O’Toole moved, seconded by Mr. Smith to approve three District equipment orders as presented: 1) RVMS locker upgrade from School Specialty at a cost of $27,350.00. 2) RVHS boiler replacement from Winnelson at a cost of $5,483.53. 3) RVHS kitchen wastewater drain repair by Custom Sheetmetal at a cost of $10,180.00. Motion carried 7-0. • Ms. Broxterman moved, seconded by Ms. Hegemann to accept a $300.00 Teen Gender Violence Prevention mini-grant awarded to the RVHS FCCLA, and a $3009.75 gift from various donors to the RVHS Activity Account. Motion carried 7-0. • Ms. Broxterman moved, seconded by Mr. Smith to accept the resignation of Katie Barnes, RVMS math teacher, at the end of the 2016 school year. Motion carried 7-0. • At 8:43 PM, Ms. Broxterman moved, seconded by Ms. Hegemann to go in to executive session for twenty minutes to discuss non-elected personnel and negotiations with Ms. Petesch, Mr. Gustin, Mr. Holloman, Mr. Rundle and Mrs. Pfrang present. Motion carried 7-0. • At 9:03 PM, Ms. Broxterman moved, seconded by Ms. Hegemann to extend the executive session for ten minutes. Motion carried 7-0. • The Board returned to regular session at 9:13 PM. • Ms. Hegemann moved, seconded by Mr. Smith to approve all certified contracts not previously acted upon. Motion carried 7-0. • The meeting adjourned at 9:15 PM.

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RVHS 2016-2017 Cheer Squads

Football Aubrey Willis - captain Sara Dunn - co-captain Daniela Fabila Taylor Holte McKenzie Handley Alexis Hancock Madison Spencer Morgan New Meaghan Koon Courtney Carreno Karlie Miller Hannah Smith Christina Hanshaw

Basketball Aubrey Willis - captain Sara Dunn - captain Karlie Miller - co-captain Morgan New - co-captain Taylor Holte McKenzie Hegemann McKenzie Handley Alexis Hancock Madison Spencer Meaghan Koon Courtney Carreno Hannah Smith Christina Hanshaw

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RVMS Honor Roll 3rd Nine Weeks 2015-2016

Purple & White Honor Roll (A’s Only)

5th Grade Kennedy Bryan Abigail Everts Olivia Flowers Connor Hammes Cheyenne Hittle Eric Koon Kirsten Reicherter Jaemon Smith Jase Wege

6th Grade Karlie Albright Donte’ Bell Alexandra Cannon Conner Collins Samantha Neuner Catrina Smith Autumn Wabaunsee Emily WursterLowe 7th Grade Luke Boyden Josslyn Coulter Ivy Fink Hayley Harman Morgan Harvey Kaitlin Humpert Mae Joslin Emma McKinsey Stella Rector Lilly Rooks Sydney Stithem

8th Grade Gavin Cumpton Hadley Gregory Christian McAlister Cassidy Parks Emma Poort

Honor Roll (A’s & B’s)

5th Grade Morgyn Baker Andrea Clements Daniel Coleman William Criqui Emma Deghand Gracie Filbert Natalie Fox Nevaeh Grubb Garrett Hammer Omar Higine Mary Howley Tressa Jim Benjamin Kneisler Noah Matya Parker McClane Jordan Miller Henry Mitchell Treyson Murata Ethan Neuner Sherena Penry Abigail Robinson Ryan Russell Eric Sandoval Brennan Smith Kloie Street Gabriel Wahwassuck Michael Wamego Lance Weddle Richard Zeller

6th Grade Ethan Boster Colby Carreno David Daubon Megan Fenske Antonio GreemoreHopkins Fallon Greene Elaina Heavner Marissa Jackson Breauna Jewell Jake Kelly Joshua Klobnak

Brady Klotz Parker Long Jessica Marney Amiley Mendoza Sondra OwingsPriest Levi Parrett MaKaleb Parrett Brianna Potts Hannah Price Skyley Strickler Kendon Wege Brett Wende

7th Grade Caleb Boyer Alyssa Carlisle Teryn Denzler Isaac Hale Starlene Hale Haley Harding Will Heavner Laurel LundinBurger Trevor Matthews Amiya Patterson Hannah Potts Katie Reicherter Linda Sowers Halina Williamson 8th Grade Dylan Creollo Abbigail Harding Peyton Link Daniel Nease Isaac Neuner McKenzie Ogden Chloe Richter Izayiah Roberts Hannah Schnacker Hannah Smith Dane Spoonhunter Wednesday Vaughan Jaiden Wamego

SCHOOL’S OUT FOR SUMMER The last day of school will be May 19 Classes will dismiss at 11:00 AM!

RVMS Perfect Attendance 3rd Nine Weeks 2015-2016

5th Grade Morgyn Baker Andrew Boster Kennedy Bryan Daniel Coleman Gavin Flemming Aedon Hale Garrett Hammer Catherine Harvey Tressa Jim Eric Koon Noah Matya Henry Mitchell Sherena Penry Abigail Robinson Cody Tannahill Alexa Vinson Richard Zeller

6th Grade Karlie Albright Cooper Daugherty Megan Fenske David Holloway Shyree Jackson William Kralicek Krista McGinty Samantha Neuner Sondra Owings-Priest Catrina Smith Kendon Wege Emily Wurster-Lowe

7th Grade Luke Boyden Caleb Boyer Ellie Coleman Hvlwa-Este Coon Josslyn Coulter Teryn Denzler Ivy Fink Jaden Flemming Grant Grossoehme Morgan Harvey Will Heavner Laurel Lundin-Burger Emma McKinsey Maya Ogden Sydney Stithem Elizabeth Sutton Ivan Torkelson 8th Grade Dylan Collins Connor Creollo Makayla Kieffer Gregory Koon McKenzie Ogden Chloe Richter Samantha Riley Dane Spoonhunter Wah-be-Wa Wabaunsee

FREE EARLY CHILDHOOD DEVELOPMENTAL SCREENING

WHAT: Screening for possible delays in developmental areas including: walking, talking, seeing, hearing, or learning WHO: All children ages 3 to 5 years of age who live in the Royal Valley School District #337 area WHEN: Appointments will be made on an individual basis WHERE: Royal Valley Early Childhood Center, 15380 “K” Road, Mayetta Please contact one of the following to schedule an appointment: Janet Golightley, Amy Pruyser, or Therese Falls at 966-2527 or 966-2707

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Upcoming Band Events!

2017 Band Trip Announced! Mark your calendars and get excited - the high school band will be traveling to San Antonio, TX, on April 2023, 2017! This will be a unique educational experience and will reward band students for their hard work. Students will enjoy two major theme parks, will perform at a music festival, and get a taste of San Antonio's Riverwalk. The band will eagerly accept any support you can give through their fundraisers and other service activities! Initial student deposits and contracts are due May 10, 2015. Complete information, including our fundraising/payment plan, is available at http://rvband.wingerson.us. Questions? Contact Mr. Wingerson at [email protected]. Summer Music Lessons Program Mr. Wingerson will be offering summer music lessons to district band students. Any student with at least one year of school band experience is eligible to participate. These lessons are FREE of charge and are a wonderful way that Royal Valley supports your student's continued success in band. Enrolled students may attend a 30 minute lesson between 9am-1pm on each of the following dates: Wednesday, May 25th Friday, May 27th Wednesday, June 1st Friday, June 3rd Wednesday, July 20th Wednesday, August 3rd Students/parents must contact Mr. Wingerson ([email protected]) to schedule their lessons no later than Wednesday, May 18th.

RVHS Summer Band Camp August 8-11 This year's high school band camp will be the week between enrollment and the first day of school. Drumline only will attend on Monday, August 8th. Full band will attend Tuesday, August 9th, through Thursday, August 11th. Camp will be a fun mix of playing, marching, and social activities. Please contact Mr. Wingerson ([email protected]) with any questions.

RVHS Honor Roll 3rd Nine Weeks 2015-16

PRINCIPAL HONOR ROLL (4.0 GPA)

12th Grade Nicholas Ehrhart Kathryn Hanson Derek Linn Brooks McClane Macy Putnam Jenna Thurman

11th Grade Claudia Barreiro Castro Sarah Beam Lucas Broxterman Alizé Bryan Jordan Cox Janna Mahner Karlie Miller Aubrey Willis 10th Grade Shannon Nease Dillon Smith Danielle Stithem

9th Grade Emily Albright Hanna Allen Allison Clements Benjamin Neuner Jase Preston Garrett Pruyser Amanda Sutton Kiikto Thomas STAFF HONOR ROLL (3.7 - 3.99 GPA)

12th Grade Skylor Criqui Cateria Ebeling Brittany Lake Jacob Rottinghaus Noah Rottinghaus

11th Grade Sara Dunn Noah McAlister Hanna Neuner Samantha Rupnick 10th Grade Blake Chance Josie Davidson Garrett Hicks Page Simpson

9th Grade Mary Broxterman Devon Hale Caroline Hanson McKenzie Hegemann Charlotte Rooks Karsen Smith PANTHER HONOR ROLL (3.3 - 3.69 GPA)

12th Grade Annabelle Anderson Derrick Barger Johnathan Beckerman Morgan Boell Gretchen Ehrhart Kaytlyn Gooderl Noah Hart Adrianna McDonald Shelby Moore Erica Pruyser Jarrett Roy Garrett Schultz

11th Grade Aaron Beckerman Alexzandrea Greene Eldon Grinnell Taylor Holte Kaleb Preston Maggie Schuetz Kyle Stithem Hannah Sutton Lannette Zeller

10th Grade Colby Burger Caleb Burnworth Breanna Hainline Kathryn Hanshaw Sheldon Hess Chaley Lemmon Kylie Moore Morgan New Zachary Schnacker Noah Spencer

9th Grade Eryn Daugherty Daniela Fabila Alyssa Gooderl Alexis Hancock Tanner Holte Lucy Mundy Megan Putnam Keanu Shopteese Zach Wahweotten

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MAY MENU

Students have a choice of cereal for breakfast in place of the main entree. Students must take at least a 1/2 cup of fruit with breakfast. Grades 5-12 have a choice of pizza on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday and a choice of hamburger on a bun on Tuesday and Thursday in place of the main entree. A complete lunch includes at least 3 out of 5 items offered, and a vegetable or fruit must be a part of your selected items.

MONDAY

BREAKFAST Bagel with Cream Cheese Fruit Milk LUNCH Spaghetti with Meat Sauce Cooked Broccoli Fresh Carrots Fruit Milk Breadstick BREAKFAST French Toast Sticks Fruit Milk

LUNCH Crispitos with Salsa Refried Beans Corn Fruit Milk BREAKFAST Cooks’ Choice Fruit Milk

LUNCH Mexican Day! Cooks’ Choice

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TUESDAY

BREAKFAST Breakfast Burrito Fruit Milk

LUNCH Pork Patty on a Bun Potato Wedges Green Beans Fruit Milk

BREAKFAST Cereal Fruit Milk

LUNCH Hot Ham and Cheese Potato Wedges Baked Beans Fruit Milk BREAKFAST Cooks’ Choice Fruit Milk

LUNCH Sandwich Day! Cooks’ Choice

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WEDNESDAY

THURSDAY

BREAKFAST Breakfast Pizza Fruit Milk

Looking for free nutritious meals for your child this summer? Go to www.kn-eat.org, summer food service, to locate a program near you.

A half pint of milk is offered with each breakfast and with each lunch. Meals are subject to change. This institution is an equal opportunity provider.

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FRIDAY

6 BREAKFAST Biscuit and Gravy Fruit Milk LUNCH LUNCH Chicken Nuggets Hamburger on a Bun Mashed Potatoes with Gravy French Fries Cooked Carrots Baked Beans Fruit Fruit Milk Milk Roll 10 11 12 13 BREAKFAST BREAKFAST BREAKFAST Waffle Sticks Breakfast Pizza Biscuit and Gravy Fruit Fruit Fruit Milk Milk Milk LUNCH LUNCH Italian Dunkers with Marinara LUNCH Pizza Sauce Chicken Day! Pepper Strips Cooked Carrots Mashed Potatoes with Gravy Carrots Fresh Broccoli Salad Fruit Fruit Fruit Milk Milk Milk Muffin (9-12) 17 18 19 20 BREAKFAST BREAKFAST Cooks’ Choice Cooks’ Choice Fruit and Milk Fruit LUNCH Milk MS/HS - Cooks’ Choice Enjoy your summer! ES - Hot Dog on a Bun Chips All Classes Dismiss at Carrots and Broccoli 11:00! Fruit No Lunch Served Milk Cookie BREAKFAST Pancakes Fruit Milk LUNCH Chicken Fajitas Corn Salad Fruit Milk Chocolate Pudding (9-12)

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RVHS FCCLA Members Succeed at State Competition!

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Several Royal Valley High School students recently attended the Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) State Leadership Conference in Wichita. Four of them received medals in the Students Taking Action with Recognition (STAR) Events competition. STAR Events are competitive events in which members are recognized for proficiency and achievement in chapter and individual projects, leadership, and career preparation. Breanna Hainline received a gold at state for her video about healthy relationships in the event Digital Stories for Change. Her entire Family Studies class wrote scenarios and recorded them about the danger signs of abusive relationships and how to help friends that find themselves in this situation. Breanna then took these clips and put them together with music and a voice over to create the video. She will be competing at Nationals this summer in San Diego.

Mary Broxterman and Eryn Daugherty received a gold at state for their project called “Decide Your Destiny” in the event National Programs in Action. Their project had 4 components. The first component was helping at the career fair by registering speakers and making signs and nametags. The next two components were done in their Success 101 class. That involved a field trip to Washburn Institute of Technology and all the class making videos. Then for the 4th component, Mary and Eryn chose the top 10 videos and used them with a learning activity to teach a lesson in human capital to middle school students. They will be competing at Nationals this summer in San Diego. Hanna Allen received a silver at state for her research on marine biologists in the event Career Investigation. She compiled a 50 page portfolio demonstrating her research on the career of her choice. Part of this was a requirement of the Success 101 class. Then she created a 10 minute speech about what she had learned and her desire to be a marine biologist. Congratulations Breanna, Mary, Eryn, and Hanna!

RVMS Student Wins Opportunity to Go to National History Day Competition!

On Saturday April 23, 2016, Lilly Rooks represented Royal Valley Middle School at the State History Day competition at Washburn University in Topeka, Kansas. Lilly competed in the Junior Documentary Division with her project titled: Tragedy and Greatness - The Encounters of Ron Klerk de Reus. There were nine other students competing in her division. Prior to her participation in the April 23rd competition, she had received third place at the District Level. That was the first time ever that Lilly had prepared for and competed in such an event. At the District competition, the judges gave Lilly suggestions on improvements and changes she could make in order to move on to the next level, which was the State History Fair Day.

On Saturday, Lilly was awarded a first place medal giving her the opportunity to represent Royal Valley Middle School at the National History Day Competition! It will be held at the University of Maryland, just outside of Washington, DC, on June 12-16, 2016. Lilly has spent countless hours working on this very personal project. She has even been challenged with learning several software programs including: Final Cut Pro (a film editing program) and Photoshop. Part of the project included her having to learn how to create an annotative bibliography and write a 500 word paper. Lilly expanded her knowledge by spending several hours researching World War II, learning to film, learning to properly interview people, and finally writing a script for her documentary.

Lilly is excited to move on to the next level of competition in June. She is already looking ahead to next year and what topic she wants to tackle!

Fundraisers are being organized, and if you would be interested in helping Lilly with expenses associated with her trip to DC to compete at the National Level, please contact the RVMS office at 785-966-2251. Congratulations Lilly!

Royal Valley USD #337 101 W Main St. PO Box 219 Mayetta, KS 66509

May 4 -

6:30 p.m. RVHS Fine Arts Show 7:30 p.m. RVHS Band/Vocal Concert (Note change from school calendar.) May 6 6:30 p.m. RVMS Language Arts Show May 7 State Forensics May 9-13 - RVES “Buy One Get One Free” Book Fair 7:30 p.m. BOE Mtg May 10-11 - Finals for Seniors May 11 8:45 a.m. 5/6 Student Awards Assembly 10:00 a.m. 7/8 Student Awards Assembly 6:30 -8:00 p.m. RVES Family Literacy Night May 12 Seniors’ Last Day! 8:20 a.m. RVHS Awards Assembly 3:30 p.m. League Art @ Hiawatha

Mark Your Calendars!!

May 13 -

8th Graders’ Last Day! RVES Character Recognition Assembly 2:30 p.m. Kindergarten and 1st Grade 2:55 p.m. 2nd, 3rd, and 4th Grade May 15 2:00 p.m. RVHS Commencement May 16 1:30 p.m. 4th Grade Promotion @ RVHS Gym 7:00 p.m. 8th Grade Promotion @ RVHS Gym May 17-19 - RVHS Finals May 18 RVES Play Day 7:00 p.m. RVHS Spring Sports Awards May 19 Last Day of School! ALL CLASSES DISMISS @ 11:00 a.m.

Notice of Non-Discrimination

The Royal Valley School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, or age in its programs and activities. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies: John Rundle, Superintendent PO Box 219, 101 W. Main St Mayetta, KS 66509 785-966-2246