By KARI BLURTON
Hays Post

Approval of  certified administrator contracts are on the the agenda for Monday’s Hays USD 489 Board of Education meeting, including one contract for Washington Elementary Principal Allen Park.

Park also is serving as transition coordinator since last month’s decision by the board to close Washington as an elementary school.

Park’s proposed contract posted on the USD 489 website states Park will  be employed as an “Elementary School Administrator” from July 1, 2015, to June 30, 2016.

According to USD 489 Board Clerk Sarah Wasinger, the proposed contract means Park will continue his role as Transition Coordinator for the next school year.  The position was created in February and serves Washington students and their families, many of whom are English-language learners, adjust to a new school environment.

Also on the agenda, board members will vote on whether enrollment fees increased last year will stay as is for the 2015-16 school year.

At last week’s BOE work session Superintendent Dean Katt said, due to a state budget cuts projected to be at least $155,000, the administration of USD 489 is recommending the board retain increased enrollment fees approved last summer for another school year.

USD 489 Director of Curriculum Shanna Dinkel will also present a Digital Learning Plan.

At last week’s BOE work session Dinkel said the plan is meant to serve to guide the district as they make decisions regarding the purchase and implementation of  technology.

The meeting is scheduled for 6:30 p.m at Rockwell Administration Center, 323 W. 12th.

A full agenda with attachments can be located on the USD 489 website HERE.