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Superintendent Search Process and Timeline

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Usd 475 logo over a blurry graduation photo.

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The following timeline for the Superintendent Search Process was approved by the Geary County Schools Board of Education. This timeline lays out the steps taken and to be taken in order to find the next Superintendent of Geary County Schools USD 475.

Stage 1 Board Input & Preparation

07/16/2018         Preliminary Consultant planning meeting with the Board.

08/06/2018         Consultant planning meeting with the Board and Board Interviews. (Time: 6:30pm)

08/07/2018          Begin preparing information for the District promotional flyer or job description and online application form with the District liaison representative(s).

08/07/2018          Notify all associates and other professional contacts of vacancy.

08/07/2018          Contact constituents and stakeholders for input meetings on 09/11-12/2018.

Stage 2  Profile Development & Process

08/07/2018          Online survey link, for input on developing the profile, available on District website from 08/07/2018to 09/17/2018.

09/11-12/2018     Meetings with constituent and stakeholder group representatives.

09/17/2018          8 a.m. deadline for survey/input from constituents, stakeholders and Board members, including online survey.

09/24/2018          Promotional flyer draft due.

10/01/2018          Board to finalize Superintendent profile for the promotional flyer or job description and online application form. (Time: TBD) (option to conduct via Skype or gotomeetings.com)

Stage 3 Recruiting & Screening

10/02/2018          Print promotional flyer.

10/02/2018          E-mail promotional flyer and online application instructions to interested candidates.

11/04/2018          Deadline for all application materials.  (*See note below.)

Stage 4 Candidate Presentation

11/18/2018          Consultant develops and finalizes interview questions and procedures with the Board.  Top candidates are presented to the Board and consultant assists the Board in selecting finalists for the interviews.  If desired, the consultant will meet with constituents and staff interview group(s) to discuss their roles. (Time: 1:00pm)

Wk of 11/26/18   Interview top candidates (1st round). (November 27, 28, 29)

Wk of 11/26/18   Meeting with consultant following the last interview. (Time: TBD)

Stage 5 Selection of Finalist & Future Planning

Wk of 12/03/18   Interview finalist candidates (2nd round). (December 4, 5, 6)

Wk of 12/03/18   Final meeting with consultant following the last interview. (Time: TBD) (option to conduct via Skype or gotomeetings.com)

TBD                       Consultant will discuss contract terms with the finalist.

TBD                       Offer the contract.

TBD                       Press release of new Superintendent.

Police: Teens stole vehicles worth $158K from Manhattan dealer

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RILEY COUNTY — Law enforcement authorities are investigating 3 Kansas teens in connection with car theft.

On Thursday, police filed a report for burglary, theft and criminal damage to property at Robbins Motors, 3100 Anderson Ave. in Manhattan, according to the Riley County Police Department activity report.

Three juvenile suspects identified as Cody G. Whitmore, 16, Manhattan, Dominick M. Deese, 14, and Stephen W. Blair, 14 both of Ogden, made entry into the business, causing damage, and took a 2019 Dodge Ram, a 2018 Jeep Rubicon, and a Jeep.

The estimated total loss associated with the case is $158,000. Police did recover the vehicles.

In addition, police also reported criminal damage to property at Susan B. Anthony School in the 2500 block of Browning Avenue in Manhattan after the three suspected juvenile damaged the lawn of the school with a vehicle. The estimated total loss associated with this case is approximately $500.00.

Authorities have not confirmed if all three are still being held in juvenile detention prior to making an initial court appearance.

NOTE: Kansas state law allows law enforcement to release the names of juveniles age 14 and older involved in criminal cases

Outflow Increases at Milford and Tuttle Creek Reservoirs

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The Corps of Engineers have increased the water releases incrementally at Milford and Tuttle Creek Reservoirs this past week as the flow on the Missouri River at Waverly allowed, staying within permissible release criteria.

Milford is releasing 4,000 cubic feet per second and may be increased to 5,000 cubic feet per second if hydrologic conditions allow within the next few days. Excess storage will be evacuated close to the seasonal target.

Tuttle Creek is releasing 12,000 cubic feet per second and storage will be evacuated close to the seasonal target.

Brookdale Raises More Than $500 Through Bake Sale / Lemonade Stand

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( Photo courtesy of Tammy Elfman )

Brookdale Junction City enjoyed a successful fundraiser for the local Alzheimer’s Heart of America Chapter on Thursday.

More than $500 was raised through a bake sale / lemonade stand fundraiser with all proceeds supporting the local Alzheimer’s Heart of America Chapter. If you would still like to make a donation contact Tammy at 785-762-3123. They will be taking donations through Friday, September 21st.

Saturday Cleanup Project

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Junction City Commissioner Phyllis Fitzgerald will host a multi-day cleanup project. It begins Saturday and runs through next Wednesday.

The goal is to clean up Chestnut, Washington and Ash Streets. Volunteers are needed.

If you would like to participate meet at the Qdoba’s parking lot on East Chestnut Street at 8 a.m. Saturday.

Optimist Club Fundraiser

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Check presented to Girl Scouts from a past Club fundraiser..

The Junction City Breakfast Optimist Club will host a fundraiser at Marco’ Pizza in Junction City Saturday between 11 a.m. and 11 p.m.  Marco’s Pizza is located at the corner of Sixth and Jefferson Streets.

Fifteen percent of the cost of purchased food items will go to the Optimist Club. This fundraiser is designated for Big Brothers / Big Sisters.

All Treats Day Set for October 25

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The Junction City Area Chamber of Commerce has announced that the annual Halloween All Treats Day will be Thursday, October 25th from 5-6 p.m.

The Junction City High School Marching Band will lead a parade at 5:15 p.m. and behind them will be children in their costumes.  Local merchants and businesses will hand out candy to the children as they on downtown Washington Street.

There will be a hot dog stand located at Exchange Bank with the proceeds going to the United Way and Flint Hills Church. Junction City staff will also be there to pass out balloon animals to the children. Then the 12th Street Community Center will be the site for games and treats.

All Treats is sponsored by the Junction City Area Chamber of Commerce and Junction City Parks and Recreation.

 

Westar Energy warns customers of electric company imposters

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TOPEKA, Kan. – Westar Energy is alerting customers that imposters claiming to work for the company are threatening to disconnect service and asking for prepaid cards as payment.

According to a media release from the company, several customers have contacted Westar Energy’s Customer Relations Center after receiving suspicious phone calls.

Some imposters are very convincing. They may use websites that allow them to manipulate caller ID, making the call appear to come from Westar. They speak with authority. When the targeted customer calls the phone numbers provided, the person who answers sounds like they work for Westar. In some cases, callers may even provide information like amount due that makes them sound credible.

“Scammers create a sense of urgency to get customers to act quickly rather than allowing them time to check their account,” Gina Penzig, manager, media communications, Westar Energy, said. “We will never require a pre-paid card for payment. Also, we notify customers multiple times in advance if service may be interrupted for non-payment.”

Before acting on one of these calls, check your records to see if a recent payment has been made. If you are still unsure, call our Customer Relations Center, 1-800-383-1183, and check your account status. More about identifying scams here.

If a customer receives a suspicious visit from an individual, he or she should also report it to their local law enforcement agency.

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