USD 114 Board of Education to Interview
Superintendent Candidate
Mrs. Jennifer Gatz will be interviewing for the position of superintendent with the board of education on the evening of March 25, 2020.
Mrs. Jennifer Gatz is the 1st of two candidates that the USD 114 Riverside board of education will be interviewing. Candidates were selected for interviews based on their fit with desired characteristics that were developed with input from focus groups that were utilized throughout the search process.
Mrs. Jennifer Gatz is currently serving as the Director of Student Learning for the District of USD 113 Prairie Hills, Sabetha, KS. She is in his/her fourth year in that position. Previously, Mrs. Gatz served as a principal for one year in USD 113, and an Administrative Intern for one year.
Dr. Jennifer Gatz’s Schedule
March 25, 2020
5:00 Virtual Introduction & Message from the finalist recorded & available on the district Facebook & website later in the evening. This change is due to COVID-19 guidelines.
5:30 – 9:30 Dinner with Board & Formal interview with the board and candidate conducted in executive session
The board of education will conclude interviews on March 26, 2020. They will then determine which candidates are the best fit for the superintendent position in USD 114 Riverside.
Riverside High School Students may pick up their personal belongings and other needed educational materials at any of the following times:
Wednesday, March 25: 1:00 - 3:00 pm Thursday, March 26: 1:00 - 3:00 pm Friday, March 27: 1:00 - 3:00 pm
Students will be expected to park their vehicles in the student parking lot across the street from the high school. Students will call the high school office phone number, 785-989-4426. After calling, an RHS staff member will deliver their belongings to the parking lot. Students will be expected to stay in their vehicles until their belongings are delivered and not congregate with other students.
In the event that students are unable to pick-up at any of the above times, please call the high school office and make an alternate appointment.
The Doniphan County Health Department has ordered that the use of all playground equipment is prohibited to mitigate the spread of the Coronavirus (COIVD-19). As a result, our school district has closed the playgrounds on both campuses. Thank you for your cooperation. The link provided is to the Doniphan County Health Department Order:
https://5il.co/e40s
Superintendent Bob Blair has posted an update on the district's plans to meet your students' needs under the current state restrictions due to COVID 19. Click on this link to see the update: https://5il.co/e0t6
Internet Availability Survey:
Please help us as we plan and consider what content can be delivered online and where we might find resources to help by completing this form:
https://forms.gle/pwFpy7UmYtxtoV2Q9
There will be a special board meeting for purpose of COVID-19 Update/Superintendent Search/Personnel
Thursday, March 19, 2020 at 5:30 PM
Located at West Campus Cafeteria, Wathena, KS 66090
Meeting Agenda
1. Call to Order & Prayer
2. Adoption of Agenda and Approval of Consent Agenda
a. Waive Time, Date, and Place
3. Update on COVID-19 Plans
4. Personnel Actions
5. Adjournment
You may call (773) 231 9226 and utilize the meeting ID of 665 103 8579 to listen to this meeting. You will be muted on entry to the meeting. Public comments are not allowed during a meeting so please remain muted during the meeting. During executive sessions, audio broadcast will be muted.
In reference to obtaining student belongings: In accordance with the latest directive from the state governor, the school district buildings are restricted from allowing students to pick up items until after a full 2 weeks closure. We will communicate more information as we meet the state requirements. Be aware that changes are sent to us almost daily. At the point the schools are cleared to distribute belongs, we will develop and communicate an orderly plan for students to pick up personal belongings, and needed school materials and technology. With our current knowledge this will be no sooner than March 30th.
Riverside USD 114, all Driver's Education meetings have been postponed until further notice.
Today at 4:00 pm, Kansas Governor Laura Kelly announced the statewide closure of all Kansas school buildings, ceasing in-person instruction through the duration of the 2019-2020 school year. Our school, like all other Kansas schools will be implementing an at home Continuous Learning Plan for students beginning the week of March 30, 2020. Please read the document for more information on the timeline and plan going forward. https://5il.co/dveb
Drive Thru/Walk Thru Meals beginning Wednesday, March 18th!
Riverside Schools will be preparing meals during the time school is closed. We ask that you call or text the following numbers by 10:00 am everyday to let the school know how many meals to prepare for your children:
East Campus Pick Up: 816-752-6935
(11th Street, south-bound – same as student drop off line)
West Campus Pick Up: 816-390-2486
(Pick Up Location: Jessie Street south-bound – in front of RHS)
Please let us know the number of 18 year-old and under meals you will need. Due to the current National Emergency, the Federal and State agencies have moved to Summer lunch requirements, which allows any child 18 years and below to eat for FREE. The USDA guidelines require that we physically see the students receiving the lunches. Students may pick up lunches at either campus distribution location.
The same day lunch and next morning breakfast will be handed out daily between 11:30 am – 12:30 pm. I am sure we will be flexible due to this being an absolutely unique experience, please be patient and stay positive, as we will all work together as partners to do the best for our students.
Summary:
1. Call or text 816-752-6935 for East Campus Pick up or 816-390-2486 for West Campus Pick up by 10:00 am.
2. Students 18-Under; FREE
3. Pick up from 11:30 am – 12:30 pm at either of the two locations listed above.
4. Be patient and positive, we will get through this together!
https://5il.co/dujk
Riverside USD 114 will hold a special meeting tonight for the purpose of discussing Covid 19, you may call (773) 231 9226 and utilize the meeting ID of 665 103 8579 to listen to this meeting. You will be muted on entry to the meeting. Public comments are not allowed during a meeting so please remain muted during the meeting. The meeting agenda is here: https://5il.co/drx1 and the latest informational KDHE document is here: https://5il.co/drx0 Please read these reference documents.
Parents, with today’s recommendation from KDHE and KSDE, Riverside schools will now be closed this week. Website access for an explanatory document is at https://5il.co/dqpk
Parents, please read the attached document from Superintendent Bob Blair. School will be in session Monday, but please pay special attention to the 5 bulleted points that apply to activities, facility use, visitors, and bus route changes. These changes are being implemented at the direction of the state. These changes will affect you and your students immediately, please read them. If you do not receive emails, this document will be available on the school website (https://5il.co/dq87) and Facebook.
Softball Parents/Guardians: There will be a parent/player meeting on Tuesday, March 17th at 7:15 in the auditorium on West Campus. Please plan on attending if possible. Thanks, Coach Bliley 🥎🌪🥎
Spring picture day, March 19th
Riverside SADD Students Participate in "Taking Down Tobacco Day" at the State Capitol.
Thursday March 5 students from Riverside High School and other schools around the state gathered together with the American Cancer Society to advocate against tobacco the tobacco industry's influence in their communities and among their peers in the annual "Taking Down Tobacco" day, formerly known as "Kick Butts Day". It is a day where students are able to go to the state capital to meet with their state government officials to discuss what can be done to affect laws regarding tobacco use and help promote healthier decisions being made in their communities. Several students from Riverside HS attended this event along with counselor Shelly Vertin. It was a great opportunity to learn more about the legislative process, practice leadership and advocacy skills and influence change at the state level. A big thank you to our local leadership and Mrs. Vertin for supporting our group in this and other endeavors.
Image: SADD group - (Back) Jordan Feuerborn, Ceynaan Byrd, Reprensentative John Eplee, Meah Thacker, Delanie Hundley, Kaitlyn Geeting and Eunyque Byrd. (Front) Danielle MacKnight, Grace Feuerbacher and Endiah Byrd.
Drivers Education Information
The Spring Scholastic Book Fair will begin March 16-19 at the West Campus Library in Wathena. Family nights will be March 17th and 19th from 3:30-6:30 pm. We hope you can stop in. Thank you for your support!
On Tuesday, March 10th, there will be a baseball parent/player meeting at 5:30 p.m. in the East campus gym. ⚾️🌪⚾️
Cyclones fall to McLouth 51-27 in Sub-State Semifinals. Many return on the boys and girls teams next year! Much to build on!!