HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The USD 308 Board was recognized for its service to the community. The recognition came during the board’s regular meeting.
January is School Board Recognition month. Like other Kansas school districts, USD 308 is served by seven individuals who run for election every four years, attend meetings twice a month and provide countless hours offering overall guidance for the district – all for no compensation.
While five of the board’s members are new for 2015-17, two members are veterans. President Jeff Nichols began his service in 2001 while Vice President Tad Dower joined the Board in 2013. New for 2015-16 are members Kail Denison, Randall Gray, Greg Meredith, Lance Patterson and Rudy Rodriguez.
Superintendent Dr. Shelly Kiblinger recognized each member with a certificate.
Also during Monday’s meeting, the board received a report on the International Baccalaureate Programme at Hutchinson High School. Todd Ray, IB director, gave a report on HHS’ IB program, which was the first one west of U.S. 81 in Kansas when it opened more than a decade ago.
In addition to producing full diploma graduates, the HHS program also allows students to take IB coursework and take the annual end-of-course tests. Successful completion of the IB tests can result in college credit at most colleges and universities.