Please come support our HOSA students on Sunday, June 23.
Wishing Kenna Kocmich, Courtney Sees, Landon Thury, and Megan Gretschmann good luck as they fly off to the Science Genius Olympiad in Rochester NY
Avon HS Senior McKenna Kocmich finished her high school golf career at the State “B” Girls Golf Championship on June 3-4 at the Edgebrook Golf Course in Brookings. McKenna shot a 93 on day one and an 88 on day two for two-day total of 181 and a 16th place state medalist finish! Congratulations McKenna on a great state tournament and an awesome golf career for the Avon Lady Pirates!
Corrected link for the All-State FB Game.
https://m.youtube.com/live/k7YHjFV8w9o
Congrats to Terran Talsma and Landon Thury who will be playing in the 2024 SDFBCA All-Star Football Game on 6/8/24.
Live webcast of the 2024 SDFBCA All-Star Football Game from the SDSU Dana Dykhouse Stadium on Saturday, June 8th, 2024.Broadcaster: Jim Millman
m.youtube.com
McKenna Kocmich is off at the state golf meet. To follow Kenna's round, you can download the golf genius app.
GGID on golf genius app is: 24SDGIRLSB
Good luck Kenna!
UPDATE: Meeting will be in the Library (3rd Floor)
Avon School District 4-1
Regular Meeting of the Avon Board of Education
Monday, June 10th, 2024, 6:30 pm
School Library (3rd Floor)
Join Zoom Meeting
https://sdk12.zoom.us/j/9883059751?pwd=dlJMZGRsb1NPcVMvd1cwakxUaGdzZz09
Meeting ID: 988 305 9751
Passcode: 3291
Agenda:
1. Call meeting to order: roll call and establish quorum.
2. Adopt Agenda. (m)
3. Disclose any new conflicts of interest of public school officers per SDCL 3-23-6 and determine if these conflicts of interest are fair, reasonable, and not contrary to the public interest. (m)
4. Principal’s report.
5. Superintendent’s report.
6. Public Input—during public input time, we ask that you remember that South Dakota law prohibits you and the Board from discussing specific employees, their job performance, or students.
7. Approve the minutes from the regular meeting on May 15, 2024. (m)
8. Approve Financial Reports. (m)
9. Approve June claims/payment of bills. (m)
10. Discuss and approve Special Education stipends to staff. (m)
11. Approve Phase request(s) for staff advanced learning opportunities and graduate credit/CEU hours. (m)
12. Approve certified teacher educational advancement and contract addendum for 2024-25 school year. (m)
13. Approve Certified Staff Contract(s) and Classified Staff Work Agreement(s) for the 2024-25 school year. (m)
14. Approve Co-curricular and Extra-duty Assignment Work Agreements for the 2024-25 school year. (m)
15. Approve Work Agreement for Special Education Contracted Services for the 2024-25 school year. (m)
16. Approve Mr. Paul Kuhlman’s participation in the SASD mentoring program during the 24-25 school year and his attendance at the new superintendent’s workshop and state superintendent’s conference in July. (m)
17. Approve hourly wage increase for bus drivers for the 2024-25 school year. (m)
18. Approve hourly wages for Summer 2024 employees. (m)
19. Approve SILDL contract for the 2024-25 school year. (m)
20. Declare equipment and supplies as surplus at no value to be disposed of in accordance with state law. (m)
21. Approve Maintenance of Effort Eligibility and IDEA Consortium Agreement between the South Central Cooperative and the Avon School District. (m)
22. Approve the South Central Cooperative Annual Service Contract for FY ’25 (24-25) and authorize the superintendent to sign it. (m)
23. Review proposed Avon School District handbook and policy revisions for the 2024-25 school year. (m)
24. Other Business.
25. Committee Reports.
a. Budget/Negotiations.
b. Building/Grounds—summer first floor classroom remodeling and landscaping in front of the school.
c. Curriculum—K-12 P.E. SHAPE curriculum and digital Health curriculum.
d. Policy.
e. South Central Cooperative (SCC).
f. Associated School Boards of South Dakota (ASBSD).
26. Amend the special board meeting date from Wednesday, June 26 to Thursday, June 27 at 12:00 noon in the Avon Board Room to approve year-end claims, budget supplements, and budget transfers at the close of the 2023-24 fiscal year.
27. Set date and time for the Fiscal Year ’25 (2024-25) budget hearing. (m)
28. Executive Session—SDCL 1-25-2 (1) personnel. (m)
29. Adjourn. (m)
Published once at the total approximate cost of $___________.
Preschool Enrollment Applications are DUE now! Students must be 4 years of age by August 31. Applications are available at the business office.
Congratulations to Avon Middle School and High School Students for your academic achievements! Have a great summer vacation!
Avon School District 4-1
Regular Meeting of the Avon Board of Education
Monday, June 10th, 2024, 6:30 pm
Board Room
Join Zoom Meeting
https://sdk12.zoom.us/j/9883059751?pwd=dlJMZGRsb1NPcVMvd1cwakxUaGdzZz09
Meeting ID: 988 305 9751
Passcode: 3291
Agenda:
1. Call meeting to order: roll call and establish quorum.
2. Adopt Agenda. (m)
3. Disclose any new conflicts of interest of public school officers per SDCL 3-23-6 and determine if these conflicts of interest are fair, reasonable, and not contrary to the public interest. (m)
4. Principal’s report.
5. Superintendent’s report.
6. Public Input—during public input time, we ask that you remember that South Dakota law prohibits you and the Board from discussing specific employees, their job performance, or students.
7. Approve the minutes from the regular meeting on May 15, 2024. (m)
8. Approve Financial Reports. (m)
9. Approve June claims/payment of bills. (m)
10. Discuss and approve Special Education stipends to staff. (m)
11. Approve Phase request(s) for staff advanced learning opportunities and graduate credit/CEU hours. (m)
12. Approve certified teacher educational advancement and contract addendum for 2024-25 school year. (m)
13. Approve Certified Staff Contract(s) and Classified Staff Work Agreement(s) for the 2024-25 school year. (m)
14. Approve Co-curricular and Extra-duty Assignment Work Agreements for the 2024-25 school year. (m)
15. Approve Work Agreement for Special Education Contracted Services for the 2024-25 school year. (m)
16. Approve Mr. Paul Kuhlman’s participation in the SASD mentoring program during the 24-25 school year and his attendance at the new superintendent’s workshop and state superintendent’s conference in July. (m)
17. Approve hourly wage increase for bus drivers for the 2024-25 school year. (m)
18. Approve hourly wages for Summer 2024 employees. (m)
19. Approve SILDL contract for the 2024-25 school year. (m)
20. Declare equipment and supplies as surplus at no value to be disposed of in accordance with state law. (m)
21. Approve Maintenance of Effort Eligibility and IDEA Consortium Agreement between the South Central Cooperative and the Avon School District. (m)
22. Approve the South Central Cooperative Annual Service Contract for FY ’25 (24-25) and authorize the superintendent to sign it. (m)
23. Review proposed Avon School District handbook and policy revisions for the 2024-25 school year. (m)
24. Other Business.
25. Committee Reports.
a. Budget/Negotiations.
b. Building/Grounds—summer first floor classroom remodeling and landscaping in front of the school.
c. Curriculum—K-12 P.E. SHAPE curriculum and digital Health curriculum.
d. Policy.
e. South Central Cooperative (SCC).
f. Associated School Boards of South Dakota (ASBSD).
26. Amend the special board meeting date from Wednesday, June 26 to Thursday, June 27 at 12:00 noon in the Avon Board Room to approve year-end claims, budget supplements, and budget transfers at the close of the 2023-24 fiscal year.
27. Set date and time for the Fiscal Year ’25 (2024-25) budget hearing. (m)
28. Executive Session—SDCL 1-25-2 (1) personnel. (m)
29. Adjourn. (m)
Published once at the total approximate cost of $___________.
Congratulations to Avon Junior Aziah Meyer on placing 5th in the State Class B Boys Long Jump this past weekend at Howard Wood in Sioux Falls! Aziah jumped 20' 8.75"! The photo is courtesy of SD Public Broadcasting.
Congratulations to Avon Sophomore Al'Shamon Gunter on placing 4th in the State Class B Boys Discus this past weekend at Howard Wood in Sioux Falls! Al'Shamon threw the discus 146' 3"! The photos are courtesy of SD Public Broadcasting.
Congratulations to Avon Junior Lila Vanderlei on placing 5th in the State Class B Girls Discus and 7th in the State Class B Girls Shot Put this past weekend at Howard Wood in Sioux Falls! Lila threw the discus 126' 0" and tossed the shot put 34' 11.75"! The photos are courtesy of SD Public Broadcasting.
Congratulations to Avon Senior Courtney Sees on winning the State Class B Girls Long Jump this past weekend at Howard Wood in Sioux Falls! Courtney jumped 17' 3.75". This is Courtney's third consecutive state title in the long jump! The photos are courtesy of SD Public Broadcasting.
A reminder that if you signed up for Basketball Camp it starts today from 9:30 - 11:30 am.
Lauren Sees will be offering basketball workouts for students in the Avon and surrounding areas, for both boys and girls entering
3rd - 12th grade.
These sessions will last 40 minutes each and take place in the Avon gym during weekday mornings. I have attached a link below that allows you to sign your child up. There is also a lot more information on the website regarding the workouts.
When signing up your child - please put their name, grade, and basketball position in the box labeled MY COMMENT section. There will also be a quantity drop down arrow - this can be ignored, sorry for the confusion.
If you have any questions please feel free to reach out either by messenger or my email: laurensees19@gmail.com
Thank You!
https://m.signupgenius.com/?#!/showSignUp/9040844A9AD2CA1FA7-49296421-summer
The link for the Acceleration program wasnt working. Please use this link.
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScvzlNwvoOUzRRjghUsPQ4n__etNa4VkNxFX-pI7qbg_xmwlA/viewform?usp=sf_link
Good luck to our track athletes as they compete this weekend!
Congratulations to McKenna Kocmich for winning the region golf meet today! She will compete at the state golf meet in June! Great job!
Good luck to our golfers today at regions!