State Board passes emergency declaration to assist in substitute teacher shortage
January 21, 2022
The Kansas State Board of Education on Wednesday, Jan. 12, unanimously approved an emergency declaration that allows any individual meeting certain qualifications to apply for a Temporary Emergency Authorized License (TEAL).
This action will help solve the substitute teacher shortage caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Any TEAL obtained through the emergency declaration will expire June 1, 2022. After that date, individuals will have to meet the more rigorous requirements for a substitute teacher license.
Usually there is a minimum requirement of 60 semester credit hours from a regionally accredited college or university in order to obtain an emergency substitute license. The emergency declaration removes this minimum requirement for the TEAL. However, candidates must:
Meet the minimum age requirement of 18.
Have a high school diploma. Individuals with a general educational development (GED) diploma/certificate aren’t eligible.
Have a verified employment commitment from a district or system.
Be fingerprinted and pass a background check.
Submit a completed application to KSDE.
Because a verified employment commitment from a district or system is required, interested applicants should reach out to their local school district or private school to complete an application.
Please contact Bill Lowry or Annette Look at the USD 271 office if you are interested or if you have any questions. 785-425-6367
Taken directly from KSDE January 12, 2022 News Release by Author, Ann Bush.
Rooks County School Districts’ Update - January 21, 2022
We currently have 60 active reported cases of COVID-19 in the county and three individuals in the hospital due to COVID-19.
Rooks County and USD 271 are following the KDHE guidelines. We have a Test to Stay program for students and staff, please contact your building administrator if you would like your student tested.
Rooks County School Districts’ Update - January 20, 2022 (Repeat)
The Kansas Department of Health and Environment and the Kansas State Department of Education recently met with district administrators and county health officials to discuss the current Omicron surge. KDHE and KSDE shared updated recommendations for school districts. The Rooks County Team held a special meeting this week to review the recommendations. This document includes information regarding how Rooks County plans to proceed. As always, the goal is to keep students and staff in school in a safe and healthy environment.
In the last week almost 30 districts in Kansas reported closing at least one school in their district due to COVID. Some of the closures were due to the number of cases in their schools while other closures were due to a shortage of teaching staff due to the illness. Rooks County School Districts have had our share of cases, but we have been able to remain open throughout this school year. At this time, we ask for your help and support in implementing the following protocols so we may remain in school and may offer a quality education:
Regularly monitor your student(s) for symptoms of COVID-19.
If your student is symptomatic, have him/her tested.
Do not send your student to school if he/she is sick or if he/she has tested positive.
Notify your school if your child tests positive.
Those who test positive will be required to fulfill the quarantine time. Once the at-home quarantine period is over, the student or staff member will be allowed to return to school as long as he/she meets the following criteria:
He/she is not having any symptoms;
He/she is fever free for 24 hours without the use of fever-reducing medications; and
He/she wears a mask for the remainder of the quarantine period.
Household contacts of a positive are required to quarantine and to meet the above-mentioned criteria. Rooks County School Districts will continue to offer “Test to Stay” and “Test to Play” at this time as long as testing kits are available for household contacts.
Please stay home if you are ill, continue to wash your hands, and take any necessary precautions to prevent further illness. Thank you for your continued support as we navigate this challenging time for our schools and communities. We will continue to keep you informed as guidance changes are announced.
Bill Lowry, Supt.
USD #271
421 Main Street
Stockton, KS 67669
785-425-6367
"Together We R.I.S.E."
The Lady Tiger MCL Tournament game on Saturday at 10:00am will be live streamed at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkM_0TN2RpWPTpnUuweNi4g
SHS Lady Tigers Basketball will be live streamed on USD #271 Facebook page today starting at 3:00 pm
Rooks County School Districts’ Update - January 20, 2022
The Kansas Department of Health and Environment and the Kansas State Department of Education recently met with district administrators and county health officials to discuss the current Omicron surge. KDHE and KSDE shared updated recommendations for school districts. The Rooks County Team held a special meeting this week to review the recommendations. This document includes information regarding how Rooks County plans to proceed. As always, the goal is to keep students and staff in school in a safe and healthy environment.
In the last week almost 30 districts in Kansas reported closing at least one school in their district due to COVID. Some of the closures were due to the number of cases in their schools while other closures were due to a shortage of teaching staff due to the illness. Rooks County School Districts have had our share of cases, but we have been able to remain open throughout this school year. At this time, we ask for your help and support in implementing the following protocols so we may remain in school and may offer a quality education:
Regularly monitor your student(s) for symptoms of COVID-19.
If your student is symptomatic, have him/her tested.
Do not send your student to school if he/she is sick or if he/she has tested positive.
Notify your school if your child tests positive.
Those who test positive will be required to fulfill the quarantine time. Once the at-home quarantine period is over, the student or staff member will be allowed to return to school as long as he/she meets the following criteria:
He/she is not having any symptoms;
He/she is fever free for 24 hours without the use of fever-reducing medications; and
He/she wears a mask for the remainder of the quarantine period.
Household contacts of a positive are required to quarantine and to meet the above-mentioned criteria. Rooks County School Districts will continue to offer “Test to Stay” and “Test to Play” at this time as long as testing kits are available for household contacts.
Please stay home if you are ill, continue to wash your hands, and take any necessary precautions to prevent further illness. Thank you for your continued support as we navigate this challenging time for our schools and communities. We will continue to keep you informed as guidance changes are announced. Look for a county update on Friday.
Bill Lowry, Supt.
USD #271
421 Main Street
Stockton, KS 67669
785-425-6367
"Together We R.I.S.E."
USD 271 Stockton Schools Menu
*Subject to change due to ingredient availability
Lady Tiger wrestlers took three to the podium with Rivver Long 3rd, Raven Long 4th, and Ashlyn Hahn 2nd. Placers for SHS Men’s Wrestling team were Ryan Mongeau 3rd, Jace Hartman 4th, and Emerson Lowry 4th. Great job Tigers!
Rooks County School Districts’ Update - January 14, 2022
We currently have 49 active reported cases of COVID-19 in the county and four individuals in the hospital due to COVID-19.
Rooks County is following the KDHE guidelines.
Please stay home if you are ill, continue to wash your hands, and take any necessary precautions to prevent further illness.
USD 271 Stockton Schools will be in session on Monday, January 17th.
Bill Lowry, Supt.
USD #271
421 Main Street
Stockton, KS 67669
785-425-6367
"Together We R.I.S.E."
Career Connections students each presented about their internships first semester.
Friday Night Home Game is SUPERHERO Night! Come out and Cheer On your Lady Tigers!
FCA Huddle this Thursday at 7:30 am in the HS Library. Breakfast and Fellowship! Come Join Us!
Brackets for MCL Basketball
On Thursday, January 13th, several students from SHS FFA will be attending the NW District Job Interview Contest in Atwood. These students have prepared by creating cover letters, resumes, and practicing their interviewing skills. Best wishes for a great day in Atwood!
Lunch Update for Stockton Schools-through January 21, 2022.
Congratulations to our Tiger Medalists at the JR Dunham Invitational at Norton today! Ashlyn Hahn was 3-0. Raven Long was 2-2. Rivver Long was 1-3. Jace Hartman 1-2. It’s a great day to be a Tiger! #TigerPride271
Happy New Year!
We currently have 30 active cases of COVID-19 in the county and three individuals in the hospital due to COVID-19.
Rooks County is following the KDHE guidelines.
Please stay home if you are ill, continue to wash your hands, and take any necessary precautions to prevent further illness.
Bill Lowry, Supt.
USD #271
421 Main Street
Stockton, KS 67669
785-425-6367
"Together We R.I.S.E."
Thank you Roger Hrabe for coming in and talking to the SHS students on an opportunity to take part in the Youth Entrepreneurship Challenge. We have great people in our community willing to help our students build a business plan.
These SHS Tigers are part of the internship program where they choose a local business to work, job shadow, and gain skills for a career path. They are giving presentations on their experiences from the first semester. We have a future farmer, cosmetologist, and veterinarian.
2021-2022 Yearbook Sales have begun! Get yours pre-ordered before the deadline of April 1st. The yearbooks are completed at the end of the year and will be available for pick up before the start of school next year. Forms are being sent home with Grade School students and were placed on HS student lockers. Forms are also available in each office.
We also have some 2020-2021 Yearbooks left over if you did not get one. Cost for each is $45.
The K-5 Winter Program that was rescheduled from December will take place tonight, January 6, at 7pm in the SHS gym. Please travel safely.