Rich Hill Elementary

Summer 2024 STEM CUBS K-5 and Middle Connections (6th-8th) Saturday, July 13th, 2024 at the University of Missouri https://missouri.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_0iCgXhbROqbegtw Join MU for a fun hands-on way to engage in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics). In the past, students have worked on projects like building a structurally sound bridge, developing coating for pills, understanding features of buoyancy and static electricity, learning about arteries and veins, and more!

Elementary class lists and school supply lists are available and posted on the dome doors. We hope you are enjoying your summer. Have a fun and safe 4th of July! See you on August 15th for Meet the Teacher Night! First day of school is August 21st!

Summer Food Service is available. Please see the notice at the following link: https://5il.co/2oiev.

Rich Hill High School is seeking applicants for the following positions for the upcoming school year of 2024-2025. JH/HS Business Teacher, FBLA Advisor HS Assistant Football Coach JH Head/Assistant Football Coach JH/HS Assistant Volleyball Coach To complete an application please visit: https://www.richhill.k12.mo.us/page/district You may email your completed application to bschenker@richhill.k12.mo.us or submit it to the district office.

Don't forget... State testing begins Monday, April 22nd. Here is the schedule for MAP and EOC sessions for Elementary, Junior High, and High School students. This year, most testing sessions will take place across two or more days rather than being completed in one sitting. If you have any questions about your student's testing time, please contact the Elementary or High School Office. Please visit the link to view the schedule: https://www.richhill.k12.mo.us/o/jhhs/live-feed

We are hiring! Please visit the District Website to download an application. https://www.richhill.k12.mo.us/page/district If you have questions, please call 417-395-4191 or email: bschenker@richhill.k12.mo.us

The district is looking for student help again this summer. If you will be 16 and a junior, senior, or current graduate by May 20 and would like to be considered for a summer custodial position helping paint, clean, wax floors, etc., come by central office and get a support staff application or download it from the website. Qualifications will include passing grades, a good work ethic, no disciplinary action, and a cooperative attitude. Applications must be submitted by May 1. The work schedule will be Monday through Thursday, 10 hours a day. Prompt and regular work attendance is expected.

Rich Hill Elementary Parents, we need you to fill in this survey for Federal Programs. We receive about $200,000 per year in Title money for supplemental instruction in reading and math. This survey is a required part of providing Title services. Thank you for your feedback! https://forms.gle/cRTUS3ZY6PHHoTUM9

This is just a friendly reminder from the Rich Hill R-IV School District to go exercise your American privilege of being able to vote in public elections! Voters will decide which community members will serve on our local school board and whether to pass Prop KIDS. Thank you for supporting the Rich Hill R-IV School District with your participation.

Rich Hill needs parent feedback for its 2024 Culture and Climate Survey. Please click the link to complete the anonymous, 15 question survey by April 5: https://forms.gle/8e5Uzmm2U6nztvqHA

Prop KIDS FAQs 4 How much will Prop KIDS cost me after the bonds are paid off? ● The median home price in Bates County is $102,000. Assessed at 19% of market value, the $1.0086 per $100 of assessed value will cost this homeowner $195 per year. The $1.0086 levy generates $460,000 in revenue per year for the district which is about 10% of the total district budget.

What happens if Prop KIDS doesn’t pass? ● The district will pay off the existing, low-interest bonds around 3 years early. ● The district will lose over $460,000 in annual revenue. ● The district will have to consider asking voters for new debt to make needed improvements at a much higher interest rate.

What has been done to improve facilities w/ existing funds and grants? ●Old Gym renovations ●Upgrade security to digital cameras, 4 entrance video-phones ●2 hot water tanks ●Dome sound system ●Repair gym bleachers ●Add bus ●New greenhouse ●Upgrade 60 yr old class furniture. Repairs, cameras, sprinkler system@ FB field ●Weight room equipment ●Add daycare ●Replace copiers ●Sidewalk to Ag ●Water plasma cutter, drill press, auto garage doors to Ag building ●Add vent hoods to FACS ●Restriped parking ●Plot printer for Career Tech ●10 passenger Ford ●Renovated special ed & Title1 rooms ●Floor scrubber ●Replaced steam table in kitchen ●Student Success Center for academic help & in-school suspension

Why are we collecting more money than we need to make our bond payments? ● Assessed Values and the amount of assessed property has increased significantly resulting in more revenue being collected. A YES Vote lets us place this extra money in high interest savings for future facility improvements. A NO Vote lets us pay off very low interest bonds up to 3 years earlier.

What facility needs does the district currently have that Prop KIDS could help fund? ●Dome Roof replacement ●HVAC improvements ●Roof repair ●Remove damaged tile in the high school, repair the concrete underneath, place a vapor barrier on the surface to eliminate moisture collecting under the tile, and replace the top layer with tile or another industrial surface. ● Football field and track repairs including fence and bleachers ● Elementary Playground Equipment repairs and replacement ● Early Childhood classroom and daycare expansion ● New bus purchases ● A private bathroom and laundry facilities in the nurse's station for homeless and disadvantaged youth to utilize as necessary.

YES--The board can flex the "extra" debt service levy into capital projects at a higher interest rate to meet future facility needs while keeping the total levy the same at $4.4269 and generating more interest income. NO--The debt service levy will be used to pay off existing, low-interest bonds up to 3 years earlier than the current final payment in 2031. Then the levy drops to $3.4183 and the district will lose over $460,000 in annual revenue.

Rich Hill School Reminder-There is no school on Friday, March 29th & Monday, April 1st. Enjoy your long weekend!

Rich Hill School Reminder-There is no school on Friday, March 29th & Monday, April 1st. Enjoy your long weekend!

Why does the district need these funds to become part of operating revenue? ● Operating costs and minimum wage and salary continue to increase at a much faster pace than state and federal aid or local revenues. ● The interest rate the district is earning on reserves and cash flow is very high right now.

This link is to the latest district newsletter. It breaks down Prop KIDS and lists the candidates running for school board. https://sh1.sendinblue.com/vxxb4idtxpfe.html?t=1711559578