The Hutchinson City Council may take up an ordinance banning conversion therapy within the city if it involves minors.
Councilwoman Jade Piros de Carvalho said she was approached by a member of the Hutchinson Youth Council asking that the city take a look at the issue and she wondered if the council would consider it.
Conversion therapy is an attempt to change the sexual orientation of an individual who identifies as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, or questioning (LGBTQ).
It usually targets youth, Piros de Carvalho said.
The Lawrence City Commission banned the practice in April and the city of Roeland Park did so last summer.
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On Tuesday, Hutchinson Schools recognized Jenny Sullivan for her outstanding service to USD 308 by awarding her as the 2021 Classified Employee of the Year. Sullivan has been with the district since August of 2014, working as a Modified Specialized Para for Hutchinson High School.
She was honored in a surprise ceremony at the school Tuesday morning.
According to a press release, she is an enthusiastic team member that knows the importance of building positive relationships with her students and her co-workers. She works with students in the community as well as the classroom.
Sullivan’s insight and compassion for the challenges that we all face is part of what makes her the exceptional worker that she is, the press release said.
The Hutchinson USD 308 Board of Education approved a new curriculum on Monday. The board voted for one year of funding for piloting the Leader in Me program for eight of the district s schools.
Leader in Me is designed for K-12 students and fits in with the district’s two primary focuses for the Kansas Education Systems Accreditation, which are rigor and relevance. The curriculum was created by the same organization that developed 7 Habits of Highly Effective People, based partially on the book The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People by Franklin Covey. The program utilizes the premise that when a person changes the way things are seen, it influences what the individual does and the results the person gets.
On Friday, Hutchinson High School students weren t in the classroom.
That s because about 1,000 students and 125 staff members from Hutchinson High School participated in this year s Salthawk Service Day. The annual tradition is in its sixth year.
The whole-school effort offers everyone the opportunity to get involved and to give back to the community. Last year, the high school had to hold the service day virtually because of COVID-19 restrictions. This year we had very good attendance at the community service event and I m very proud of our students, said Ryan Ewy, HHS principal.
Students worked in area businesses and at the high school, cleaning, sorting, and doing other tasks that were needed by the businesses.
Hutchinson School s examines curriculum and loses some coaches
Hutchinson Public School s Board of Education held a study session meeting on April 26. During this meeting, the board took an in-depth look at a recent curriculum audit.
The audit, conducted by the education service center Greenbush, examined the district’s curriculum as well as programs that support student behavior. The audit also surveyed district staff on effectiveness. Based on information gleaned in the audit, the district is expected to drop some initiatives that no longer match up with curriculum objectives and practices.
Also during the meeting, the board received an update on Kansas Education Systems Accreditation.