District Newsletter
Lynnville-Sully Schools - January 6, 2021
Message from Shane Ehresman, Superintendent
Lynnville-Sully Families,
Upcoming Dates
Thursday, January 14 - Last Day for Second Quarter/First Semester
Friday, January 15 - No School for Students - Teacher Work Day
Thursday, January 28 - 1:00 pm Early Dismissal for Students - Teacher Professional Development
Lynnville-Sully Employment Opportunities - Updated January 5, 2021
To view updated Lynnville-Sully employment opportunities, click on the following link: http://www.lshawks.org/announcement/check-it-out/employmentopportunities-updated01-05-21
Substitute Bus Drivers
The Lynnville-Sully Community School District seeks substitute bus drivers for student activity routes as well as before/after school routes. Work flexible schedule. Hourly rates: $15.50 per hour and $23.25 on Saturday/Holidays. School district will pay for license fees and assist in school bus preparation license testing. If interested, contact Shane Ehresman at 641-594-4445 x103 or ehresman@lshawks.com
January 6, 2021 COVID-19 Information
At this time, our data indicates we will continue with face-to-face instruction.
On a daily basis, we monitor the county positivity rate, school district student/staff attendance numbers, and positive cases of COVID-19. If the student absentee rate exceeds 10% in the school district and positive cases of COVID-19 increase, we may switch to hybrid or remote learning (L-S instructional model considerations at bottom of the newsletter).
January 6, 2021 Jasper County Positivity Rate: 13.3%: https://coronavirus.iowa.gov/pages/percent-school-district-positive-analysis
January 6, 2021 Lynnville-Sully Data Analysis:
- K-12 Absence Rate: 3.4%
- K-5 Absence Rate: 3.1%. Number of Positive COVID K-5 Student Cases: *Less than 6
- 6-8 Absence Rate: 3.8% Number of Positive COVID 6-8 Student Cases: 0
- 9-12 Absence Rate: 3.5% Number of Positive COVID 9-12 Student Cases: *Less than 6
- Number of Positive COVID K-12 Staff Cases: 0
- K-12 Students Quarantined: 6
- K-12 Staff Quarantined: *Less than 6
* Due to confidentiality guidance outlined by the Iowa Department of Education and Iowa Department of Public Health, any level with less than six cases can not be identified to protect the identity of individual students or staff. Zeros may be shared with the public.
School Drama Performances on Saturday, January 9 and January 16
The Lynnville-Sully High School Drama Department presents: The Little Mermaid JR on Saturday, January 9 and Saturday, January 16, 2021 at 7 pm in the high school gym.
Those who wish to view the live stream, click on the following school district website for more information: http://www.lshawks.org/announcement/check-it-out/highschoolmusicalonjanuary9thand16th
Summary of Enhanced Public Health Measures by Iowa Department of Public Health (IDPH)
Summary of IDPH Enhanced Public Health Measures from the Governor's Proclamation on January 16, 2020 - Measures effective Thursday, Dec. 17, 2020 at 12:01 a.m. through Wednesday, Jan. 8, 2021 at 11:59 p.m.
- Mask Use: Indoor spaces open to the public & State executive branch buildings - No change
- Gathering Restrictions: Social, community, business, or leisure gatherings - Ensure 6-feet distance between groups or individuals attending alone
- Sporting and Recreational Events: Only two spectators for each youth or adult athlete, cheerleader, pep band member, or organizer staff, unless all spectators are from the same household, must wear a mask and maintain 6 feet distance from other spectators Youth and adult participants can be closer than 6-feet and are not required to wear masks
- High School Sports & Extracurriculars: Sporting, recreational, and extracurricular events - Only two spectators for each high school athlete, performer, competitor, cheerleader, pep band member, or staff member, unless all spectators are from the same household, must wear a mask and maintain 6 feet distance from other spectators. Students participating can be closer than 6-feet and are not required to wear masks
The school district will send more specific information after receiving more guidance from the state athletic associations.
Superintendent Hiring Timeline
Dec. 4 -Jan. 10: Application period
Jan. 13 at 4:30 pm: School board reviews candidate pool (closed session)
Jan. 28 at 6:00 pm: School board screens candidates (closed session)
Feb. 5 (TBA): Formal interviews with finalists (closed session) - Feb. 12 snow date
The Lynnville-Sully School Board hired Grundmeyer Leader Services to support the search for a new district superintendent. https://www.grundmeyerleadersearch.com/
Livestreaming L-S Activities
Hawk fans are encouraged to visit the school’s website, www.lshawks.org where livestream updates will be posted. Click on the Activities Director tab on Lynnville-Sully’s home page, and then click on the HAWKS LIVE graphic to watch home events https://team1prep.com/ia/?S=lshawks When livestreaming is available at away games, specific information will also be posted on Lynnville-Sully’s website.
Free Meal Pick-Up Available for Absent L-S Students
All Lynnville-Sully enrolled students who are absent from school may pick-up a free meal between 11:30 am - 11:40 am at the front entrance of the elementary/middle school. Meals will be brought out to your vehicle. Meals must be ordered by 8:00 am the day of meal pick-up. If your child is absent due to sickness, COVID-19 quarantine, COVID-19 isolation, or any other reason, you may email or call Shelley Vander Molen before the 8:00 am the day of meal pick-up. Email Shelley: vandermolen@lshawks.com or call and leave a message: 641-594-4445 extension 133. The free meal pick-up will be offered through the end of the school year or until federal funding is no longer available.
L-S Return to Learn Website:
Link: https://sites.google.com/lshawks.com/lsreturntolearn/home
If you have any questions or suggestions, please give me a call 641-594-4445 extension 103 or send an email: ehresman@lshawks.com
Shane Ehresman, Ed.S.
Superintendent
Lynnville-Sully CSD
Email: ehresman@lshawks.com
Website: www.lshawks.org
Location: 12476 Hwy F62 E, Sully, IA
Phone: 641-594-4445
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Lynnville-Sully-CSD-1545053229040550/
Twitter: @LSHawks