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School Boards Make a Difference

A
s citizen leaders, individual school board members face complex and demanding challenges. Yet few people fully understand the scope and far-reaching implications of board members’ responsibilities. All Oklahoma citizens should recognize the vital contributions of these men and women and focus attention on the crucial role these elected public officials play in the education of our children.

Their job is to establish a vision for the education program, design a structure to achieve that vision, ensure schools are accountable to the community and strongly advocate continuous improvement in student learning. That job entails an endless string of meetings and school functions to attend; reams of reports, agendas, proposals and other information to read and study; and a host of difficult decisions to make.

Although they wear many hats in the workday world, school board members put on a collective hat when they get down to the business of leading their school districts. Board members must pull together as a team toward a common goal—helping students achieve. Though they may individually disagree on certain issues, their role as a board is to consistently strive toward that goal.

In recognition of the dedicated service, January is designated School Board Recognition Month. This is a time to show our appreciation and begin to better understand how local trustees work together to provide a better future for our children. In January, join with others from throughout our district and state to salute the men and women who provide grassroots governance of public schools. Make a special effort to tell each school board member that his or her hard work has been noticed and is truly appreciated.

Thank you Yukon Schools Board Members: Karen Youngblood, Dave Moore, John Nail, Jeff Carpenter, and Suzanne Cannon.
 Kaylen Baker Wins
 National FFA Prepared Speech Contest

Kaylen Baker wins the National FFA prepared speech contest at the national FFA convention . First Preliminary round consisted of forty-seven contestants representing forty-seven different states. Kaylen then qualified for the semifinals, which consisted of sixteen different speakers. She then made out of the semifinals and into the final four contestants. These contestants spoke onstage in front of about 300 people. The results were then given at the 7th session of the National FFA Convention. Kaylen is now one of seven Oklahoma winners in the last eighty-four years. 

Here Kaylen is pictured with her mother, Rhonda Baker.


Trademark

The Yukon School District recongnizes the importance of protecting its trademarks and trade names from unauthroized use.  In order to protect both its reputation and the public at large, Yukon Public Schools has taken the necessary steps to manage the unauthorized usage of its name, trademarks, and logos. Those seeking permission to use the Yukon Public Schools name, trademarks, or logos must contact Scholastic Solutions. 

Mr. Jay Palmer
Scholastic Solutions Ltd.Co.
Account Manager
(580)641-2607

http://sabrelicensing.com/categories/USA/Oklahoma/Yukon-School-District/

http://sabrelicensing.com/pages/Contact-Us.html

GlobalHealth Inspiration Award

UPDATE: Friday October 14th, we will announce the winner of the Global Health Inspiration Award.  Attend the game and show your support!


Yukon Schools has 10 fantastic employees that have been nominated for the GlobalHealth Inspiration Award. We would like to encourage all school staff to vote for the nominated employee they feel has inspired them the most. Voting will be open through September 30th and everyone is encouraged to spread the word to family and friends.  Links and additional information can be found on the districts website.  

So what is the GlobalHealth Inspiration Award and what does the winner receive?

Nomination Instructions

We encourage community members to nominate any full-time employee in your school district – from the elementary school through the high school – who has been an inspiration to you or your children. This can include teachers, coaches, administration, nurses, librarians, counselors, janitorial and cafeteria staff – anyone working within the school district.

All 10 district finalists will be honored. The one who receives the most votes will receive a prize, and their school will receive a contribution from GlobalHealth.

Prize Details

The 10 employees to receive the most nominations will be honored and receive a commemorative award. The one voted most inspiring will be awarded $100 and win $1,000 for his/her school.

There will be a ceremony honoring our nominees at our Oct. 14th football game.  This ceremony will be hosted by a GlobalHealth representative and former First Lady Kim Henry.  Below are a list of the nominees and the link to vote.  Voting can only be submitted through the GlobalHealth facebook page.  

Brittany

Maclay

Shedeck

Kindergarten

Bobby

Boyd

Yukon High School

Math Teacher 

Trecia

Laird

Yukon High School

Sophomore English

John

Bedell

Yukon Middle School        

Principal

Cindy

Bittle

Myers Elementary

Secretary

Julie

Perdue

Surrey Hills Elementary

2nd  grade

Sheri

Stone

Parkland Elementary

2nd Grade

Ashley

Baker

Ranchwood Elementary

Pre-K Teacher

Charles

Bartrug

Yukon High School

Band Instructor

Kay

Williams

Yukon High School

Special Education      


Good luck to all!

Yukon Public Schools 
School Report Card 2011
The Oklahoma's Education Oversight Board - Office of Accountability has released their School Report Cards for 2011.  Click the Link below to see Yukon Public Schools' 2011 School Report. http://schoolreportcard.org/2010/reports/drc/201009I027.pdf

If you need information on how to interpret the report card, please refer to the Office of Accountability website for more information.
http://www.schoolreportcard.org/reports.htm#dist

Mentors Needed for Male Students

Through our Helping Hands Miller Mentor Program, our students are find growth and encouragement.  Currently, we are in need of more Miller Mentors to work with our male students.  Positive male role models are in short supply in our schools.  PLEASE consider stepping up and volunteering in our elementary, middle schools or high schools. Your time is valuable to you. TO A CHILD IN NEED IT IS PRICELESS!  Just 30 minutes once a week can change a life forever.  To learn more, click here.


 

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