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Saint Joseph district to renew agreements with Fort Hays State University, other preservice partners
Summary
Administration presented memoranda of agreement with Fort Hays State University and another university for placing preservice teachers in district classrooms; the Fort Hays agreement is a one-year information item, and the Apple/Appelo memorandum will return as an action item at month-end.
District staff presented a memorandum of agreement with Fort Hays State University as an information item on Nov. 8 and said another memorandum (referred to as Apple University/Appelo) will come to the board as an action item at the end of the month. Staff said these partnerships are routine: preservice teachers from online or regional programs are placed in Saint Joseph classrooms for student-teaching and practicum observation hours. The Fort Hays agreement was described as a one-year arrangement; staff noted the posted document cited Edison Elementary but said the final agreement will cover placements districtwide when it returns for approval.
Board members asked clarifying questions including whether the students live locally or travel from a distant campus; staff explained many preservice teachers take online coursework and seek local placements. The item was informational and will be returned as an action item for formal approval.
