News from Dr. Maile
Updated 13 Jan 2010
The Kansas State Board of Education accepted and supported the report of Interim Commissioner Diane DeBacker which includes operation of KSD and KSB under one superintendent. Madeleine Burkindine will be the KSD Superintendent effective 7-1-10. This arrangement will be reviewed in two years and a determination made as to its continuation. Ms. Burkindine and her staff are already taking ASL class, and are looking forward to their participation with KSD. The remainder of the school year will provide time for a smooth transition. KSD will continue to fulfill its role as a quality center program for deaf children and a statewide resource on deafness.
Evon Black
Storyteller Evon Black is nationally acclaimed performer, workshop leader, keynote and motivational speaker. She will be providing the entertainment for the upcoming National Counselors for the Deaf Association Conference which is being held here March 11-14. She will be coming to KSD's Murphy Auditorium on Saturday, March 13 from 7:30pm-9:00pm. Tickets are $10.00 in advance and $15.00 at the door.
Retirements Announced
Several longtime KSD employees are concluding their careers at the school this year. Click on the links below for more information.
Library Page
The Libraries of the Kansas School for the Deaf now have their own page here at ksdeaf.org and you can find the link by looking under the Resources column heading on the navigation bar. There you will find selected links for accessing data over the internet, links to searchable databases, and more.
H1N1 information
Updated 4 Dec 2009
Our infirmary is staying on top of news concerning the H1N1 flu. Here is a page from the KS Dept of Health with ASL videos about the virus. The NCDHR in Rochester also has good information to review, and a video in ASL.The Centers for Disease Control has pages set up for using antibiotics and features a quiz on antibiotic use.
KSD is still waiting to receive our seasonal flu vaccine. There is a shortage of available vaccine. We hope to receive the vaccine as soon as possible. We do not know when it will arrive at KSD. Flu shots can be given from October thru February. Once we receive the vaccine, we will give shots to students whose parents have signed consent forms. After all students have received their vaccine, any remaining vaccine will be available to KSD staff at no charge.
Flu shots are most effective if given early in the flu season. If you have the opportunity to get a seasonal flu shot at another location, we suggest you get the vaccine at the earliest possible opportunity. If your child receives a flu shot outside of KSD, please contact the infirmary to let us know not to give your child a vaccine.
KSD will not have the H1N1 or Swine flu shots. Parents and staff are encouraged to contact their doctor or local health department for more info about that vaccine.
We continue to strongly encourage all staff and students to wash their hands frequently, eat healthy, gets lots of sleep and cover their coughs and sneezes. Please contact the infirmary if you have any questions.
Check out deafmd.org for great health news for the deaf community, including this announcement regarding H1N1.
