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Pursuit of 21st Century Skills Part of Seaman Plans

From the Superintendent's Desk

by Mike Mathes, Ed.S., Superintendent | September 18, 2008

Preparing students for the 21st Century is a priority in Seaman USD 345 and several recent decisions by the Board of Education and administration confirm this priority. As students enter our new Freshman Center this fall, they will . . . read more

Board of Education Service

by Mr. Mike Mathes, Superintendent of Schools | May 1, 2008

One of the truest forms of democracy in America is the local Board of Education. Board members are non-paid trustees of the school district - elected by their local peers. Being a board member is a demanding, difficult, and many times . . . read more

National Board Certified Teachers In USD 345

by Mike Mathes | January 30, 2008

     A recent article in the Topeka Capital Journal focused on teachers in Kansas who have gone through the process to become National Board Certified teachers.  This is a rigorous process that takes 2 to 3 years . . . read more

Board Not a Rubber Stamp

by Mike Mathes | January 2, 2008

  The Board is Just a Rubber Stamp for the Administration         How many times have you heard people say that the board doesn’t think on their own?   They just do whatever the . . . read more

Seaman Bank

by Mike Mathes | December 21, 2007

Go to this web site to learn about the only fully accredited bank in a school run completely by students.    read more

Support Crucial for Success

by Mike Mathes | December 18, 2007

      As you know education is facing an upcoming shortage of teachers that is going to create a crisis in the near future. Mid-Continent Research for Education and Learning (McREL) recently did a study on the teacher . . . read more

Changes in Progress

by Mike Mathes | November 28, 2007

  As most of you are aware we are in the process of making substantial changes in the way we operate our district.   As operational costs continue to spiral out of control it has become necessary to operate our district in . . . read more

The Need for Policies

by Mike Mathes | November 28, 2007

    In the Seaman school district customer service has always been a top priority. However, in an organization as large as our school district it is necessary to have many policies in place in order to operate . . . read more

Construction on Schedule

| September 6, 2007

  Construction on the freshman center and renovation of the auditorium and shop areas at Seaman is right on track and actually ahead of schedule.   At the last construction meeting job superintendent, Eric Hubener, (a . . . read more

10-year Facilities Plan

by Mike Mathes | July 10, 2007

  10-Year Facilities Plan for USD 345   2008-2009 -Freshmen will attend SHS Center -Construction will begin on an addition of 8 classrooms and remodeling the food service areas at Northern Hills -All . . . read more

From the Desk of the Superintendent

By Mike Mathes | July 1, 2007

Alcohol abuse and alcohol dependence are not only adult problems -- they also affect a significant number of adolescents and young adults between the ages of 12 and 20, even though drinking under the age of 21 is illegal. According to . . . read more

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