Departments

Eudora USD 491 is committed to providing its students, parents, employees, residents, and taxpayers with information to engage our community while telling the stories of our schools. It is our desire to promote the positive impact our schools have on our students and community.

Eudora Schools loves sharing information with you via social media on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube. In partnership with the Lawrence Journal World, The Card is delivered to every mailbox in Eudora four times a year. Twice a year, the Discover Eudora magazine is published where Eudora Schools is featured.

To find the district employee social media policy, please refer to the guidelines set by the Board of Education. Student social media policies can be found in each school's handbook. 

To use the official Cardinal Logo, please fill out The Power Cardinal License Agreement form and return it to Albania Andrade, Communication and Engagement Specialist, at 1310 Winchester Rd., Eudora, KS 66025 

Through our continuous improvement process, the Eudora School District's curriculum is developed through collaboration among teachers across grade levels. Throughout the curriculum writing process, work is done to be sure that our local curriculum supports the Kansas State Standards for all subject areas. Through this process, teachers work together across the district to determine what knowledge and skills students need and in what grade to meet the state standards.

Academics are central to the student experience at Eudora Schools. Every student has a unique set of strengths and challenges, and our educators are committed to providing a challenging and supportive academic environment to meet each student’s needs.

A school system’s academic program for all grade levels focuses on three main areas: 

• Curriculum (what we teach) 
• Instruction (how we teach)
• Assessment (how we measure student learning)

The facilities department works daily to provide safe, clean, and comfortable facilities for our students and staff. This department includes custodial service, grounds, and maintenance. They work with patrons, parents, and school staff/administrators to assess current and future facility needs. 

The buildings and facilities used and maintained by Eudora Schools are also a resource to the community. A usage request by a non-school group should be made with the district's Facility Request Form. This form should be completed and returned to the principal or administrator for the requested facility. 

All requests must include proof of insurance coverage before they will be considered for approval by the Eudora Board of Education. Completed paperwork should be submitted as far in advance as possible. 

The finance department is responsible for monitoring, recording, and reporting the district's financial activity. With assistance from district leadership and the Board of Education, the finance department prepares an annual school district budget that aligns its financial resources with the district's vision, educational goals, and student learning expectations. The budget provides detailed financial information to help our community better understand school finance and the decisions made to invest wisely and responsibly in our children and their future.

The Eudora Schools Food and Nutrition team is proud to serve your students' breakfast and lunch at school. They work hard to meet one-third or more of the daily nutrients, as well as the meal pattern requirements of the National School Lunch Program. A computerized nutrient analysis program is utilized to plan menus to meet requirements. Thank you for choosing our breakfast and lunch programs for your family. We are grateful for your partnership!

To view information on lunch menus, food related allergies, the National School Lunch Program (NSLP), and meal prices please visit the Food and Nutrition page.

School health services are provided through school nurses at each school. Their goal is to promote the health and safety of students by helping them acquire health knowledge and by responding directly to students' health needs.

To view medication forms, disease and symptom recommendations/regulations, and required immunizations, please visit the Health Services page.

The Human Resources department is made up of four individuals: the Human Resources Director, the Benefits Clerk, the Board Clerk/Payroll Clerk, and the District Administrative Assistant. For information on job openings at Eudora Schools, please visit the Careers page. 

HR Roles and Resources

Instructional Technology

Works directly with students and teachers to maximize the integration of technology in their learning.  Primary areas of support include professional development and technology training in one-on-one, small group, campus and district wide settings; working with teachers to plan lessons and model technology integration in the classroom and digital citizenship for teachers and students, and online instructional materials support.

Client Services

Installs, maintains, and repairs computing resources for the District, including copiers, interactive whiteboards, audio-visual systems, iPads, Chromebooks, laptops, and workstations.

Information Services

Maintains and supports the PowerSchool student information system, PowerSchool Enrollment, PowerTeacher Pro Gradebook, and all online curriculum rostering.  This group also maintains and supports the district DQC group (Data Quality Control) which reports all district data to the state of Kansas.

Operational Services

Plans, implements, and supports the District’s network resources. Responsibilities include wired and wireless networking, firewalls, content filters, servers, backups, VoIP phone system, Internet access, and building security systems. 

Our top daily priority is keeping students safe to and from school!

In addition to transporting rural students to and from school, a free bus shuttle is available before and after school to take students between the schools and designated drop-off points in the community.

Here are a few reminders about using Eudora Schools Transportation: 

• Students must have parental permission to ride a district bus or shuttle at any time. This should be completed during online enrollment.
• Students should be at their designated loading point at least five minutes before the loading time listed on the schedule.
• Eudora Schools will need to be notified 24-48 hours in advance if there is a change of address for pick up or drop off. 
• If your student typically rides the bus, but you are planning to pick them up after school please notify their school office no later than 2:00 pm so they do not load the bus.

We are very proud of the Eudora Schools transportation safety record, which is a direct result of conscientious service by our transportation staff. The consideration and cooperation of parents can help the children understand that riding a school bus is a privilege and rules of conduct are necessary for their safety and the safety of others on the bus.

• 2024-2025 Shuttle Bus Schedule
• Eudora Schools Traffic Maps