(KMZA)--The Prairie Hills USD 113 Board of Education has approved a calendar for the 2020-21 school year.

Superintendent Todd Evans said the Board Monday evening approved the calendar as presented.

Students will begin school August 20. Spring break will be held the week of March 15 and the last day of school will be May 20.

In other action, the Board approved the hiring of a kindergarten aide at the Sabetha Elementary School for the remainder of the current school year. Alanna Engkelken was hired for the position.

Evans said there are curently 61 kindergarteners in 3 classes at the Sabetha Elementary School.

The Board approved a resolution to continue to hold the election of officers during the 1st board meeting in July, when their new fiscal year begins.

Following an executive session, the Board approved extending Evans contract  one year through fiscal year 2023.