The board approved the 2011-2012 calendar, with two early releases
per month. On the first Wednesday of each month, teachers will be in
professional development and collaborative trainings. Most trainings
and development will be technology-focused. Superintendent Hamm
recently met with superintendents from two adjoining districts:
Robert Bagby of LCHS District 404 and Mary Ahillen of Lincoln
Elementary District 27. Discussion included co-oping to purchase
supplies and materials at a lower cost, and coordinating trainings
and professional development sessions, to take advantage of each
district's resources and experienced staff.
The board also approved the
following:
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Five-year contract
with Skyward, a student and financial management system.
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Contract with
Tri-County Special Education District for a speech and language
therapist three times per week.
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Back-to-School Night for Aug. 22. The
superintendent is working out details with the Community Club.
Time and details will be announced at a later date.
Construction on re-piping for the boiler system continues and is
ahead of schedule. It should be completed by the second week of
July.
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The board intends to hire a new third-grade teacher at the July
19 meeting. The new teacher will replace Mrs. Dumouchel, who
retired.
Also, board members are reviewing the student handbook. At the
July meeting they will make recommendations for changes.
[By MARLA BLAIR]
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