The Laredo R-7 and Princeton R-5 boards of education held meetings on Monday evening, scheduling makeup days and offering contracts.
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The Laredo R-7 and Princeton R-5 boards of education held meetings on Monday evening, scheduling makeup days and offering contracts.
Laredo R-7
The Laredo R-7 Board of Education met Monday night, setting makeup days, approving the purchase of a copier and selecting a new health insurance plan.
According to information provided by Principal Jean Dustman, the board amended the current school calendar to make up inclement weather days. School will now be in session on Feb. 21, March 28 and April 25, days that had not been scheduled as makeup days. The other two days missed will be made up on May 17 and 18, which had already been scheduled as makeup days.
The board met with a representative of IKON to discuss a replacement for the current copier. It was agreed to have IKON exchange the current Ricoh copier with a new Canon copier. It is thought that the new copier will save the district more than $1,000 per year on lease and maintenance fees.
Several options for classroom combinations for the 2005-2006 school year were discussed, but no decisions were made regarding scheduling at this time. It was agreed to hire one additional classroom teacher for next year.
The board met with a representative of Coventry Health Insurance, who was asked to clarify the health insurance plan. He presented another option with bigger savings and better coverage for the district and board members voted to implement the new plan.
In other business, board members were recognized for their service to the district and were presented with a certificate. They also discussed their recent certification training. It was agreed to have the Grundy County Health Department hold a health fair for employees with the board paying the $13 fee for each participating staff member to promote employee wellness.
A seventh and eighth grade track program will be held this year with Melissa Williams coaching at the same stipend as last year and Mrs. Dustman was appointed as director/authorized representative for the school district for several programs, including all federal programs. Her evaluation was also reviewed during an executive session, with no announcement made.
The next regular board meeting is scheduled for March 14.
Princeton R-5
The Princeton R-5 Board of Education offered contracts to building principals, accepted a resignation and heard final plans for the senior trip.
According to information provided by Superintendent Alan Hamilton, the board offered contracts for the 2005-2006 school year to elementary principal Dulcie Price at a salary of $51,472 and high school principal George Scurlock, who will be paid $54,093.
The board accepted the resignation of Deb Petrick as guidance counselor. She will be returning to South Dakota at the end of the current school year. Also approved were additional science class requirements for graduation, which will go into effect with the incoming freshman class next fall.
The board reviewed and approved the evaluations of the Title programs, the guidance program and the professional development programs and approved the school calendar for 2005-2006. The building principals gave a report on fund-raisers held by school and community organizations and said building principal will approve a fund-raising activity based on the percentage of return to the organization, quality of goods being sold and need for the event.
Finalized plans for the senior trip to Disney World in Orlando, FL were discussed and makeup days were scheduled for Feb. 21, March 24 and 29 and May 19, 20, 23 and 24. Any additional days missed will be added to the end of the school year.
The next regular meeting is scheduled for March 14.