There will be summer school in the Trenton R-9 School District this year, however, the district will be operating its own program.
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During a meeting of the R-9 Board of Education on Tuesday night, Superintendent Becky Albrecht outlined tentative plans for summer school, which begins on Wednesday, June 1 and will continue through Thursday, June 30. There had been some concern as to whether or not the district would hold summer school this year due to an uncertainty of state funding. However, Mrs. Albrecht said she feels money will be available for the program this year and is going ahead with plans.
Sessions for students in preschool through ninth grade will be held at the S.M. Rissler Elementary School and will include a faculty-based curriculum with administration-influence. Mrs. Albrecht said some individualized instruction will be done as well, although final plans for the program still have to be worked out.
Mrs. Albrecht said the district will provide transportation and has applied for a grant to provide free meals. Enrollment packets are going out this week and the district hopes to have an idea of student numbers within the next few weeks. Mrs. Albrecht said staff recommendations will then be made once it is determined the number needed based on enrollment.
She also noted that information is being secured from students as to interest in having a driver’s education course this summer.
It was voted to continue with Blue Cross/Blue Shield as the district’s health insurance provider, effective on July 1. The rate remains the same at $402.27 per month for the staff member (which is district paid), $804.54 to include a spouse, $703.98 to include children and $1,206.81 for a family. the final three rates are paid by the staff member.
Citizens Bank and Trust will continue providing the district’s banking services after being chosen from among two bids received. The board also approved renewing its agreement for MSBA services for $4,900.
The board approved a memorandum of understanding with the Green Hills Community Action Agency to allow use of the Success Center facilities for GED and Adult Basic Education classes. Two grant proposals were approved, with no match required. The grants include $1,721 to the GEC Foundation for SMART slates at Rissler Elementary School (sought by Nancy Link) and $472 to the Northwest St. Joseph Graduate Center to purchase 16 head sets at Rissler Elementary School (sought by Laura McDonald).
Director of Supportive Services Dennis Gutshall gave an update on construction and said that interior work in the Rissler School addition is around 95 percent complete and that the project should be completed by early this summer, giving staff extra time to get equipment moved and ready for the start of school. The work at the high school is mostly completed, with some cabinet work still to be finished in the FACS room as well as “little things” that Gutshall said are being worked on right now.
Approval was given to several MSBA police updates. Among those specifically outlined were policies regarding corporal punishment, allergy prevention and implementation and use of restraints and seclusion in regard to student discipline.
Following the certification of election results, the oath of office was administered to Kevin Bailey, Tracy Utley and Dr. David Whitaker. During a reorganization of the board, Bailey was re-elected president and J.D. Pash was re-elected vice president. Mrs. Utley will serve as treasurer and Susan Leeper was appointed the board secretary. Bailey and Pash will serve as the state MSBA delegates.
Terry Spillman was recognized for his six years of service on the board and was presented with a plaque.
Several end-of-the-year activities at the high school were reviewed. Prom will be held from 7 to 10:30 p.m. on Saturday, April 30. The senior award assembly is at 6 p.m. on May 11 at the high school gym, followed by baccalaureate at 7:30 p.m. at the First Baptist Church. The senior class photo will be taken at 1 p.m. on Thurday, May 12, with graduation to be held at 2 p.m. on Sunday, May 15.
Following an executive session, several personnel actions were taken. New hires for the 2011-2012 school year include Traci Mallette, high school art instructor; W.E. (Gene) Parton, high school chemistry; Tara Roberts and Carla Williams, early childhood preschool; Kelli Griffith, first grade; and Colbi Copple, second grade.
The retirement letter of Diana Klinginsmith was accepted. She has been with the district 20 years and currently serves as a middle school science instructor.
Also accepted was the resignation of Troy Crawford as prom sponsor.
Extra duty hires approved included Connie Hoffman, high school football cheer sponsor and FCCLA; Lauren Boswell, middle school assistant football cheer sponsor and middle school basketball cheer sponsor; Jackie Hoffman, high school basketball cheer sponsor; Adriane Todd, assistant high school basketball cheer sponsor and middle school football cheer sponsor; Ched Hurley, middle school boys basketball; Mike Tipton, middle school boys basketball assistant; Travis Mullenix, high school boys basketball assistant; Brett Ewald, high school girls volleyball; Ruby Walker, middle school girls volleyball; Aaron Stark, freshman class sponsor; Charlie Bacon, sophomore class sponsor; Kay Moore, junior class sponsor; Carrie Crouse, senior class sponsor; Traci Mallette, prom sponsor; Brenda Thorne, student council; Brook Kreatz and Neal Wolf, FFA; Taya Ray, FBLA; Denise Bruner, FTA and Spanish Club; Tim Gilham, instrumental music; Matt Remus, vocal music; Kelli Wright, colorguard; Troy Crawford, National Honor Society; Davina Gilham, Science Club; Greg Dalrymple, yearbook; Erin Small and Muriel Moyers, each one-half time academic team; and E’Lisa Gass, Key Club.