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Very few people attended this meeting. Just two students, four board members, and several employees were all that were present. Here are the highlights:
1) Classroom Surveillance Cameras - The teachers' union and the district are negotiating an MOU regarding the use of security cameras in classrooms of teachers requesting them. So far only a few teachers at the high school have requested cameras in their classrooms. The MOU will spell out the ground rules for how the cameras are to be used, etc.
2) Facilities - Lots of upgrades to facilities are being implemented during the Summer Break. Upgrades include new flooring, painting, new asphalt, and tech installation. Most upgrades will be complete before the first week of school. However, some projects may not be completed until after school has started.
3) Bell Systems - Both schools will receive a new bell system which will be easier to program and which will include an intercom system. The current high school system is quite antiquated. The elementary system is not as bad.
4) Get Focused, Stay Focused - The superintendent and the HS principal talked about a new motivational program focused on getting students to think about their future careers and what they'll have to do in order to attain their career and life-style goals.
5) Two coaches and a teacher were approved by the school board.
6) HS Dress Code - The board discussed the high school dress code. There had been student complaints at the May meeting regarding the dress code and it's implementation. The board asked for consistency, but didn't object to any specific item included on the dress code. It was agreed that students should be encouraged to dress in a manner appropriate for work, but it was also conceded that the school can't demand adherence to such a high standard. However, minimal standards can be enforced.
7) Swimming Pool - General attendance has been low and so hours have been adjusted. Swimming lessons have been quite successful with many young students (under eight mostly) doing quite well in learning basic strokes and water safety.
NEXT MEETING: August 10, 2017