K-4 is gone from Line Mountain

K-4 is gone from Line Mountain, (just pending completion of paperwork with the state to use the accountability grant funds for kindergarten). On a 5-2 Decision, though members say they saw the value in it, they passed a motion to get rid of the K-4 Program. (Roach moved to pass motion, 2nded by Sample) Voting to KEEP= Keim and Lagerman.Not there = Kauffman and Erdman.Voting to eliminate it was Blasius, Buddock, Roach*, Sample*, Laudenslager* ... (Note * = Term expires in 2007 ) Many members of the local public showed support to keep this program - and Diane Inch came at the request of the Dept of Education of the State and had a letter from Merle Phillips urging LM to keep this program * a social worker came to validate the fact that the preschool programs in the area are already filled for this year. Laudenslager apologized for the timing on this. However, Financial reasons were sited why they wanted to get rid of the K-4 Program.
YET - Then they voted to advertise for a secondary education teacher at the high school and hope to find someone who can also do alternative education or technology - or math - or teched - I'm really not sure ... This was a conversation that went in a few different directions as far as how to amend under Item B 4 - Professional Vacancies - and to be honest I asked but am not sure what the answer is - as to ... how many students are taking the class they are looking to hire for - - - I do believe it is unknown at this point how many and exactly where the teacher would be placed but it was decided to advertise for it. (So - it was decided to advertise to hire andteachers of k-4 program!!!! I dont know about you but I am very curious to see what positions are filled in the future months here !!! )-
In other topics: Lance Adams gave a presentation on what pay to play would cost - would generate an additional 14k of revenue if adapted. Also gave reports that last year from gate sales revenue of $26,677 was gained- if we increase the amounts at the door from 3 to $4 for Adults and $2 for all students ( not just 7 - 12) -then we could expect to gain an additional amount of revenue of $7k .... The board or administration is not advocating it at this point - just wanted to have it researched since it came up during budget talk (like the K-4 did).
Discussed moving Head Start to Elementary school - Failed 5 -2 (Voting to move it was Sample* and Buddock / Voting not to move it was Roach, Blasius, Keim, Lagerman, Laudenslager) - Then 7-0 approved to accept Head Start Contract.
Those were the highlights then they went into executive session.
Next meeting is Tuesday August 8th at 6:30 at the HS for the board / Committee meetings = Property Aug 15th at 6:30 at the hs * Policy August 2nd at hs at 6:30 * Fiscal Sept 5 at district office at 6:30 *Personnel July 31st at 6:30 at district office *
Have a nice day.
Lauren