Blog Bits

Board Meeting
The Board of Trustees met in regular session last evening at Jefferson Elementary. In addition to their regular business, the board adopted map B-2 for the elementary attendance districts. Mrs. Neidlinger gave a report on the Jefferson School Improvement Plan.

Summer school programs were approved for 2006. The high school’s first trimester will meet from May 30 through June 23rd. The second trimester from June 26th to July 24th. Courses will be offered in Economics, Government, History, Biology, Pre-Algebra, Algebra, Geometry, and Ag Experience. Lincoln Junior High summer school will be from July 28th to August 4th. The Junior High and High School Migrant Studies Program will be at that location along with 7th and 7th grade Intensive Math and 7th and 8th grade Remedial Math/Language Arts. The elementary program will be at Washington Elementary from July 28th through August 4th. The federal breakfast and lunch programs will be offered at both Lincoln and Washington.

Construction Update
The contractors are working on the punch lists for Webster, Washington, Riverside, Lincoln, and Plymouth High School. At Jefferson Elementary, the installation of the floor tile has begun in the restrooms and classroom areas. Casework will be installed over spring break. The installation of the carpeting will begin shortly thereafter.

At the new Menominee – cement pours continue in section A. In lower B, the soil is being prepared for a cement pour. In upper B, preparation of the metal deck will begin for a cement pour a week from today. The masons are in the process of rubbing walls for block filling and painting. Construction of interior walls continues. The closing up of the open area on the south side of the building will begin on Friday.

Change Orders
The board received a report for two change orders that have taken place during the last two weeks. Both change orders resulted in a $20,000 return of funds to the building corporation. The total cost of all change orders at this point for Phase I and Phase II is $22,094.80.

Loose Equipment Bids
The loose equipment bids were approved by the Board. The total amount of the low bids was $255,655. The estimated bid price was $343,165. The reverse auction process created a savings of $87,510 from the traditional bid process.

Congratulations
Congratulations to the high school girls’ basketball team for a successful season.

Congratulations to Tony Ross. At last Tuesday’s Culver Military/Plymouth home basketball game, Tony was presented the Distinguished Media Service award from the IHSAA. Along with the IHSAA, we appreciate Tony’s dedication to Plymouth High School athletics and his loyalty to Plymouth Community Schools.