Blog Bits

Board Highlights
The board of trustees met in regular session to conduct its organizational meeting last evening. Amy Pratt administered the oath of office to Melissa Christiansen and Larry Pinkerton. Todd Samuelson was elected President of the Board, Frank Brubaker Vice-President, and Ron Gifford Secretary. Kandi Tinkey was appointed Treasurer and Lori Vanderweele Assistant Treasurer. The board established blanket bonds for its school employees. The board compensation was set at $2,000.00 for 2007. Larry Pinkerton was appointed to the Superintendents Advisory Committee. Joe Morris was appointed as the legal counsel for the Plymouth Community School Corporation. The legislative liaison for the board of trustees is Ron Gifford. Frank Brubaker will serve as the board member on the Student Services Committee. The board adopted a schedule of meetings for the 2007 year. (That schedule will be posted on the corporation website next week.) A report on standardized test scores was given by Dan Tyree. The board approved donation reports for the buildings. Dr. Hill provided a facility update. The board approved affidavits for payments for the building projects. The next regularly scheduled will be held on January 18th at Menominee Elementary. Dr. Hill provided the board a report of the end of the year transfers, updates on the selection of the high school principal, and the review of human resources policies and procedures. The board also reorganized as a board of finance. Todd Samuelson was elected President, Ron Gifford was elected Secretary. During the 2006 calendar year, the corporation earned $461,163.29 on its investments. Prior to adjournment, the board of finance reviewed the corporation’s investment policies.

AED’s
Prior to the Christmas break, the district purchased AED’s (defibrillators) for each building. Principals, head custodians, and nurses received initial training. Other staff members will be given the opportunity for CPR certification and re-certification during the coming months.

Legislation
The legislative session is coming up. Please watch this website to see how proposed legislation will impact the Plymouth Community Schools.