After the school board meeting on April 5th, I emailed four questions to our school board members: #1 – During Dr. Killion’s presentation in March, he shared data on special education enrollment. What explains the large jump in special education enrollment in the 2012-2013 year? Also, why has special education enrollment been gradually declining sinceContinue reading “Responses (April 2021)”
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April 5, 2021 Summary
HIGHLIGHTS: Leaving GLASS (6:51), Jr-Sr HS Lunch Shortened from 50 to 32 minutes (7:05), Process to become an Innovation School District (7:33), Seclusion Restraint Policy (7:44), Questions to the School Board about Transparency (8:03) Location: Happy Hollow Building, LGI Room 6:31 – Karpick called the meeting to order. He called for a vote to approveContinue reading “April 5, 2021 Summary”
Responses (March 2021)
I sent a follow-up email to school board members. I received a response from Alan Karpick, School Board President. The questions I emailed to the school board members are given in bold, the responses are in italics, and my thoughts are in regular text. 1. At the December and January school board meetings, there wasContinue reading “Responses (March 2021)”
March 1, 2021 Summary
HIGHLIGHTS: Dr. Killion’s “State of the Schools” Address (5:35), Class Size and Teacher Retention (6:22), Higher Spending on Construction because of Cost Increases (6:42), Recent School District Borrowing was not Illegal (6:48), No Ability to Borrow for 18 Years (6:59), Killion wants Happy Hollow remodeled into an Early Childhood Education Center (7:47), Working Together withContinue reading “March 1, 2021 Summary”
Responses (February 2021)
I asked the school board questions about niche.com school rankings and school board work sessions in an email. I received a response on behalf of the school board from Alan Karpick. I then responded with a follow-up question on work sessions and Karen Springer responded. High School Rankings: I have been surprised at how oftenContinue reading “Responses (February 2021)”
February 1, 2021 Summary
HIGHLIGHTS: Offering Online HS Social Studies Summer Courses (6:45), Revisions to Unspecified School Policies (6:49), $300,000 Boiler Replacement at Happy Hollow (6:50), Number of Students (7:03), Resolution Calling for Vaccinations for Teachers (7:13) Location: Happy Hollow Building, LGI Room; At the end of December 2020 SB meeting, Superintendent Killion said that he was looking forContinue reading “February 1, 2021 Summary”
Responses (January 2021)
I spoke at the January 2021 school board meeting and asked to be appointed to the policy committee in order to help review current school policies and recommend changes to the school board. I received an email from Karen Springer stating that they do not allow public appointments. I sent a follow-up email to schoolContinue reading “Responses (January 2021)”
January 4, 2021 Summary
HIGHLIGHTS: No Change to School Board Leadership (6:35), School Corporation Attorney Pay at $290/Hour (6:43), $65,000 Gift to Pay for Ribbon Cutting Event (6:50), WL City Moving out of Happy Hollow (6:55), Motion to Create the DEI Committee (6:59), Broad Authorization to Transfer Funds Between Account (7:14), My Public Comment on Policy Committee (7:25) Location:Continue reading “January 4, 2021 Summary”
Responses (December 2020)
I sent four questions to the school board and wanted to share the responses I received along with my thoughts. Alan Karpick, School Board President, responded to my email and said that April McClure, Rocky Killion’s administrative assistant, compiled the answers on the board’s behalf. The questions I emailed to the school board members areContinue reading “Responses (December 2020)”
December 7, 2020 Summary
HIGHLIGHTS: Possible Library Lease of Happy Hollow (6:39), Ribbon Cutting for New Construction (6:44), Hiring Dr. Carolyn Johnson to Facilitate DEI Committee (6:49), School District Borrowed $95 Million Over Past 4 Years (6:57), Approval of Unspecified School Policies (7:00), Purchase of Forecast5 Software (7:02), All Teachers and Staff to Receive Same Dollar Amount in TeacherContinue reading “December 7, 2020 Summary”
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