GCISD Sets Summer School
At its regular meeting May 12, the GCISD school board approved a summer school program to run from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. June 2 – 27. Elementary School Principal Brad Jones said 20 kids would attend, which he said is about normal. Jones said either attendance or academic problems can require a student to attend summer school in order to be promoted, but teachers can also recommend summer school for those they feel it would benefit.
Federal monies fund the program, with $5,500 coming from the Optional Extended Year Program and $10,000 from the Migrant Program. Teachers will be Jean Ann Kujawski, Theresa Eoff, Bea Correa and Cory Richardson. Librarian Karen Rasco will open the library on Tuesdays and Thursdays during summer school.
No action was taken regarding the school counseling position, the vocational shop teaching position or Vicki Kight’s resignation.
At the request of Coach Wade Wesley, the board approved an amendment to its extracurricular and athletic policy that removed the word “permanent” from Section 8-B, Disciplinary Guidelines. Although this policy is not used often, board member Tibby Niehues said it has helped everyone with knowing the consequences for certain actions. Board member Doug Schaefer said it helps the community to know that all students are treated the same, regardless of who they are.
Recruiters Sometimes Problems
The board revised Section 18, College Recruitment, for clarity. School Superintendent Steve Long said recruiters, whether from colleges or the military, can be a problem by putting too much pressure on kids. He said in the past, they sometimes came unannounced and tried to sign a kid up without parental knowledge.
The school board discussed a proposal termed “JR3,” which allows a school to rehire retired teachers. Long said the state legislature may kill the JR3 program in the immediate future, but there could be some grandfather provision. While the program might be advantageous for the school at some future time, the board decided to wait until they could get more information before adopting it.
After the board reviewed a six-page list of bills totaling $430,000 and authorized their payment, newly elected board member Carl Hoelscher said he was glad to learn that the board looks at the bills because there is a misconception in the community that the board just authorizes payment of bills without reviewing them.
The board presented Mr. and Mrs. L.R.Dunn a clock and a framed certificate of appreciation for “serving the district so well on such short notice.”
Reta Bell recognized several students for their achievements in Business and Professionals of America competitions.
Enrollment for grades K – 6 was 147, the same as last month and down 11 from this time last year. Grades 7 – 12, with 139 students, were down two from last month and down 16 from the same time last year. Total enrollment is 286.
The board again elected Jimmy Eggemeyer president, Tibby Niehues vice-president and Karla Hoelscher secretary.