Eighth grade writing assessment scores up

Eighth grade state writing assessment scores were up this year, with students scoring higher than both RESA (Regional Educational Service Agency) and state averages for this year.

Were real proud of that accomplishment, assistant superintendent Sherrie Gibney-Sherman told the board of education at their business meeting Tuesday night. Thats outstanding.

In other business, the board officially approved the 2012 2013 school calendar. School will start on Aug. 10 this year and end on May 24, 2013. This calendar includes 185 student days. Days prioritized for snow days are Feb. 15, 18 and March 15.

PERSONNEL RECOMMENDATIONS

The board heard that long-time middle school principal Matt Boggs will retire at the end of this school year.

In other action, the board approved the following personnel recommendations:

Ila Elementary School teacher Ashley Witters, has announced her intention to leave at the end of the 2012 school year.

Colbert Elementary Parapro Brenda Chandler was increased from half-time to full time.

Hull Sanford Elementary Parapro Tina Cleveland was approved a two-day leave without pay.

MCMS Teacher Buffy Wennersten was approved for maternity leave and the board hired Carey Metts as a PE teacher to replace Mark Turner for the 2013 school year. They accepted the resignation of nurse Joan Busbin and approved Tanya Lynch as her long-term substitute.

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