Board of Education Update

HIGHLIGHTS FROM THE BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING

May 13, 2013

Jill Loughney plans to retire at the end of the school year. She has had a fantastic career throughout her 21 years of service to Ida. The students, staff and community will miss her. Please let her know that we wish her an enjoyable retirement.

Kelly Woelmer and Ann Crosby will be taking a leave of absence for the 2013-14 school year.

Koa Yntema has resigned from her teaching position.

The Board of Education approved the purchase of a new K-5 math program titled Pearson Envision. The teaching staff will participate in professional development activities to support the math program in June.

Mr. Morelli highlighted the achievements of our top students in drafting, welding and metals classes. Six students placed in the regional MITES competition including:  Kody Hawley, Kyle Buchler, Nathan Segar, Derek Hinkelman, Josh Bastian and Cameron Goins. Additionally Cameron Goins and Logan Asher finished first and second in the Home Builders Association blueprint competition. The homes that they designed will be built by Habitat For Humanity. Johnny Koch, Travis Lindquist and Andy Woelmer represented Ida at the welding competition at Ferris State University. They represented Ida with skill and class!

The Non-Homestead Millage Renewal passed with flying colors. 470 residents voted in favor of the renewal while 77 voted against.

The Board of Education selected The Rehmann Group to conduct our yearly financial audit for the next three years. They provided the lowest bid for the service.

Millennium Driving Academy was selected as the exclusive provider of driver’s training instruction on our campus. They have been providing excellent service to our students for the past 10 years. The possess an excellent safety record and great reputation in the community.

The Safety Committee and the Anti-Bullying Committee provided reports to the Board of Education which are available on our district website.

Once approved, the meeting minutes are posted on the district web-site at www.idaschools.org.