SUP’S
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Volume 2, Issue 3
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| Thanks to all B-E staff for your help and support in passing our four-year levy! The great support we received from our community for our schools is due, in part, to the day-to-day work that everyone contributes to this organization. We can all look with pride on our contribution to the school district, our wonderful students, and a great supportive community! | |||
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| As a result of the bond passed two years ago, facilities improvements continue throughout the school district. Here is a quick update on what is going on around the district. | |||
| Lucille Umbarger Elementary School | |||
| The new Lucille Umbarger Elementary School was completed for the start of school this fall. During the cold winter days that we experienced, a pipe froze and broke in the locker rooms causing extensive water damage. It was discovered that insulation had not been placed on pipes in this area of the building, and that problem has been corrected. All water damaged areas have been repaired with the exception of the gym floor which is not yet completed. Full costs for the repairs will be covered by our insurance carrier and the contractor. | |||
| Allen Elementary School | |||
| The remodel project for Allen Elementary School is in full swing and progressing very smoothly. The addition to the building will be completed in the spring, and remodeling will then move to the main building. The Allen staff will be disrupted as the remodeling process continues, but it will be worth it when the project is completed. | |||
| District Office | |||
| Upgrades to the District Office are occurring on an ongoing basis as time allows. Plumbing for the heating system was replaced two years ago as was the roof on the main building. Last year a complete remodel was completed on the west annex including new carpets, windows, heating system, and paint. This year in the main building, several office spaces have received new carpeting and a paint job. In addition, the east annex is currently being re-roofed. | |||
| Future projects slated for the District Office include new windows for the remainder of the building and an exterior paint job. | |||
| West View Elementary School | |||
| West View has had upgrades to the HVAC system and new carpeting in parts of the building. Still slated is the addition of a new gym and remodeling of the existing gym into a cafeteria. Planning for this project will begin next fall. | |||
| High School | |||
| The High School weight room facility will be expanded through a remodel project, and roofs and HVAC systems in the oldest buildings will be replaced. This work is scheduled for the 2004-2005 school year in conjunction with the West View project. | |||
| Funds for all of these projects are provided through the Capital Projects Fund as a result of the bond passed by our community for facilities improvements. These funds can only be used for facility improvements. In addition, the Head Start Program contributed funds for the remodel of the west annex of the district office. | |||
| There are many more details to share about each facilities project--more than can be shared in this newsletter. If you would like more details, please contact your building principal/supervisor. Director of Auxiliary Services, John Leander, and I would be happy to meet with any group to answer questions and discuss individual projects in greater detail. | |||
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| Make-up days for our two missed school days will be as follows: Students will attend for one-half day on Friday, March 12th. The second half of the day will remain dedicated to staff inservice. In addition, the end of school will be moved to Friday, June 11th. I apologize for any inconvenience this change in our school calendar causes you; however, we are at the mercy of Mother Nature. | |||
| Snow days and late arrival days raise questions from staff regarding district expectations. Decisions made to start school late are intended to create a safer environment for transporting students to school. It is a district expectation that staff members will make an effort to report to work on time. However, staff safety is as important as student safety, and each staff member is encouraged to use his/her best judgment in deciding the best time to report to work on the these days. | |||
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| Jeff Drayer, our Director of Human Resources and Assessment, is the superintendent’s designee for approving leaves of absence and personal days as outlined in the contract. Please send your e-mails with such requests directly to Jeff after talking with your building principal/supervisor. | |||
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| Congratulations to all district staff for the smooth transition to our new Skyward Software Program for student record keeping. Thanks to our technology support staff, who has assisted with the transition, as well Director of Human Resources and Assessment, Jeff Drayer, who coordinated staff training with the new student records system. I know it is very difficult to move from something that you are accustomed to working with to a new system, and I appreciate your patience and positive attitude during this difficult time. | |||
| Please e-mail Superintendent Jones with your ideas for the next
Sup’s Scoop. E-Mail: rjones@be.wednet.edu |