The Winston R-6 Board of Education set the school board candidate filing period for the April 3, 2012, election from Dec.13, 2011, to Jan. 17, 2012, during their regular board meeting held Monday, Nov. 14. Candidates can file from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. after Dec. 13 and until Jan. 17, 2012, on regular school days.
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A parent/student information meeting was held on Nov. 3
Future dates of importance: Nov. 22 – Elementary dinner theater; Nov. 23 – Dismiss at 12:45 for Thanksgiving break; Dec. 6 – All School Christmas Program at 6 p.m.; Dec. 7 – Early out at 12:45 for Professional Development; Dec. 10-17 – HDC Conference Basketball Tournament at Grundy County; Dec. 10 – All District Band Performance at Platte City; Dec. 21 – Dismiss at 12:45 for winter break; Dec. 22 – Weather Make Up Day #1 if necessary.
Preschool teacher Kim Novinger addressed the board about the preschool program.
The Annual School Audit for the Fiscal Year 2010-11 preformed by Kevin Hudson CPA was approved.
Program reports were approved in the areas of English as a second language, Services for migratory students, Homeless program, and Facility and grounds.
The board approved board policy update for Communications with Students by Electronic Media. This is a new policy for the district developed by the school’s policy service. The policy meets the requirements implemented by the Amy Hester Act passed by the Missouri Legislature during the legislative special session.
The superintendent reported that Missouri Association of Rural Education Conference for school board members will be held Feb. 23-25, 2012, at The Resort at Port Arrowhead in Lake Ozark.
The Daviess County Health Department conducted vision screenings for students and gave flu shots at the school.
Dr. Humphrey’s dental office has recently conducted dental screenings for elementary students.
Elementary principal reported elementary October attendance rate of 98.95%.
October Students of the Month are Blake Farr- kindergarten and Sophie Pliley- fifth grade.
The following elementary students were recognized for their proficient/advanced scores on the Spring 2011 MAP tests: Kathryn Barnes, Sam Uthe, Scott Alexander, Holly Caldwell, Thomas Kile, Thomas Gadd, Brooke Heldenbrand, Jacob Lewis, Shelby Mason, Sophie Pliley, Abigail Robinson, Darryen Ayers, Kaitlyn Griffith, Cy Uthe, Garrett Campbell, Maggie Farrell, Courtney McCleary, Ashely Noel, Christian Turner, Logan Caldwell, Steven Muessig, Drew Neth, Delilah Gadd, Gillian Heldenbrand, Craig Lewis, Saxton Pliley, Dalton Youtsey, Corby Eisman, Josie McFee, Austin Rhoades
Elementary Students that earned first
November elementary theme is ‘Cooperation’ – working together towards a common goal.
High school principal reported October high school attendance at 96.4.
October Students of the Month were Kristen Heldenbrand and Tyler Neth.
In the Winston JH tournament the Winston boys took first and the Winston girls took second
Red Ribbon week concluded with a school wide balloon release.
High school extra-curricular: Denise Weigand auditioned and was selected for the All-Distr
A closed session was held for personnel matters.
Next regular board meeting is scheduled for 6 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 15.