The Winston R-6 Board of Education was given an update on construction of the new classroom building during its meeting held Sept. 18. Floors have been poured, windows frames installed, interior walls are being constructed and electrical has been roughed in; the roof is to be installed this next week.
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The annual school audit was conducted by Jeremy Clevenger, Certified Public Accountant, and he was pleased with the organization and knowledge that was demonstrated in preparing for the audit. The preliminary report indicates that everything was in order and met state accounting practices and procedures.
The Winston School District has been placed as the third alternate for funds in a grant program to replace one of the school district’s school buses. If awarded, the district will receive $18,000 in funds to go toward the replacement of a school bus with a new, more efficient school bus.
Extra duty assignments were approved for Mrs. O’Dell and Mrs. Linthacum as senior class sponsors and Mrs. Linthacum as the National Honor Society sponsor.
The Missouri Department of Education Individuals with Disabilities Education Act Model Compliance Plan was approved to be used by the district.
Board policy updates were read and approved.
Next regular board meeting is Monday, Oct. 16, at 7 p.m. (Time might be adjusted for junior high basketball tournament home games.)
Smithfield Foods Hog Production Division has donated 100 cases of bottled water to the school for the various clubs to sell in concession stand fundraisers.
The tax rate approved by the Winston School Board has been certified by the Missouri Secretary of State.
The senior class has scheduled graduation for Sunday, May 20, at 2 p.m.
The elementary school had about 50 grandparents on Sept. 8 for Grandparent’s Day. Everyone enjoyed snacks, making crafts, bowling, hula hoops and the photo booth.