OATH OF OFFICE ADMINISTERED TO STUDENT REPRESENTATIVE
Board President, Ms. Sherrill, welcomed Sarah Sharp, this year’s El Segundo High School Associated Student Body President and Student Representative to the Board of Education. Ms. Sherrill administered the official Oath of Office to Miss Sharp. Ms. Sherrill informed Sarah that her providing the students’ point of view to the Board of Education is important and her report is appreciated.
EL SEGUNDO BUSINESS DONATES
Mr.
Boyles presented a check in the amount of $458 to Ms. Sherrill for the El
Segundo Unified School District. Mr.
Boyles reported that both of his sons have benefited from attending El Segundo
schools. He explained that upon opening
his new company “1-800-Got Junk” in El Segundo, he pledged to commit a
percentage of the revenues from May and June. The Board of Education thanked Mr. Boyles for his generous donation.
S&S HARDWARE RECOGNIZED
It was with great pleasure that the Board of
Education recognized S&S Hardware Company and thanked Mr. Swanson for his
willingness to provide the labor to install the permanent locks on the El Segundo High School Phase II building
classroom doors. The Superintendent
explained that without Mr. Swanson’s help, the district would have had to hire
someone to perform this installation in order to provide our teachers with keys
in time for the first day of school. In
appreciation, Mr. Swanson was presented with a commemorative construction
project tee shirt.
BOND MEASURE E AUDIT REPORT
Ms.
Jayne Pimlott, Chair of the Citizens’ Oversight Committee, reported to the
Board of Education that the Committee has received and reviewed the financial
and performance audit for the year ended
BOEING SPACE CAMP EARNS A+ FROM TEACHER PARTICIPANTS
Ms. Beachly and Ms. Dannen thanked the Board of Education and more specifically Boeing Satellite Systems for providing them with the very unique opportunity of attending Space Camp this summer. Both teachers enthusi-astically expounded on the outstanding information and special instruction they had received as part of this event. The program culminating activity was the two shuttle mission events. Both teachers planned to incorporate the lessons and information they had received immediately into their classroom.
STUDENT REPRESENTATIVE REPORT
Miss Sharp began her report by commenting on the newly finished classroom facilities. She announced that students are enjoying attending classes in these state of the art classroom environments. Fall sports are off to winning seasons and a pep rally is scheduled for Friday prior to the first home football game. The ASB class anticipates a successful year since this year is the largest class ever with an enrollment of 50 students. Miss Sharp discussed upcoming planned activities including the Friendly Feast and Homecoming events. She concluded her presentation by informing the Board that the ASB is working on proposed campus advertising policy for discussion and consideration.
El Segundo High School 12th grade students have once again
been invited to participate in the Northrop Grumman High School Involvement
Program (HIP). This program provides our
students hands-on experience and the opportunity to receive training in their
choice of more than 40 career offerings.
The HIP program is offered during the spring semester. The Board of
Education was pleased to again approve this outstanding program.
ADOTPION OF NEW BOARD POLICY AND ADMINISTRATIVE
REGULATION FOR INDEPENDENT EDUCATIONAL EVALUATIONS
Dr. Yantz explained that this policy provides guidelines for parents
seeking Indepen-dent Educational Evaluations for their children. SELPA is encouraging districts to adopt this
policy and our District is being proactive by enacting the recommended process.
UCLA WRITING
PROJECT STAFF DEVELOPMENT
The Board of Education was pleased to approve the UCLA Writing Project
staff development for teachers. Under
the direction of Jane Hancock, an internationally recognized leader in writing
process instruction, our staff will be trained in the writing process by
extensively trained teachers. This
training will bring extra-ordinary expertise to the district’s professional
learning community and contribute significantly to the sustainability of the
educational system as our teachers become the expert coaches.
HIGH SCHOOL MODERNIZATION PROJECT
Our El Segundo High School students began the school year attending
classes in the reconfigured technology building, the newly constructed science
and performing arts buildings and the renovated south gym.
Change Order Requests as reviewed and recommended by C.W. Driver in the
amount of $7,060 were approved bv the Board for High School Phase II modernization work.
PTA MEMBERSHIP ENCOURAGED
The Superintendent reminded everyone that September is PTA membership
month. Every-one is encouraged to join PTA.
The El Segundo PTAs’ contribute countless volunteer hours and provide
continued support.
WELCOME BACK
The Board of Education welcomed everyone back and extended their wishes
for a great school year. Back to School
night events occur next week and dates and times are listed on the district
calendar.
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ADDRESS
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