Final exams at the two local high schools have been 2 days long, but if a proposal under consideration by the Hamilton Southeastern (HSE) School Administration is approved, the exams would stretch over 3 days. Superintendent Allen Bourff told the HSE School Board he needs to discuss this change with the local teachers association before moving forward. The proposal would allow most or all of the morning hours in those three days as preparation time for the exams. Bourff said the only reason HSE Schools would have this option is because of its state classification as a high-performing school district.
The Hamilton Southeastern Schools Foundation announced its grant winners at the board session. Shannon FitzGerald, a senior as HSE High School and member of the foundation board, presented the award certificates. Here is a list of the winners:
- Heidi Stan (RJH) with Stability for the Stanimals
- Emily Mitchell (RJH) with E Commerce Cards
- Angel Myers (NBE) with Second Steps
- Kristin Patrick (BSE) with Windows and Mirrors
- Jennifer Pope (FHS) with Why Try
- Lisa Lederach (District Wide for elementary schools) with Elementary Literacy
- Vince Lidy (HSEHS) with Improving Performance
- Beth Garrison (district wide) with Emergency Trauma
- Kathy Seitz (district wide) with Fitness Fuels Destination Imagination
Additional Awards:
- Janet Chandler (HSEHS) Church Church Hittle & Antrim Fund
- Steve Baney (FJH) with Organic Garden funded by Tri Kappa Organization
- Crissy Pogue (FHS Focus) with Studio of Opportunity
Dr. Bourff updated the board on his “listening tour” of school faculty on how the school corporation should move forward with a referendum. Bourrf told the board he will have a more detailed report on what he has been hearing from the school staff. He also plans to offer meetings with presidents of homeowners associations within the school district boundaries.
The board also approved its goals for the current school year.
