100 Days of School

My little sister informed me that tomorrow is our hundredth day of school. So even if you're not bringing in 100 sugar cubes like she is, congratulations on getting through 100 days!

Though my body is telling me to get some sleep for once, I have a VERY IMPORTANT announcement.

Anyone interested in running for the Student Senate election should come to the info meeting at 5:30 on Tuesday, February 16th at the Doyle building. More info at your school.
But really, guys, if you're at all interested in how the school system works, want to make a difference, like speaking up, like politics, want a credit, OR want something that looks great on you're resume.. think about it!

There's 2 positions: Student Liaison to the Board (my job!) and Student Senate President. Anyone can run.

But I actually do have some gossip for y'all (in the form of comments on tonight's BOARD MEETING)

1. First and foremost, I voted tonight on whether or not to fire the superintendent. Well, it wasn't really like that--- I just had an advisory vote to extend his contract, but it was still kind of fun to think of me, the student, voting on the superintendent's job. I told him that my voting yes was dependent on whether or not he gives us a snow-day tomorrow. We'll see.

2. We got a summer school report last week that was pretty interesting. Did you know that 1,323 high school students attended summer school last year, 62 of whom completed graduation requirements? Almost 50 courses were offered. This year, in addition to credit recovery and enrichment, they're doing something new: high schoolers can take Health and Physical Education in the summer (even if they haven't failed it bef0re) and get these classes out of the way to free up their schedules during the year.

3. Lafollette students have something to be excited about. Plans are underway for a new Credit Union branch to be built and opened within the school. Located in a new welcome area, the bank will be a place for students and staff to learn about banking/making financial decisions. I'm sure it'll be extremely convenient to have a bank right at school!

4. Infinite Campus survey was presented to board members. As I'm sure some of you are aware, the majority of teachers still aren't using IC to its full extent. IC could be a very useful tool, with gradebooks, a messaging system, calendars and other tools--- our challenge now is to teach the system to teachers and students so use increases. Right now, the teachers who use IC the most tend to be newer teachers as well as Physical Education and Foreign Language teachers.

5. Finally, the Board had a discussion last week on the Lafollete Area Schools long range planning. As I'm sure students in the Lafollette attendance area are aware, due to changes in neighborhood growth patterns, some schools are experiencing overcrowding. The Board, in conjunction with a committee of district staff and community members from the area affected, are reviewing many options for the area and trying to choose a plan that has the least impact on students. I'll let you know when there's news!

That's all for tonight, folks. Even 2nd Semester Seniors need sleep.