Litchfield School Board Meeting

The Litchfield School Board got reorganized last night with its first meeting of the new year. Alex Carlson was reelected as chairman. Tim Oster will serve as Vice Chair, with Greg Mathews as Clerk, and Stephanie Danielson as Treasurer.

The Board heard a report from Elementary Principal Chris Olson who says there are 15 fourth graders in the Student Council, and a new breakfast process begins today at Lake Ripley Elementary School. He says Read Across America events will include a parent/community event on February 26th. Olson says the new Students with Unique Needs room has been highly effective. He says Social Workers Tammy Minton and Anne Mahoney have been working with preschool students in the Wagner Building to help with their development as they transition into Kindergarten. Minton and Mahoney spoke to the Board about their program.

The Litchfield High School Student Council President Kelsey Palmer spoke to the Litchfield School Board about the blood drive which is coming up on January 23rd from 8-to-2 in the Litchfield Area Recreation Center. She says their goal is 66-units. Student Council Vice President Kalla Ziegler says Snow Week activities are scheduled for February 9-to-13.

Superintendent Susan Burris told the Board that a draft of the scientific survey will be ready to review on January 21st and could be ready for the Board’s approval at the January 26th meeting. The survey will help the Board determine whether or not to put a referendum on November’s ballot.

Following a presentation last night from Business Manager Jesse Johnson, the Board approved of a 5-year long-term facilities maintenance/capital plan. The Litchfield School Board also approved of renewing membership with the PACT for Families collaborative.