By Randa Wagner — Fiscal responsibility and changes in educational procedures were among many topics covered when the Highland Board of Education met April 17. Board Reports Bill Short expressed concern about the district’s finances, citing the district should be diligent and careful on expenses, noting staff layoffs in other districts. It is this board’s responsibility […]
By Randa Wagner — Community members stood to make their voices heard at last Wednesday’s Board of Education meeting over concerns of losing several members of Highland’s current coaching staff. Seven coaching positions have been posted, and residents questioned the school board about it during the public participation portion of the meeting. “I am curious as […]
By Randa Wagner — Energy cost savings through solar energy and on-site security were two of many topics discussed at the February 13 Highland Board of Education meeting. Board member John Messmer said the possibility of solar power for the three school buildings is being examined by the board. “We’ve met with a solar outfit over […]
By Randa Wagner — Students received awards, the proposed soccer program was examined, and the public had issues to address at the November 13 Highland School Board meeting. Community member Chris Miller gave the board his personal assessment of the past soccer season to gauge if soccer should be adopted as fall varsity sport at […]
By Randa Wagner John Messmer was sworn in as the newest Highland Board of Educaiton member at the October 10 regular meeting. Messmer replaces Galen Chapman, who resigned last month. The term Messmer is filling expires at the conclusion of 2013. Board President Eric Thacker and Superintendent Dr. Bill Dodds welcomed Messmer, saying he was chosen […]
By Randa Wagner – More than 57 students, parents and residents attended the Highland Board of Education’s special meeting Sunday evening that prompted a 90-minute executive session as the first matter of business. When the meeting resumed after 8:30 p.m., Board President Eric Thacker apologized for the unusually long session. One of the primary reasons […]
By Randa Wagner … The Highland Board of Education went into executive session immediately after their March 14 meeting began and, when they resumed proceedings, Supt. Dr. Bill Dodds announced Board President Dave Gleason’s resignation. No reason was given for the action, and Board Vice President Eric Thacker was designated as acting president until a replacement […]