By Lori EhdeThe middle school-high school office remodeling project became another casualty in the long and difficult process of cutting the budget.During their Thursday, April 29 meeting, Luverne School Board members rejected all bids on the project, postponing the work at least another six months.Plans were to continue the heating, air-conditioning and ventilation work on the south wing of the building, in addition to remodeling student services and administrative offices.The bids came in higher than anticipated, and Schaefer recommended putting the project off in light of current budget constraints."It’s all about prioritizing spending," he said. "These offices needed to be updated since I got here how many years ago, but it’s not an emergency."He mentioned the all-weather track is in dire need of resurfacing, with some places worn down to bare concrete."It’s time to redo that track, but it’s time to do lots of things," he said. "We never want to do anything that loses the confidence of the voters and supporters of our school."The remodeling project will be rebid in January, when contractors aren’t as busy, and there’s more competition for work.
Saw a presentation by Adaptive Physical Education Teacher Jeanne Bowron and some middle school students on cup stacking.
Heard that four high school students qualified for the National Spanish Exam. They are Amanda Saum, Nicole Willers, James Broomsfield and Becca Sandager.
Heard from High School Principal Gary Fisher that prom went well. "We need to thank the parents and community — especially all the businesses — for their support for prom," he said.
Heard from Fisher about a new program, "Breaking Ranks," a process to improve school environment and structure of schools. It involves drawing on information from a cross section of ninth- through 12th-graders."Information we get back will help us look at things we need to do to improve," Fisher said. "It’s a starting point for school reform at the high school level."
Heard from Middle School Principal Stacy Gillette that the sixth-grade choir concert is May 6 and the Middle School play is at 5:30 p.m. May 14.
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