By: T.J. Hug
The Village Reporter
The Millcreek-West Unity Board of Education declared that it liked the direction in which it is heading after last year during their annual organizational meeting.
Incumbent School Board President Sarah Carothers was reappointed to that post by her peers, a strong display of confidence in her leadership abilities. Fellow board member Brian Wieland took on the role of Vice President, also with the blessing of the rest of the board. The two executive officers will look to continue guiding Hilltop down a successful path.
In her report to the board, Elementary Principal Laura Springer informed them of the Williams County Spelling Bee, which will take place on January 27. The spelling contest will be held in the Montpelier School Building, and will involve students from schools throughout the county. Students in grades five through eight will compete in the event.
High School Principal Steven Riley, during his own report, gave the board advanced notice of the school’s science fair. The event is set to occur on February 14, and will be held in the auxiliary gym of the Hilltop Facility.
The board accepted a donation from the Williams County Dairy Association. The amount of the donated funds totaled two-hundred dollars. That money will go toward funding the school’s Work and Family Life Class.
Four substitute employees were met with board approval. Linnea Arps and Katie Frey were awarded the title of Substitute Para Professional. Meanwhile, Substitute Teacher status was given to Shannon Swartz. Brittany Meyer earned the position of Long Term Substitute Teacher as well.
There was also discussion amongst the board about setting up a workshop in which board members would meet with school administrators and teachers. During these meetings, the board would be open to suggestions as to how they could improve their efforts of governing the school. No date for the workshop was set at the meeting.
The board concluded the meeting without going into Executive Session. Their next Regular Meeting will take place on Monday, February 23, at 6:00 P.M. in the school’s library.
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