Ladd School Board 5-19

LADD — The Ladd School Board took action on the following items at its meeting May 19:

• Accepted with regret the resignation of Beth Doll, board member.

• Learned the drainage project on the west side of the building has been completed.

• Heard the spring music program was held on April 30, and teacher Jaquelyn Garifo-Ribas
and the students did a wonderful job.

• Heard 10 students qualified for the state track meet on May 8 and 9.

• Heard the PTO hosted the All Awards Banquet on May 18.

• Heard the Ladd Education and Enrichment Foundation is busy planning for the annual three-on-three basketball tournament on July 11. They are accepting applications for teams and welcome any volunteers to assist with the tournament.

• Heard the new PTO officers elected for next year are Amanda Fiocchi, vice president, and Tammy Parochetti, treasurer.

• Reviewed the tax levy extension report from the Bureau County Clerk.

• Received a quote from Specialty Floors, Inc. for $1,313 to refinish the gym floor.
Superintendent Michelle Zeko was directed to get a quote for sanding, painting and refinishing the floor for future planning.

• Heard Amanda Peterson, technology coordinator, demonstrated the new school Web site that is currently under construction. The board commended her for a job well done.

• Approved splitting the music/band position with Malden Grade School at 60/40 for the 2009-10 school year due to higher numbers participating in band at Ladd.

• Approved the speech services contract with Lisa Abbott for three days per week, 18 to 21 hours, at the same hourly rate as last year.

• Amended the 2009-10 school calendar changing the School Improvement Day with an 11:30 dismissal from Feb. 12 to Feb. 19.

• Elected Marty Fiocchi as board vice president for a two-year term.