The Press-Dispatch
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The Press-Dispatch coaching appointments for spring and fall sports, and travel by staff and students were among items handled by the Pike County School Corporation Board of Edu- cation at its meeting April 10. Several policy changes, By Mike Johansen night and in executive ses- sion this past Monday. It will meet again on Thursday for interviews with candidates for the position of School Su- perintendent. They expect to have a decision prior to July 1, when the next school year officially begins. The Board gave final ap- The Board met Tuesday the resignation of Lemoin Woods as their appointment to the Pike County Library Board and appointed Phil Elkins as the replacement on the board. Also approved were sev- but specifically relating to chemistry classes; the sub- stance abuse policy for em- ployees with commercial drivers licenses; and the IREAD3 Promotion Poli- cy regarding the retention of third graders who do not pass the IREAD3 tests. The board approved information on the weather- related emergencies policy after Board Member Jerry Grubb received complaints on how fog problems were handled this past winter. They want to consider pos- sible revisions. The board also approved: • Fuel escalation costs of $6,199.74. • A grant from the Farm Bureau Foundation for $250 for Otwell Elementary. • Congratulated Otwell Edrington said he wanted changes in the dress code, including banning caps of all types inside the high school or for use during the day since they are not al- lowed in the other schools. The board also wanted to see a change in the back- pack regulations for all schools noting that clear backpacks were no longer available. The board approved, on proval to four policies and had a first reading for two student handbooks with fi- nal action next month. They were presented the high school handbook for final action, but voted to table it until the next meeting. The School Board had only the first reading on the mid- dle school and elementary school handbooks. Board member Ryan eral coaching appointments including: Bonnie Stone as an assistant volleyball coach and JV volleyball coach; Stephanie Shedd as sixth grade volleyball coach; Ti- na Vinnedge as seventh grade volleyball coach; Mar- la Stemle as eighth grade head volleyball coach and Nicole Weathers as assis- tant; Steve Wilson and Jessi- ca Manges as assistant high school cross country coach- es; Brent Beck as head boys tennis coach; Jon Miller and Nicole Miller as PCMS boys track coaches; Ryne Bies- terveld as PCMS girls track coach; Shawn Warner as as- sistant boys golf coach; and Lisa Hohler as head girls tennis coach. The board also approved second reading, policies on the Corporation Chemical Hygiene Plan for all schools the quote of Therm-A-Seal at $2.03 per square foot for a roof replacement project at the high school. The A Wing roof will be replaced this summer, with addition- al sections scheduled for the near future. The cost will be just under $64,000. The board asked for more Elementary Principal Rick Fears on his Leadership in Education Award from Pea- body Energy group includ- ing a $1,000 check, and ap- proved his donation of that check to the school for tech- nology purchases. • A donation of $690 to obtain materials for seal- ing the fire lane at the high school in front of the new technology building. • Renewing the dental the band from Mr. and Mrs. Botts. • A recommendation to state finals contest April 26 and 27. • PCMS student-ath- letes to a St. Louis Cardi- nals game May 15. • PCHS vocational weld- Professionals Association attending the BPA National Conference April 25-29. • Lee Anne Kelley, Rick ing team and instructor Kev- in Carter to New Castle May 3 for the Mid-West Welding Contest. • The PCHS Business Wednesday, April 18, 2012 A-7 School Board acts on travel, coaching hires and policy changes Fears, Ritch Luker and Rich King attending the School Safety Conference April 23- 24. Chris Satterfield attending the ISBA Summer Board Academy July 9-10 in Indi- anapolis. • Mary Sandifar and • Debbie Lemond and Krista Halbrader attending the Indiana Council of Ad- ministrators of Special Ed- ucation Conference in No- blesville April 23. French Lick for a School Transportation Association of Indiana meeting June 20- 22. tries using Old Petersburg Gym April 1-6. The next regular meeting cago for the National BPA Conference on April 25-29. • Mike Hildebrand to • Dana Deffendoll to Chi- • Teens for Christ Minis- of the Pike County School Board will be Tuesday, May 8, at 7 p.m. Private Suites Now Available. health plan for employees at the same rate as last year. • Renee Childress as a Petersburg Elementary Homebound instructor. • The girls basketball team attending camp at Notre Dame University June 25-27. • The first robotics team mentary fifth grade to the Indianapolis Zoo. • The PCHS auto stu- dents to Indianapolis for the and instructor Ray Niehaus to Xavier University in Cin- cinnati April 5-6 for a con- test. • The Petersburg Ele- Crop Diagnostic Training and Research Center will of- fer a series of crop and for- age scouting, diagnostic and management workshops in the coming months. Each of the workshops Workshops help farmers diagnose problems The Purdue University Training and Research Cen- ter is designed to provide a "real-world" environment The Crop Diagnostic where agriculturalists can learn more about crop prob- lem identification and man- agement. 309 W. Pike Ave., Petersburg (812) 354-8833 Lori Pipes, ADNS; Cathy Eckert, Executive Dir.; Dr. Nate Grow, Medical Dir.; Josie Sturgeon, Dir. of Nursing http://www.goldenlivingcenters.com/petersburg.html will have participants out in the fields, getting expe- rience in diagnosing crop problems. "Training workshops are valuable for people identify- ing insect, nematode, her- bicide, soil fertility and dis- ease problems in corn, soy- beans, forages and small grains," said Corey Gerber, Purdue Extension agrono- mist and the center's direc- tor. Open Workshop. • May 24: Field Scout In- Diagnostic Workshop. • July 11: Mid Season Di- agnostic Workshop. • July 17: Mid Season Di- agnostic Workshop. • Aug. 30: Late Season Diagnostic Workshop. • Sept. 6: Forage Man- Workshops and dates are: • May 22: NRCS Day/ tern Diagnostic Training Workshop. • June 12: Early Season agement Workshop. All of the workshops, ex- cept the July 11 Mid Season Diagnostic Workshop, will be at the Purdue Agronomy Center for Research and Education, 4540 U.S. 52 W., West Lafayette. The July 11 workshop will be at the Southeast Purdue Agricul- tural Center, 4425 E. 350 N., Butlerville. Workshops run from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Registration is limited to 60 participants per work- shop. Participants can find more information, includ- ing a list of topics and speak- ers, and download the reg- istration brochure at http:// www.ag.purdue.edu/agry/ dtc/Pages/june12.aspx. Certified crop advisors will receive continuing edu- cation units (CEUs) and In- diana commercial pesticide applicators will earn con- tinuing certification hours (CCHs). Topics covered at the workshop will deter- mine the categories and hours awarded. Give us a call— 354-8500 newsworthy? Something When I announced my candidacy I started sending out letters promising to work for all of the people in Pike County, even if that meant standing up to the "good old boys" who have placed their personal agenda ahead of the good of the county. Within the fi rst few days I received letters from a few people fi lled with profanity directed at me, my family and my supporters. Since that time, I have talked to so many people in all parts of the County who can see what has really been going on and are ready for a change. DAVE DURCHOLZ Golden Living Center now offers private, short-term, Medicare rehab suites at no additional charge that offer more convenience and privacy for both r residents and their visitors ors. If you're interested in this option, call us today for more information. Democrat Candidate District 1 Commissioner My candidacy upsets some people who will stop at nothing to keep a stranglehold on the jobs and resources of Pike County. These people know that I refuse to go along with selling County roads to private individuals, using man hours, rock and pavement to do personal favors, fi ring good employees because of personal or political vendettas, shredding documents and paving my own road with County money and resources. If the "good old boys" are not happy that I am running, let them vote. The rest of us get to vote, too. I am willing to bet that there are more of us than there are of them. If I am elected, I will not take the County insurance, I have no personal road to pave and I promise to fi ght for the good of all of Pike County. Ad paid for by David Durchol z , Canidate for Pike Count y Commi s s ioner, Rick Houchin, Treasurer. WE CAN DO BETTER. don't forget to VOTE Tues., May 8