High school looks at schedule options for band A team of staff members and band parents will make recommendations to School Board members to provide more flexibility for students wanting to participate in the Hamilton High School Band. The Band Block Committee will suggest ways the high school can retain band members. Because the high […]
November 6, 2001
Employment Endorsement Program up for evaluation A program that started out as Diploma Endorsement 10 years ago will be evaluated to determine if it meets the needs of employers and students who are operating under changed economic and business conditions. Extended Learning Opportunities Coordinator Catherine Tillman recommended that a committee of school and business representatives […]
October 15, 2001
School tax rate takes big dip The Hamilton School Board approved a budget and a tax levy Oct. 15 that will decrease residents’ mil rate by $1.56 Â a 12.10 percent drop over last year’s rate. A resident whose property is valued at $150,000 will see a $234 decrease in school taxes. The equalized tax […]
October 2, 2001
For the first time in more than 10 years, the Hamilton School District began the school year without the services of a full-time Alcohol and Other Drug Abuse (AODA) specialist. Educational Services and Human Resources Assistant Superintendent Dean Schultz updated the School Board on how services have been restructured after the loss of significant federal […]
September 17, 2001
A committee to study growth and facility needs in the district for the next five years will be formed. The Hamilton School Board approved a charge for the 2001 Facilities Advisory Committee to study issues and develop recommendations. School Board members agreed that the committee will: review subdivision and enrollment growth through 2007; tour facilities; […]
September 4, 2001
District moves to e-School for student database The ability to better track student data will be available during the first quarter for Hamilton School District teachers and administrators. Katie Little, in her new role as Assessment and Instructional Technology Coordinator, presented the School Board with an overview of the new e-School student database system. The […]
June 5, 2001
Co-curricular Handbook changes made Hamilton High School students involved with athletics or activities who use alcohol, tobacco or other drugs (ATOD) will face stiffer consequences as a result of changes approved in the Hamilton Co-curricular Handbook. The Hamilton School Board accepted a study committee’s recommendation to require students who are caught using alcohol, tobacco or […]
May 21, 2001
Along with recognition of retirees on May 21, the School Board presented its Community Service Awards. Community Memorial Hospital representatives Bill Bester, Patricia Kashmerick and Kerry Freiberg were recognized for sponsorship of the district’s Community Calendar, participation in Hamilton AWARE and Healthy Communities committee, and opportunities that allow students to learn about the hospital setting. […]
May 1, 2001
The Hamilton School Board cut an additional $184,000 from its 2001-2002 draft budget to bring expenses within the estimated state revenue limits. The cuts came from school capital outlay, in-services, utilities and a contigency position for unexpected increased enrollments. Business Services Director Bryan Ruud presented the first draft of the $32.7 million budget at a […]
April 16, 2001
Hamilton School Board members learned about results from the district’s Community Survey conducted in November 2000. Public Information Coordinator Denise Dorn Lindberg reported on findings of stratified scientifically random survey completed by 522 community members. Among the findings of the 2000 data are: Generally, people have overwhelming more positive responses as compared to negative responses. […]