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Page 12 The INDEPENDENT, October 21, 2010 Banks school board discusses career-related student testing by Dalan Lee Banks School District board of directors, at their October 11 meeting, approved revisions to Policy and Administrative Reg- ulations, and overnight travel events for students in sports and activities. On a motion from board member Will Moore, district policy on the sexual conduct complaint form was moved from a discussion item to an ac- tion item. Moore then moved to adopt the policy as outlined, and it was also approved. Administrators’ reports start- ed with Sena Wilmoth, who up- dated the board on the Title 1 class that is designed to sup- plement reading education to elementary students deemed to be at-risk of not reaching aca- demic standards. Wilmoth also told the board that great progress is being made in the schools’ T.A.G. (Talented And Gifted) program, which pro- vides curriculum designed for top-percentile learners. Junior high principal Mark Everett reported an energetic and successful spirit week. Asked how sports programs have been managing in this second year of complete parental control, Everett said he is hoping for overall organi- zation among Junior High sports and is open to help in im- proving communications be- tween parents, coaches and school. Despite that, he added, sports programs have been op- erating fine on their own. High school principal Jim Smith reported smooth sailing through last week’s Homecom- ing Week, and said that parent conferences will be held soon. He also reported that the school’s evaluation on recently issued “state report cards” were good, and he is proud of staff and students for their con- tinued hard work and persever- ance to make these yearly im- provements possible. Moore asked Smith about certain career-oriented aptitude testing offered at the High School, saying that such ca- reer-related tests like the Jim Dandy Farm Market Lose Yourself & Find that Perfect Pumpkin ASVAB and a particular online typology test are “some of the best predictors of aptitude that exist, period,” and he would like to see further use of them, as well as conveying the impor- tance and understanding of these tests to parents and stu- dents. “In my observation,” Moore said, “it was a huge missed opportunity.” Discussion ensued, includ- ing information that the junior high is implementing similar testing, and that both the junior high and high school will work to provide student aptitude in- formation to parents. Adminis- trators also provided informa- tion on other areas, including informative Special Education staff development sessions, and technology preparation for upcoming state testing. In other business, the board: • Approved an extra duty contract for Jerimy Kelly as high school asst. wrestling coach; • approved a student expul- sion. Before adjourning, the Board thanked the people and organi- FREE* Corn Maze, Kids Corn Maze. Pumpkin Patch *Except produce 7 Days 9 AM - 6:30 PM Season Ends October 31 45770 NW Sunset Hwy, Banks 503-324-3954 ODF meteorologist predicts cold wet winter. Got Wood? MS 250 Chain Saw Reg. $369. 95 Now only $319. 95 SAVE $ 50 Also available in S TRASSEL ’ S A UTO R EPAIR & H YDRAULIC H OSES 2-4-6 S PIRAL W IRE S UCTION H OSES A DAPTORS - 3/16” TO 2” A MERICAN & M ETRIC F ITTINGS B ULK O IL P RODUCTS 276 S UNSET , B ANKS 503-324-9808 zations involved with the bond measure, and reminded sup- porters that it’s never too late to promote the bond. The meeting adjourned at 7:26 p.m. To be informed per- sonally, attend the next regular meeting scheduled for Novem- ber 8 at 7:00 p.m. in the dis- trict’s board room. — CORRECTION — An article in the Oct. 7 issue incorrectly stated that the Banks Junior High building was closed to students. Also, under projects slated for use of bond funding, the fol- lowing items are NOT included in the current bond projects; new artificial turf for Kelly field, a repaired elementary field, Ju- nior Varsity baseball field, and storage sheds. The items that are included in the Summary of Bond Scope are classroom or school facilities. The only ath- letic items included are the ex- pansion or renovation of exist- ing gymnasiums, locker rooms, a weight room, and a wrestling room. For a full list of items in- cluded in the bond please see http://www.banksbond.com/ . The Independent regrets any confusion our error may have caused. 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