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February 2, 2024
For Immediate Release
Contact: Rick Reo, Superintendent
Paw Paw Public Schools
269-415-5200
rick.reo@ppps.org
Paw Paw, MI – (Feb. 2, 2024) Ev...
![SCHOOL BOARD SHOUT-OUTS, JANUARY 2024 Paw Paw Public Schools Board of Education At the end of each regular Board of Education Meeting, the board members each take a moment to share some of the great things they see in the district while serving on the Board. Here are this month's points of Pride & Progress. “I am in my sixth year coaching the 3rd, 4th, and 5th Grade Girls Basketball Program and would like to give a shout-out to everyone in the district who helps make that happen. We do skills and drills, and we play during half times of the basketball games at the H.S. For the next eight weeks, practice will be at the L.E. and likely some at the M.S. With 66 girls in the program this year, we have seen tremendous growth. Thanks to the principals, coaches, and the Athletic Department for helping to coordinate, and thanks to the varsity players for their assistance. Lastly, shout-out to PPPS Alumni and U of M Football Player Karsen Barnhart for representing Paw Paw so well on the national stage. I would like to wish U of M the best of luck in tonight’s game.” Brent McNitt “At the Central Office, under the core value of success, I would like to highlight a grant that was awarded to PPPS through the Michigan Kids Back on Track 23g Plan for $290,000. With the goal of helping students reach their grade-level academic standards, the grant funds are used for supplemental learning opportunities, such as summer school and additional academic assistance for students at risk of falling behind their peers. Great work by Business Director Kara Corniel and her team for obtaining this grant! It means more money for the district, and we are also helping students. The funds are good through September 2025.” Dale Pease “I’d like to give a shout-out to MS Principal McDaniel for clearing the sidewalk of snow and spreading salt for the safety of the kids as they headed outdoors after school. Demonstrating our core value of success, I was happy to see the STAR Growth Report, which showed good growth in all grades in the middle school from fall to winter of 2023. In alignment with our core value of kindness, the middle school has a Kindness Campaign Challenge. Students are encouraged to remove a tab from the Kindness display in the middle school and perform the act of kindness written on the tab.” Ray Martin “The Later Elementary hosted the Holiday Shop for all the elementary students to get some awesome gifts! I volunteered at this event, and I would like to give a big shout-out to the Elementary PTO parent volunteers for making it such a success. Under the core value of kindness, the Lions Club said the elementary schools did a great job collecting donations for their food drives. I love that our kids are focused on kindness and that our district has made kindness one of our core values. It is also great to see the teachers and administrators focusing on CharacterStrong in their lessens and newsletters.” Lindsay Clark “I was invited to the Transportation Department’s Holiday Potluck. Thank you, that was fun! We have a great group of people there who are really dedicated to Paw Paw. It was nice to hear their stories, and I pledged to help spread the word that we need more bus drivers and subs. Along with Superintendent Reo and Ray Martin, I also attended the Senior Citizens Luncheon. It was great to see the H.S. Pay it Forward class helping and taking time to visit with the senior citizens. Also, everyone enjoyed the sing-along with the elementary students. Thank you for inviting me!” Nate Mitchell “The Cedar Street Campus is still collecting items, such as hats, gloves, boots, coats, and more, for their Pop-up Store, where everything is free to help those in need during school hours through the end of the school year. They are still seeking donations. For more information, email: beckah.chartier@ppps.org.” Jon Vick “I was proud to learn that my granddaughter, a Paw Paw Varsity Girls Basketball player, was asked to help with the 3rd, 4th, and 5th Girls Basketball Program. The young girls really enjoyed having her there, and my granddaughter was honored to have been asked to help.” Tom Baney](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/paw_paw_public_schools_ar/article/image/large_3bb5a386-2a9a-4ef6-bf9e-d572216e621a.jpg)
January 16, 2024
SCHOOL BOARD SHOUT-OUTS, JANUARY 2024
Paw Paw Public Schools Board of Education At the end of each regular Board of Education Meeting, the board members each take a mo...
![On behalf of the Board of Education we are pleased to provide these quick summaries of our meetings for review. Full minutes will continue to be posted on the PPPS site once approved by the Board. PPPS Board of Education - Board Meeting Summary January 8, 2024 Regular Business Meeting called to order at 6:00 pm Adjournment at 7:05 pm Board Members Present: Baney Clark Martin McNitt Mitchell Pease Vick Board Members Absent: None Public Participation: B. Hausmann E. Frazier Board Approvals Regular Meeting Minutes 12/11/23 Special Meeting Minutes 12/14/23 Financial Reports and Monthly Bills Annual Organizational Business Playground Equipment & Installation from Sinclair Recreation in the amount of $53,439.14 with 2022 Bond Money Bids Awarded for Remaining Series 1, Design Package 3 First Reading NEOLA Vol 38, No 1 Updates First Reading NEOLA Special Updates First Reading NEOLA policies 1439, 4139, 4140, and 7510 2024 School Bldg & Site, Series II & Refunding Bonds Elected Board Officers for 2024 Board Committee Assignments for 2024 Personnel Arrivals Kimi Rook - HS Varsity Girls Assistant BB Coach Departures Lindsay Brown - HS Varsity Girls Assistant BB Coach Christina Duchene - HS Varsity Volleyball Coach Presentations Video Presentation for School Board Appreciation Month Thank you! Board Discussion 10 Minutes Team Builder - Board Members Filling Vacancies MASB 2024 Winter Institute - Feb 2nd & 3rd Board Self Assessment Two Year Officer Terms Pride & Progress Citizens of the Month : December 2023 Luke Wiatrolik - 6th Grade Helen Malmstrom - 7th Grade Brady Halvorsen - 8th Grade Next Regular Meeting February 12, 2024, 7pm, Cedar Street Campus A pre-meeting Meet & Greet with refreshments will begin at 6:30pm and all are invited. "The Secret of change is to focus all your energy, not fighting the old, but on building the new." - Socrates](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/paw_paw_public_schools_ar/article/image/large_b0192523-3cd8-4df5-8617-fb51e1bb7897.png)
January 11, 2024
On behalf of the Board of Education we are pleased to provide these quick summaries of our meetings for review. Full minutes will continue to be posted on the PPPS site once appro...
![On behalf of the Board of Education we are pleased to provide these quick summaries of our meetings for review. Full minutes will continue to be posted on the PPPS site once approved by the Board. PPPS Board of Education - Board Meeting Summary December 11, 2023 Regular Business Meeting called to order at 7:00 pm Adjournment at 8:38 pm Board Members Present: Baney Martin McNitt Mitchell Pease Vick Board Members Absent: Clark Public Participation: E. Irwin Donation - Robert Gaudio: $1,500 - Teacher Grants & Class Activities $1,500 - HS Robotics $1,000 - HS Band $1,000 - PPPS Athletics Board Approvals Regular Meeting Minutes 11/13/23 Special Meeting Minutes 11/13/23 Financial Reports and Monthly Bills Annual Salaries for Custodial Supervisor, IT Supervisor and Maint & Grounds Supervisor Employee Layoff - D. Andrews - CS Online Coordinator Bids Awarded for Series 1, Design Package 3 Bid Awarded to People Driven Technologies in the amount of $242,469 for Physical Security Upgrades Regular School Board Meeting - January 8, 2024 New Position - Data Support Specialist Authorized up to $75,000 Bond Change Order for Removal & Replacement of Unsuitable Soil at ECC Personnel Arrivals Paul Schincariol - HS JV Girls BB Coach Departures Joshua Leyanna - HS Varsity Assistant Softball Coach Noah Fraser - Trinity & St. Mary’s Music Teacher Presentations Fall Sports Review - A. Farnquist, Athletic Director Strategic Plan Update - R. Reo, Superintendent Board Discussion 2024 Regular School Board Meeting Calendar Board Officer Election Preparation Pride & Progress Citizens of the Month : November 2023 Hunter Wren - 6th Grade Sophia Ransom - 7th Grade Miranda Muir - 8th Grade Next Regular Meeting January 8, 2024, 7pm, Cedar Street Campus A pre-meeting Meet & Greet with refreshments will begin at 6:30pm and all are invited. "The Secret of change is to focus all your energy, not fighting the old, but on building the new." - Socrates](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/paw_paw_public_schools_ar/article/image/large_f30e93e7-402e-4b93-97f1-bcdf68751bb6.png)
December 18, 2023
On behalf of the Board of Education we are pleased to provide these quick summaries of our meetings for review. Full minutes will continue to be posted on the PPPS site once appro...
![SCHOOL BOARD SHOUT-OUTS, DECEMBER 2023 Paw Paw Public Schools Board of Education At the end of each regular Board of Education Meeting, the board members each take a moment to share some of the great things they see in the district while serving on the Board. Here are this month's points of Pride & Progress. “I’d like to give a shout-out to our bands. They recently hosted the Michigan School Band and Orchestra Association (MSBOA) All-Star Bands, which was a big win! Also, kudos to the PEP Band and the student section at Friday’s basketball game. They all sounded great! I attended the last Senior Citizens Luncheon. If possible, I encourage you to attend one of the luncheons. I’d also like to recognize the PPHS Students of the Month: Abigail Goodwin in September, Billy Webster in October, and Molly Goodwin in November. On another note, the digital photography class worked with the yearbook staff to inform seniors, who still need photos taken, that we have student photographers who can help, allowing as many seniors as possible to have photos in the yearbook. Lastly, we have both a boys and a girls wrestling team at the High School this year!” Brent McNitt “At the Central Office, I heard we had a good financial audit, which is great news! Nice work by the whole team to make that a success. It’s also great to see all the Strategic Plan work that is coming out of the Central Office in the areas of goals and objectives to not only implement the plan, but also to improve upon it. For the Transportation Department, it was awesome to see their Dr. Suess “Whoville” Christmas Theme on display in the Christmas Parade. Nice teamwork there!” Dale Pease “At the Middle School, under the Core Value of Integrity, 17 students on the Robotics Team competed and placed 8th and 11th overall in a regional competition, which represented a lot of sacrifice and teamwork. The previous placement was close to 30th, so this showed amazing growth and improvement! In the area of Kindness at the MS, the new Friendship Lunch Group, made up of 13 students from all grades, is a seven-week program designed to create, nurture, and enhance friendships. Lastly, kudos to MS Band Director Kevin Cort on a successful day of Solo and Ensemble, another fantastic way to bring other schools into our district, to be an example, and to show off our Core Values.” Ray Martin “I want to congratulate the supervisors in their new positions. I also want to recognize PPPS staff and others who are not PPPS employees, for going out of their way to help fix things when they break down. I was excited to learn that the custodial department is now fully staffed! When I met with Transportation Director Angela Vasquez recently, she was interviewing someone for a bus driver position, so hopefully that comes through. If anyone knows of someone who might be interested in a driver or substitute driver position, please have them reach out to angela.vasquez@ppps.org. On another note, thank you to the band for a great performance! Lastly, I met with Food Service Director Korrie Perkins, and she was nice enough to walk me through her vision of the new addition to the High School Cafeteria. It’s going to be nice!” Nate Mitchell “At the Early Elementary, students and staff are participating in several exciting holiday events and community initiatives throughout the month of December: the Lions Club Christmas Basket Program, a hot chocolate sale, the Senior Citizens Luncheon, Listen to Reading at the EE, a dental screening and a Holiday Drive-Through event on Tuesday, December 19th from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Families are invited to drive through the bus loop, wave to EE staff, and grab a sweet treat for the holidays!” Tom Baney “The Cedar Street Campus is doing their first pop-up shop for charitable donations, which I think is a great idea! They will be offering socks, winter jackets, among other items that will help families get through the winter. The shop is open to those in need, and they can come by to pick up anything they might need or want. To learn more, please contact Cedar Street Director Beckah Chartier at beckah.chartier@ppps.org.” Jon Vick](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/paw_paw_public_schools_ar/article/image/large_f9c3e29b-d626-4e9a-b6ed-0561d5c5ca01.jpg)
December 15, 2023
Paw Paw Public Schools Board of Education
At the end of each regular Board of Education Meeting, the board members each take a moment to share some of the great things they s...
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December 13, 2023
All Paw Paw area senior citizens age 60 years and older are invited to attend the monthly PPPS Senior Citizens' Luncheons at Paw Paw High School. At Paw Paw Public Schools, we a...
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December 12, 2023
Wednesday, December 20, all PPPS families are invited to attend an online parent chat program at 6 PM via Zoom (LINK: Parent Chat for 12/20/23 @ 6 PM ). The link is also available...
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December 8, 2023
Paw Paw, MI – As ambassadors and role models for Paw Paw Public Schools, the student-athletes and coaches in Paw Paw High School’s basketball program take their jobs seriously...
![Celebrate the Season! 12/7 at 7 pm, 8th – 12 grade holiday band concert. 12/11 at 6:30 pm, 3rd grade holiday concert, 12/12 at 6:30 pm. – 4th grade holiday concert, 12/13 at 7 pm HS choir concert, 12/14 at 6:30 pm, 5th grade holiday concert. Location: Paw Paw Perf. Arts Center at PPHS . build together Paw Paw Public Schools logo.](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/paw_paw_public_schools_ar/article/image/large_08461327-f5fe-421a-b2fc-c15619f5b1ae.jpg)
December 7, 2023
Come celebrate the holiday season with student performances by the award-winning band and music programs of Paw Paw Public Schools! The public is encouraged to attend concerts thr...
![On behalf of the Board of Education we are pleased to provide these quick summaries of our meetings for review. Full minutes will continue to be posted on the PPPS site once approved by the Board. PPPS Board of Education - Board Meeting Summary November 13, 2023 Regular Business Meeting called to order at 7:00 pm Adjournment at 8:23 pm Board Members Present: Baney Clark Martin McNitt Mitchell Board Members Absent: Pease Vick Public Participation: None Board Approvals Regular Meeting Minutes 10/9/23 Financial Reports and Monthly Bills 2023-2024 Winter Coaching Positions Neola Policy Update - Second Reading po6320 Stephanie Eaton Mentor Contract New Positions - Maintenance Supervisor, Custodial Supervisor, and IT Supervisor District PD Committee Schools of Choice Resolution 2022-2023 Financial Audit Dan Grimm Facilities/Technology Director Contract Appoint SEAB Co-Chairperson Kristin Smith Personnel Arrivals Kathryn Hills - EE Special Ed Teacher Dan Werner- HS Varsity Boys Bowling Coach Alexys Bilton - HS Varsity Girls Bowling Coach Jeana Steciow - HS Quiz Bowl Coach Andrea Hurst - MS Robotics Coach (split position) Ben Tomlinson - MS Robotics Coach (split position) Kaleb Nuesse - HS Musical Director Assistant Departures Maxwell Wagner - HS Musical Director Assistant Dave Kenyon - HS Girls Assistant Cross Country Coach Presentations Academic Data Update - C. Harbaugh, Director of Curriculum/Instruction & State/Federal Programs Board Discussion 10 Minute Team Builder Committee Discussion Pride & Progress Citizens of the Month : October 2023 Addison Bell - 6th Grade Cailey Hahn - 7th Grade Braden Schultz - 8th Grade Next Regular Meeting December 11, 2023, 7pm, Cedar Street Campus A pre-meeting Meet & Greet with refreshments will begin at 6:30pm and all are invited. "The Secret of change is to focus all your energy, not fighting the old, but on building the new." - Socrates](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/paw_paw_public_schools_ar/article/image/large_43ea3c69-cd26-4724-8d1f-f16afc6fe2d1.png)
November 17, 2023
On behalf of the Board of Education we are pleased to provide these quick summaries of our meetings for review. Full minutes will continue to be posted on the PPPS site once appro...
![BOARD SHOUT-OUTS, NOVEMBER 2023 Paw Paw Public Schools Board of Education At the end of each regular Board of Education Meeting, the board members each take a moment to share some of the great things they see in the district while serving on the Board. Here are this month's points of Pride & Progress. “In my 19 years being around Paw Paw Schools, I don’t recall a high school band being as decorated as this one, and we have had some great bands over the years. This year’s band is really something special! Secondly, at the High School, I appreciate the opportunity to substitute in the Digital Photography Class. It has been a great experience, and I appreciate the support from Superintendent Reo and High School Principal Tammy Southworth. In my time at the High School, which ends on Friday, I have seen kids step up and become leaders in modeling positive behaviors. It is evident that the CharacterStrong program is working! Lastly, the Digital Photography Class had an assignment to take senior pictures of Barbies, so I created a hard-copy yearbook that showcases their work over the trimester.” Brent McNitt “At the Later Elementary, about 90 kids participated in the running club! It has now ended but it was a tremendous success! Also, kudos to the cast and crew of the LE musical “Disney’s 101 Dalmatians” and a special shout-out to Director Sue Goodenough, Music Director Sydney Brown, and Choreographer Sophia Marie Loudin for their great work! This weekend in St. Joseph, two teams from the Later Elementary’s Robotics Team will be competing. Best of luck to them, and I’d like to give a shout-out to Marissa Neidlinger for her work there. Lastly, I was able to attend the Annual Leadership Conference of the MASB (Michigan Association of School Boards) with Superintendent Reo and Board Trustee Nate Mitchell. I learned a lot, and I’d like to give a special shout-out to Alisa Clark, assistant to the superintendent, for handling the details involved with the conference registration!” Lindsay Clark “I was able to enjoy the Veterans Day festivities at the Middle School. I’m thankful to Middle School Principal Jerry McDaniel, the entire PPMS staff, and the PPPS district for their welcoming support of Veterans. Thank you to The Lions Club members who came to the schools to do the vision screenings last month and thank you for the support that allows that to happen. The Middle School PTO sponsored a Fall Festival that resulted in the donation of over 400 non-perishable food items for the Lions Club food baskets. Community and Kindness were demonstrated all at once!” Ray Martin “Congratulations to the Early and Later Elementary students who won the PPPS Transportation Department’s “School Bus Safety Week” poster contest! Thank you to Alisa Clark for her help in making the arrangements for the MASB’s Annual Leadership Conference. I learned a great deal, and it was a beneficial to learn from other districts.” Nate Mitchell “At the Early Elementary, the staff jumped right into the implementation of Character Strong! There were some behavior and discipline issues, so Behavior Management Specialist Jessie Reagan and her team worked hard to put the P.R.I.D.E. expectations at the forefront of student behaviors. By using P.R.I.D.E. tickets as positive behavior incentives, students can earn things like erasers, stuffed animals, or coupons for experiences, such as sitting with a friend at lunch or being the principal for a few hours. With the implementation of this program, there have been noticeable improvements in student behavior throughout the building.” Tom Baney](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/paw_paw_public_schools_ar/article/image/large_11626bcb-db0c-4c97-8fc6-c55d54224af3.jpg)
November 17, 2023
BOARD SHOUT-OUTS, NOVEMBER 2023 Paw Paw Public Schools Board of Education At the end of each regular Board of Education Meeting, the board members each take a moment to share ...
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November 9, 2023
For Immediate Release
Contact: Rick Reo, Superintendent
269-415-5200
rick.reo@ppps.org
Paw Paw, MI – In the 2010 movie “Pay it Forward” a teacher gives stud...
November 2, 2023
For Immediate Release
Contact: Tammy Southworth, Principal
Paw Paw High School
269-415-4600
tammy.southworth@ppps.org
Paw Paw, MI – From 7:35 a.m. to 2:3...
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October 26, 2023
Paw Paw, MI - With so many exciting things happening at Paw Paw Public Schools, we thought this would be a perfect time to share some exciting district updates with students, s...
October 26, 2023
Paw Paw, MI – On Tuesday, October 24, 2023, Paw Paw High School and Paw Paw Middle School band students had the rare opportunity to attend a live performance by one of “The Pre...
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October 18, 2023
Wednesday, October 25, all PPPS families are invited to attend an online parent chat program at 6 PM via Zoom (LINK: Parent Chat for 10/25/23 @ 6 PM ).
During the program parti...
![SCHOOL BOARD SHOUT-OUTS, OCTOBER 2023 Paw Paw Public Schools Board of Education At the end of each regular Board of Education Meeting, the board members each take a moment to share some of the great things they see in the district while serving on the Board. Here are this month's points of Pride & Progress. “At the High School, I experienced spirit week first-hand, and it was great to see so much participation! Also at the High School, there’s been a real effort to change how students are greeted by making sure all staff stand outside their doors in the morning. It has transformed that building into a much nicer place! Lastly, a community member who attended our last board meeting and participated in our CharacterStrong workshop, came up to me three days later and said, ‘It (the workshop) changed her life.’ She went on to say that she had never been able to remember names, but after doing that exercise, she remembered everyone’s name. She thought it was such a great idea that she took what we did and recreated in at the Senior Center, a great example of the positive impact the school board meetings can have on the community.” Brent McNitt “At the Early Elementary, to recognize classes exhibiting P.R.I.D.E. (Personality responsibility, Respect, I am a learner, Demonstrating safe behavior, and Excellence) behaviors in school, the specials teachers came up with an idea to give out a “Rufus Award” and a “Rosy Award” to two classes each week that are showing progress in these areas. To present the awards, Leah Barnes and Jesey Davis delivered stuffed animals to the winning classes, and the classes cheered for one another!” Tom Baney “I had a chance to meet with Beckah Chartier at the Cedar Street Campus, and I gained some valuable insight into the Alternative Education and the Early Childhood Education Programs.” Jon Vick “I attended the Early Elementary Prowl, a PTO fundraising event. It was great to see so many parent volunteers, and it was so well organized! At the Later Elementary, 18 students were recognized at a CharacterStrong assembly, where they talked about respect. They also introduced the next value, which is responsibility. Thanks to Jeremy Davison for his leadership in this area. Disney’s 101 Dalmatians is also coming up at the Later Elementary. Lastly, it was great to hear so many positive comments from parents when the PPHS football players opened the doors for the younger players on Homecoming Day.” Lindsay Clark “There has been a noticeable shift toward a culture of kindness at the Middle School. CharacterStrong and a further distance from COVID isolation is being partially credited, along with staff training on restorative practices and community circles. Our Core Values are at work! Also at the Middle School, the WMU Men’s Basketball Team came to visit a for an all-school assembly. They shared how our Core Values have a connection to their Core Values. Students participated in some ball handling competitions and were thrilled to see the WMU players put up some impressive dunks!” Ray Martin “Thank you to the Maintenance Department for fixing the forklift and saving money for the district. I’d also like to recognize Custodian’s Day, which was October 2. I know that can be a thankless job, but I appreciate our custodians for all they do! The Transportation Department held Bus Driver Awareness Training and discussed different scenarios and challenging situations that can take place on buses. For School Bus Safety Week, the Transportation Department will be hosting a poster contest in the schools. Winners from each grade level will be announced, presented with a certificate, and choose a book from the vending machine.” Nate Mitchell](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/paw_paw_public_schools_ar/article/image/large_edcad156-a82a-4f33-b4a2-dbc7609d91c0.jpg)
October 13, 2023
SCHOOL BOARD SHOUT-OUTS, OCTOBER 2023
Paw Paw Public Schools Board of Education
At the end of each regular Board of Education Meeting, the board members each tak...
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October 13, 2023
News R elease
Contact: Rick Reo, Superintendent
269-415-5200 | rick.reo@ppps.org
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
Paw Paw, MI – The Paw Paw Public Schools (PPPS) Strat...
![On behalf of the Board of Education we are pleased to provide these quick summaries of our meetings for review. Full minutes will continue to be posted on the PPPS site once approved by the Board. PPPS Board of Education - Board Meeting Summary October 9, 2023 Regular Business Meeting called to order at 7:00 pm Adjournment at 9:17 pm Board Members Present: Baney Clark Martin McNitt Mitchell Vick Board Members Absent: Pease Public Participation: None Board Approvals Regular Meeting Minutes 9/11/23 Special Meeting Minutes 9/26/23 Financial Reports and Monthly Bills $1500.00 Donation from Lounsbury to HS Robotics Altria Settlement Resolution Snow Removal & Salt Bid 2023-2024 & 2024-2025 awarded to Lounsbury Excavating Neola Policy Update - First Reading po6320 Early Childhood Bids, Final Phase Red Arrow Soccer League LOA for Part-Time Teacher Benefits Contract Addendum for LE Principal, J. Davison International Educational Trip to Italy Personnel Arrivals Jacob Zent - HS Digital Media Teacher Amy Oetjens- eSports Coach Kristin Smith - SADD Advisor Larry Gilbert - MS 6th Boys Basketball Coach Departures None Presentations Pay-It-Forward HS Class - Cari Houston & students Board Discussion 10 Minute Team Builder Strategic Plan Video Pride & Progress Citizens of the Month : September 2023 Nayeli Gutierrez - 6th Grade Corinne Kessen - 7th Grade San Juanita Vargas - 8th Grade Next Regular Meeting November 13, 2023, 7pm, Cedar Street Campus A pre-meeting Meet & Greet with refreshments will begin at 6:30pm and all are invited. "The Secret of change is to focus all your energy, not fighting the old, but on building the new." - Socrates](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/paw_paw_public_schools_ar/article/image/large_64516925-4c0a-4116-ae17-8195a8eefa58.png)
October 12, 2023
On behalf of the Board of Education we are pleased to provide these quick summaries of our meetings for review. Full minutes will continue to be posted on the PPPS site once appro...
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September 19, 2023
Art has the unique ability to create a platform for children to express themselves freely while connecting with others on a deeper level. Throughout the summer of 2023, the Saugat...