The purpose of the Board of Education is to address the business of the School District. Every month they meet in a public setting at the Administration building to address citizens and ask for any feedback and concerns. Read below for a summary of the topics covered on Mar. 4.
On Mar. 4, the Fenton Area Public Schools Board of Education meeting commenced in the Administration Building. With the meeting being mostly centralized around the 2024 bond issue, topics also discussed pertained to March’s Reading Month, and plans for the upcoming school year.
North Road Elementary Principal Stefanie Roberts, State Road Elementary Principal Megan Yelle and Tomek Elementary Principal Craig Salter began the meeting by speaking about March’s Reading Month. Salter spoke on behalf of Tomek describing the switch from career camp to the olympics this year to create more excitement. Tomek will also be hosting a literacy night partnering with the group called Pop of Indie Authors on Mar. 20.
After, junior representative Hannah Lee spoke about her plans to gather student athletes and pupils in the performing arts to speak about the bond proposal changes. Senior representative Grace Hensen discussed her efforts in arranging a senior field day as well.
Agenda item number nine allows citizens to address the board. FHS choir teacher Brad Wright spoke on his concerns relating to the FHS Ambassadors being unable to travel to AGS during school hours because of concerns that it would be disruptive to the educational environment. Wright argues that athletes are granted early dismissals often so one dismissal should not be allowed over the other..
Another topic covered at the meeting was the resolution to request the Board of Education’s approval of the bond sale officially. It is claimed that the first phase of the 2024 bond issue will be focused on the addition to AGS Middle School and air conditioning/air quality upgrades across the district. Towards the end of the meeting, more was discussed about the bond issue and what is planned for the summer in regards to construction and additional training for teachers. Check fentonschools.org for more information on upcoming board meetings. The next meeting is scheduled for April 8.
