Cornell School Board - Now is the time to give input
By Ginna Young
The time has come for the public to state what they want to see happen with the Cornell High School building, as plans are moving forward. Should the current building be torn down, should it be renovated, should classes be shared with other districts?
That’s what the board of education wants to know, as was discussed at a meeting July 22. The next two board meetings will take place at the high school IMC room, with presentations to answer questions. It also allows for a tour, if community members are present.
“We want to give as many opportunities as possible for people to see what they got, so they can make their judgment on what they think we should do,” said superintendent Paul Schley.
At the recent meeting, members approved Title IX-Non-discrimination, in the second reading of the policy.
“It’s the same as last month, because no changes were made,” said Schley.
The board also approved the resignation of Kari Koenig, PK-12 assistant principal/ at-risk coordinator/mental health coordinator, who left to be an elementary principal, which is what she wanted. Koenig was hired as an elementary principal at Jim Falls, but remains committed to Cornell and supporting the district in any way she can.
The opportunities for personal and professional growth that the district has provided me, have helped shape me into the educator I am today, wrote Koenig.
“She did a lot of nice work for us the last few years,” said board president Lyle Briggs.
Members also approved the hire of middle school head volleyball coach Ali Strachinske; and middle school assistant volleyball coach Annie Waltemath.
During the meeting, district bookkeeper Allison Ducommun spoke about the district audit and how that is going. Not only did the district save money and get a better group to work with, but they are quite a bit ahead of where they normally are with the audit.
“Switching to the new company – even though I was against it at first – has been a good move,” said Ducommun.
