The Lapeer Community Schools Board of Education has decided to continue to operate Seaton Elementary School for the 2011-12 school year.
The Board voted Thursday evening to keep the school open during the next school year, 2011-12.
In its resolution, the board stated the building will close at the end of the 2011-12 school year unless the enrollment at Seaton is at least 300 students as of February 2012, or the district-wide K-5 enrollment on February 1, 2012 is at least 2,400, or a revised facility master plan is developed for the District.
The school, located on Coldwater Road in Oregon Township, has a current enrollment of 288 students in grades Early 5 through 5th grade.
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Friday, March 18, 2011
Wandrie is finalist for Superintendent
The Lapeer Community Schools Board of Education on Thursday evening voted unanimously to advance Matthew Wandrie as a candidate for superintendent.
The board will schedule a visit to his home district, the Dearborn Public Schools, and has authorized the Personnel Committee to pursue a contract with him.
Wandrie was among more than 40 applicants for the superintendent position. He lives in the Oxford area and is currently the director of human resources at Dearborn Public Schools.
Superintendent Debbie Thompson will be retiring at the end of the current school year in June, after serving as LCS Superintendent for the last six years.
The board will schedule a visit to his home district, the Dearborn Public Schools, and has authorized the Personnel Committee to pursue a contract with him.
Wandrie was among more than 40 applicants for the superintendent position. He lives in the Oxford area and is currently the director of human resources at Dearborn Public Schools.
Superintendent Debbie Thompson will be retiring at the end of the current school year in June, after serving as LCS Superintendent for the last six years.
Wednesday, December 22, 2010
Lapeer Community Schools Transportation Director retires
The Transportation Department celebrated the holidays with its annual holiday luncheon December 20 at the bus garage on Calhoun Street. The District rolls out more than 60 buses a day to transport students to and from school.
Employees gathered together gifts for a Holiday Depot family and bid farewell to retiring Transportation Director Jerry Podzikowski, who has worked for the District for seven years.
The new director is Gail Finley, who comes to the District from Royal Oak with more than 20 years of experience in transportation.
Thursday, December 9, 2010
LCS finances get an ‘A’
The Lapeer Community School District has earned an “A” from its independent financial auditors.
Eric Formberg and Andrea Edwards from Plante Moran reviewed the audit results for the 2009-2010 school year for the Lapeer School Board December 2. The results were positive, with a “clean” audit.
This is the highest rating the auditors can give a district, Formberg told board members. “It’s like getting an A on your report card.”
“The auditors have confirmed that our school district provides outstanding value in the community,” said Superintendent Debbie Thompson. “We are at the lowest end of state per-pupil funding,” Thompson added, “and yet compared to other districts, a greater percentage of our funding is going right into the classroom.”
The District and its employees have consistently found ways to do more with less. That’s particularly important in Lapeer County, which has been hit especially hard by the current economic downturn.
General fund revenue for the District has dropped by $4 million (more than 7%) from 2008 to 2010, the audit report pointed out, but nearly 63% of expenditures in 2009-10 were dedicated to instruction, an increase from 60% in 2008.
The Plante Moran audit pointed out that for the last seven years, Lapeer Community Schools have consistently dedicated a higher percentage of resources to the classroom and significantly less to administrative costs than the average of all school districts in the state.
During the presentation to the Board, the auditors noted that the District had again brought the 2009-10 budget in extremely close to the actual final numbers for the school year, differing by only $15,000 on a $51 million budget, or by a few hundredths of a percent.
Auditors commended the Board and the Finance Department for continuing a trend of very accurate budgeting during these economically challenging times.
In supplemental material provided for the board, the Plante Moran auditors noted that Lapeer Community Schools’ per-pupil state Foundation Allowance is the lowest given to school districts across the state. It is nearly $300 per pupil under the state average, $700 per-pupil less than the average of school districts of similar size, and is $5,000 less per-pupil than the highest Foundation Allowance for districts of similar size.
The auditor’s report noted that if Lapeer Community Schools were to receive the state average per-pupil funding, it would add $1.88 million to the District’s annual revenue.
Plante Moran’s Formberg said, “The district has done an outstanding job maximizing what they have to work with.”
Eric Formberg and Andrea Edwards from Plante Moran reviewed the audit results for the 2009-2010 school year for the Lapeer School Board December 2. The results were positive, with a “clean” audit.
This is the highest rating the auditors can give a district, Formberg told board members. “It’s like getting an A on your report card.”
“The auditors have confirmed that our school district provides outstanding value in the community,” said Superintendent Debbie Thompson. “We are at the lowest end of state per-pupil funding,” Thompson added, “and yet compared to other districts, a greater percentage of our funding is going right into the classroom.”
The District and its employees have consistently found ways to do more with less. That’s particularly important in Lapeer County, which has been hit especially hard by the current economic downturn.
General fund revenue for the District has dropped by $4 million (more than 7%) from 2008 to 2010, the audit report pointed out, but nearly 63% of expenditures in 2009-10 were dedicated to instruction, an increase from 60% in 2008.
The Plante Moran audit pointed out that for the last seven years, Lapeer Community Schools have consistently dedicated a higher percentage of resources to the classroom and significantly less to administrative costs than the average of all school districts in the state.
During the presentation to the Board, the auditors noted that the District had again brought the 2009-10 budget in extremely close to the actual final numbers for the school year, differing by only $15,000 on a $51 million budget, or by a few hundredths of a percent.
Auditors commended the Board and the Finance Department for continuing a trend of very accurate budgeting during these economically challenging times.
In supplemental material provided for the board, the Plante Moran auditors noted that Lapeer Community Schools’ per-pupil state Foundation Allowance is the lowest given to school districts across the state. It is nearly $300 per pupil under the state average, $700 per-pupil less than the average of school districts of similar size, and is $5,000 less per-pupil than the highest Foundation Allowance for districts of similar size.
The auditor’s report noted that if Lapeer Community Schools were to receive the state average per-pupil funding, it would add $1.88 million to the District’s annual revenue.
Plante Moran’s Formberg said, “The district has done an outstanding job maximizing what they have to work with.”
Friday, December 3, 2010
Ticket discounts with Punch Cards
With the start of the winter sports season, we would like to remind everyone to get your athletic punch cards to help reduce the cost of attending Lapeer Community Schools’ sporting events.
A punch card costs $25 and is good for $50 worth of entry fees for all LCS home events (including Hockey) except MHSAA sponsored tournament events.
For even more savings, if you purchase five (5) at one time in the Operations Department at the Administration and Services Center, you’ll get an additional punch card free.
In addition to the Administration and Services Center, punch cards also are available in the High School and Middle School offices.
A punch card costs $25 and is good for $50 worth of entry fees for all LCS home events (including Hockey) except MHSAA sponsored tournament events.
For even more savings, if you purchase five (5) at one time in the Operations Department at the Administration and Services Center, you’ll get an additional punch card free.
In addition to the Administration and Services Center, punch cards also are available in the High School and Middle School offices.
Wednesday, December 1, 2010
Superintendent search survey is online
The Lapeer Community Schools Board of Education is conducting a survey to help guide it in the selection of a new superintendent for the District. The online survey will be accessible from the District website from now through mid-January.
School Board members expect that the survey will result in input from throughout the community that will provide valuable guidance as they select a new superintendent. The survey will take less than ten minutes to complete. It is anonymous and confidential.
“On behalf of the Board, I’d like to stress the importance of this input from our staff and throughout our community,” said LCS Board President Bill Laidlaw. “The more input we get will help us make a better decision. It’s important that the entire community has a voice in this important decision about our schools.”
The survey asks respondents to identify, in general, their relationship to the District (for example as a parent, student, staffer or other community member).
It then asks respondents to select from a list the greatest strengths of the District, the most important challenges facing the District, the most important goals for the District in the next three to five years and the most important attributes required for the next Lapeer Community Schools superintendent.
Space is also provided for comments and any other items the Board should consider in its superintendent search.
The online survey is available on the District website (www.lapeerschools.org) by clicking on the “Superintendent Search Survey” button on the right side of the home page. If you do not have access to a computer, you can access one at any public library or contact Karen Rowden at the Board offices at 810-538-1604 to set up a time to use a District computer to complete the survey.
The School Board is seeking a new superintendent to replace current Superintendent Debbie Thompson, who is retiring in June at the end of 2010-11 school year. The veteran educator has served the District as its superintendent since August 2005.
School Board members expect that the survey will result in input from throughout the community that will provide valuable guidance as they select a new superintendent. The survey will take less than ten minutes to complete. It is anonymous and confidential.
“On behalf of the Board, I’d like to stress the importance of this input from our staff and throughout our community,” said LCS Board President Bill Laidlaw. “The more input we get will help us make a better decision. It’s important that the entire community has a voice in this important decision about our schools.”
The survey asks respondents to identify, in general, their relationship to the District (for example as a parent, student, staffer or other community member).
It then asks respondents to select from a list the greatest strengths of the District, the most important challenges facing the District, the most important goals for the District in the next three to five years and the most important attributes required for the next Lapeer Community Schools superintendent.
Space is also provided for comments and any other items the Board should consider in its superintendent search.
The online survey is available on the District website (www.lapeerschools.org) by clicking on the “Superintendent Search Survey” button on the right side of the home page. If you do not have access to a computer, you can access one at any public library or contact Karen Rowden at the Board offices at 810-538-1604 to set up a time to use a District computer to complete the survey.
The School Board is seeking a new superintendent to replace current Superintendent Debbie Thompson, who is retiring in June at the end of 2010-11 school year. The veteran educator has served the District as its superintendent since August 2005.
Monday, November 29, 2010
Free Breakfast program expands to high schools
All high school students in Lapeer Community Schools now have access to the Universal Free Breakfast program.
Beginning Nov. 16 free hot or cold morning meals were made available to the students at Lapeer East, Lapeer West and Lapeer Community high schools from 7:00-7:20 a.m. daily. All meals consist of milk, a fresh fruit or 100 percent juice drink, two breads or one bread and one protein.
Breakfast is a great way to start the day, said Food Service Director Scott Smith. “Research has shown that school breakfast is a tool for increased learning. Students who eat a morning meal earn higher test scores, are more attentive in class and have fewer hunger-related disruptive behaviors, proving that nutritional needs are part of the total educational process.”
With the addition of the high schools, all students in Lapeer Community Schools, from kindergarten through 12th grade are now participating in the Universal Free Breakfast program. The free breakfast program is a pilot project that will continue to the end of the school year in June. The breakfast program is supported with federal funding.
Based on participation and continued funding, District officials are hopeful that the program will continue for all K-12 students when school starts up again next fall.
Beginning Nov. 16 free hot or cold morning meals were made available to the students at Lapeer East, Lapeer West and Lapeer Community high schools from 7:00-7:20 a.m. daily. All meals consist of milk, a fresh fruit or 100 percent juice drink, two breads or one bread and one protein.
Breakfast is a great way to start the day, said Food Service Director Scott Smith. “Research has shown that school breakfast is a tool for increased learning. Students who eat a morning meal earn higher test scores, are more attentive in class and have fewer hunger-related disruptive behaviors, proving that nutritional needs are part of the total educational process.”
With the addition of the high schools, all students in Lapeer Community Schools, from kindergarten through 12th grade are now participating in the Universal Free Breakfast program. The free breakfast program is a pilot project that will continue to the end of the school year in June. The breakfast program is supported with federal funding.
Based on participation and continued funding, District officials are hopeful that the program will continue for all K-12 students when school starts up again next fall.
Sunday, November 28, 2010
Four Lapeer graduates inducted into Alumni Hall of Honor
The Lapeer Alumni Association inducted four new members into its Alumni Hall of Honor on Sunday, November 7, at an afternoon ceremony at the Lapeer East High School Auditorium.
Distinguished graduates for 2010 include Ronald L. Reamer, Class of 1955; Linda Moore Priestap, Class of 1963; Fr. David Parsch, Class of 1964; and Kevin M. Daley, Class of 1975.
To view a video of the presentation, visit: http://www.schooltube.com/video/bdc17ce29ad9b07c2a13/2010-Distinguished-Alumni
or click on the video screen:
For a look at more photos, visit the LCS photo albums at: http://picasaweb.google.com/LapeerCS/2010AlumniHallOfHonor#
Each year, the Lapeer Alumni Association honors a small, elite group of graduates from Lapeer Community Schools who are inducted into the Distinguished Alumni Hall of Honor. Nominees include any graduate from Lapeer Community Schools who has been out of school for at least 10 years.
The Alumni Hall of Honor selection committee includes members of the Alumni Association, a Lapeer Community Schools board member, school employees and community members.
Brief biographies of the four honorees:
Ronald L. Reamer, Class of 1955.
Ronald L. Reamer did so much for his Lapeer community. Mr. Reamer owned three businesses, chaired the Merchants Association, Red Feather, United Way, and held all leadership positions at Trinity United Methodist Church.
Ron served in the National Guard and directed the Desert Storm/Desert Shield support group. He served in leadership roles with the Boys Scouts for more than 30 years and was also active in 4-H, Church Youth and the Lapeer Anti-Drug Youth program.
Ron was a local PTC president for six years and served four years as a Lapeer Community Schools board member. He also was honored as the Lapeer Chamber of Commerce Man of the Year. Mr. Reamer died in 2008.
If it was for the community, Ron Reamer was in the front row.
Linda Moore Priestap, Class of 1963.
Linda Moore Priestap taught vocal music and reading for 32 years and was selected LCS Distinguished Educator of the Year in 1992.
She was the musical director for performances of The King and I, Guys and Dolls and The Wizard of Oz. Linda is the chaplain for Philanthropic Education Organization (PEO), a national women’s group,and president of the Carolyn Mawby Chorale. She volunteers with Friends of the deAngeli Library and Sweet Dreams, a group who sews colorful pillowcases for seriously ill children at Hurley Hospital.
She is deeply involved in Goodfellows and the Holiday Depot. Linda raised two children, cared for her mother, and maintains a dedication to her community. She was involved with Kiwanis Kids and Kiwanis Kapers.
Linda served as Director of the First Presbyterian Church adult choir for 17 years. She also is a church Elder and worked on numerous committees. Since its inception Linda has gathered a group of “alumni” friends to open the Distinguished Alumni program with music.
Fr. David L. Parsch, Class of 1964.
Father Parsch is the eldest son of 2009 inductee Rod L. Parsch.
David graduated from Michigan State University, served in the U.S. Navy and was director of Big Brothers/Big Sisters of Tuscola County. Called to the priesthood, he attended Catholic University in Washington, DC. Dave was ordained by the Catholic Church and has served the Saginaw Diocese since January 1980.
From his starring role in an entertaining production of Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat to the 1,000 Leaders Initiative in Saginaw, to his 20 years as anchor of the WNEM-TV 5 television show Scope, Father David L. Parsch recognizes the goodness in all persons and leads by example in all aspects of his life. He is a true role model.
Rep. Kevin M. Daley, Class of 1975.
One of nine children, Kevin Daley is a fourth-generation farmer in Lapeer County.
Never one to be idle, Kevin served politically on the Arcadia Township Board for 24 years, including 13 years as supervisor. As a board member of the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, the Michigan Milk Producers Association, the Farm Bureau and Lapeer County EMS, it was only natural that Kevin aspire to higher political calling and service.
In November 2008 and again in November 2010, he was elected to the Michigan House of Representatives to represent Lapeer County. Kevin has excelled quickly and now serves on state House committees covering Agriculture, Labor, Governmental Operations and Great Lakes and the Environment. Residents of Lapeer County are well served with Kevin M. Daley as their voice in Lansing.
Photo caption:Distinguished Alumni honored were (from left) Ronald L. Reamer (deceased), represented by his wife Susan Reamer, Linda Moore Priestap, Father David L. Parsch and Kevin M. Daley.
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Distinguished graduates for 2010 include Ronald L. Reamer, Class of 1955; Linda Moore Priestap, Class of 1963; Fr. David Parsch, Class of 1964; and Kevin M. Daley, Class of 1975.
To view a video of the presentation, visit: http://www.schooltube.com/video/bdc17ce29ad9b07c2a13/2010-Distinguished-Alumni
or click on the video screen:
For a look at more photos, visit the LCS photo albums at: http://picasaweb.google.com/LapeerCS/2010AlumniHallOfHonor#
Each year, the Lapeer Alumni Association honors a small, elite group of graduates from Lapeer Community Schools who are inducted into the Distinguished Alumni Hall of Honor. Nominees include any graduate from Lapeer Community Schools who has been out of school for at least 10 years.
The Alumni Hall of Honor selection committee includes members of the Alumni Association, a Lapeer Community Schools board member, school employees and community members.
Brief biographies of the four honorees:
Ronald L. Reamer, Class of 1955.
Ronald L. Reamer did so much for his Lapeer community. Mr. Reamer owned three businesses, chaired the Merchants Association, Red Feather, United Way, and held all leadership positions at Trinity United Methodist Church.
Ron served in the National Guard and directed the Desert Storm/Desert Shield support group. He served in leadership roles with the Boys Scouts for more than 30 years and was also active in 4-H, Church Youth and the Lapeer Anti-Drug Youth program.
Ron was a local PTC president for six years and served four years as a Lapeer Community Schools board member. He also was honored as the Lapeer Chamber of Commerce Man of the Year. Mr. Reamer died in 2008.
If it was for the community, Ron Reamer was in the front row.
Linda Moore Priestap, Class of 1963.
Linda Moore Priestap taught vocal music and reading for 32 years and was selected LCS Distinguished Educator of the Year in 1992.
She was the musical director for performances of The King and I, Guys and Dolls and The Wizard of Oz. Linda is the chaplain for Philanthropic Education Organization (PEO), a national women’s group,and president of the Carolyn Mawby Chorale. She volunteers with Friends of the deAngeli Library and Sweet Dreams, a group who sews colorful pillowcases for seriously ill children at Hurley Hospital.
She is deeply involved in Goodfellows and the Holiday Depot. Linda raised two children, cared for her mother, and maintains a dedication to her community. She was involved with Kiwanis Kids and Kiwanis Kapers.
Linda served as Director of the First Presbyterian Church adult choir for 17 years. She also is a church Elder and worked on numerous committees. Since its inception Linda has gathered a group of “alumni” friends to open the Distinguished Alumni program with music.
Fr. David L. Parsch, Class of 1964.
Father Parsch is the eldest son of 2009 inductee Rod L. Parsch.
David graduated from Michigan State University, served in the U.S. Navy and was director of Big Brothers/Big Sisters of Tuscola County. Called to the priesthood, he attended Catholic University in Washington, DC. Dave was ordained by the Catholic Church and has served the Saginaw Diocese since January 1980.
From his starring role in an entertaining production of Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat to the 1,000 Leaders Initiative in Saginaw, to his 20 years as anchor of the WNEM-TV 5 television show Scope, Father David L. Parsch recognizes the goodness in all persons and leads by example in all aspects of his life. He is a true role model.
Rep. Kevin M. Daley, Class of 1975.
One of nine children, Kevin Daley is a fourth-generation farmer in Lapeer County.
Never one to be idle, Kevin served politically on the Arcadia Township Board for 24 years, including 13 years as supervisor. As a board member of the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, the Michigan Milk Producers Association, the Farm Bureau and Lapeer County EMS, it was only natural that Kevin aspire to higher political calling and service.
In November 2008 and again in November 2010, he was elected to the Michigan House of Representatives to represent Lapeer County. Kevin has excelled quickly and now serves on state House committees covering Agriculture, Labor, Governmental Operations and Great Lakes and the Environment. Residents of Lapeer County are well served with Kevin M. Daley as their voice in Lansing.
Photo caption:Distinguished Alumni honored were (from left) Ronald L. Reamer (deceased), represented by his wife Susan Reamer, Linda Moore Priestap, Father David L. Parsch and Kevin M. Daley.
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Thursday, November 18, 2010
Suspicious incident
Attached is a letter regarding a suspicious incident that took place in Lapeer Township on November 12. This letter is going home with elementary and middle school students today. The information is read to the high school students.
Dear Parents,
We were made aware late yesterday of a suspicious incident in Lapeer Township that has been reported to the Lapeer County Sheriff’s Department.
A female student was walking in the area of Hunters Creek and Clark roads at about 4:15 p.m. on Friday, November 12, and was approached by a man in a
4-door silver Toyota who asked her if she needed a ride. The girl declined the ride, and the man left.
She later reported the incident to the Sheriff’s Department.
She described the driver as a younger Hispanic man with dark complexion. He was heavy-set and had very short black hair. She also gave the deputy a partial license plate number.
We are committed to protecting our students and know that you, as parents, will continue to teach your children how to best protect themselves and seek assistance if necessary. Please reinforce with your children the lessons about interacting with strangers and, of course, immediately notify the police or sheriff’s deputies if you see or hear anything out of the ordinary.
Sincerely,
Debbie Thompson
Superintendent
Dear Parents,
We were made aware late yesterday of a suspicious incident in Lapeer Township that has been reported to the Lapeer County Sheriff’s Department.
A female student was walking in the area of Hunters Creek and Clark roads at about 4:15 p.m. on Friday, November 12, and was approached by a man in a
4-door silver Toyota who asked her if she needed a ride. The girl declined the ride, and the man left.
She later reported the incident to the Sheriff’s Department.
She described the driver as a younger Hispanic man with dark complexion. He was heavy-set and had very short black hair. She also gave the deputy a partial license plate number.
We are committed to protecting our students and know that you, as parents, will continue to teach your children how to best protect themselves and seek assistance if necessary. Please reinforce with your children the lessons about interacting with strangers and, of course, immediately notify the police or sheriff’s deputies if you see or hear anything out of the ordinary.
Sincerely,
Debbie Thompson
Superintendent
Friday, November 5, 2010
Superintendent search firm hired
The Lapeer Community Schools Board of Education agreed at its regular meeting on November 4 to contract with School Exec Connect in its search for a new superintendent.
The board will meet in a work session November 18 to discuss the timeline for the search. School board President Bill Laidlaw said the board hopes to have a candidate selected by March of 2011.
Laidlaw added that the process will have a lot of input from both the staff and the whole community.
Current LCS Superintendent Debbie Thompson is retiring at the end of the 2010-11 school year in June. She has served the district as its superintendent since August 2005.
The board will meet in a work session November 18 to discuss the timeline for the search. School board President Bill Laidlaw said the board hopes to have a candidate selected by March of 2011.
Laidlaw added that the process will have a lot of input from both the staff and the whole community.
Current LCS Superintendent Debbie Thompson is retiring at the end of the 2010-11 school year in June. She has served the district as its superintendent since August 2005.
Thursday, October 21, 2010
Suspicious incident in Metamora Township
The following is the text of a letter sent to parents today from Superintendent Debbie Thompson about a suspicious incident yesterday in Metamora Township.
October 21, 2010
Dear Parents,
Today we became aware of a suspicious incident that was reported to the Metamora Township Police Department yesterday.
A female student was walking near Sutton Road and Metamora Road at about 2:25 p.m. on Wednesday afternoon and was offered a ride by a man in a newer, light-green pickup truck with an extended cab. The girl went to a nearby home and called 911.
The man was reported to be a clean-shaven, chubby white male in his mid-30s with short brownish-blond hair.
We are committed to protecting our students and know that you, as parents, will continue to teach your children how to best protect themselves and seek assistance if necessary. Please reinforce with your children the lessons about interacting with strangers and, of course, immediately notify the police or sheriff’s deputies if you see or hear anything out of the ordinary.
Sincerely,
Debbie Thompson
Superintendent
October 21, 2010
Dear Parents,
Today we became aware of a suspicious incident that was reported to the Metamora Township Police Department yesterday.
A female student was walking near Sutton Road and Metamora Road at about 2:25 p.m. on Wednesday afternoon and was offered a ride by a man in a newer, light-green pickup truck with an extended cab. The girl went to a nearby home and called 911.
The man was reported to be a clean-shaven, chubby white male in his mid-30s with short brownish-blond hair.
We are committed to protecting our students and know that you, as parents, will continue to teach your children how to best protect themselves and seek assistance if necessary. Please reinforce with your children the lessons about interacting with strangers and, of course, immediately notify the police or sheriff’s deputies if you see or hear anything out of the ordinary.
Sincerely,
Debbie Thompson
Superintendent
Friday, October 8, 2010
Buy 5 punch cards, get one free
Lapeer families who buy five Athletic Punch Cards can get the sixth one free.
The Lapeer Community Schools Board of Education approved the discount at its Oct. 7 meeting.
Athletic Punch Cards provide a 50 percent discount when purchasing tickets to athletic events in the District. Each punch card costs $25 and can be used to purchase $50 worth of admission to middle school and most high school regular-season sporting events.
Buying five passes at one time will earn the sixth one free. The “pay 5, get 6” punch card offer is available at the Operations Department in the Administration and Services Center, 250 Second St., Lapeer. For more information, contact Dawn Betz at 810-667-2401.
The Lapeer Community Schools Board of Education approved the discount at its Oct. 7 meeting.
Athletic Punch Cards provide a 50 percent discount when purchasing tickets to athletic events in the District. Each punch card costs $25 and can be used to purchase $50 worth of admission to middle school and most high school regular-season sporting events.
Buying five passes at one time will earn the sixth one free. The “pay 5, get 6” punch card offer is available at the Operations Department in the Administration and Services Center, 250 Second St., Lapeer. For more information, contact Dawn Betz at 810-667-2401.
Wednesday, September 29, 2010
Fourth Wednesday student count
The Lapeer Community Schools reported a student head count totaling 6,113 students in the annual Fall Fourth Wednesday student count on Sept. 29.
The total represents a loss of 154 students from the Fall Fourth Wednesday count in 2009.
“The loss of students was anticipated, based on population shifts within the district and in light of an overall decline in population within the state because of the weakened economy,” said Lapeer Community Schools Superintendent Debbie Thompson.
Revenue for state public school districts is based primarily on the semi-annual student counts. A blend of the September count and a February count are used to determine the amount of state funding the district will receive for the current school year. That formula currently provides the District with $7,316 per student.
“This expected enrollment decline was already factored into the 2010-11 budget process,” Thompson said. The District’s 2010-11 budget is $52,062,330.
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The total represents a loss of 154 students from the Fall Fourth Wednesday count in 2009.
“The loss of students was anticipated, based on population shifts within the district and in light of an overall decline in population within the state because of the weakened economy,” said Lapeer Community Schools Superintendent Debbie Thompson.
Revenue for state public school districts is based primarily on the semi-annual student counts. A blend of the September count and a February count are used to determine the amount of state funding the district will receive for the current school year. That formula currently provides the District with $7,316 per student.
“This expected enrollment decline was already factored into the 2010-11 budget process,” Thompson said. The District’s 2010-11 budget is $52,062,330.
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Monday, September 27, 2010
20 LCS students earn AP Scholar honors
A total of 20 Lapeer Community Schools high school students have earned AP Scholar Awards in recognition of their exceptional achievement on the College Board’s Advanced Placement Exams.
The College Board recognizes several levels of achievement based on students’ performance on AP Exams.
At Lapeer West, Anastasia Tkach earned a 4.0 grade in three classes to qualify as an AP Scholar.
At Lapeer East, Nicholas McHardy qualified for the AP Scholar with Distinction Award by earning an average grade of at least 3.5 on all AP Exams taken, and grades of 3 or higher on five or more of these exams.
Four Lapeer East students qualified for the AP Scholar with Honor Award by earning an average grade of at least 3.25 on all AP Exams taken, and grades of 3 or higher on four or more of these exams. These students are Kaleb Elwert, Kyle Griffin, Aaron Moskal and Rebecca Wright.
Fourteen students at Lapeer East qualified for the AP Scholar Award by completing three or more AP Exams with grades of 3 or higher. The AP Scholars are Clayton Burke, Ashley Daniels, Joel Dewey, Jacob Lebel, Bradley McCully, Taylor McGuffie, John Nestor, Katryna Peacock, Michael Puskar, Matthew Schneider, Kathleen Sheldon, Christopher Simpson, Devin Verhulst and Caitlyn York.
Of this year’s award recipients five are juniors: Anastasia Tkach, Bradley McCully, John Nestor, Michael Puskar and Christopher Simpson. Tkach graduated at the end of her junior year, and the other four students have one more year in which to complete college-level work and possibly earn a higher-level AP Scholar Award.
The College Board’s Advanced Placement Program provides motivated and academically prepared students with the opportunity to take rigorous college-level courses while still in high school, and to earn college credit, advanced placement, or both for successful performance on the AP Exams.
The College Board recognizes several levels of achievement based on students’ performance on AP Exams.
At Lapeer West, Anastasia Tkach earned a 4.0 grade in three classes to qualify as an AP Scholar.
At Lapeer East, Nicholas McHardy qualified for the AP Scholar with Distinction Award by earning an average grade of at least 3.5 on all AP Exams taken, and grades of 3 or higher on five or more of these exams.
Four Lapeer East students qualified for the AP Scholar with Honor Award by earning an average grade of at least 3.25 on all AP Exams taken, and grades of 3 or higher on four or more of these exams. These students are Kaleb Elwert, Kyle Griffin, Aaron Moskal and Rebecca Wright.
Fourteen students at Lapeer East qualified for the AP Scholar Award by completing three or more AP Exams with grades of 3 or higher. The AP Scholars are Clayton Burke, Ashley Daniels, Joel Dewey, Jacob Lebel, Bradley McCully, Taylor McGuffie, John Nestor, Katryna Peacock, Michael Puskar, Matthew Schneider, Kathleen Sheldon, Christopher Simpson, Devin Verhulst and Caitlyn York.
Of this year’s award recipients five are juniors: Anastasia Tkach, Bradley McCully, John Nestor, Michael Puskar and Christopher Simpson. Tkach graduated at the end of her junior year, and the other four students have one more year in which to complete college-level work and possibly earn a higher-level AP Scholar Award.
The College Board’s Advanced Placement Program provides motivated and academically prepared students with the opportunity to take rigorous college-level courses while still in high school, and to earn college credit, advanced placement, or both for successful performance on the AP Exams.
Tuesday, September 14, 2010
Procedure in place for receiving free athletic punch card
Consistent with MHSAA regulations, Lapeer Community Schools is expanding the opportunity to receive a free athletic punch card to all families of secondary students who receive free or reduced lunch.
Eligible families will receive a letter from the Lapeer Community Schools Operations Department informing them of their eligibility to receive one free punch card for the 2010-2011 school year.
Families who are interested in taking advantage of this opportunity will then present the letter to the secretary in the Operations Department, 250 Second St., Lapeer, who will give the family a punch card.
We are happy to be able to extend the opportunity for free attendance at Lapeer Community sporting events to the families of our community who have documented financial needs.
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Eligible families will receive a letter from the Lapeer Community Schools Operations Department informing them of their eligibility to receive one free punch card for the 2010-2011 school year.
Families who are interested in taking advantage of this opportunity will then present the letter to the secretary in the Operations Department, 250 Second St., Lapeer, who will give the family a punch card.
We are happy to be able to extend the opportunity for free attendance at Lapeer Community sporting events to the families of our community who have documented financial needs.
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Wednesday, September 1, 2010
New school phone system
Thanks to the 2007 bond issue, the Lapeer Community Schools technology department has been busy this summer installing a new phone system.
Every building throughout the school district is involved in the upgrade, which brings a phone into every classroom. The new system was purchased with proceeds from the bond issue approved by District voters in 2007.
The new phones are connected to an internet-based network, which will allow anyone calling from within the District-wide system to contact any of our 400 classrooms and offices by dialing the 4-digit extension.
The new system also will allow teachers to check their school voice mail messages from home or any other outside location.
Most of the bugs have been worked out of the system in preparation for the start of school on Sept. 7. Normally the volume of calls increases with the start of school, so parents may occasionally have difficulty getting through. We ask for your patience.
The conversion to the new voice over internet protocol (VOIP) system provides greater access by staffers to phone communications and also will save the district thousands of dollars each year on its phone bills, explains Lapeer Community Schools Technology Director Nick Ward.
The upgrades to the phone system required a change in phone numbers for some locations in the Lapeer Community Schools. You can find an updated list of building phone numbers by visiting the District website at www.lapeerschools.org. Click on the Contact Us icon at the upper right.
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Every building throughout the school district is involved in the upgrade, which brings a phone into every classroom. The new system was purchased with proceeds from the bond issue approved by District voters in 2007.
The new phones are connected to an internet-based network, which will allow anyone calling from within the District-wide system to contact any of our 400 classrooms and offices by dialing the 4-digit extension.
The new system also will allow teachers to check their school voice mail messages from home or any other outside location.
Most of the bugs have been worked out of the system in preparation for the start of school on Sept. 7. Normally the volume of calls increases with the start of school, so parents may occasionally have difficulty getting through. We ask for your patience.
The conversion to the new voice over internet protocol (VOIP) system provides greater access by staffers to phone communications and also will save the district thousands of dollars each year on its phone bills, explains Lapeer Community Schools Technology Director Nick Ward.
The upgrades to the phone system required a change in phone numbers for some locations in the Lapeer Community Schools. You can find an updated list of building phone numbers by visiting the District website at www.lapeerschools.org. Click on the Contact Us icon at the upper right.
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Many school starting times change
The school bell will be ringing one hour earlier for students in five of the District’s elementary schools this fall.
The “country” elementary schools (Lynch, Maple Grove, Mayfield, Murphy and Seaton) will now follow the same schedule as the “city” elementaries (Schickler and Turrill) to optimize the busing schedule across the district. All elementary school students, grades K-5, will start the day beginning at 8:07 a.m. and end at 3 p.m.
Middle school students in grades 6-8 at both Rolland-Warner and Zemmer will attend classes from 9:07 a.m. to 3:45 p.m.
The starting times at the District’s three high schools (Lapeer East, Lapeer West and Lapeer Community) remain the same. East and West students attend classes from 7:25 a.m. to 2:07 p.m. Community High School students go from 7:30 a.m. to 1:55 p.m.
The “country” elementary schools (Lynch, Maple Grove, Mayfield, Murphy and Seaton) will now follow the same schedule as the “city” elementaries (Schickler and Turrill) to optimize the busing schedule across the district. All elementary school students, grades K-5, will start the day beginning at 8:07 a.m. and end at 3 p.m.
Middle school students in grades 6-8 at both Rolland-Warner and Zemmer will attend classes from 9:07 a.m. to 3:45 p.m.
The starting times at the District’s three high schools (Lapeer East, Lapeer West and Lapeer Community) remain the same. East and West students attend classes from 7:25 a.m. to 2:07 p.m. Community High School students go from 7:30 a.m. to 1:55 p.m.
Tuesday, August 17, 2010
Elementary school buildings open Aug. 23
Because of ongoing construction in the District, all Lapeer Community Schools elementary buildings will not be open until Monday, August 23.
Thank you for your patience.
Thank you for your patience.
Wednesday, July 28, 2010
LCS student MME scores show improvement
LAPEER ¬– For the third year in a row, Lapeer Community Schools 11th graders have shown improvement on the statewide Michigan Merit Exam, which includes the ACT college entrance test.
District-wide, scores for the 552 high school juniors who took the test were 55% in Math (up 6 points), 74% in Reading (up 10 points), 67% in Science (up 10 points), 89% in Social Studies (up 3 points) and 46% in Reading (up 4 points). Scores in all subject areas tested were above the state average, and showed continued improvement over the last three years.
“We’re pleased that our student scores have continued to increase,” said Kim Seifferly, Executive Director of Curriculum and Instruction for Lapeer Community Schools. “We remain focused on providing the needed curriculum and teacher development to help all of our students achieve.”
The MME scores were released by the Michigan Department of Education late last week. The test is given each spring to the state’s 11th grade students. Testing takes place over three days. During the testing period, students take the ACT Plus Writing college entrance exam, three portions of the WorkKeys employability skills assessment and additional items in mathematics, science and social studies needed to complete the assessment to meet Michigan standards.
In addition to information provided by the MME to meet state and federal requirements, schools are provided Parent Reports that show a student's performance on the tests. Schools will provide to parents the printed Parent Reports when students return to class this fall.
MME results also provide students with an opportunity to obtain, at no cost to the student, college reportable ACT scores needed for admission to most colleges and universities.
Student scores for individual school districts are available on the internet: https://oeaa.state.mi.us/oeaa/.
District-wide, scores for the 552 high school juniors who took the test were 55% in Math (up 6 points), 74% in Reading (up 10 points), 67% in Science (up 10 points), 89% in Social Studies (up 3 points) and 46% in Reading (up 4 points). Scores in all subject areas tested were above the state average, and showed continued improvement over the last three years.
“We’re pleased that our student scores have continued to increase,” said Kim Seifferly, Executive Director of Curriculum and Instruction for Lapeer Community Schools. “We remain focused on providing the needed curriculum and teacher development to help all of our students achieve.”
The MME scores were released by the Michigan Department of Education late last week. The test is given each spring to the state’s 11th grade students. Testing takes place over three days. During the testing period, students take the ACT Plus Writing college entrance exam, three portions of the WorkKeys employability skills assessment and additional items in mathematics, science and social studies needed to complete the assessment to meet Michigan standards.
In addition to information provided by the MME to meet state and federal requirements, schools are provided Parent Reports that show a student's performance on the tests. Schools will provide to parents the printed Parent Reports when students return to class this fall.
MME results also provide students with an opportunity to obtain, at no cost to the student, college reportable ACT scores needed for admission to most colleges and universities.
Student scores for individual school districts are available on the internet: https://oeaa.state.mi.us/oeaa/.
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