A surprise retirement and an abundance of new electronics in the school prompted the Pine Island School Board to create a new position, technology director, and to advertise the opening at once. The vote, at the June 7 meeting, was unanimous.
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Pine Island School Board approves a tight 2012-2013 budget
Mon, Jun 25th, 2012
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By Karen Snyder
The Pine Island School Board, on June 18, unanimously approved a 2012-2013 budget of $10,406,089.
With its income surpassing its outgo by just $152,653, the budget offers scant wiggle room. But compared to subsequent years, that 2012-2013 surplus looks downright lavish.
“If state funding stays flat and the inflation rate goes up 2.5 percent, it will cost us $250,000 a year,” Superintendent Chris Bates said.
State funding did increase $50 per pupil this year, the first hike in six years. “If we could get an inflation increase from the state every year, we’d be fine. Three percent a year would do it,” he said. “Otherwise we’ll have to cut staffing or ask for a tax levy referendum. We’ve done both before.”
Board appropriates $40,000 for iPad use
Board members gave a unanimous go-ahead to a project that will supply wireless connection to the school’s English Department, libraries, special ed rooms, portable classrooms, and perhaps one of the gymnasiums – about one-fifth of the building.
Several weeks ago, the board okayed spending $60,000 to buy 60 iPads and related equipment. The upgrade project will allow for the full use of the new computers.
Aaron Bergstralh a computer consultant with Wasioja Educational Technology Cooperative, told the board the new wireless system will cost approximately $40,000 and take at least four to six weeks to complete. He suggested that work start as soon as possible so the school will be iPad-ready on opening day, Sept. 4.
Technology Director search
Bates reported that three applications have been received for the newly created position of technology director. The application period will close June 29, and he hopes to interview candidates the week after the 4th of July. Members of the hiring committee will include Bergstralh, K-8 Principal Tammy Berg-Beniak, high school Principal Kevin Cardille, a teacher or two and a community member or two with computer expertise.
In other business the school board:
•Voted 6-1 to offer John Stapleton the position of head football coach. Stapleton had sought the job before, in 2009, and then filed a grievance against the district for choosing an outside applicant. An arbitrator heard the case, concluded that the district had acted in good faith and dismissed Stapleton’s complaint. (Fo .....
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The Pine Island School Board, on June 18, unanimously approved a 2012-2013 budget of $10,406,089.
With its income surpassing its outgo by just $152,653, the budget offers scant wiggle room. But compared to subsequent years, that 2012-2013 surplus looks downright lavish.
“If state funding stays flat and the inflation rate goes up 2.5 percent, it will cost us $250,000 a year,” Superintendent Chris Bates said.
State funding did increase $50 per pupil this year, the first hike in six years. “If we could get an inflation increase from the state every year, we’d be fine. Three percent a year would do it,” he said. “Otherwise we’ll have to cut staffing or ask for a tax levy referendum. We’ve done both before.”
Board appropriates $40,000 for iPad use
Board members gave a unanimous go-ahead to a project that will supply wireless connection to the school’s English Department, libraries, special ed rooms, portable classrooms, and perhaps one of the gymnasiums – about one-fifth of the building.
Several weeks ago, the board okayed spending $60,000 to buy 60 iPads and related equipment. The upgrade project will allow for the full use of the new computers.
Aaron Bergstralh a computer consultant with Wasioja Educational Technology Cooperative, told the board the new wireless system will cost approximately $40,000 and take at least four to six weeks to complete. He suggested that work start as soon as possible so the school will be iPad-ready on opening day, Sept. 4.
Technology Director search
Bates reported that three applications have been received for the newly created position of technology director. The application period will close June 29, and he hopes to interview candidates the week after the 4th of July. Members of the hiring committee will include Bergstralh, K-8 Principal Tammy Berg-Beniak, high school Principal Kevin Cardille, a teacher or two and a community member or two with computer expertise.
In other business the school board:
•Voted 6-1 to offer John Stapleton the position of head football coach. Stapleton had sought the job before, in 2009, and then filed a grievance against the district for choosing an outside applicant. An arbitrator heard the case, concluded that the district had acted in good faith and dismissed Stapleton’s complaint. (Fo .....
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Pine Island School Board creates tech director post
Mon, Jun 11th, 2012
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Pine Island School’s new facility plan includes an iPad perk
Tue, May 29th, 2012
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The Pine Island School Board unanimously approved a room-arrangement plan with a $20,000 incentive. The vote came at the board’s May 21 meeting.
The 2012-2013 facilities plan, designed to deal with overcrowding, as did several others presented
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Pine Island School Board authorizes iPads purchase
Mon, May 7th, 2012
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An enthusiastic pitch for iPads in the classroom highlighted the Pine Island School Board’s May 3 meeting.
“Why the iPad? Why Now?” was part of the high school English Department’s curriculum review presentation made by teachers Larissa Ka
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Pine Island School Board schedules public hearing on TIF plan
Mon, Apr 23rd, 2012
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Pine Island City Administrator Abraham Algadi and financial consultant Michael Bubany of David Drown Associates, attended the April 16 Pine Island School Board meeting and talked TIF (tax increment financing).
The city backs a 20-year plan combin
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Pine Island Schools discuss possibilities with iPads
Mon, Apr 9th, 2012
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A thorny combo - the steady rise in kindergarten enrollment expected over the next several years and the school’s already overcrowded ground floor - is posing problems for the Pine Island School Board.
Going upstairs won’t work. The law confin
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Pine Island Schools discuss space issues
Mon, Mar 26th, 2012
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“What will we do for space?” K-8 principal Tammy Berg-Beniak asked the Pine Island School Board at its March 19 meeting.
The district can accommodate next school year’s growing enrollment. Berg-Beniak offered two options in the form of diagr
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"Talent and Truffles" Pine Island Talent Show, 3/23/2012 @ 7:00 PM
Thu, Mar 1st, 2012
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The Pine Island PTSO (new contact email: pineislandptso@gmail.com), together with the community of Pine Island, will be presenting a "Talent and Truffles" talent show featuring students and area adults on
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Pine Island School Board discusses increased accessibility with e-mail addresses, and recording meetings
Wed, Jan 25th, 2012
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The Pine Island school board met January 17 approving just under $518,965 in December payroll and $257,132 in bills. The 2011 audit which had been presented on January 5 was approved unanimously by the board.
Superintendent Bates announced that t
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