At each month’s meeting of the Logan County Board of Education, each school presents a list of “Good News” items. Also Superintendent Kevin Hub issues a report. This is the January report:
ADAIRVILLE:
Adairville’s KYA (Kentucky Youth Assembly) received a ‘Delegation of Excellence’ award during their recent meeting in Louisville. Their bill, authored by Brennan Davenport, Hayley Hallman, Katie Ray Holloman, and Damon Stephens, was ranked high enough that the students were able to present it in the Senate at the Capitol in Frankfort. John Hendricks was trained as a chairperson to preside over the bills being presented and received the second highest ranking from the advisors; therefore, he was chosen to chair the premiere bills at the Capitol as well. Olivia Bouldin received an ‘Outstanding Delegate’ award, and Ellie Delaney received an ‘Outstanding Parliamentarian’ award. Congratulations, KYA team!
Adairville students earned the highest attendance award for the district for the first semester of the 2014-2015 school year with an attendance percentage of 96.62. Way to go, students!
Adairville Middle School Academic Team earned second place in District Quick Recall matches. Kudos to the quick recall participants!
AUBURN:
Auburn exceeded the $2,000 goal for the St. Jude Marathon.
Auburn Middle School was named a 2015 KY Middle School to Watch. Representatives of the school will attend the award ceremony with the National Forum to Accelerate Middle-Grades Conference in Washington, D.C. in June.
Auburn was awarded the KY Arts Council Grant/Teaching Art Together in the amount of $600 for dance instruction on March 9 -13, 2015. Deborah Davenport, dance instructor, will work with fourth and fifth grade students and provide a professional development workshop for our leaders.
Auburn’s Academic Team won first place in Logan County Quick Recall League.
CHANDLERS:
Chandlers School hosted a total of more than 900 parents and community members at two holiday events –the Christmas band concert and the primary Christmas program.
Chandlers received the KDE Mathematics Achievement Fund grant.
LEWISBURG:
Lewisburg will host the District Governor’s Cup on Jan. 17.
OLMSTEAD:
Olmstead’s Jr. Beta Club went Christmas Caroling on Dec. 12 at BHI Assisted Living Center in Russellville. Forty students were accompanied by Justin and Misty Adams (vocals and banjo) along with Danny Benson (vocals and guitar).
Third-grade students presented “America, a Star Spangled Production” to an audience of parents and friends on December 19th. Students applied the elements of drama and music in their program.
Olmstead's Kindergarten and First Grade got the opportunity to learn about various careers. Career Day was held in December. Several businesses from the community were represented to help us learn about our career options. Dr. Elizabeth Tabor from Cornerstone Veterinary Services, Billy Bingham with Lewisburg Banking, O'Brien Pedigo and Dan Kemp from Olmstead Fire Department, and Kelly Lyne RN from the Health Department spent time sharing their careers with the children.
Middle School students were going to WKU Jan. 15 for education day. Students will see a basketball game and learn about career and college opportunities.
LCHS:
Matt Harper signed to play college baseball with Spalding University on Tuesday, Jan. 13. Congratulations, Matt!
Sgt. Major Brockman has been awarded the Bronze and Silver instructor certificates from Cadet Command. Congratulations, Sgt. Major!
LCHS junior Dylan Byrum was appointed as a Kentucky Colonel in Frankfort yesterday. He is the youngest person ever to receive the appointment.
Amy McLean, LCHS teacher, introduced to the board Jesse Clark, winner of ‘Winter Assembly’ held in December at LCHS. Jesse presented her winning song for the board’s entertainment.
LCAS:
One student successfully completed the program and was transitioned back into the high school by Wednesday. Another student was scheduled to complete the program Friday and transition back into the high school by Jan. 19.
RATC:
Russellville ATC student organizations were involved in various community service activities over the holiday season. Members of FBLA (Future Business Leaders of America) collected food items and two complete Holiday Box meals for Fort Campbell soldier families and adopted 4 Christmas Angels from local schools. SkillsUSA challenged the other clubs and collected enough food to support 13 Holiday Soldier meals for Fort Campbell families. Finally, HOSA (Health Occupational Students of America) has so far collected $225 for the Lymphoma & Leukemia Society. They also collected 680 cans of food to donate to the Logan County Ministerial Society. Congratulations to all our students supporting the needs of our community.
SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT
We had another great GYO session focused on school finance. We explained the process for constructing a new Area Technology Center to the more than 50 in attendance.
The Board of Directors for the United Way Southern Kentucky chapter had their monthly meeting at the public library and invited several local leaders to share what is happening in Logan County. Russellville Independent superintendent Mr. Leon Smith and I shared a few points about education, including the proposed new Area Technology Center, an increased focus on expanding dual credit opportunities for students, and staying fiscally responsible in the era of increased expectations coupled with reduced funding from the state.
Our principals received a visit from Mike York, effectiveness coach in the Office of Next Generation Learners, KDE, and discussed teacher leadership and assessment literacy. Mike met with Mr. Mike Hurt and me after his school visits and he was very impressed with our district.
I met last week with Keith Sharp, architect. We discussed several aspects of the ATC project. The BG-1 and A/E proposals have been sent to KDE for approval. They have sent several Requests for Proposals (RFP) for the site to be surveyed. Keith and I reviewed a “program of spaces” for the new center. He met with Principal Beth Frogue and her staff to “brainstorm” about needs and wants for the new center.
It is January and Board Member Recognition Month, and on behalf of our students, staff and communities, I want to publicly thank Chairman Kenneth Robertson (Adairville), Vice Chairman John Dawson (Olmstead), Ralph Cropper (Lewisburg), Tim Hall (Auburn) and Phil Baker (Chandlers) for their faithful service.