(Note: The following is the second in a series on how school officials review and propose new curricula, textbooks and other educational materials for Clarkston Community Schools.) When developing new curricula and recommending new textbooks, teachers and administrators say they must consider not only what to teach, but how to teach it. In addition, they […]
From the new government in Iraq to advertisements for ‘new and improved? cleaning products, we have a natural attraction to new things. It’s fascinating to see what the latest technology has made possible, whether in home improvement, entertainment and even media. Spring, of course, brings a new season, with new flowers, new leaves on the […]
Clarkston Community Schools have generated concern and even ‘downright anger? from some parents with ‘developmental days? for teachers in grades K-8. Officials believe the benefits outweigh the burdens, however, and will continue the program. ‘The program does create some inconveniences, and we continue to recognize that,? Deputy Superintendent David Reschke said at the Monday, April […]
They hope to call them back, but Clarkston school officials last week issued layoff notices to 10 teachers, effective at the end of this school year. Linda Nester, executive director for personnel and auxiliary services, proposed the layoffs at the Monday, April 14 school board meeting, explaining that union contracts require a 60-day notification period. […]
Betty Reilly believes in a simple philosophy. ‘The more information you have, the better decision you can make.? That’s the goal of a parent information meeting scheduled for 7 p.m. Tuesday, April 29 in the Clarkston Middle School Media Center concerning June 9 school ballot proposals and state and federal education requirements. Reilly is treasurer […]
Proponents say it will likely save lives. Opponents are concerned about residents having to tolerate more noise. By a 5-2 vote last week, the Independence Township Board approved a variance to allow the Waterford Hills Raceway to host special police driving training. The proposal, made by field training officers from the West Bloomfield Police Department, […]
The denial of state disaster funds did not come as a surprise to local government officials, but that didn’t lessen their frustration. ‘I think the state, as well as the county, don’t send back the amount of money we need compared to what we send them,? said Independence Township Supervisor Dale Stuart in response to […]
A head custodian and three teachers are among Oakland County’s best, according to nominations to two different award programs. All four were honored at the Monday, April 14 meeting of the Clarkston Community Schools Board of Education, as family and coworkers filled the meeting room with cheers and standing ovations. Pam Trim, head custodian at […]
In other action at the Monday, April 14 meeting of the Clarkston Community Schools Board of Education: ? The board adopted revisions to district Policy 5330, recommended as a result of Michigan Public Act 51 of 2002. The policy, ‘Use of Medications,? added ‘herbal medications? and substances designed to be taken by mouth, by inhaler, […]
A new township crime ordinance will be up for second reading at the Springfield Township Board meeting on Thursday, May 8. When first reading took place Thursday, April 10, officials disagreed not on content, but on the merits of having offenses prosecuted as local or state crimes. The ‘Omnibus Criminal Ordinance? is intended to replace […]