Downtown’s streetscape project is expected to improve both the village’s infrastructure and aesthetics, but at what price to business owners? Owners like Carl Slomczenski, of CJ’s Lakeside Grill, aren’t thrilled with the pending project. ‘I’ve seen the plans ? they look fantastic,? said Slomczenski. ‘My only concern is the economical times right now. We’re trying […]
The newly approved contract with Lake Orion Education Association (LOEA) is set to save the school district millions of dollars over the next several years. The board of education voted to approve the contract, 5-1, with the dissenting vote coming from Treasurer Jim Weidman. Weidman said he disapproved of the contract because it included a […]
It’s official. Sophia Lafayette is Lake Orion High School’s new principal. The school board was uncharacteristically divided when they voted her into the position, 4-2, at their Jan. 13 meeting. Boardmembers Bob Gritzinger and Jim Weidman were the dissenting votes, citing her lack of experience as a principal as the reason. Tiffany Weber-Phillips was not […]
We’ve yet to determine if Superintendent Ken Gutman is a mad man or a genius. With all the recent lineup changes in the school district ? Sarah Manzo as Webber’s principal, Bev Tepper as associate high school principal, Heidi Kast as assistant superintendent and now Sophia Lafayette as the new high school principal, just to […]
After lacking permanent leadership since July 2009, Lake Orion High School appears to have its new principal. Superintendent Ken Gutman announced he will recommend Sophia Lafayette to the school board for the position at their Jan. 13 meeting. A board vote will end the lengthy interview process, which included first and second round interviews with […]
Race to the Top? More like race to a stop. Of Oakland County’s 28 school districts, Lake Orion Community Schools stands in the minority with six others who will not support the federal government’s Race to the Top Fund. The school board voted unanimously on the issue at a Jan. 7 morning meeting. Race to […]
After the Jan. 8 meeting with high school principal candidate Sophia Lafayette, many parents voiced their opinion on the selection committee and superintendent’s recommendation. And the majority of opinions were positive. What follows are three parents? comments on Lafayette. ~ Megan Collier Birgit Mcquiston ‘I do feel like the [hiring] process worked. However, I understand […]
After the Jan. 8 meeting with high school principal candidate Sophia Lafayette, many parents voiced their opinion on the selection committee and superintendent’s recommendation. And the majority of opinions were positive. What follows are three parents? comments on Lafayette. ~ Megan Collier Birgit Mcquiston ‘I do feel like the [hiring] process worked. However, I understand […]
Keep an eye on your pets and children, says Pam Cheney. A few weeks ago, the Keatington subdivision resident found large cat tracks in her back yard belonging to what she thinks is a cougar. ‘Now we all walk our dogs at night on leashes so they’re near us. You worry about the little kids […]
Keep an eye on your pets and children, says Pam Cheney. A few weeks ago, the Keatington subdivision resident found large cat tracks in her back yard belonging to what she thinks is a cougar. ‘Now we all walk our dogs at night on leashes so they’re near us. You worry about the little kids […]