Supt's Corner
December, 2017
Annual Faculty Follies
What another awesome year for the Faculty Follies! Two shows, a ton of laughs, and great entertainment, all for a great cause...Angel Tree and Christmas Express. If you didn't have a chance to attend the show, I have included a video of the show and an article that appeared in the TC Times. Yes, we are already planning our show for next year!
LCS Strategic Planning
1st Semester Ends on January 26, 2018
Linden Community Schools on Social Media
Genesee Opportunity
The Genesee Opportunity (GO) stipend provides Genesee County high school graduates with money for college, career training, or certification licensing fees. To be eligible, you must have lived in, and graduated from a high school in, Genesee County, Michigan.
The GO stipend is not based on income or grades, and is funded through a millage approved by Genesee County voters.
Important! All 2017 graduates who wish to use the GO Stipend must submit the application form. 2018 graduates may begin applying March 30, 2018. 2018 graduates should contact their counselor at LHS (810-591-0410).
Once the completed application is received, Genesee Opportunity staff will verify the information provided to determine eligibility for the GO Stipend. Students who have already taken a qualifying assessment for certification at a training institution can call (810) 591-GCGO (4246) to discuss eligibility for reimbursement.
LMS Robotics
Girls Gymnastics
3rd Grade Students get Hands-On
Celebrate our School Board Leaders
January is School Board Recognition Month and Linden Community Schools is joining 541 local and 56 intermediate school districts across the state to thank these community volunteers for their untiring dedication to public education.
Serving on a school board has been described as the toughest volunteer job in America. Yet Michigan’s public school board members dedicate countless personal hours to attending meetings, school functions, and hours of preparation for the decisions they make. They’re dedicated individuals who are committed to the continuing success of our schools and students.
It’s an exciting and challenging time in public education. School board members in Linden develop policies and make tough decisions that help shape the future of our education system.
This January, the staff and students of our district are asking all members of the community to take a moment and thank a school board member. Each school will be presenting the board with tokens of appreciation during our scheduled board meeting to be held on January 17, 2018, at Linden High School starting at 7:00 p.m.
The men and women serving Linden Community Schools are: Shari Luck, Scott Maker, Steve Murphy, Mike Murphy, Steve Losey, Jason Rowden, and Michelle Shayna.
Winter Break
Friday, Dec 22, 2017, 04:00 PM
Linden Community Schools
Board Meeting for December 20, 2017
- Strategic Plan Update...Phase 2, Gathering Information, has begun. Electronic survey will be released to stakeholders on Jan. 3, 2018.
- We are hopeful that in January we will receive word on the amount of funding that will be given for the Safe Routes to School grant.
- Linden is partnering with Mott Community College and U of M Flint as part of the 3-Districts Early Middle College Program. We are anticipating that this program will be ready to go for the 2018-19 school year.
- Update on the Supreme Court Ruling on the 3% Issue (deduction from public school employees's salaried for retirement health care).
Special Reports
- Central Elementary Student of the Month recognition.
- Hyatt Elementary Student of the Month recognition.
- Linden Elementary Student of the Month recognition.
- Recognition of Pete Ponzetti, Retired Board Member.
- Linden High School presentation...Mr. Dreasky.
- Linden High School presentation...Mr. Aue.
Consent Agenda
The Board approved the following consent agenda items
- Minutes of Work Session Meeting, Dec. 6, 2017.
- Invoices for the Month of November, 2017.
- Personnel Summary Sheet.
- Overnight Trip Request Boys Soccer, Canton, NC, July, 2018.
- LMS Cedar Point Trip Request 2018.
- LMS Washington DC Trip Request 2018.
- LHS Overnight Trip Request to Stratford, Ontario, May, 2018.
- Second/Third Reading and Adoptions of Policy 1421, 1439, 2410, 3121, 4121, 8321, 8142, 3139, 4139, 5630.01, and 2414.
Unfinished Business
The Board approved the following unfinished business agenda items
- Annual Summer Tax Resolution 2018
New Business
- No New Business
Board Reports/Announcements
- Note from President Maker: Since I will be absent for the meeting tonight, I wanted to wish everyone a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!
- Trustee Rowden wished everyone a Happy Holidays. He also commented on the 3% issue, congratulated the Middle School Volleyball team and indicated there may be some grant money for STEM projects.
- Trustee Luck thanked everyone for their participation and support of the Faculty Follies. Mrs. Luck also commented on Central Elementary's door competition, which she was one of the judges for. She also thanked the teachers, administration, and staff for all of the great holiday activities...it keeps the students engaged.
- Trustee Shayna apologize for missing the last two meetings, indicating family emergencies were the reason. Mrs. Shayna talked about the Middle School Ambassador Annual Blueberry Caroling that is taking place tomorrow night (12/21/17) at 6:00 pm.
- Vice President Murphy echoed his excitement for the 2017 Faculty Follies. He wished everyone a Happy Holidays!
Additional information about the Linden Community Schools Board of Education, including meeting dates, can be found here.
Linden Community Schools
Email: rciesiel@lindenschools.org
Website: www.lindenschools.org
Location: 7205 Silver Lake Road
Phone: 810-591-0983
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Linden-Community-Schools-140046436728183/