• Virtual Coffee with the Superintendent  On Monday, December 5th at 6:30 p.m. I will host the next Virtual Coffee with the Superintendent for families and parents.  The link to the meeting is here:  12/5/22 Virtual Coffee 6:30 p.m. During this meeting I will highlight efforts the district is making to promote school and student safety and then I will open up the conversation to general questions and comments from participants. The zoom meeting will last 45 minutes and will not be recorded; additional and planned dates include:  January 9, February 13, March 20, April 10 and May 22. I look forward to seeing you!

• Early Release Student Behavior Police Chief John Schlittler and I met with several local business leaders recently to discuss ideas and strategies to encourage more appropriate and respectful middle and high school student behavior within the community, especially on early release days.  Business owners expressed gratitude for the majority of students who frequent restaurants and stores on early release days and are good customers and well behaved. But they expressed concern and frustration with some young people who, when they are crowded together into a small store or aisle, inevitably disrupt and disturb other customers and the operation of the business.  In some cases, there is vandalism and litter which impacts the business and sometimes causes other customers to leave. Shop owners have experienced theft due to a few young people daring each other to steal candy.

I am requesting that parents and guardians, particularly those of middle school students, talk to your children about their plans for visiting local businesses on early release days.  Please share with them your expectations for their behavior while dining or patronizing a local business.  

There is an early release day this coming Wednesday, December 7th, so it is a great opportunity - and there is a real need - for families to discuss respectful, careful, and safe behavior within the community. Many thanks for your help!