The North Harrison School Board awarded the bid for snow removal for this year to Tom Pottorff at its regular meeting Wednesday. Bid includes $350 a time for the North Harrison School District and Early Childhood Center, $75 for just the Early Childhood Center or the Track Parking Lot, $250 for sanding and salting the school and Early Childhood Center parking lots, or $150 for “where needed” salt and sanding.
MAP numbers were released. 134 students were tested at North Harrison. 89 students scored at least proficient in at least one area, or 66%. That is up from 56% in 2022 and 52% in 2021. Third grade math, third grade language arts, fourth grade math, fourth grade language arts, fifth grade math, fifth grade language arts, fifth grade science, sixth grade math, seventh grade math, seventh grade language arts, eighth grade math, eighth grade language arts, and eighth grade science all tested above the state average.
Guidance counselors Sadie Steele and Kara Smith presented the results to the board. Smith has completed one day of training in preparation to implement the Teen Mental Health Grant that was received to serve 10th to 12th grade students.
Elementary Principal Susan Allen reported that Parent Teacher Conferences had nearly perfect attendance. The North Harrison PTO provided a meal.
The teachers assessed the students the week before conferences. Their assessment results showed growth among the students.
An intruder drill was conducted on November 9th. It was a successful drill that made the school aware of areas of improvement.
A Veterans Day program was held November 10th. Mrs. Capps and second through sixth graders performed Veterans Day songs. The band also performed.
Superintendent Ethan Sickels reported on the finances. As of November 1st, there was a combined total of $1,173,652.57 in all four checking accounts. That is down $139,199.86 from the same time last year.
The school is in the process of applying for a Quality Pre-K Grant. This grant would pay the school for each 4 year old student from January 15th through the end of school. If they receive the grant, they will not charge tuition for their four year old preschool during the second semester. The increased revenue from the grant would be $30,000 above what the school would get in tuition.
Teachers Jenny Hartschen and Kiley Taylor presented the learning process in fourth and sixth grade.
The board set the candidate filing dates for December 5th to 26th. The terms of Jeremy Rinehart and Kara Craig expire. The office will be open for candidate filing each day the school is in session. The school will be open for candidate filing on December 26th from 8 am to 5 pm.
The next meeting will be December 19th at 5 pm at the school library.
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