Stories for CP School District
PR: Hillside secretary honored for professionalism, expertise
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Pam Jones, left, secretary of Hillside Elementary School, receives a JBLM MWR coin and certificate of appreciation from Denis Senftner, right, deputy director of Family, Morale, Welfare and Recreation for her professionalism and expertise during a recent visit by the secretary of the Army.
During a recent tour of Joint Base Lewis-McChord (JBLM) John McHugh, secretary of the Army, requested a visit to Hillside Elementary School—much to the surprise of school secretary Pam Jones. Jones was busily working in the office when members of the Secret Service notified her of McHugh’s arrival and requested a tour of the facility. Jones happily obliged and took McHugh and a small group of JBLM officials on a tour of the building, answering questions and providing information.
CPSD Board schedules meetings for 2010-11 school year
Posted by | CommentsClover Park School District’s Board of Directors announced their meeting schedule for the 2010-11 school year. All meetings, unless indicated differently, are held in Room 4 of the Student Services Center, 10903 Gravelly Lake Dr. SW, in Lakewood. Meetings are held the second and fourth Mondays of each month unless otherwise indicated. Meetings on the second Monday begin at 6 p.m. and meetings on the fourth Monday begin at 5 p.m. Meeting dates, locations and start times are subject to change.
PR: Board authorizes sale of bonds; saves taxpayers millions
Posted by | CommentsIn its special meeting on Aug. 4, the Clover Park School District (CPSD) Board of Directors authorized the sale of Qualified School Construction Bonds (QSCB).
The board approved the sale of $17.5 million of QSCBs which will be used to fund a portion of the construction of Hudtloff Middle School. This project is part of the $92 million school construction bond proposition that was approved by CPSD voters in February 2010.
CPSD Board adds special meeting/workshop
Posted by | CommentsThe Clover Park School District Board of Directors will hold a special meeting/workshop at 5 p.m., Wednesday, Aug. 4 in room 4 at the Student Services Center, 10903 Gravelly Lake Drive SW in Lakewood. The board will consider the authorization of the sale of bonds and the adoption of policy 7705, Post-Bond Issuance Requirements. For more information, contact the Clover Park School District superintendent’s office, 583-5190.
CPSD successfully passes transportation inspections
Posted by | CommentsClover Park School District’s buses and vehicles recently passed two inspections by the Washington State Patrol, both with outstanding results. The inspections—one scheduled and one a surprise—help to establish standards for the safe transportation of students, staff and community members.
Letter: School zone lights
Posted by | CommentsWhat do you know about the school zone lights operating this morning? It seems a little early for summer school to have started. I question the need to operate these lights at the high schools and maybe the middle schools, too. What do your readers think of prohibiting the lights to operate at the high schools during the summer months?
Speaking of possible misuse of these school zone lights, did you notice they were used after the football games this past season at Harry Lang Stadium? Finally, I observed the CPSD buses limiting their speed to 20 MPH in all school zones, all day. This occurred during the entire school year, regardless of the time of day. What a waste of time. I think the LPD should ticket the buses for impeding traffic when the warning lights are not flashing. What do your readers think of that?
Greg Ellis
Lakewood
Editor’s Note: Following is a response from Kim Prentice, Director of Community Relations for Clover Park School District. If you have an opinion, please click through to the comments area.
New administrators approved by CPSD Board of Directors
Posted by | CommentsLAKEWOOD- The Clover Park School District (CPSD) Board of Directors approved the hiring of two administrators to fill vacancies in the district during the July 12 regular board meeting. The district welcomes Kristy Harris as the new director of financial services and Katie O’Brien as a new assistant principal at Lakes High School. The board also approved other new hires for the district as part of the monthly personnel actions listing.
Letter: ‘Help Tillicum kids stay in school’
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Communities In Schools of Lakewood (CISL) is the local affiliate of the nation’s largest drop out prevention program. We have been located in Lakewood since 1993 and have seen the graduation rate increase from 40% to 70%. We are now looking for your help.
Beginning in the Fall of 2010, CISL will (grant pending) begin a large scale program at Tillicum Elementary. This will include additional academic support after school as well as enrichment activities and recreational games and team-building activity. This program will include roughly 75 students and will run 5 days a week after school.
Principal assignments announced for 2010-11
Posted by | CommentsLAKEWOOD- Clover Park School District Superintendent, Debbie LeBeau, recently announced the selection of a new principal and new assignments for three principals. The principals will begin their new assignments effective July 1, 2010, pending board approval.
PR: Oakwood receives grant from Office of Education Ombudsman
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Principal of Oakwood Elementary School, John Mitchell, discusses the School-Family Partnership project with parent volunteer, Lucia Michelot, and third-grade Teacher, Liz Colleran (left to right).
LAKEWOOD- Oakwood Elementary School has received a $5,000 grant from the Office of the Education Ombudsman (OEO) to develop a School-Family Partnership (SFP) pilot project. The purpose of the project is to provide training in collaboration with parents and teachers so they are partners in the education of students. The OEO will help the Oakwood staff develop a SFP team comprised of trained parents and staff. Twenty Oakwood staff members will be involved with the training along with 20 parents. Oakwood is the only school in the Puget Sound area to receive the grant. In addition to the grant money, the school will receive: Read More→
CPSD School Board Schedules Retreat
Posted by | CommentsThe Clover Park School District Board of Directors has scheduled a retreat for Monday and Tuesday, June 28 and 29. The retreat begins at 5 p.m. on Monday and will resume at 8 a.m. on Tuesday, in building 19, room 107 at Clover Park Technical College, 4500 Steilacoom Blvd. SW in Lakewood.
Topics for the retreat include the board values and priorities, standard operating procedures and budget, the superintendent’s focus for 2010-11, a school construction bond and building update, the board calendar and meeting and workshop times and the superintendent’s evaluation process and timeline for the upcoming year. For more information, contact the superintendent’s office at (253) 583-5190.
PR: Lakes’ Laubach to be new director of teaching and learning
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LAKEWOOD – Lakes High School principal Brian Laubach has been appointed as Clover Park School District’s new director of teaching and learning. Laubach is replacing Patty Maxfield, who is retiring July 1. Karen Mauer-Smith, an assistant principal at Lakes, will replace Laubach as Lakes’ principal. ”Brian has been very involved with improving instruction, professional development and curriculum issues throughout his tenure in the district,” said superintendent Debbie LeBeau. “He will bring a principal’s perspective to the director of teaching and learning role and help move forward the district’s work accomplished to date.” Laubach has worked in the district since 1993 and has served as principal at Lakes since 2006. Laubach will assume his new duties July 1.
CPSD shows off its ‘Wheels on the Bus’ wagon
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Shelley Thornton, Debbie LeBeau, Terese High and Leslie Deal (left to right) pose with the district's wagon.
The “Wheels on the Bus” wagon is on display in Clover Park School District’s Student Services Center. The wagon was painted and designed by Terese High in Community Relations and Shelley Thornton and Leslie Deal in Publications. The wagon was sponsored by superintendent Debbie LeBeau. The bus is part of the “Paint Your Wagon” art competition which showcases the community’s commitment to youth by painting and decorating wagons. Different wagons are spread throughout the community. The wagons will be judged and then auctioned off to support Lakewood’s Promise. You can view the wagon Monday through Friday 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
