Published: May 23, 2007 09:19 am         

Local Briefs for 5-23-07

Head Start registration at Westwood Primary

Due to Westwood ISD’s recent agreement to serve 4-year-old students through Head Start services, in addition to WISD’s regular prekindergarten program, Westwood Primary School will begin the registration process for the 2007-2008 school year from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. today through Friday. The programs will serve students who will be 4 years old on or before, Sept.1.

To enroll in the Head Start Program, a 2006 income tax return must be provided, or you must currently be receiving TANF or SSI (bring awards letter), proof of address (light, water, gas, or land phone bill), goverment-issued birth certificate, parent and child social security cards, parents/guardians’ driver’s license or state ID card, Medicaid card and up-to-date shot record.

There are minimum required vaccinations to enroll your child in school. The following series are required for four year-olds: (4) DPaT, one after the child turned four; (3) IPV, one after the child turned four; (3) HEP B; Varicella (at least one); (2) MMR, one after child turned four; (1) HEP A; (2) Prevnar (also called Pneumococal or PCV-7) at least one after the age of 12 months. Any child who is not four at the time of pre-registration will be required to have all necessary age-3 vaccinations.

Call Westwood Primary School at 903-729-1774 and ask to speak with Dr. Debbie Taylor or Brinn Williford with questions about the enrollment process or requirements.



Donation request not for Meals on Wheels

It has recently come to the attention of Meals on Wheels of Palestine Inc., which serves the elderly of Anderson, Cherokee and Rusk counties, that people in these counties are receiving a mailed out solicitation for donations for Meals on Wheels.

“People erroneously think that it is for Meals on Wheels of Palestine, Inc., who actually serves the elderly of these counties. However, in actuality, the solicitation is from Meals on Wheels Ministries of Tyler. Meals on Wheels Ministries of Tyler, does not provide services in these three counties,” a Meals on Wheels of Palestine Inc. news relese said.

Anyone who has received these solicitations should be aware, that if you respond to this solicitation, you are not helping to support Meals on Wheels of Palestine, Inc., but Meals on Wheels Ministries of Tyler, a news release said.



SISD board meeting held

The Slocum Independent School District Board of Trustees held its regular meeting May 17 in the SISD Board Room. During the meeting, the board:

• RECOGNIZED outstanding students for the fifth six weeks including primary students Colton Huddleston; elementary student Landry Lane; middle school student Kaylee Webb; and high school student Shonda Fletcher.

• RECEIVED a report from business manager Kim O’Dell, which included an overview of the district’s current financial statement, expenditures and investments.

• RECEIVED a report from principal Cliff Lasiter which included the school calendar for the month of May, current enrollment and average daily attendance. Lasiter also reported on exceptional student accomplishments during the month of May.

• RECEIVED a report from superintendent Fred Fulton which provided trustees with rationale for a communication system upgrade, information concerning the Texas Education Excellence grant, TASB Summer Leadership Institute information and a summary of student survey responses.

• ELECTED board officers for 2007-08 including president Malon Reed, vice president Mike Dear and secretary Regina Hogan.

• APPROVED Fulton as the Region VII Education Service Center representative.

• DISCUSSED employee benefits and compensation for 2007-08.

• DISCUSSED facility upgrades and new construction.

• APPROVED superintendent performance goals for 2007.

• APPROVED the employment of an agriculture science teacher and a maintenance worker.

• APPROVED a chance in the contract for an elementary fine arts teacher.

• APPROVED superintendent recommendation for days of employment for staff personnel during 2007-08.

The next scheduled meeting of the SISD Board of Trustees is scheduled for 7 p.m. June 21.



Neches ISD special meeting set

The Neches Independent School District Board of Trustees will hold a special meeting at 5 p.m. Thursday in the Neches High School library.

The board will meet in closed session to discuss personnel matters.

     

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