Compiled by Amanda Foust
What happened: Savings were approved for the Fitness Center addition to Carmel High School.
What it means: The Fitness Center’s east canopy roof will be installed with a non-specified vapor barrier. Contractor Insley Systems refunded the district $11,000 from its construction allowance.
What’s next: No further action needed.
What happened: The school board approved new materials for the 2014-2020 school years
What it means: Committees recommended new materials to adopt for the following: Elementary Literacy, Secondary Literacy, Family and Consumer Science, Business Education, International Baccalaureate courses and an advanced Chemistry course.
What’s next: No further action needed.
Other News:
A $5,000 grant from Kroger was given to Prairie Trace Elementary School for the development of a school walking track. $500 was given to Clay Middle School from USA Funds – $250 was a general donation while the other $250 was toward the Music Department. $125 from Patrons of Creekside Middle School was donated to the Performing Arts Department. $500 was donated from Gibson Teldata in support of an eLearning conference.