Good News

At the monthly school board meeting Tuesday the new corporation Web site was introduced. It looks like a much better, more effective and professional way to access lots of school information than the previous site. You can check it out here: http://www.leb.k12.in.us/

LCSC Superintendent Dr. Bob Taylor begins each meeting by giving the board and audience some "good news" about the Lebanon schools. Among his news this month was Central Elementary's designation as a Four Star school, LHS senior Valerie Coulter being named a National Merit Finalist, and LHS senior Scott Milam receiving a $1000 scholarship from the IHSAA, the first time a Lebanon student has been awarded this scholarship. LHS Principal Kevin O'Rourke mentioned in his presentation that LHS has achieved "AYP" (Adequate Yearly Progress) under No Child Left Behind regulations for the first time in several years. That's good news indeed.

If I'm elected to the school board, one of my high priorities will be to help get "good news" about the corporation out into the community. I know from experience that The Reporter doesn't have adequate staff to really cover education news in Lebanon, so the corporation has to get creative, and get the good word out!