Prior to the Work Session of the Board of Education (BOE) meeting on May 19, 2009, a hands-on work shop was held on the new Novus Agenda Paperless System. This system allows the district to go “green” and saves money by eliminating the need for a copy of each agenda for all the BOE members, which often is between 1-2 inches thick. There will be a parallel test for the meetings in June with the goal of being paperless by July.

            The meeting was then opened for the Public session. BOE members voted to approve the M.R. settlement agreement, accept the professional services with Polistina and Associates to create specs and assist in reviewing bids to renovate gym floors, agreed for the crew team to attend the US Rowing Junior Nationals in Cincinnati, Ohio, and OK’d attendance to the Nike Outdoor National Track Meet in Greensboro, NC.

            During the Public Portion, BOE members got to view the 2 trophies won by the Lightweight 4 and the Junior 4 crew members at the Stotesbury Cup Regatta in Philadelphia on 5/16/09.

            Graduation is fast approaching which means Project Graduation is also just around the corner (June 23, 2009). As with every other organization, donations are down yet costs continue to rise

            Donations of bottle water, especially the smaller bottles, would help defray some of Project Graduation costs. Graduating seniors and their guests work up a sweat enjoying all the games, activities, music and fun times being provided at the drug and alcohol free party hosted by the HSA. Donations can be dropped off at the High School, or arrangements can be made to have your contributions picked up by contacting me at SRfromEHT@aol.com or 653-2009.

            Many businesses are willing to help Project Graduation but must be contacted and not enough volunteers exist to make that happen.

            A volunteer or two is needed now to label and assemble the bracelets used for identification purposes at Project Graduation.

            All the ideas are in place, materials purchased, but Project Graduation could use more workers “bees” to paint, cut, etc.

            If you can help, please contact Mary Ann Spiker, Coordinator of Project Graduation at mspiker@ehthsa.com  or by phoning me at the above number.

            Lastly, volunteers to help set up, chaperone ( 2 shifts available so you don’t have to pull an all nighter), and clean-up are also needed. Sonya is handle this area, so if you’re free on June 23, want to experience a magical time, and help keep Project Graduation in existence, contact SGROSS1168@aol.com or call me at 653-2009.

            Not only is life time memories created for the graduating senior and their guests, but they’re kept safe on a night where too many students have lost their lives. Please support Project Graduation in any way you can. Thank you.