School Board Regular Meeting 1/11/2011 Recap

The Citrus County School Board met for a regular meeting on Tuesday, January 11th, 2011 ,  at 4:00pm.  Board member Ms. Pat Deutschman provided opening exercises which included a reflection and silent moment for the tragic events and victims in Arizona.

The board then had the honor of recognizing and presenting awards.  First, Brian Matthew Wisner was recognized for  attaining the rank of Eagle Scout in the Boy Scouts of America, Next,  recognition awards were given for Excellence and Purchase in the 39th annual Festival of the Arts in December 2010 . This was sponsored by The Festival of the Arts Committee  which sponsors this fun event each year, along with the City of Inverness, the Citrus County Chronicle, and the Citrus County Schools Art Departments.  This event has had long time support and encouragement from Citrus County Schools and   the School Board; in particular,  from board member Linda Powers.   To quote  Mrs. Powers, she said “looked like the Cheshire Cat” as she announced the awards to students and to art teachers for their participation in the Art Festival.  It was a packed board room  as awards were presented.  Ms. Deutschman commented how great it was to have students fill the room and Board Chairman Bill Murray acknowledged the many teachers in the room.

Business Service Director Ken Blocker presented 2010 Audit Reports on the District’s Internals Accounts and the 2010 Audit Report for the Academy of Environmental Science.  Mr. Blocker  presented  several budget amendments and provided an budget update.

Alan Burcaw, the director of Facilities and Construction, among other items the revised schematic for the Crystal River High School Phase II cafeteria.  This is going to be an exciting and  much- needed  revision   to the cafeteria and will provide  increase d  dining areas and better  service for our students.

Our next School Board workshop will be: Jan. 25th, 2011, 1:00pm at the District Office in the Board Room.

Our next School Board regular meeting will be: Feb.8th, 2011, 4:00pm at the District Office in the Board Room.

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