We will host a series of Love and Logic parenting classes this fall.  The workshop begins September 20 and continues for six consecutive Mondays.  Workshops will be held in Elementary East from 6:00 until 8:00 p.m. 

Love and Logic is designed to help parents with the most important and difficult job they have – being a parent and teaching responsibility to their children.  The workshops are free of charge and open to all district parents, guardians and grandparents.  Childcare is provided. 

Lisa Phillips, Elementary East counselor, will facilitate the Love and Logic series.  Interested persons may register via e-mail at the following address:  This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it ; or phone 334-5137, ext. 1021 or 1031. 

The annual levy hearing, as required of all Missouri school districts, was held during the board of education’s monthly meeting held Thursday, August 26.

The board approved a proposal by Dr. Hayter, superintendent, to roll back the levy nine cents (five cents in operating and four cents in the debt service) making it $3.86.  This voluntary rollback will save district patrons $600,000 in taxes for 2010. 

“We want to roll the levy back for two reasons,” said Dr. Hayter.  “The district is in a solid financial position; and we know our patrons are facing tough economic conditions.  If we can make ends meet with 9 cents less, then we should – as a district – operate in this manner.” 

“This is not to say that an increase may not be needed in the future,” added Hayter.  “But for now, the roll back is the right thing to do.”

 The federal mandates of No Child Left Behind (NCLB) and the requirements of the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) specify that school districts not meeting Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) must notify parents of the district's status.