Quincy Public School District #172

NEWS & EVENTS

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Students from Marci Likes’ 2nd/3rd grade class at Ellington School presented information to the Board on the Wee Deliver Program. All students, kindergarten through 3rd grade, participate by writing letters to staff members and other students. Mrs. Likes’ class is responsible for picking up, sorting and delivering all the mail. Parents are also encouraged to participate by dropping off letters and cards for their students. Classes pair up to insure all students receive mail.

Principal Anne Cashman stated that the program promotes genuine writing opportunities for students and is a fun learning experience. Students and staff look forward to the mail deliveries each Wednesday.

Transportation Department
MAKE A MERRY CHRISTMAS

At last night’s Board meeting, Dan Bartelt, Transportation Department, gave an update on this year’s Make A Merry Christmas Campaign. Transportation Department employees collect money, toys, small appliances and food items for needy families on their routes. This year, three families received assistance. Bus drivers wrapped and delivered the items to families on the first day of winter break. This is the fourth year of the program. Jonie Shaw co-chairs the program with Dan.

THE FOLLOWING WERE APPROVED AT THE JANUARY 18TH MEETING:

-Bid for Food and Non-Food items from Kohl Wholesale at a cost of $291,238.08 for the remaining 2006 school year.
-Seek rate quotes for line of credit.
-Seek bids for the sale of 20 used buses replaced by leased buses to be delivered in late February.
-Seniority lists—certified and classified.