At its monthly meeting, the USD 329 board of education moved to close Maple Hill Elementary school, likely at the start of the 2023-24 school year.
Editorial | Students encourage YES vote on 329 bond
The voters of USD 329 should vote YES on the latest bond issue. The latest attempt to pass a bond has been met with a variety of responses from the community. We have a different perspective than many community members, because we spend every day inside the school buildings.
329 Board discusses plans for buildings
The USD 329 school board discussed several issues related to the upcoming bond vote at its October 10 meeting in Maple Hill.
Editorial | School board should continue streaming meetings
The USD 329 Board of Education has decided to no longer stream its meetings. This cut in accessibility and transparency will hurt the community and students.
Board discusses bond, ends streaming option for meetings
The USD 329 board met Monday evening, and discussed issues including the upcoming bond, a new full-time position and ending the streaming of board meetings.
Editorial | ‘R.E.S.P.E.C.T. Project ‘ unnecessary and inappropriate for district
The school board voted 4-1 to adopt the “R.E.S.P.E.C.T. Project ” in its meeting Monday night. The Charger staff has serious concerns about whether the program is necessary or appropriate for our district.
329 board approves staff changes, 6th grade sports, RESPECT program
The USD 329 board made several staffing changes at Monday's meeting, approved a religious education program, discussed bond options and addressed sixth grade participation in athletics.
USD 329 board discusses bond, accepts several resignations
USD 329 discussed staff and the bond at the April 11 school board meeting.
Board sets bond vote for November ballot
At the March board of education meeting, the board passed a motion for a bond proposition to be set for the November ballot.
Editorial | Streamed board meetings benefit community
USD 329 started streaming board meetings along with other school events in spring of 2020, following the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. While this practice began because of COVID-19, we are very thankful that it has continued and hope that it stays that way into the future.
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