Open School Board Seat Filled by Peter Henderson

The Haldane School Board appointed Haldane parent Peter Henderson to fill the seat recently vacated by Dave Merandy. Henderson will serve through this school year, but in order to keep his seat he must be reelected in the May budget/trustee election.

Four Candidates to Interview with School Board for Open Seat

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Prospective candidates will be interviewed by current board members in a public meeting on Thursday, Jan. 26 at 6 p.m. in the Merritt Building.

Haldane School Board Workshop Meeting

The January 17, 2012 Haldane School Board Workshop Meeting promises a full agenda. Workshop items include a discussion on the process for starting new athletic teams and clubs, approval of the budget calendar, administrative, student and community reports, and special recognition for Dave Merandy's service to the school board. The meeting will begin at 7:00 in the Mabel Merritt Fireplace Room (Board Room). Visit the Haldane School website to view the draft agenda.

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Public Meeting on Fields Study

Haldane Board of Education meeting highlights from January 3, 2012:

• Announcement of special public meeting on 1/30/12 at 7:00pm in the Haldane Auditorium to hear the findings and recommendations from Ward Assoc. on the town fields study;
• A new "Book Drop," suggested by Trustee Gillian Thorpe;
• Scheduling of Executive Session meeting on 1/10/12 to discuss tenure recommendations and approve the new APPR (not open to the public); and
• Discussion about Trustee seat recently vacated by Dave Merandy. More details to follow.

Upcoming at 1/17/12 Board Workshop: Athletics program, Recognition of Trustee Dave Merandy, and approval of Budget Calendar.