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No big change expected in Central Lee school enrollment
By Brennan Umthun /MVM News Network
DONNELLSON - Central Lee open enrollment numbers are up this year, but overall numbers could remain the same or settle a bit lower than the 2006-07 school year.
The Central Lee School District board convened Monday evening for its monthly meeting, with Superintendent Jon Henriksen going over the preliminary enrollment for the 2007-2008 school year.
Henriksen said early numbers show a total of 1,048 K-12 students, though this number could more closely resemble 930 kids once all factors are applied and the numbers settle. Numbers can be partly attributed to Central Lee's class of 2007 having 101 students graduate, while 60 students are enrolled in kindergarten for the 2007-2008 school year.
“As of right now, we are looking at, and again, this is just preliminary, 1,048 students in the seats (K-12),” said Henriksen. “These are residents, students open enrolled to our district and students tuitioned to our district.”
Henriksen said this number isn't set in stone right now as districts will generally wait until October for the numbers to settle before certifying enrollment with the state.
In these early numbers Central Lee sees 183 K-12 students open enrolled into its district for the 2007-2008 school year. This number is misleading, however, due to many factors. For instance, some students could leave the district in the coming months, and some Central Lee resident students open enrolled to other districts from Central Lee. Central Lee certifiably open enrolled 169 students in the previous school year (2006-2007).
Second grade teachers Robin McKray (language arts), Heather Steuker (science) and Steve Finney (mathematics) addressed the board via presentation, regarding the progression of their students and the curriculum in which they focus.
The second grade reading program is geared to ultimately get children to read for leisure and fun, while the science program offers early stages of observational and recording skill development.
“The second grade science students are learning about life cycles, plants, trees, animals, planting seeds, which helps develop observation and recording skills,” said Steuker.
Many of the classes in this part of the year are able to utilize the outdoor education area on the Central Lee campus. Young scientists learn about the different types of trees and plant life right outside of their classroom.
The school board has chosen to not fill the middle school baseball and softball coaching positions. However, if the sports boosters can help fund the two positions' salaries the programs could be reinstated. This issue is still on the table.
The meeting was long time District II school board member Dennis Krehbiel's last night. He thanked everyone for their hard work over the years and voiced his admiration for the school district. He served three terms on the Central Lee School Board.
“I want to thank everyone who comes to the meetings,” said Krehbiel. “Central Lee was a great district before me, it was a great district while I was here, and it will continue to be a great district long after I am gone.”
“I'd like to thank you. You did great work over the past eight years. We didn't always agree, but we brought our different opinions to a meeting point and that's what it's all about,” added board president Bob Galle.
“Thank you from the bottom of my heart for helping a first-year superintendent. Your experience has been invaluable to me,” said Superintendent Jon Henriksen.
The school board swore in its newest member, District II board member Larry Engler, at the conclusion of September's meeting. Engler is a former teacher/coach at Central Lee.
Following Engler's induction, the board wasted little time before putting him to work. The board approved entering a two-year lease with Apple for 26 machines. The lease totals approximately $15,000 a year and is paid for via physical plant and equipment levy funds.
The Central Lee School District board convened Monday evening for its monthly meeting, with Superintendent Jon Henriksen going over the preliminary enrollment for the 2007-2008 school year.
Henriksen said early numbers show a total of 1,048 K-12 students, though this number could more closely resemble 930 kids once all factors are applied and the numbers settle. Numbers can be partly attributed to Central Lee's class of 2007 having 101 students graduate, while 60 students are enrolled in kindergarten for the 2007-2008 school year.
“As of right now, we are looking at, and again, this is just preliminary, 1,048 students in the seats (K-12),” said Henriksen. “These are residents, students open enrolled to our district and students tuitioned to our district.”
Henriksen said this number isn't set in stone right now as districts will generally wait until October for the numbers to settle before certifying enrollment with the state.
In these early numbers Central Lee sees 183 K-12 students open enrolled into its district for the 2007-2008 school year. This number is misleading, however, due to many factors. For instance, some students could leave the district in the coming months, and some Central Lee resident students open enrolled to other districts from Central Lee. Central Lee certifiably open enrolled 169 students in the previous school year (2006-2007).
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The second grade reading program is geared to ultimately get children to read for leisure and fun, while the science program offers early stages of observational and recording skill development.
“The second grade science students are learning about life cycles, plants, trees, animals, planting seeds, which helps develop observation and recording skills,” said Steuker.
Many of the classes in this part of the year are able to utilize the outdoor education area on the Central Lee campus. Young scientists learn about the different types of trees and plant life right outside of their classroom.
The school board has chosen to not fill the middle school baseball and softball coaching positions. However, if the sports boosters can help fund the two positions' salaries the programs could be reinstated. This issue is still on the table.
The meeting was long time District II school board member Dennis Krehbiel's last night. He thanked everyone for their hard work over the years and voiced his admiration for the school district. He served three terms on the Central Lee School Board.
“I want to thank everyone who comes to the meetings,” said Krehbiel. “Central Lee was a great district before me, it was a great district while I was here, and it will continue to be a great district long after I am gone.”
“I'd like to thank you. You did great work over the past eight years. We didn't always agree, but we brought our different opinions to a meeting point and that's what it's all about,” added board president Bob Galle.
“Thank you from the bottom of my heart for helping a first-year superintendent. Your experience has been invaluable to me,” said Superintendent Jon Henriksen.
The school board swore in its newest member, District II board member Larry Engler, at the conclusion of September's meeting. Engler is a former teacher/coach at Central Lee.
Following Engler's induction, the board wasted little time before putting him to work. The board approved entering a two-year lease with Apple for 26 machines. The lease totals approximately $15,000 a year and is paid for via physical plant and equipment levy funds.
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