After 11 years on the Clarkston Board of Education, board Treasurer Joan Patterson has resigned. “I believe it’s now time to move on to the next chapter in my life and that of my family,” Patterson said in her resignation letter, which she presented to the board before Monday’s meeting. She said the resignation was […]
Three limited school of choice programs could earn Clarkston schools up to $228,073, administration told the school board at Monday’s meeting. Discussion continues on the open enrollment proposals, Reggio Kindergarten, Stars and Stripes Program, and Alternative Program for grades 7-8. “We wanted to provide more details based on the your feedback,” said Superintendent Dr. Rod […]
After a year of work, Clarkston’s own TEDxYouth project is ready to roll. A group of Clarkston High School seniors and juniors organized the TED, Technology, Entertainment, Design, project in response to Superintendent Dr. Rod Rock’s Culture of Thinking. “We support the educational plan he brought in,” said senior Tyler Dunn. “The idea of hosting […]
Last year about this time, folks all over the country were starting to dump ice water over their heads.The Ice Bucket Challenge was a huge success, raising $115 million and awareness of ALS, Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis, “Lou Gehrig’s Disease.”I didn’t take part myself. I had characters in a webcomic I make do it for me, […]
Fifth graders Morgan Lotts and Gwen Zabel were honored as Outstanding Student Citizens for their schools. “Gwen truly embodies the Optimist Creed, with a positive attitude, and love for learning and life,” said Chris Turner, principal at her school, Independence Elementary. ‘She truly understands the importance of education, and strives to put the needs of […]
Joan Patterson’s time on the Clarkston Board of Education is at an end, but she’s not done trying to make a difference in education. “I can be more effective on the outside than inside,” said Patterson, who posted her resignation from the school board, April 13. “I’d like to spearhead an initiative to continue the […]
Clarkston school district has an expanded open-enrollment program after approval by the Board of Education. The school board voted 5-1 at Monday’s meeting to approve a Stars and Stripes Magnet Program, a partnership with the Stars and Stripes Gymnastics center in Independence Township. Board Vice President Susan Boatman voted against the proposal, saying it seems […]
Clarkston voters will have two issues on their ballots when they head to the polls, May 5. In addition to the statewide Proposal 1, local voters will decide a Non-Homestead Millage Renewal proposal. It calls for approval of 19.2491 mills on industrial and commercial properties, local businesses, and secondary residences for 10 years for Clarkston […]
Not too long ago I decided to tag along with reporter Andrea Beaudoin down to Clarkston City Hall to see City Manager Carol Eberhardt. The questions we had weren’t difficult. We had a list of 13 phone calls from the city attorney to the city manager, mayor, and city clerk on the attorney’s monthly invoice […]
State Rep. Jim Tedder got the message sent by voters on Proposal 1 last week. “A big expletive followed by a bold ‘no,’” said Tedder, serving his first term as representative of District 43, which includes Clarkston and Independence Township. “The more information I presented to people, the more they became disgruntled and angry with […]