Schools

Ennis School Board approves Virginia City bus route hires; transportation director retires 

The Ennis Public Schools Board of Trustees held their regular board meeting on Jan. 12. Here’s a recap of what was covered, according to Ennis Superintendent Casey Klasna.

Alder board welcomes new teacher, talks safety.

Madison County residents will soon have a chance to vote yea or nay on a $59 million bond to fund an Ennis School District expansion.

Each fall Madison County Superintendent Pam Birkeland compiles a rundown of enrollment for each of the county’s five districts to be used for Office of Public Instruction budgeting purposes for the following year. During the process she also compiles other pertinent info, including staffing, bus routes and more.

The Twin Bridges School District Board of Trustees met on the evening of Nov. 9. Here’s a look at what was covered.

• The district entered into a Memorandum of Understanding with the teachers’ union which will provide staff with five additional paid leave days as long as they meet certain qualifiers.

The Alder School District Board of Directors met on Nov. 18. Here’s a recap of what was covered.

• The board adopted two policies, one regarding breastfeeding in the workplace. The other was regarding wastewater testing.

• The board approved the purchase of four iPads and shades for the upper grade classroom.

Ennis SCHOOL

The Ennis School board of trustees met on Nov. 10 for their monthly meeting. Here’s a runthrough of what was covered.