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tures on technology, grounds, maintenance, and transportation. She said that she would bring individual projects
to the board for approval once the preliminary budget was approved. The board approved the $38.1 million preliminary budget as presented.
Communication plan update
Community Relations Manager Robin Adair outlined the activities of her department regarding engagement and
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transparency between the district and the public. She stated six goals for the program: • Evaluate the effectiveness of communication efforts. • Enhance internal communication among employees. • Create an advisory council of business people in the community. • Reach out to households without students and ask for their support. • Create a network of ambassadors among employees so that they would represent Lewis-Palmer, its activities and goals in a consistent manner. A citizen academy is in the works, to begin in fall 2015. • Improve online communication by updating the district website, create a mobile app, and participate in social media.
Superintendent’s update
Interim Superintendent Ted Bauman reported that the elementary schools have 1.5 snow days remaining, the middle school has 2.5, and the high schools 3.5 days. Bauman introduced a group of National Merit Finalists and National Achievement Finalists. The Kilmer Elementary School Coyote Choir sang the national anthem under the direction of music teacher Arianne Jenkins. ********** The Board of Education of the Lewis-Palmer School District meets at 6 p.m. on the third Thursday of each month in the Learning Center, 146 Jefferson St., Monument. The next meeting will be on April 17. Harriet Halbig may be reached at harriethalbig@ocn.me.
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