Not a lot of people in attendance at this very brief meeting, which lasted only twenty-eight minutes!
1. Superintendent's Report - David Olney reviewed a long list of maintenance items which were completed during Winter Break. He also stated that bus cameras will be installed January 24th. Further he talked some about an update for the Emergency Procedure Guide. Updates include revisions to evacuation maps and procedures to be followed during a range of emergency situations. He added that some attention will be focused on prevention programs and support systems. John Ciani (reporter for the Daily Independent) asked if law enforcement will be consulted regarding this plan and Olney answered affirmatively.
2. Lana McCullar - addressed the board regarding the upcoming Trona Town Centennial scheduled for March of 2014. The Trona Historical Society is organizing this event and Lana wanted to make sure that the school district is aware of this upcoming event and takes advantage of any opportunities to participate. After the meeting I talked to Lana briefly and she informed me that the official date that Trona became an actual town is based on the establishment of the local post office. Before this time there was a settlement, but the establishment of the post office is the best benchmark indicating that the settlement had become a town.
3. Other agenda items included the retirement of Charles Gillespie and the hiring of a few new people.
4. Next regular meeting: Thursday, February 14, 2013. Open session 6:00 p.m.