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Author: Amy Holiday

Otis to step down as school leader; board elects Montes chairman, Banangada treasurer

April 4, 2012 Updated November 7, 2019

CEO's performance review and nomination of officers dominate board's March meeting

March 27, 2012 Updated November 7, 2019

Dispute flares over authority to add 2nd grade; fundraising fete declared a success

March 14, 2012 Updated November 7, 2019

Students, parents brace for LEAP tests; infusion of kindergarteners expected to boost enrollment

March 6, 2012 Updated November 7, 2019

Strong application season requires lotteries; hands-on gardening project to begin at zoo

February 15, 2012 Updated November 7, 2019

Hornets, Saints team up to help with recruitment and literacy drives; LEAP tests loom

February 8, 2012 Updated November 7, 2019

School finances in the black; academic interventions include special help for 4th graders

December 7, 2011 Updated November 7, 2019

Parent interest delays vote on school leader

October 24, 2011 Updated November 7, 2019

Look to Central City area for additional enrollment, board member advises

October 4, 2011 Updated November 7, 2019

Maintenance contract under review; computer-assisted learning and PBIS program working well

September 13, 2011 Updated November 7, 2019

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