Monthly Archives: May 2014
Budget Approved by School Board (Updated)
[Link to budget has been added.] The Oak Ridge Board of Education approved a budget tonight for school year 2014-15 that will be sent to Oak Ridge City Council on Friday. Dr. Borchers supplied the following description for the Modified … Continue reading
Budget: Update
I attended the School Board meeting. I compliment the Board for being diligent. As a school system we do need to implement STEM but perhaps a smaller roll-out makes sense to allow some opportunity for modifications due to lessons learned; … Continue reading
TCAP Update
I have learned TCAP quick scores were received this afternoon by Oak Ridge Schools. They will be included, by plan, in final grades.
Celebrating Our Music Programs
Oak Ridge Schools are blessed with strong music programs, from kindergarten through high school. We have a rich legacy. Let me showcase a little sampling from the last two years.
Amended Budget Proposal
Here is agenda for May 27th regular meeting of the Oak Ridge Schools Board of Education. Please note that the status of the Head Start program, First Student contract and first reading of the budget among other topics will be … Continue reading
2014 TCAP Scores
As many know the “quick” scores from TCAP texting have not yet been provided to Tennessee school districts. By state law, one I disagree with for a variety of reasons, TCAP scores are to be used in determining the final … Continue reading
Wellness Fair
Oak Ridge High School is hosting a wellness fair today for students, school employees and city employees. Members of the public are welcomed and encouraged to attend between 3 and 5 PM. You may get more details here courtesy of … Continue reading
School Board Budget Meetings: Updated
Update: The next meeting will be held on May 27, 2014 at 5:30 PM. Following is the schedule for budget review, discussions and approval. Click on each linked date for agenda. It is not clear if the public will be … Continue reading
Robertsville Restrooms
As I have acknowledged to date I have not seen actual proposed budget items nor figures, only the high-level budget presentation. I am hopeful the proposed budget includes an allocation to repair almost every student restroom at Robertsville Middle School. … Continue reading
Save Fourth-grade Strings!
As some of you know by now, the fourth-grade strings program is on the list of potential budget cuts if requested full funding is not approved. I note that as of this posting the Oak Ridge School Board has not … Continue reading
Mike Mahathy for BOE 