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Teachers, staff and students spotlighted as schools report test gains and lower chronic absenteeism
Summary
Presentations at the May 27 meeting highlighted teacher and staff awards, student publishing and events, a classroom 'pumpkin jack' science experiment, and reported declines in chronic absenteeism to 23.33 percent along with new grant support for summer reading.
Board members and school representatives used the May 27 meeting to showcase student work, celebrate staff and report academic and attendance data from local schools.
The board recognized Hannah Kinsey of Henry Elementary as Teacher of the Year; Greg Vandell, president of the Hinton Area Foundation, presented a $500 check to the honoree. The board also recognized Regina Trout as Service Person of the Year and noted a staff award for Nathan Smith (technology integration specialist). "My name is Greg Vandell. I'm president of the Hinton Area Foundation," Vandell said as he described the local foundation’s support.
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