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Public commenter urges safety officers in schools as district reports midyear academic gains
Summary
During the Jan. 27 meeting a public commenter urged the placement of safety officers in district schools; no board action was recorded. Assistant Superintendent Becky McPherson presented midyear (MOY) assessment data and principals outlined end-of-year goals; Superintendent Jeff Gibboney provided a finance update and noted ADM second count day on Feb. 3.
A member of the public used the Jan. 27 Greencastle Community School Corporation board meeting public-comment period to raise safety concerns and request that safety officers be stationed in district schools. The transcript records the public comment but does not identify the speaker by name, nor does it record a response or a board directive on the matter.
Assistant Superintendent Becky McPherson presented midyear (MOY) assessment data and praised the academic growth students are exhibiting and the dedication of Greencastle Community School Corporation educators. Each building principal presented their school-specific MOY reports and end-of-year goals.
Superintendent Jeff Gibboney also provided a finance and year-end budget update and noted that the ADM second count day is scheduled for Feb. 3, 2025. The transcript records a brief discussion of school-closing protocols for inclement weather but no formal action related to the public safety comment during this meeting.
The meeting did not record follow-up directions or motions addressing the public commenter’s request; any staff response or future board consideration was not documented in the transcript.
