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Principals, directors report strong start to school year, plans to boost outreach and staffing

Marion Center Area School Board · September 15, 2025
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Summary

Administrators reported a strong start, with PBIS activities at Rayne Elementary, plans for the ag program, work on Career & College staffing, and higher cyber enrollment; the high school principal said back-to-school night was "underwhelmed by attendance."

Administrators told the board the school year began well and described steps to improve programming and family outreach.

Mrs. Gaston, director of education, said Mr. Rose is planning the agricultural program and Mitchell Carmody will serve as long-term substitute. The district is interviewing for a Career & College Planning coordinator and hopes to have a candidate by the next meeting. Mrs. DeVaughn reported that PBIS is being recognized at Rayne Elementary and reminded the board that Fall Title I Parent Night will be held Wednesday, Sept. 17 at 5:30 p.m.

High School Principal Mark Magolis said the year had a "Great start to the year" but that back-to-school night was "underwhelmed by attendance," and he suggested collaborating with the McCreery building to improve turnout. Assistant principal and cyber coordinator Mr. Peterson said clubs will start next week and that cyber enrollment has increased to 43 students, including 17 seniors; outside cyber enrollment stands at 42.