Differentiated Instruction - August 13, 2008

The differentiated instruction team gave a presentation (left to right): Genny Zetterberg (FLCS Director of Reading), Pam Shuck (LES), Carmen Whaley (LES), Debbie Downey (FES), Cathy Koomer (LES), Karen Maryan (FES).

Deal or No Deal - August 13, 2008

FLEA '08-'09 Representative Council and Discussion Meetings

Anyone is invited to attend Representative Council meetings.

Representative Council @3:30 Discussion @3:45

September 16 FJSHS (Room 108) 17th at central office

October 21 LES (Room 532) 22nd at central office

November 18 LHS (Band Room) 19th at central office

December 16 LMS (TBA) 17th at central office

January 20 FES (Room 306) 21st at central office

February 17 FJSHS (Room 108) 18th at central office

March 17 LES (Room 532) 18th at central office

April 21 LHS (Band Room) 22nd at central office

May 19 LMS (TBA) 20th at central office

June 16 FJSHS (or restaurant) if needed 17th at central office

July 21 if needed 22nd at central office at 9 A.M.

August 18 FJSHS (Room 108) if needed 19th at central office at 9 A.M.

Vice-president, Greg Scott announced today that "Amy Crandall has graciously volunteered to be the Lapel Middle School building representative." Many thanks to Amy for getting involved in the association.

We would still like to find an additional representative for Lapel High School. If you are interested please speak with Greg Scott.

The monthly district level discussion meeting was held tonight at the central office from 3:45-5:00. If you are a member of the association, the minutes of this meeting will be sent to you by Friday.

New Teacher Orientation 2008

There are sixteen teachers who are new to FLCS (not in the order shown):
Kati Andrews (FES and LES), James Handshoe (FJSHS), Gay Scott (LES), Randy England (FJSHS), Melissa Klabunde (FES), Lisa McDonald (FES), Chad Cook (FJSHS), Matt Boles (FJSHS), Stephanie Caldwell (LES), Dameon Wyatt, Toni Qualls, Janna Turner, Julie Fritsche, Jerrica Martin (FES), and Christi Lade.  Currently 14 of the 16 new teachers have joined the association.

District Council Representatives

Tony Dunn and Mara Le-Quarles represent the Frankton-Lapel Education Association at District Council (2-L) meetings. They know about the strengths and challenges of other school corporations and associations in our district. They give a report to the FLEA Representative Council. The next representative council is on Tuesday, August 19, 2008 at 3:30 pm at Frankton Elementary School. Everyone is welcome to attend these meetings.

District 2 L Uniserv Director

Sharon Casey is our Uniserv Director. She works for the ISTA and helps association presidents and members in several counties. She gave the "new" teachers some good advice about starting their career in education.

FLCS New Teacher Orientation 2008

Mr. Robert Fields (on the left) is the new superintendent of Frankton-Lapel Community Schools. His first day was July 1, 2008.

Mr. Sterling Boles (on the right) is the new assistant superintendent. Recently returning from Hamilton Heights HS, He formerly served as the assistant principal at FJSHS and principal at LJSHS.

President 2008-2009

Kevin Sipe (English/Publications/Yearbook at FJSHS)

Vice-President 2008-2009

Greg Scott (Band and Drama at Lapel)

Secretary 2008-2009

Verne McCue (English at FJSHS)

Treasurer 2008-2009

Tony Dunn (4th grade at Frankton Elementary School)

Building Representatives 2008-2009

Lapel Elementary School: Carmen Whaley and Pam Shuck

Frankton Elementary School: Lori Morris and Susanne Shively

Lapel High School: Greg Scott

Frankton High School: Kaisha Gray and Jeff Thurston

Frankton Junior High School: Becci DeShaney

Lapel Middle School: Amy Crandall