Hampton-Dumont Board of Education appoints sub-committee on shared contracts

School board seeking more equity from CAL district in shared contracts
     Following the joint meeting between Hampton-Dumont and CAL school boards earlier this month, members of the H-D Board of Education felt that the meeting didn’t do much to address the concerns of the financial responsibilities of both boards.
     Though CAL’s board voted to increase its percentage paid towards the stipends to 50 percent for the TAG instructor Media Instructor/Librarian, the decision frustrated board members about the responsibility for the remainder of the positions.
     “I’m confused why [CAL’s] not paying the full stipend,” said Board Member Erran Miller.
     Miller continued, saying that CAL’s philosophy when it comes to fulfilling immediate needs in the district to is about “getting it done.” Miller referenced CAL District Administrator Stephen Lane being used to drive the school bus when necessary.
     Read the full article in the September 28 edition of the Hampton Chronicle.