Compiled by Julie Osborne
WHAT HAPPENED? Robotics tournament competition update
WHAT IT MEANS: Six ZCS robotics teams competed in the inaugural Lego League competition held on Nov. 9 in Kokomo, Ind. One team, the Green Lightning robotics team, advanced to the state tournament.
WHAT’S NEXT? The state competition will be held Dec. 14 in Ft. Wayne, Ind.
WHAT HAPPENED? Update on high school renovation project
WHAT IT MEANS: The renovation project will include “Repurposing, Relocating, and Reusing” current space and adding a new wing in order to create more affordable and efficient space to accommodate increasing enrollment. Based on Indiana Business Research Center’s demographic study, the high school will reach capacity by 2017. See related article on page…
WHAT’S NEXT? Preliminary information (i.e. “50 percent design”) was reviewed and approval was granted by the board to continue to move the project forward. The next meeting will be held Jan. 3.
WHAT HAPPENED? Explanation of “No new debt for construction” resolution
WHAT IT MEANS: The “No new debt for construction” resolution was explained and read. Caveats to the resolution were clarified including no additional bond issues, enrollment projections provided by Indiana Business Research Center do not exceed expected numbers due to unknown housing starts and/or changes mandated by state, construction plans for new addition will be paid by 2005 bond proceeds, partnership with town (i.e. former Dow property) has expected tangible benefits. The resolution can be found on the school’s home page under “No new debt” at http://cms.zcs.k12.in.us.
WHAT’S NEXT? Resolution was passed by the board. It is the first year of this annual resolution.
WHAT HAPPENED? Food service steamer purchase
WHAT IT MEANS: A new 60-gallon steamer, which is vital to preparation of cooked vegetables, is needed. The cost is $20, 335 and school lunch funds will be used to pay for new steamer.
WHAT’S NEXT? Motion passed for purchase of new steamer.
WHAT HAPPENED? Parks board reappointment
WHAT IT MEANS: Steve Bullington has served for two years. The town recently approved a full four-year term.
WHAT’S NEXT? Motion passed to approve new term.
Next Meeting: 6 p.m. Dec. 9, Educational Services Center, 900 Mulberry St.