Superintendent Dr. Shine commended high school students Molly Jordan and Alexander Mun on their selection as United States Presidential Scholars candidates. He noted that the United States Presidential Scholars Program recognizes some of the nation's most distinguished graduating seniors, and Scholars are selected based on their accomplishments in a variety of areas and demonstration of excellence in education.

The Board approved a gift of $4,222 from the High School PO for a SMARTBoard; a gift of $1,599 from the Midland PTO for a set of 24 Senteo clickers; a gift of $1,890 from the Osborn PTO for a subscription to RAZ Kids; and a gift of $15,715 from the Middle School PO for ceiling fans, Smart Student Interactive Response systems, flip cameras, headphones with microphones, HP laser printers, and funds for the Technology Department.

Board of Education President Laura Slack announced that Osborn School Principal Clarita Zeppie will retire as of June 30, 2012. She noted that Mrs. Zeppie has been at Osborn for 8 years, since she was first appointed in 2004. The Board sent its best wishes to Mrs. Zeppie, with the understanding that there will be more opportunities to thank her this spring.

Dr. Shine reviewed K-12 and MS/HS combined enrollment projections through 2021. He then led a presentation on projected class size totals at the High School for the 2015-16 and 2020-21 school years.