Parents dig for school information

An hour doesn’t last long when evaluating a table filled with financial information. “It’s a lot to go over,” said Dawn Schaller, who submitted a Freedom of Information request to examine an estimated 12,000 pages of Clarkston Community Schools’ check registers, contracts, and other documents. The hour session, March 31, was all that was granted […]

School board set to fill empty seat, admin vacancies

Deadline to apply for appointment to fill a vacant seat on Clarkston Board of Education is April 12. District residents interested in applying for the seat can download a Board Applicant Questionnaire from the district website, www.clarkston.k12.mi.us, fill it out, and return it along with a letter of interest to administration building, 6389 Clarkston Road, […]

School-post qualifications raise questions

After months of advertisements, consultants, and interviews with candidates from around the country, Superintendent Dr. Al Roberts narrowed his selection for new deputy superintendent and human resources director to one each. Anonymous callers say the finalists are local hires, but administration will not confirm or deny, saying it’s too early in the process. “These individuals […]

Phil in the Blank A column by Phil Custodio

Of all the issues regarding Clarkston Community Schools, the quality of its teachers and students is not one of them. I say this because I’ve received calls and letters from parents and students in the International Baccalaureate program, defending it from what they see are attacks on the kids and instructors. That’s not what was […]

School grows along with church

Clarkston Community Church on Clarkston Road is growing, and Oakland Christian School is growing along with it. ‘We’ve been an active participant with the church in designing classrooms and the playground,? said Randy Speck, superintendent. ‘It benefits the school and the church. They’ve been great.? They are moving their Early Childhood Program for children 2 […]

Singers make it to the big city

In its second year of existence, Clarkston High School’s CODAS group earned a spot in national competition in New York City. ‘This is great, a fantastic opportunity,? said Brian Haverkate, choral director for CODAS, Clarkston’s Own Dynamic Acappella Singers. ‘These singers are extremely proud and excited to represent Clarkston High School and community.? The group […]

Melting ice reveals frogs? fate

Piles of creatures lying dead in the mud, once vibrant water now still. For Dave Dahline of Springfield Township, the sight seemed familiar. “There was a fish kill last year ? now a year later, my frogs are dead,” said Dahline, whose pond is adjacent to Lake Waumegah. Melting ice revealed masses of dead frogs, […]

Picture book author’s gift to grandkids

When Dr. Nedra Downing needed a way to comfort her granddaughter Katie, Downing’s mother and one of her closest friends came to the rescue. ‘Katie had never been without mom and dad,? Downing said. ‘It was naptime, and we were sitting in an antique oak rocking chair given to me by my mother.? One-year-old Katie’s […]

FOIA info: school programs cost $1.7 million

Budget information provided under the Freedom of Information Act showed four new programs, International Baccalaureate, CSM Tech, All Day Kindergarten, and Fast ForWord, cost a total of $1.68 million. State cuts of $165 per pupil total $1.36 million, for Clarkston’s 8,228 students. The district is cutting $10 million. International Baccalaureate $598,101 IB’s Expenditure Summary Report […]

Superintendent defends spending on new program

Clarkston schools will have the latest in learning opportunities, no matter what. That’s the message from Superintendent Dr. Al Roberts. ‘It may not seem fair, but as the superintendent of schools, I will continue to bring programs that reach varying needs of our students and provides 21st-century learning opportunities,? Roberts said. Along with state and […]

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