In other action at the Monday, June 9 meeting of the Clarkston Community Schools Board of Education:

? Trustees approved tenure for 52 school teachers. The group was honored at a reception before the board meeting, then introduced by administrators during the meeting.
To achieve tenure, teachers must successfully complete four years probation. Probation includes an annual performance review; and unsatisfactory performance is met with an ‘individualized development plan? to promote improvement.
? New textbooks were approved for Spanish I-IV. Three textbooks and supplementary materials in the series entitled, ‘En Espanol? will cost the district $73,120.25.
? Winners of the district’s Outstanding Service Award received congratulations after being introduced by building administrators.
This year’s winners are: Diane Scafidi, Andersonville Elementary; Krissa Mick, Bailey Lake Elementary; Lori Blicher, Clarkston Elementary; Sandy Savoie, Independence Elementary; Kim Huhta, North Sashabaw Elementary; Diane Weller, Pine Knob Elementary; Dave Smith, Springfield Plains Elementary; Mickey Ginn, Clarkston Middle School; Michele Wilson, Sashabaw Middle School; Cheryl McGinnis, Clarkston High School; and Danielle Ralston, Student Support Services.
? Bruce Martin was introduced as the new principal for Andersonville Elementary School, replacing the retiring Bill Potvin.
Martin comes to Clarkston after experience in both Clio and Davison schools. His initial annual salary will be $87,297.
? The board received the Oakland County Community and Adult Education Award for 2003, in recognition of support for community and adult education programs.
? Trustees approved first reading of several district policy changes.
Described as minor changes intended primarily to be more in line with state and federal regulations, affected policies include nondiscrimination and access to equal educational opportunity, student privacy and parental access, nondiscrimination and equal employment opportunity, drug and alcohol testing of CDL license holders, substance abuse, and preparedness for toxic health and asbestos hazard.
In addition, a new policy has been proposed to issue guidelines for use of automatic external defibrilators.
? Don Schelske