Monday, January 14, 2013
At the start of each year a different member of the Trenton School Board is nominated to serve as president.
The Trenton Board of Education has seen a number of recent changes including two resignations. A new board president is expected to be nominated at Monday's board of education meeting beginning at 6:30 p.m. At the start of each year, a different member of the Trenton School Board is nominated to serve as president. Michael Hawkins will step down as board president to allow the new president an opportunity to lead the board, according to board bylaws. Board members will also elect a vice president, secretary and treasurer. For the latest Trenton and Grosse Ile news and information, "like" Trenton-Grosse Ile Patch on Facebook, follow us on Twitter and sign up for our daily newsletter.
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Friday, January 11, 2013
The school districts rank 357th (Grosse Ile) and 424th (Trenton) in Bridge Magazine’s top-to-bottom list of Michigan schools.
A new report issued by Bridge Magazine this week shows 52 Michigan public school districts and charter schools were named Academic State Champions for the 2011-12 school year. Districts were ranked based on schools' test scores adjusted for family income, showing where students are not only achieving but overachieving. According to the analysis, a Value-Added Matrix (VAM) score of 100 indicates students are achieving at expected levels for their income level. The higher a school's score, the better their students are performing on standardized tests. Trenton Public Schools were ranked 424th overall out of 560 school districts and Grosse Ile Township Schools were ranked 357th. TPS received a VAM of 95.92 and GITS received a VMA of 98.07. …
Tuesday, December 18, 2012
The bill would have allowed concealed weapons in gun-free zones such as schools and sports arenas.
Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder has vetoed a bill that would have allowed concealed weapons into public schools and sports arena, according to a report on Michigan Public Radio. The Michigan Legislature passed Senate Bill 59 late last week that would have allowed concealed weapons in gun-free zones, but in the wake of the school shooting in Newtown, CT, many had called for Snyder to veto the legislation. David Hecker, Michigan President of American Federation of Teachers (AFT) said in a Friday statement, "We’re aghast that this lame duck legislature thinks it’s a good idea to put MORE guns in our schools, let alone places of worship or sports arenas...The House passed SB 59 on Thursday. How dare these lame duck legislators put the safety of …
Thursday, December 13, 2012
Trustee Carol Oakley announced she was retiring from the Trenton Board of Education in August.
Be it a job, a hobby or a marriage -- most people have trouble committing to something for 29 consecutive years. Carol Oakley isn't most people. The Trenton Public Schools Board of Education honored Oakley Monday night with a plaque marking her 29 years of uninterrupted service to the district. Board President Mike Hawkins presented the award. "The Trenton Public Schools, not only on their behalf, but also that of the Superintendent of Schools and the Administration, extend their congratulations for a job well done and express their sincere gratitude for the invaluable contributions Carol B. Oakley has made to the Trenton Public Schools," Hawkins said. A short reception in honor of Oakley's time with the district followed Monday's board of…
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Wednesday, December 5, 2012
The State School Aid Act provides $52 per-pupil one-time grants to district that satisfy a least seven of eight best practices criteria before June 1, 2013.
The Trenton Public School District is poised to receive over $180,000 in per-pupil grants after satisfying a new provision of the State School Aid Act. Section 22f of the State School Aid Act, enacted by Gov. Rick Snyder in June, provides $52 per-pupil one-time grants to local school districts and public school academies for the 2012-13 school year. To be eleigible for the grant, a district must meet seven out of eight best practices created by the Michigan Department of Education (MDE). Trenton officials have met the requirements for the grant before the deadline of June 1, 2013. Trenton has met these best practices and are now eligible for additional funding: Trenton officials hope to receive the grant money before the end of the school …
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Tuesday, November 13, 2012
Trenton officials received several applications for an open position left by Marie Conflitti, who resigned in October, and were set to discuss the applicants at Monday's Trenton Board of Education meeting.
Trenton Board of Education members surprised the audience when they unexpectedly appointed a new board trustee at Monday's board of education meeting. Sign up for the Trenton-Grosse Ile patch newsletter. David French became the newest member of the board, with a unanimous vote from all six other board members. French, 53, has lived in Trenton for over 35 years, graduated from Trenton High School and serves as his class reunion committee president. He works as the IT services manager for I*LOGIC, a Tier One Automotive Supplier of Program Management. "I didn't know," French said. "I came to the meeting and anticipated they would have questions for me during an interview process." Trenton officials received several applications for an open …
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Friday, November 9, 2012
Patch editor Nate Stemen caught up with Trenton School Board newcomer Sean Gearhart after the election and asks, "Now what?"
Trenton residents will see a new face on the Trenton Public Schools Board of Education on Jan. 1, after newcomer Sean Gearhart was elected Tuesday. Gearhart, 34, will be serving his first term as board member. The 6-year term begins on Jan. 1, 2013. In the mean time, Superintendent Rod Wakeham said he plans on using the time between now and the end of the year to get to know Gearhart. "We will run him through a meeting with the various people at central office and get him out to the schools, and get him ready to go -- come January," Wakeham said. Trenton-Grosse Ile Patch editor Nate Stemen caught up with Gearhart after the election to find out what happens next? Here are the questions followed by Gearhart's answers: How does it feel to win…
Monday, November 5, 2012
Wayne Sieloff is currently serving his second term on the Trenton Public Schools Board of Education.
Voters will be heading to the polls Tuesday to decide who to elect for the Trenton Public Schools Board of Education. There are two spots open on the board and three candidates running. Wayne Sieloff is one of those candidates. If elected, this would be Sieloff's third term as board member. The following information was provided by Wayne Sieloff: Sieloff, 45, is currently serving his second term on the board of education. He attended Hedke Elementary School and graduated from Trenton High School. He and his wife, Lori, of 15 years are longtime Trenton residents. They have three children ages 7, 10, and 13, who each attend Trenton Public Schools. Next school year they will have a child in Anderson Elementary, Arthurs Middle School, and …
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David French has lived in Trenton for over 35 years. He graduated from Trenton High School and serves as his class reunion committee president.
Voters will be heading to the polls Tuesday to decide who to elect for the Trenton Public Schools Board of Education. There are two spots open on the board and three candidates running. David French is one of those candidates. French, 53, has lived in Trenton for over 35 years, graduated from Trenton High School and serves as his class reunion committee president. He works as the IT services manager for I*LOGIC, a Tier One Automotive Supplier of Program Management. French and his wife, Beth, are the parents of six Trenton High School graduates. If elected, this would be French's first time on the board. Trenton-Grosse Ile Patch editor Nate Stemen caught up with French to find out what his plans are for the district, if elected. Why run for…
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Tuesday, October 23, 2012
Trenton Board of Education Trustee Marie Conflitti tells Trenton-Grosse Ile Patch why she resigned and what she has planned for the future.
Trustee Marie Conflitti will no longer be a member of the Trenton Public Schools Board of Education as of Nov. 1, after her decision to resign Monday. Conflitti presented a letter of resignation at a recent board of education meeting. Below is an excerpt from the letter: "Please accept my resignation form the Trenton Board of Education effective November 1, 2012. It has been a pleasure to serve on a board that holds true to high standards and works diligently to make decisions based on the well-being of children first. I am thankful to work with such fine people and appreciate the time and dedication of everyone within the district. Trenton will always he home to Randy and me but for the next phase of our journey, we will be moving from …
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michelle
1:34 pm on Saturday, January 12, 2013
Sorry but according to this Taylor and Lincoln Park are doing way better? Not to be mean but I don't think this test reflects what I consider important. I'll do what I can to make sure my child always does his best. I totally agree about Snyder though. They totally chopped the funding for our schools when they need it the most. We lost programs and schools because of it. Kids are crammed into … more ›