Dresden School Board Report for September

As the Dresden School Board Representative on Council, I’m going to try something new this year, and write a monthly report in the Broadside about the agenda and discussions for each meeting. I know, this sounds a little dull, but to be honest, it’s incredibly important that students are more aware of what the DSB is discussing. Most of the motions that are passed in Council (especially the big and powerful ones) require the approval of administration, and often the school board as well. Also, in general, the DSB has the final word on issues that not only influence HHS, but the community as well. Therefore, I’ll try my best to keep the school informed on these issues that might affect and influence students, with the hope that you’ll become involved! As students, we have a tremendous amount of influence when sharing our opinions on issues involving HHS. Students are ALWAYS welcome to attend DSB meetings, we meet once a month from about 7-9 pm in the HHS library. If you’re intrigued by something in the agenda, come to a meeting to voice your opinion, or email me so I can as well. I promise, we discuss a whole lot more than just budgets.

As for the report from the most recent meeting, one major topics that we discussed were new safety implementations in school this year. Some of these include a security film installed on key windows that are shatterproof, as well as some that are reflective. Also, a lock system has been installed that can immediately be lock down all outward school doors in the case of an emergency. The cafe door though will continue to be open during the day during warm weather, and will always be open before 8:30 am.

The next school board meeting is September 24th at 7 pm. If you have any questions about the DSB, or in the future, have an opinion you’d like voiced, talk to me in school or email me at kelseysmith@hanovernorwichschools.org. Stay involved!