The Lone Tree school board met for a special session and a regularly scheduled workshop on June 7, where they discussed a myriad of topics and pushed most decisions to their next meeting on June 21.

During new superintendent Tyler Hotz’s first-time leading the school board meeting, the board made sure to initiate Hotz in the process by asking for more consistent and condensed information so that it is easier to review to make decisions. This was the root cause of many topics being shelved for a later date.

The board approved the Washington Regional Alternative Program (WRAP) for one student who has taken advantage of summer schooling and other ways to catch up academically. 

WRAP gives the student more control of their academic future by allowing them input in what classes they want. They also receive social help, working on things like self-esteem and teamwork. The classes can take place at a WRAP facility, at Kirkwood Community College or the student’s high school. 

In this meeting, there was resolution for a seventh-grade student who wanted to play softball. Columbus Junction has agreed to partner with Lone Tree for one summer, allowing the student to play softball. The board unanimously approved the proposition. 

The board is starting to receive bids to repair the roof of the north gym; they will look over some options at their next meeting. They plan to review secondary math and the Spanish curriculum at their next meeting as well. Getting a consistent curriculum in the school is a top priority for the board.

Their next meeting on June 21 is a public one, held in the school’s library at 6:30 p.m. and anyone from the community can come with questions and comments.