CAMBRIA – A proposed crossing guard program was the focus of the Cambria-Friesland School Board meeting on Monday.
Cody Doucette, a trustee for the village of Cambria, appeared before the board to learn if they would be willing to work with the village on a crossing guard program. He asked if students on the National Honor Society, who are required to fulfill a certain amount of community service hours, would be able to help. Doucette said that safety vests and stop signs have been donated.
“We do have adult volunteers,” Doucette said.
Hinden suggested that a committee be formed with representatives from the village and school district to work out the details. The board discussed if crossing guards are necessary, and where crossing guards should be used.
“I think we have a lot of traffic, especially trucks,” said school board member Shelby Heller.
Hinden also suggested that a state statute regarding unusually hazardous transportation be looked into. He said that crossing the dam might qualify and that state aid could be available.
Fifth grade teacher Nicole White, who served as the interim K-12 principal over the summer, told the board that the district has been in contact with a photography studio that would be willing to provide free staff and student IDs at the beginning of the school year, using photos taken last year. Pictures of new staff and students will be taken and sent to the studio. The cost to replace a lost ID is $5.
“We thought they’d be a good idea,” White said.
She also said that it would allow Cambria-Friesland students to take advantage of deals at businesses that require a student ID be shown. She said that it is possible to eventually issue cards with a bar code for the library and school lunch program.
The meeting marked the end of interim superintendent Tony Hinden’s service to the school district, and the board welcomed Gary Reineck who will serve a dual role as the district superintendent and sixth to 12th grade principal.
Hinden thanked the board for hiring White as the interim K-12 principal, and cited a challenge she faced when a teacher resigned.
“She was extremely professional in how she handles things,” Hinden said.
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