Fourteen teachers in Clarkston will received pink slips after the Clarkston School Board approved notification at the April 24 board meeting. However, Superintendent Dr. Al Roberts expressed confidence these teachers will have jobs come September. ‘Most of these folk will be back with us come September,? Roberts said, indicating the district is contractually obligated to […]
Don’t forget to vote in the May 2 Clarkston Schools election. Two issues are on the ballot: ? The school district’s 19.2491 mill non-homestead request for 10 years. ? An open seat on the Clarkston School Board. Candidates are Joseph Armstrong and Renata Erickson. The position will be open when Secretary Shelia Hughes’s term ends […]
Let me start my column by seeing how accurately I can see our readers? minds and make my election predictions. The Clarkston School’s non-homestead millage will pass by a 65-35 margin and Joseph Armstrong will be the next member of the school board. This time next week we can talk about how good/bad my guesses […]
Mother’s Day is usually reserved for children to show their reverence. This year, however, things are reversed for Michelle Senton of Clarkston, who with some help from local supporters and the Make-A-Wish Foundation, is planning a concert to honor the memory of her late son, Drew. Drew was immediately fond of music. Much to his […]
Clarkston Schools are asking voters to approve a 19.2491 non-homestead millage for 10 years on May 2. Before voting, here is some important information. What is non-homestead millage? Simply put, non-homestead millage is a property tax. Millages are tax rates levied against the value of certain properties that are measured in tenths of a cent. […]
With winter in the past and summer just around the corner, SCAMP supporters are already looking to June. Those familiar with the summer camp program for impaired children and young adults know the organization hosts home tours as a major fund-raiser every year. This year marks the 24th annual home tour which takes place June […]
Voters approved a proposal for a 10-year, 19.2491 non-homestead millage by Clarkston Schools and chose Joseph Armstrong as the next member of the Clarkston School Board on May 2. The millage passed with 2,623 votes for and 1,154 votes against of 3,777 voters, a 69-31 margin. Only 10 percent of approximately 37,140 registered voters in […]
Examining benefit packages for administrators and employees of the Clarkston School district will have to wait a little longer. Obtaining all the required information was delayed last week by a notice from the school district for The Clarkston News to submit a request under the Freedom of Information Act to obtain specific details about the […]
Varying from their usual repitoire, the Clarkston Village Players will present audiences with not one, but two completely different comedic performances in a single night as they present ‘An Evening of One-Act-Plays.? ‘The Actor’s Nightmare? by Rick Orloff revolves around a person who finds himself on stage replacing an injured actor. The performance becomes a […]
Several anonymous readers submitted questions for the Clarkston School district with their answers to a recent survey by The Clarkston News. Those questions were submitted via e-mail to the Clarkston School district. The following is the text of the responce from Anita Banach, director of communications and marketing: ‘Thanks for sharing the questions with us. […]