Forest Park Students Qualify for National Leadership Conference in Chicago

As temperatures outside plummeted, a palpable excitement pervaded the Southeast Dubois School Board meeting surrounding community support and student achievement. The board accepted a number of donations, including those specifically earmarked for the Future Farmers of America and Business Professionals of America. BPA donations were accepted by the board to support students at the National Leadership Conference in Chicago, where a handful of local students have earned the right to attend with advisor Angie Hochgesang. Other significant community donations were also accepted, including a contribution from the Dubois County Treasurer to install stop arm cameras on school buses. Proceeds from ticket infractions identified with these cameras will be reinvested into the fund to subsidize the purchase of additional stop arm cameras, and the board reiterated their commitment to student safety.  

Adding to the positive atmosphere was the success of the Cedar Crest Robotics Team at the State Competition. The board applauded their achievement and thanked the community for their support, not only through donations, but also through the efforts of the Ferdinand and Birdseye Libraries and their attention to SED students and staff. With their eyes on the future, the board focused on improving the learning environment for students and developing a protocol to fully background check all volunteers in Forest Park. In other business, the board approved a number of resignations and new hires, a bus addendum, and substantial construction projects in the works that include upcoming track improvements as well as lighting and field upgrades. 

 Southeast Dubois County School Corporation meetings are public and held on the first Wednesday of each month from 6:30-7:30 pm.