WISD Board Approves Policy Updates and Insurance Change
The WISD board met in regular session on September 11. TAAS results for 1999-2000 earned exemplary ratings for district and campuses. Resolution 33.08 passed under the Texas Property Tax Code. Local policies will be updated per TASB Update 63. Health insurance options for current staff now include life insurance or a $100 monthly annuity. new hires lose the life option. Facilities renovations near completion. AEP site to be in use soon. Board training set for September 26 in Wellington with ESC 16. Communities in Schools grant discussed to aid at risk youth. Insurance Management Services of Amarillo now handles employee health coverage. Gym roof complete. two dugouts to be added at the baseball field in a city-coop project.
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Renessa Klink
TAAS
TASB
WISD
AEP
Wellington
ESC 16
Opportunity Center
Insurance Management Services
Amarillo
Emergency Mangement exercise deemed successful
A joint exercise of the Collingsworth County EMS WVED Sheriff's Office and hospital was held Tuesday Sept 5 behind the fire department with about 78 local emergency management members. The annual drill tested compliance with state and federal requirements and featured a mock scenario with a 944 call and a 911 call from mobile phones as judges critiqued procedures.
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Collingsworth County Ems
WVED
Sheriff's Office
Hospital
Homecoming week events and school updates at Wellington
School leaders announce homecoming activities on the square Thursday after the JV game and Friday's pep rally at 2 30 PM with queen contestants during halftime. Principal reports include tutoring for Jr High with below 70 averages, student council speeches next Monday, and RISE as the Wellington AEP program name. PTO supports Elementary AR with funds and UIL teams to be chosen Sept 16. Athletic Director notes a new first period football schedule reduces tardies and helps special teams work. An earlier incident mentions a vehicle crash involving a school bus and a pickup, with downed officers, multiple ambulances, and a leak from an anhydrous ammonia container.
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Chisum
Hinsley
Jr. High
Wellington Aep
Orr announces write in bid for Commissioner Precinct 3
Local resident Eddie Orr announces his write in candidacy for Commissioner Precinct 3. He is a Wellington High School 1969 and West Texas State University 1974 graduate, a farmer and cattle buyer, married to Sheryl with two sons. Orr pledges accessibility and fresh ideas, saying he will learn the job and welcomes write in votes.
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Eddie Orr
Orr
Wellington High School
West Texas State University
Sheryl
Matt
Shawn
Commissioners Court
Commissioner's Court
Spirit pep rally for Skyrockets on courthouse lawn
Rocket fans are invited to a spirit pep rally on the courthouse lawn east side of the square after the JV football game, approximately 9:30 to 10:00. The public is encouraged to extend encouragement to the Skyrockets.
Local artists display watercolors in Omni Room summer exhibit
Members display watercolor paintings emphasizing bold firm brushwork and rhythm. The group discussed Dane Evans' Chinese Brush Painting and drew inspiration from a passage noting that Chinese painting is not representational in the Western sense, focusing on mood over exact likeness.
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Omni
Dane Evans
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