BOLD School Board reverses course, taps high school principal as new superintendent
Board members rescinded a decision to start the superintendent selection process over again and called on BOLD High School Principal Jim Menton to lead the district as its new superintendent. 5:00 pm, May 25, 2021 ×
BOLD High School Principal Jim Menton
OLIVIA With a crowd of nearly 100 filling the high school media center in Olivia, BOLD School Board members selected High School Principal Jim Menton as the district’s new superintendent.
His selection at Monday night’s meeting came on a 4-2 vote, and only four days after board members had voted to start the selection process anew for a superintendent to lead the district that serves the communities of Bird Island, Lake Lillian and Olivia.
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The COVID-19 pandemic has thrown fitness routines off for many, as gyms closed and then reopened with restrictions.
However, a step towards normalcy is coming soon.
The first phase of Saskatchewan’s Re-Opening Roadmap kicks off on May 30. Once that date arrives, the capacity will expand for group fitness classes like spin and aerobics to as many people is possible to keep three metres of distance.
They have plenty of that kind of space at Adrenaline Strength and Conditioning in Regina.
Jill Hanson, a trainer in charge of group fitness classes at the gym, can’t wait for the days to go by.
BOLD School District s division apparent as it starts new look at facilities needs
Roughly a third of those attending a public information meeting last week walked out when they learned they were to provide written comments on sticky notes instead of speaking directly to board members. Those who remained got an opportunity to speak, and they expressed concerns for the district s future. 6:00 pm, Apr. 27, 2021 ×
Those who attended an informational meeting last week hosted by the BOLD School Board were invited to place comments on sticky notes on white sheets corresponding to six questions posed to the public on the district s facilities needs.
BOLD to talk to neighboring school districts about joint facility possibilities
BOLD School Board members agreed to open discussions with neighboring districts about the possibilities for cooperative ventures before making any decisions on how to go forward in the wake of the $62.6 million bond defeat. 7:11 pm, Mar. 2, 2021 ×
BOLD Superintendent Dale Brandsoy.
West Central Tribune file photo
OLIVIA The next step forward for the BOLD School Board members will be to meet with their counterparts at neighboring districts to explore the possible interest in jointly addressing facilities needs.
BOLD School Board members informally agreed to meet with neighboring districts. The members met in a work session Monday in which they discussed how to move forward after the failed $62.6 million bond in the Feb. 9 referendum.
BOLD School Board seeks path forward on massive facilities needs after $62.6M bond rejected
BOLD School Board members are looking for a way forward to address the district s facilities needs after voters rejected a $62.6 million bond. Board members are open to discussions with neighboring districts and options such as remodeling, but face some urgency after hearing a report on deficiencies in current facilities. 11:17 am, Feb. 27, 2021 ×
BOLD Schools Building and Grounds Supervisor Denny Spielmann outlined a list of building issues the district needs to address in a presentation to school board members on Monday. Water problems in basement areas and collapsed sewer lines are among the problems he described.