South Putnam to be on Fox 59 Morning News

South Putnam High School will be on Fox 59 news this Wednesday morning.

Fox 59 news recently visited South Putnam High School for their spot called "How Cool Is Your School." The story will air at 6:40 a.m. as well as 8:40 a.m. Wednesday. They will also run the story on Sunday at 10 p.m.

The South Putnam School Board also awarded Mr. Brad Hayes with a plaque to commemorate Fillmore Elementary's recent four-star ranking. Many teachers and administrators from Fillmore were present.

In other business:

* A maintenance report was presented to the board to outline what is in need of updating or replacing for future spending projections. The most pressing issue right now is the walk-in freezer in the kitchen which needs replaced.

* The first reading of ESCRFT Recommended Policies were read which outlines high liability issues. Seven new policies were spoken about, Non-Discrimination/Equal opportunity policy, Personal backgrounds checks, sexual harassment prohibition for students as well as one for staff, volunteers at the school, child abuse & neglect and development of school guidelines. This will be voted on at the April meeting.

* Superintendent Bruce Bernhardt also gave notice that there will be school on Friday April 25 to make up for a snow day.

The South Putnam School Board meets regularly the third Monday of every month at 7 p.m. in the Central Elementary Music Room.