On December 17, 2009 the District was officially notified that we were awarded the 2009 Annual Distinction in Performance Award by the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education.  This award recognizes districts for demonstrating consistent improvements or high achievement on the Missouri School Improvement Program (MSIP) performance standards. This is a direct reflection of our staff’s hard work and dedication to educating the children of the district.  I would like to thank all our staff for their efforts.

We are currently exploring financial institutions interest in purchasing qualified school construction bonds.  These low interest bonds will be granted through an application process that will begin in April.   The North Callaway Board of Education reviewed the projects that will be completed with the proceeds from the bonds that are issued.  They looked at what project we could complete with district personnel, which projects Kromm, Rikimaru, and Johansen, Inc. would complete, and which projects Malicoat-Winslow Engineers, P.C. would complete.  The attached spreadsheet details who will complete each of the upcoming projects.

 Nine students from North Callaway High School won the third annual Lexus Eco Challenge, a national contest that encourages middle and high school students to develop and implement environmental programs that positively impact their communities. The team members are: Nathan Dismang, Nicholas Huddleston, Lincoln Purvis, Josh Wall, Adam Rufkahr, Jarret Bise, Nick Dismang, Gary Galeski, and Matt Malinski.

The North Callaway team was one of 8 winning high school teams selected nationwide.  Each team will receive a total of $10,000 in grants and scholarships.  All winning teams from this challenge and one other initial challenge will be invited to participate in the Final Challenge for a chance to win the grand prize of $30,000 in grants and scholarships. 

This is the third national award the program has received in the past two years. In 2008, the Digital Outreach Program received the Ethel Percy Andrus Award for Innovation in Education. Earlier this year, North Callaway was one of four high school programs to receive the Seaworld/Busch Gardens Environmental Excellence Award. 

Mr. Bryan Thomsen
Superintendent of Schools
North Callaway County R-1 School District

The North Callaway School District will vote on a bond issue on November 3^rd.  After much consideration, the school board decided to ask the voters to approve a $2.5 million bond for maintenance items and to improve the air quality at all four buildings.  The school board closely followed the facility committees’ recommendations and narrowed the list to key, critical maintenance items that the school bond will address.   

The November 3^rd vote is important more than ever before because of our schools’ immediate needs and because two state programs are currently available that would allow us to have a portion of the bond money granted to our district at zero percent interest. Utilizing money from the federal stimulus package, these programs have the potential to save our district up to $400,000 dollars.   

Please look over the documents attached below.  They explain what items we will be addressing with the projected funds and how much taxes will increase if the bond passes.  If you have any questions or comments please let us know. Additionally, you may find these and any future documents under "November Bond" on the left navigation menu. 
 
Thanks for your support, 

Bryan Thomsen

Superintendent of Schools

North Callaway County R-1 School District