The Tipton R-VI School Board approved, after discussion, making the street west of the school one way from 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
The decision to close it to two way traffic during those hours was made during the regular board meeting on Monday, Sept. 14. Signs will be posted indicating only northbound traffic is allowed during school hours.
Elementary Principal Kelly Kohler reported current enrollment for K-6 at 302. The MAP scores were reported to be "significant lower" this year. There was discussion on the lower math scores with the new on-line assessment and finding a means to bring the score up. The teachers will begin a new computer-based progress monitoring and assessment to help students prepare for the computerized testing at the end of the year. It is considered more rigorous. The elementary school is considering the purchase of a new textbook series (Saxon Math) for kindergarten through sixth grade. The series is grade-aligned and should assist teachers in preparing students for upcoming assessments.
Junior High / High School Principal Ellen Allee reported seventh and eighth grade enrollment at 90. High school enrollment was reported at 217. There were six students who scored Advance on the high school end of course / MAP tests. All six scored Advance in Biology and English II. Two also scored Advance in Algebra I. At the junior high level, five students scored Advance in Math and English. A sixth scored Advance in English and Science.