Building administrators and Superintendent Richard Reese gave a positive report on the first day of school to the John Glenn Community School Board Tuesday night. Tuesday was the first full day for students.
Reese said the unofficial student count is 1,922 which shows an increase of 21 students from last year. He noted that the number of kindergarten students entering school is less than last year’s outgoing senior class. The state’s official student count day will occur this fall. Real-time attendance is taken every Wednesday.
Reese added that the number of transfer students into the corporation totals 401.
Reese commented that Transportation Director Marie Fansler worked hard to coordinate all of the bus routes. There were the normal first day glitches, but things will iron out by the end of the week. With that, the school bus drivers are ensuring the safety of students when they board and get off the school bus. The school board members encourage residents to stop when a bus’ stop arm is engaged. They stated that safety is the number one priority when school buses are on the road with student passengers and it’s important to follow that law.
