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<body topmargin=0 leftmargin=0 marginheight=0 marginwidth=0> <table cellpadding=0 cellspacing=0 border=0><tr> <td valign="top" height=90 BGCOLOR="#6666CC" TEXT="#080000" background="c1701573.jpg"> <div> <FONT SIZE="5" COLOR="#FFFFFF" FACE="Arial" ><B>Welcome to BAGGS, WYOMING and the Little Snake River Valley</B></FONT><B>     |     </B><A HREF="index.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Welcome to BAGGS, WYOMING and the Little"><B>home</B></A></div> <div> <A HREF="id2.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="About Us">About Us</A>   |   <A HREF="id5.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Local Business">Local Business</A>   |   <A HREF="id6.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Calendar of Events">Calendar of Events</A>   |   <A HREF="id70.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE=" Community News"> Community News</A>   |   <A HREF="id51.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="SeniorsMenu">Seniors-Menu</A>   |   <A HREF="snowmobile_poker_run.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Snowmobile Poker Run">Snowmobile Poker Run</A>   |   <A HREF="id71.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE=" Births"> Births</A>   |   <A HREF="id72.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Obituaries">Obituaries</A>   |   <B>SCHOOL</B>   |   <A HREF="id90.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Museum">Museum</A>   |   <A HREF="id84.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Wild Bunch/Wagon Train">Wild Bunch/Wagon Train</A>   |   <A HREF="id42.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Pictures">Pictures</A>   |   <A HREF="old_pictures.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="History Photos">History & Photos</A>   |   <A HREF="even_more_memories.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="History continued">History continued</A>   |   <A HREF="dixon__and_cccog_info.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="CCCOGS Minutes">CCCOGS Minutes</A>   |   <A HREF="id7.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="BAGGS GOVT INFO">BAGGS GOV'T INFO</A></div> <div> </div> </td> </tr><tr> <td valign="top" height=390 BGCOLOR="#CC99FF" TEXT="#080000"> <bR> <div> <B>SCHOOL</B></div> <bR> <div> <B>If you would like to subscribe to the Snake Pit Weekly (school newspaper and community news) send $20 to "Snake Pit Weekly" P.O. Box 9, Baggs, WY  82321 -- Students receive this paper free.   Rising postage costs have caused an increase in the price this year.</B></div> <bR> <div> <B>Carbon County School District #1 website - </B><A HREF="http://WWW.crb1.k12.wy.us/" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://WWW.crb1.k12.wy.us/"><B>http://www.crb1.k12.wy.us/</B></A><B>  (click)</B></div> <bR> <div> <B>SRVS Advisory Board meetings</B><FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" >  </FONT></div> <div>  For more information call the school 383-2185. <A HREF="#advisory_board_minutes" TITLE="SCHOOL"> </A><A HREF="#advisory_board_minutes" TITLE="SCHOOL"><B>Advisory Board Minutes (click here)</B></A></div> <bR> <div> <B>Outstanding Student of the Year by the Wyoming Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance </B></div> <div> Mr. Luis `Frank' Arce, a 2004 graduate of Little Snake River Valley High School and currently studying at the University of Wyoming, has recently been named the Outstanding Student of the Year by the Wyoming Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance (WAHPERD).  WAHPERD is the state professional organization for health and physical educators. This award is presented to the top physical education teaching major in the state. Frank is the son of Luis and Cruz Arce of Baggs, WY. </div> <div> In spring 2010 Frank will graduate from the University of Wyoming with a Bachelor of Science degree in the Division of Kinesiology and Health (DKH), focus of study in Physical Education Teacher Education with a GPA of 3.0. Additionally, Frank has completed course work for a Health Education Endorsement.  He will complete his student teaching assignment spring 2010 at Cole Elementary with Doug Alexander and Cheyenne Central High School with Chad Lybeck in Cheyenne, WY. </div> <div> While a student at Little Snake River Valley High School Frank competed in basketball, being named to the Wyoming Coaches All Star Team, and track. He played in the high school band, was an officer for student council, and he was active in Future Farmer of America attending the national leadership conference in Washington D.C. While attending the University of Wyoming Frank volunteered for Special Olympics, Jump Rope for Heart, and summer basketball camps. At UW Frank participated in multiple intramurals including volleyball, basketball, dodgeball, and ultimate Frisbee. Frank was recognized as a member of the Dean's Academic Honor List at UW. Frank is currently living with his wife, Dawn, who completed a B.S. degree in Psychology and currently works in Children's Day Care in Laramie, WY. Following graduation Frank hopes to attain a teaching and coaching position in Wyoming.</div> <div> Frank will be presented the Outstanding Student of the Year award at the WAHPERD annual convention in Riverton, WY, November 5, 2009. </div> <bR> <bR> <DIV ALIGN="LEFT"></DIV> <div> +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++</div> <bR> <bR> <div> INFORMATION ON THE CHIP HEALTHCARE COVERAGE IS AVAILABLE AT THE BAGGS TOWN HALL--ALSO THE INTERNET SITE IS</div> <DIV ALIGN="LEFT"></DIV> <div> HTTP://KIDCARE.STATE.WY. US</div> <bR> <div> <B><U> <A NAME="advisory_board_minutes"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A></U></B><FONT SIZE="4" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" ><B><U>Little Snake River Valley School Advisory Board Minutes</U></B></FONT></div> <bR> <bR> <div> February 15, 2010                   <FONT SIZE="5" COLOR="#FF0000" FACE="Arial" ><I><B>DRAFT</B></I></FONT><FONT SIZE="4" COLOR="#FF0000" FACE="Arial" ><B> </B></FONT><FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#FF0000" FACE="Arial" >until Board approved</FONT></div> <bR> <div> <B><U>Board Members present:</U></B> <FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" >Tami Davis, Ryan Kudera, Jack Corson  /  Principal Joel Thomas</FONT></div> <div> <B><U>CCSD1 Board Representative</U></B>:  None</div> <div> <B><U>Administration present: </U></B>Neil Terhune, </div> <div> <FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" ><B><U>Minutes by</U></B></FONT><B><U>:</U></B>  <FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" >Danielle McKee</FONT><B><U> </U></B></div> <div> Guests:  Susan Leonhardt, Patty Jones entered at 4:50</div> <bR> <div> The meeting was called to order at 4:20 p.m.  Corson stated that issue of the gym floor should be placed on next months agenda.  The gym floor and roof was briefly discussed.   Susan Leonhardt also talked about the damage to her art shed caused by kids climbing up on the roof.   The February 15 agenda was accepted with a motion to approve by Corson with Tami seconding.  Motion granted. With no corrections noted, Tami motioned to approve the Minutes from the January 18, 2010 meeting. Corson seconded. Motion carried.  With no corrections noted, Jack motioned to approved Minutes from the December 2, 2009 minutes Tami seconded. Motion carried.</div> <div> <B><U>PRINCIPAL'S  REPORT - Joel Thomas:</U></B>  </div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700f000000000.png" HEIGHT="16" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Tom Holmquist is working out great and learning quickly.  Jackson Consulting visited on Wednesday and trained teachers and aides about differentiating reading instruction for our new reading group.  We had 39 students qualify for the district science fair on February 12.  Middle School tournament will be held in Baggs this year. Both HS teams are heading to regional basketball soon.  Since Cindy Delancy and Joel have been in constant contact, DFS is visiting Baggs more.  We had our MAPS test in December.  According to MAPS 71% of our students will be proficient/advanced in reading and 64% in math on PAWS, 90% of our high school students that will be PAWS tested are at or above their instructional level in both reading and math.   We are working on our vision and mission in order to meet NCA requirements.  LSRV is also working on using our data in instruction, which was another NCA requirement.   Corson questioned Joel on why students in our High School students are testing so high.  Is it good instruction or sharp kids?  Mr. Thomas believes they are a very intelligent group, but also have a very good HS math teacher.  The students also received good math instructions in elementary and middle school.  Jack said that he wants to compliment the school, the teachers, the principal, and staff on education and the direction we are heading at LSRVS</div> <bR> <div> <B><U>BOARD REPORT:  </U></B> Mr. Terhune spoke about Rawlins moving professional development to Fridays so that the district can collaborate together.  Neil congratulated our sports teams on the good job this year.  Neil said that although the district has gone through major changes he believes that we have a good team.  Chantel Densen has been down to Baggs numerous times.  Neil will talk to Gary about our Gym floor.  We may have some budget for the gym floor.  If there is money for LSRV at the very least we can make the decision between the floor or the roof.   </div> <div>   </div> <div> <B><U>TECHNOLOGY REPORT:</U></B>  </div> <div> We have a new mobile lab of netbooks.  We have a new Smartboard in the HS English classroom.  Paraprofessionals will be taking online courses and on Wednesday, February 15, will complete their courses by taking 2 proctored assessments online.  </div> <bR> <div> OLD BUSINESS: </div> <div> Advisory board scholarship will be taken care of in April.  </div> <bR> <bR> <div> <B><U>NEW BUSINESS / OPEN DISCUSSION:</U></B>  </div> <div> Corson asked about the budget because Legislation is in session.  Neil stated that he believes teacher student ratio should be low, but it takes up the budget.  He said the district will be fine for two years.   He is hoping we can increase salary this year.  </div> <bR> <div> Jack asked Mrs. Jones how the kids did at district music.  Patty replied that they did well,</div> <bR> <div> The next Advisory Board meeting will be held March 25, 2010, at 4:15 in the school library. It was moved by Kudera and seconded by Davis, motion carried, meeting adjourned at 5:03p.m.</div> <bR> </td> </tr></table></body>