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Foundation Delivers Early Christmas to Life Skills Students
By Toni Garrard Clay/AISD Communications Specialist
For 51 children in Athens ISD’s life skills classes, the holiday spirit was in full swing Monday, thanks to the Mostyn Moreno Foundation. The foundation’s “Christmas Lights” program provided $50 per student to be spent at Wal-Mart so students could select and purchase their own Christmas gifts. The shopping trip was followed up by a luncheon at the Lake Athens Marina Restaurant — with a guest appearance by a certain jolly old elf, who visited with the children despite his busy schedule. This is approximately the 10th year Athens ISD’s life skills students have been included in the program. Prior to the creation of the educational foundation (which now has 19 school districts included in the Christmas Lights program), Athens ISD was funded directly by Amber and Steve Mostyn. Continue reading “Foundation Delivers Early Christmas to Life Skills Students”
AMS November Students of the Month
The Athens Middle School students of the month for November are 6th-grader Reed Allen, 6th-grader Michaela Sneed, 8th-grader Eli Feinsod, 8th-grader Landon Criner, 8th-grader Caitlin Bomer (Rotary Student of the Month), 7th grader Torryn Traxson, and 7th-grader Kenny Dunn.
AISD Sets Maximum Price on $4.7 Million Improvement Project
By Toni Garrard Clay/AISD Communications Specialist
Athens ISD took another step forward last week with its $4.3 million $4.7 million improvement and expansion plan.
Thursday, the board accepted a guaranteed maximum price (GMP) of $4,351,571 for projects at Athens Intermediate School and Athens High School. The district has contracted with HGR General Contractors out of Tyler for the work on both campuses. With the GMP in place, the contractor is responsible for any cost overruns. Additionally, any savings resulting from coming in under budget will be returned to the school district.
The project total for the district is estimated at $4,766,276. This amount is the sum of the GMP, plus $348,126 in architect and engineerings costs, plus other direct costs to the district (such as survey work, possible asbestos abatement, and equipment or furniture purchases). It’s so important to bring in a Gresham asbestos testing service, or a service closer to you, to make sure that no one will suffer any tumors which might impact your breathing for example. The effects of asbestos can be damaging, so it’s especially important that Athens Intermediate and High School get it checked out before starting any work. Continue reading “AISD Sets Maximum Price on $4.7 Million Improvement Project”
AISD Honors Teachers and Employees of the Month
The teachers and employee of the month were recognized at Thursday night’s AISD board meeting. Pictured are (from left) Career and Technology Education teacher Julie Bell, Bel Air Elementary teacher Jodi Padgett, Athens Intermediate teacher Tobie Herrington, Athens Middle School teacher Naomi Slaton and district bus driver Tiffany Lane. Not pictured are Athens High School teacher Stephanie Shelton and South Athens Elementary teacher Jenna Faul. Thank you all for your hard work! (From Athens ISD Facebook)