Senath News

School improvements, increased lunch fees, no cell phones, and a new counselor were the major topics of the Senath School Board meeting on Thursday.

After the approval of previous minutes and bills, Superintendent Larry Wood gave his report on the happenings at Senath-Hornersville Schools this summer. According to Wood's report, the elementary school has received new tile in the cafeteria and will have a new roof by August 1.

The middle school library has received a new paint job, new lighting, and has been remodeled. The middle school gymnasium floor was refinished and has had the school mascot painted at center court.

The high school gymnasium floor was also refinished.

Wood assured the board that everything will be ready to go by August 1.

Following the superintendent's report, the board moved on to new business.

After much debate, the Senath School Board voted unanimously to raise the price of school lunches by 25 cents, up to $1.25 for students and $1.75 for adults. The decision came about as a means to cut down on the loss the school suffered on last year's food costs.

Another main item on the agenda was the new cell phone policy. Beginning this school year, no cellular phones will be allowed on the campus. With the advent of new technologies on the phones such as cameras and video recorders, the state of Missouri suggested this new policy to try to avoid unwanted photos and videos from appearing on the Internet.

The board voted unanimously to accept this policy after an unwanted summer school video appeared on a popular video website.

During the executive session, the board decided to hire a new elementary school counselor. Tiffany Jackson, of Senath, received this new position.

Other topics on the agenda saw the tuition rate and substitute pay stay the same as the previous year at $4,800 per year and $65 to $75 per day respectively.

Source: Daily Dunklin Democrat

The Annual Watermelon Festival parade at Arbyrd was a success with nearly 100 entries contradicting the city's fear of not having a parade at all.

JoNell Minton, Director of Dunklin County Libraries, announced today that a dedication and open house will be hosted at the new Senath facility on Wednesday, July 23, 2008 starting at 2:00 PM.

Mayor Bill Anderson and the Senath city council have been working toward getting some of the city's worst streets paved and repaired.

A head-on collision on Highway 412 between Senath and Cardwell proved fatal for one driver.

Area officials meet to approve the final speculations and to open the new bridge on County Road 531, located off U.S. Highway 412, two-miles north of Senath.

One driver was killed and another flown out by Medic One following a head-on collision on Highway 412 between Senath and Cardwell.

Photo provided Trenton Thompson, 9, son of Joe Don and Virginia Thompson, is all smiles as he holds up the year's first cotton bloom from a field at the Thompson homeplace, west of Senath at Beech Corner.

The administration at Senath-Hornersville Schools reported in its monthly meeting that the summer school program was going exceptionally well.

Everyone was left in the dark at the city council meeting held here Monday, but the meeting went on as members discussed a police personnel issue.

Southeast Missouri Hospital officials have talked with some property owners who reside along Lacey Street across from the hospital's parking garage, as well as others on a portion of nearby Sunset Court, about ...

Senath-Hornersville High School will host its 2008 Commencement Ceremony tonigh at 7:30 p.m., honoring these 39 graduating seniors. via Daily Dunklin Democrat

“Battles Communications offered a $100 trade-in for each of the four radios we have”

No more mobile homes will be allowed inside the city limits of Senath unless approved by the city's Board of Zoning Appeals. via Daily Dunklin Democrat

“This was a big accomplishment for our son.”

Photo provided Several Kennett Career and Technology Center students recently attended the 2008 SkillsUSA Leadership and Skills Conference in Jefferson City, Mo., after placing high enough in the District ... via Daily Dunklin Democrat

“We had a lot of positive feedback from the teachers and our students regarding MAP testing”

The Senath-Hornersville School District held a re-organizational meeting on Thursday, where three candidates were sworn in as members of the school's Board of Education. via Daily Dunklin Democrat

“After the 45 day time frame, Skelton had not responded to the judge's order, so we asked that his probation be revoked”

Those people who were at one time unable to travel the St. Francis levee on the Missouri side, just south of its beginning near Highway 84 West to its end near the Ben Cash exit north of Senath, will perhaps be ... via Daily Dunklin Democrat

“Lester will check back with you then to see how things are going.”

Incumbents were sworn in during the city council meeting at Senath last night. Returning to the board were North Ward Alderman Bud Brooks, who ran unopposed, and South Ward Alderman Junior Jaco, who received ... via Daily Dunklin Democrat

Marsha Blanchard, Chairman of the Kennett Area Chamber of Commerce Education and Workforce Development Committee recently announced that James Finch of Kennett has been selected as the 2008 Allen Oakley ... via Daily Dunklin Democrat

The residence of Cecil and Mary Jo Ellis at 11462 State Highway Y was destroyed by an apparent lightening strike and fire. via Daily Dunklin Democrat

“It's a way for our club to raise money and it's a way for our community to be able to honor our mothers”

Fire department personnel has been a hot topic here, while Chief Kent Montgomery and his assistants have been busy trying to piece together a solid crew for their local fire department. via Daily Dunklin Democrat