•October 21, 2015•

By Ariana Cherry
Reporting from Arthur

Arthur-Lovington/Atwood-Hammond superintendent Kenny Schwengel reported that the checkbook balance is $5,166,153.63. “Everything looks good at this point,” he noted. Although he did state that the district still had not received any reorganization incentive funding yet. “It has been prorated at 76% which is about a $250,000 cut,” Schwengel stated. The superintendent also informed the board that there are about 13 other districts still waiting on funding also.

Other matters that were discussed or voted upon:

- The new driveway at Lovington Elementary School has been completed. A sidewalk will be put in soon in order that students don’t have to cross the circle drive. Within the first year, a traffic pattern will be established.

-Superintendent Schwengel noted that the district is still researching the possibilities of creating a vocational/career center. “We are exploring nearby options and funding. It is in the early stages,” he said.

- Lovington principal Brandon Stone said his enrollment went up another six students this month which puts it at 238. “This is the highest it has been since I’ve been here in the past four years.”       Login or Subscribe to read the rest of this story.