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General state aid still less than expected June 3, 2015 by Ariana Cherry Arthur/Sullivan Reporter A few payments that earlier in the year the Arthur-Lovington/Atwood-Hammond school district thought were long gone, made their way into the coffers, though still less than originally promised. “We received a third payment of $200,000 towards the transportation and special ed services,” explained superintendent, Kenny Schwengel to the board May 13. “It was a nice surprise to receive it.” Schwengel also mentioned that the district received a $42,000 payment from general state aid. “Although, they did cut the amount we were supposed to receive,” added … Read More

Search is now on to fill skilled position June 3, 2015 by Keith Stewart keith@newsprogress.com At their monthly meeting in May, the Sullivan school board accepted the resignation of middle and high school show choir director Connie Mulligan, who also served as the elementary school teacher. Mulligan had been with the district for five years, and in her letter of resignation to the board, she said, “While I have enjoyed my five years at Sullivan, the position that I originally accepted has changed drastically.” Mulligan’s resignation is to occur at the end of the 14-15 school year and leaves the … Read More