Du Quoin District 300 to open track at DHS to walkers beginning July 1

The Du Quoin Board of Education has voted to open the all-weather track at the Du Quoin High School to walkers in the mornings beginning July 1.

The track will be open to the public from 6:30 a.m. to 8:30 a.m.

"Once school starts we will have times available in the evening as well. We will be asking that walkers please park in the student parking lot and enter at the southeast gate of the facility. Construction of the new football field restrooms and entry way will be taking place during the next few weeks and we want people to avoid that area," said District 300 Supt. Dr. Gary Kelly.

" We will also ask that walkers use the two outside lanes of the track when walking," he said.

In other board business, Kyle Lunsford representing Lunsford Architects gave an update on the high school construction project. The Board approved the payment of bills as presented by the district architect.

The district Director of Instructional Services gave an update on summer school academic and enrichment program. There are 82 students enrolled in the summer academic program at the present time. In July the summer enrichment program will begin with various offerings for students at the elementary and middle school levels.

The Board entered into executive session at 7:08 p.m. to discuss the appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance, or dismissal of specific employees. The Board returned to regular session at 7:23 p.m.

The Board accepted the resignation of Kelly Zurliene, Middle School language arts teacher effective at the end of the contract year.

The Board accepted the resignation of Sherri Clark, high school cook, effective July 2, 2013.

The board transferred Amanda Dearmond to a Middle School 7th Grade Language Arts Teacher position for the 2013-2014 school year.

The Board adjourned at 7:26 p.m.