Johnson Elementary Schools Research Paper
School Board discussed Thursday night around 7:00 p.m. of ongoing Elementary School cleanup and several other concerns.
Board discussed the ongoing cleanup of Johnson Elementary School that experienced water damage during heavy rains and flooding two weeks ago near Root River.
Johnson Elementary School experienced water damage two weeks ago in the city’s Parksburg section. Several ground-floor classrooms had water damage.
Jacqueline Winger, school principal, says most of the furniture, books and supplies in the rooms were ruined by the water and will need replacing. Classes in those rooms have been temporarily moved to the cafeteria.
Repairs are proceeding on schedule but it will be several more weeks before they’re finished. Estimated cost for repairs are approximatly $20,000.
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Creation Science Ministry of Watchung group, Martha Jessup, presented the board with a petition bearing 500 signatures from local residents.
The petition demands that creationism be taught in the science curriculum of all Watchung School District High Schools.
“We’re keeping God out of our schools. Evolution is a theory, not a fact. All we’re asking is that students get both sides of the story. Let them hear the debate,” Jessup tells the board.
Bob Rivers, a science teacher at Watchung High School, stands up and asks to be recognized.
“This group is doing nothing but peddling pseudo-science. They’re trying to inject religion into science classes,” he said.
“This is the 21st century; our students have to be able to compete in the sciences with students from all over the world,” Rivers said.
Rivers asked the board, “How are they going to do that if we teach this nonsense in our science classes?”
Linda Fingerhutt, and Jarrett Gould, school board members, respond to Rivers.
“I disagree with the idea of teaching religion in our science classes, but in any case, such a change in the district’s curriculum would require approval by the state legislature, wouldn’t it?” Fingerhutt said.
Afterward, Gould says, “I don’t think we need the state to dictate what we can and cannot teach in our own school district.”
The board votes to table the matter for further discussion.
Tevora Lincoln, principal of Watchung High School, gives an update on the school’s new computer lab and says it is on schedule and due to be completed in two months.
Watchung High School’s new computer lab will cost around
$150,000.
Board discussed the ongoing cleanup of Johnson Elementary School that experienced water damage during heavy rains and flooding two weeks ago near Root River.
Johnson Elementary School experienced water damage two weeks ago in the city’s Parksburg section. Several ground-floor classrooms had water damage.
Jacqueline Winger, school principal, says most of the furniture, books and supplies in the rooms were ruined by the water and will need replacing. Classes in those rooms have been temporarily moved to the cafeteria.
Repairs are proceeding on schedule but it will be several more weeks before they’re finished. Estimated cost for repairs are approximatly $20,000.
Local resident and member of …show more content…
Creation Science Ministry of Watchung group, Martha Jessup, presented the board with a petition bearing 500 signatures from local residents.
The petition demands that creationism be taught in the science curriculum of all Watchung School District High Schools.
“We’re keeping God out of our schools. Evolution is a theory, not a fact. All we’re asking is that students get both sides of the story. Let them hear the debate,” Jessup tells the board.
Bob Rivers, a science teacher at Watchung High School, stands up and asks to be recognized.
“This group is doing nothing but peddling pseudo-science. They’re trying to inject religion into science classes,” he said.
“This is the 21st century; our students have to be able to compete in the sciences with students from all over the world,” Rivers said.
Rivers asked the board, “How are they going to do that if we teach this nonsense in our science classes?”
Linda Fingerhutt, and Jarrett Gould, school board members, respond to Rivers.
“I disagree with the idea of teaching religion in our science classes, but in any case, such a change in the district’s curriculum would require approval by the state legislature, wouldn’t it?” Fingerhutt said.
Afterward, Gould says, “I don’t think we need the state to dictate what we can and cannot teach in our own school district.”
The board votes to table the matter for further discussion.
Tevora Lincoln, principal of Watchung High School, gives an update on the school’s new computer lab and says it is on schedule and due to be completed in two months.
Watchung High School’s new computer lab will cost around
$150,000.