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Smooth day for school’s opening
September 2, 2010
Debbie Wallace sat in her classroom ready to unwind Tuesday afternoon. The Baldwin Elementary School Primary Center kindergarten teacher sat with a smile on her face. Now in her 23rd year of teaching in the Baldwin School District, Wallace was thrilled to finally be in the new BESPC.
New elementary school will open Tuesday
August 26, 2010
On Tuesday afternoon, Deb Ehling-Gwin, Baldwin Elementary School Primary Center principal, was smiling a bit brighter. She had just received word from Supt. Paul Dorathy that her new school on the west edge of town will be opening a week earlier than expected.
School board refinances 2001 bonds
August 26, 2010
On Monday night, the Baldwin School Board approved the refinancing of old bonds, which will save taxpayers hundreds of thousands of dollars.
BHS scores above state ACT average
August 26, 2010
For the fourth time in the last five years, Baldwin High School has scored above the state average on the ACT exam.
School board approves Merle Venable Complex
August 19, 2010
After months of discussion by the Baldwin School Board, Merle Venable is one giant step closer to being honored by his former Baldwin High School football players.
School district enrollment increases at most schools
August 12, 2010
While numbers won’t be official for more than a month, the Baldwin School District’s enrollment might be up a couple dozen students from a year ago. Baldwin held its district-wide enrollment day Aug. 3, but all six schools have been enrolling students every day since Aug. 3.
School board decreases capital outlay mill levy for 2010-2011 budget
01:27 p.m., August 10, 2010 Updated 11:57 p.m.
After a lengthy discussion Monday night, the Baldwin School Board approved the 2010-2011 budget, which included a 3-mill decrease from the previously published budget.
Tonight’s Baldwin School Board agenda
August 9, 2010
The Baldwin School Board will have a public hearing on its budget as part of its regular meeting at 6:30 tonight at the District Office. Here’s the agenda:
New elementary school won’t be open in time
August 5, 2010
On Tuesday, Baldwin City parents and students found out that their new school building wouldn’t be open Aug. 17 for the first day of elementary classes. It was district-wide enrollment day on Tuesday, but that’s when the news was given to parents and students at Baldwin Elementary School Primary Center and Baldwin Elementary School Intermediate Center.
School district budget looks to jump 7.497 mills
July 29, 2010
For the second straight year, the Baldwin School District mill levy might be taking another large increase. A week ago, the Baldwin School Board approved the 2010-2011 budget for publication. The school board held a short, special meeting July 22 just to approve the budget.
Massive crane begins heavy lifting
July 29, 2010
Have you taken a drive by the Baldwin High School and Baldwin Junior High School complex recently? If so, you’ve probably noticed the large crane located between the two buildings. The massive crane came into town last week for the project that will soon involve large 56 foot high pre-cast concrete walls. However, those aren’t here yet.
Third grade moved to BESPC for 2010-2011 school year
July 15, 2010
If last year’s second graders at Baldwin Elementary School Primary Center were hoping to move into a new school this fall, they will be … sort of. After second grade, students normally leave the BESPC and head to the Baldwin Elementary School Intermediate Center, which houses third through fifth graders. However, that won’t be the case come Aug. 17.
School board approves fees, graduation date changed
July 15, 2010
On Monday night, the Baldwin School Board approved several agenda items that directly affect the 2010-2011 school year. One of those will be a benefit for those wanting their child to attend an all-day kindergarten class. The other larger ones will affect Baldwin High School and Baldwin Junior High School students who participate in activities and BHS seniors.
Dorathy, school board talk school closings
No decision made Monday, but realities of tight budget bringing more concerns
July 15, 2010
Although a decision wasn’t coming Monday night, patrons on both sides of the elementary school closing issue voiced their opinions at the monthly Baldwin School Board meeting. The usual crowd of rural and city patrons weren’t the only ones to speak up Monday night. Supt. Paul Dorathy gave his two cents before school board members gave their thoughts.
Agenda for tonight’s Baldwin School Board meeting
July 12, 2010
The Baldwin School Board’s meeting tonight at 6:30 p.m. in the District Office is likely to be a lengthy one. Here’s the full agenda.

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