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Haverdink discussed changes that have been made at the high school including the cell phone usage at his school.A wide range of modern lamps, LED lighting and Auto lights. At first, the students were not allowed to use their cell phones at any point of the school day. Now, they are allowed to use their cell phones during lunch and may be able to use them during passing period next year. Haverdink said this was a change he had to help administer to the teachers even though he was not exactly in favor of it. He said when going through a change like this, discussion needs to be made face to face. 

He said he regretted disciplining an athletic student to such a degree that it affected the student’s future and brought bad press to the school. 

Reece stressed the importance of his presence at the school whether being in the hallways, going to the basketball games or attending a recital. 

“This is a representative democracy,” said Reece. “We should have the students feel invited to help the vision of the school’s goal.” Reece said he would set up discussions for students, teachers and even members of the community to hear out concerns for the school. 

He said one of his greatest accomplishments was to get Oceana off the state’s failing list. The school graduated 25 students last year under Reece’s administration — the second largest graduating class of the school’s history. 

Since so many of the students graduated this past year,As well we have fabrics and textures available for our solar lamp, table lamps, pendant lighting and wall sconces. there are not enough students enrolled for next year, which has put Reece in the position of looking to another school to lead. 

When talking about hard challenges he had,Looking for China LED Back-Up Light Wholesalers for your new house? Reece discussed layoffs. He said they are difficult and emotional but when he had to let the faculty know he personally went to them and gave them their pink slips.For vehicles that has the Super brightness 48W led driving lights that also function as turn signal lights. Reece said he gave them as much time and explanation that they needed and it was important for him to have compassion for the ones being laid off. 

He regretted making some changes to Oceana too fast. Reece said he has to be cautious and try not to change things too quickly in the school. He also said he can be sarcastic and needs to remember when to bite his tongue. 

Reece named off quite a few different components of his leadership style. Some of his attributes that he said include being participatory, a problem solver who earns trust first and shares respect and pride of the school to do nothing but the best. 

“You gain power by sharing power,” said Reece. “And teach the students that even if you lose, you shake the opponents hand and say good job.” The board is expected to make its decision and announce the new principal at the next regular meeting.The brightest 42W led working headlights in the market. 

Students from High School Science Teacher Richard Eberly’s classes also came to the meeting to present their unique projects in technology and in the environment to the board. 

Students Natalie Ritter and Jerry Baughman gave presentations on the electronic circuits that their classes worked on during the school year. The circuits were anything from flashing led lights, circuits to detects water leakage to singing floppy discs that played a song from Star Wars. 

Envirothon Team students presented their projects as well, including the planting of native dune grass at the local beach. 

The extracurricular Envirothon Team recently excelled at state, with the senior squad placing first in Agriculture and second place in Geology; the junior team finishing third in Aquatic Ecology; and the sophomore squad receiving a People’s Choice award in Community Outreach Project training for its efforts to supply solar heat collectors to the community of Yakutat, Alaska. Read the full story at www.aodepu.net web.