Scot Graden – Superintendent of Saline Area Schools
Posted in Uncategorized on Mar 30th, 2009
As I have stated here before, I do not like to talk a great deal about the budget as it distracts from the conversations about what should be our main focus – improving student achievement. However, it is now “budget season” and I will be communicating the budget issues we are addressing for the 2009-2010 [...]
Posted in Uncategorized on Mar 23rd, 2009
This month marks my one year anniversary as the “official” superintendent for Saline Area Schools. It has been a tremendous experience. I have greatly appreciated the support of the staff and community as I have learned the ropes. Looking forward, I see challenges and opportunities around every corner. The world that we live in is [...]
Posted in Uncategorized on Mar 14th, 2009
The U.S. Department of Education recently released initial guidelines for some of the components to the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA). Given the most recent information, I wanted to take an opportunity to update you on what we know. The rules and regulations for the distribution of these funds aren’t complete but the information [...]
Posted in Uncategorized on Mar 9th, 2009
This Friday, March 13 the Pleasant Ridge PTA, in partnership with PTA and PTO groups at Saline Area Schools, is hosting a great parenting workshop. They have joined the rapidly growing statewide movement formed around the book No: Why Kids – of All Ages – Need to Hear It and Ways Parents Can Say It [...]
Posted in Uncategorized on Mar 1st, 2009
One of the most difficult challenges of being a Superintendent in the early 21st century is planning for an uncertain future. As I type this, the information we have about next year’s budget is limited at best. State funding is in flux – the Govenors released $59 per pupil reduction will possibly be restored by [...]