School district will seek public input on arts, athletics, extra-curriculars

When it conducted its comprehensive survey this past summer on what residents of District 777 thought needed to be done to improve not only facilities, but programs as well, they received a lot of feedback.
It led the school board and staff to take a deeper look at what it offers kids in the district from band and choir, to clubs like the Business Professionals of America (BPA) and National Honor Society, to girls and boys sports.
“The survey had positive and negative comments about what the district offered and about their quality,” Supt. Dennis Laumeyer said last week in an interview. Most of the comments had to do with sports, but some dealt with other activities as well. “They are all interconnected, however,” he added.
“This is about our whole program, not one program,” Laumeyer said. “It is the whole program we offer, including the arts and activities. Overall, what kind of experience are we providing for our students athletes and opportunities they are getting?”
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