Friday, March 8, 2013
Dillon is one of four candidates seeking a seat on the Pattonville School District Board of Education.
Residence: St. Ann Occupation: Sales Associate, Starbeam Lighting Education: N/A Family: Married to Pam Dillon and they have two children, Dr. Robert W. Dillon Jr., a 1992 Pattonville High School graduate, and Dr. Wendy (Dillon) Engemann, a 1996 Pattonville High School graduate. How many years lived in district? 41 years Twelve years on Pattonville School Board with experience in all four leadership positions; worked with committee on last two bond issues and have been on facility committee for the last 15 years, since its inception. Served on most committees in Pattonville as board representative or alternate. Current member – in good standing – of the Missouri School Board Association and the National School Board Association. …
Thursday, August 23, 2012
At Tuesday's Pattonville Board special work session, math placement and ACT scores were among the rankings presented for how the district shapes up with other Missouri school as part of the MSIP4 requirements.
The Pattonville School District Board of Education shared the progress of the district pertaining to the MSIP4 standards. The Board looked at the progress in light of the future as to how they can improve students scores and learning for the new upcoming MSIP5 requirements. MSIP5, or Missouri School Improvement Plan 5, sets accreditation and performance standards for Missouri schools. At the June 2012 meeting of the Missouri State Board of Education, the board expressed unanimous support for the fifth cycle of the MSIP and new scoring guide. The scoring guide is a tool the state uses to measure each district’s progress towards meeting state standards and to create each district’s annual performance report. On Tuesday, the Pattonville Board…
Wednesday, August 22, 2012
Staffing efficiencies, transportation methods and an operating levy tax increase were among options discussed to help balance the budget at the Pattonville School District Board of Education session.
Last night the Pattonville School District Board of Education discussed several ways to help balance the budget in the coming years, an issue that is especially pressing during the tough economic times. Among potential changes mentioned to help save money were an operating levy tax increase, staffing efficiencies, different ways of utilizing classroom and building spaces, transportation methods, and redistricting considerations. To better understand where money goes in the district relating to the potential tax increase, the Board explained that there are two sources of district funding: operating levy and debt service levy. Operating levy funding goes towards every day expenses like salaries, books, and classroom materials. Mickey …
Lori Sommer
10:47 am on Friday, March 29, 2013
I've known Bob for many years. We used to work together. He's been doing an outstanding job on the board and I highly support his re-election. more ›