By Carol Anders Staff Writer
PLYMOUTH — The Plymouth Alternative School report presented at the school board meeting Thursday night showed another successful year for the program.
Instructor Suzie Clevenger has been an integral part of the program since its inception several years ago.

Clevenger said the enrollment this year was 49. Of the 49, 32 were seniors. At this point, only one of the 32 has not received a high school diploma. Thirty graduated in May with their class and one was able to complete the required number of credits after attending summer school. All of those graduating have passed the ISTEP tests.
Clevenger spoke highly of the Novanet computer-based programs that she and her staff use to supplement the regular whole group and small group instruction.
She said, “We still use classroom methods such as writing assignments and research papers.”
Novanet allows students to access online instruction. She said that it can also be used for students who are home bound.
Clevenger said she works closely with the teachers at the high school to make sure that they are coordinating curriculum.
She said that all of the seniors who leave the alternative school program have career portfolios that include  resumés. She spoke of several students who are enrolled a various college programs for the fall.
“Every year has been good, but this was the best year alternative school has had,” she said. “All of the students had big hurdles.”
In other business:
• The board voted unanimously to adopt the “acceptable use policy” for all staff members of the school corporation. The policy pertains to internet and other technology-based use of the schools’ equipment.
Superintendent Dan Tyree said that each building principal will be responsible for having every staff member sign the policy. Tyree said, “It will be signed every year.”
Tyree explained that the policy was a part of the services provided by NEOLA. He said, “They have the legal background.”
Audience members, Mike and Judy Delp shared some concerns about the policy. Judy Delp said, “Our intent is for consistency and fairness.”
Mike Delp said, “We feel there have been some inconsistencies in the past.”
Tyree said at the last (state) legislative session for 2008, it became mandatory for schools to have a “retrieval” system in place. He said they learned of the requirement in January and had the needed system in place by March.
The next school board meeting is scheduled for Aug. 7.
Sept. 4 has been set for a budget hearing.