ERIE, Ill. -- Erie School Board has approved a contract with K-9 International of Sterling to conduct drug searches for the 2007-08 school year. The firm will do four searches at a total cost of $1,200, and if the board wants more done, it will cost $350 per search. In other news, Superintendent Mike Ryan told the board that all of the parts for the wind turbine are now on site and erection should begin at the end of July. [end]
The Erie School Board will seek more information and input about a mandatory drug testing program for students. Board member Kim Bond said it is time that students should be tested, and testing programs have been started in other districts. Parents Jim and Sharon McMillan attended the board's meeting to ask about the program. Superintendent Mike Ryan said he will have someone come to a future public meeting to explain how drug testing is handled in other districts and begin a discussion on whether the Erie district wants to implement one. [end]
