Lenox Soccer Program Seeks Newcomers from Pre-K to Fourth Grade

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LENOX, Mass. -- Beginning soccer players in pre-kindergarten through fourth grade are welcome to join the Mighty Kickers program this fall.
 
The development program is open to children from any community. Sessnions are held Saturday mornings from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. at Lenox Memorial Middle and High School from Sept. 9 through Oct. 21, except for Oct. 7.
 
Players will meet with a certified coach or high school varsity or college level player to learn the basics of the sport through fun games and drills.
 
The program is organized by Lenox Youth Soccer in conjuntion with the Lenox Youth Football Club.
 
Pre-K participants must be 4 years old by Sept. 9.
 
The cost is $50 per child, $55 after the registration deadline of Aug. 17. Scholarships are available.
 
For information, contact Jedd Hall at president@lenoxyouthfc.org.
 
You can register in person and pay by cash or check at the Lenox Community Center or mail your registration to the center at 65 Walker St., Lenox, MA 01240.
 
Or register online here.
 
If you have an interest in coaching in the program, email development@lenoxyouthfc.org.
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Lenox Seeking New School Committee Member

LENOX, Mass. — The Lenox School Committee are seeking a resident to fill a now vacant seat on the school committee.
 
The Committee has the responsibility of implementing statutory requirements pertaining to public education while furthering the interests of citizens regarding the education of the community's youth.
 
Duties of School Committee Members include:
  • Review and approval of annual budgets
  • Hiring of the Superintendent, Assistant Superintendent and Director of Student Services, and evaluation of the Superintendent
  • Engagement of citizens and the wider community on topics of importance to education of youth
  • Monitoring of district progress relative to the five-year strategic plan
  • Participation in the negotiation of collective bargaining agreements with employees
  • Review, revision, and creation of school district policy
  • Approval of payment warrants for goods, services, and payroll
The term of this position will expire in May of 2025.
 
To apply, provide an introductory letter as well as a current resume or summary of any relevant experience and qualifications. The letter should describe reasons for interest in serving on the Committee, your knowledge of and interest in PK-12 educational issues, relevant skills and potential contributions to working groups and subcommittees, and any other information that will describe your ability to collaboratively fulfill the responsibilities above. 
 
Voter registration in Lenox is required.
 
Direct applications, correspondence, and questions by 4:00 pm on Monday, Aug. 5, 2024 to:
Oren Cass
Chair, Lenox School Committee
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