School Board wraps up 2011-12 school year

The Petersburg Public Schools wrapped up the year with the last board meeting of 2011-12 on Tuesday.

“We have great kids, a great staff and everything is moving to a positive future for us,” Petersburg City School Superintendent Rob Thomason said. “Our library renovation is underway and the No Child Left Behind Grant has been submitted.”

Thomason explained there are a few minor edits to be made to the grant but otherwise it is in great shape.

The summer lunch program, which provides free lunch for kids up to 18 years of age, is in progress. “If the federal funding continues, we will make this...