Malta School Board hears first progress report of 2014-15 year

At the first Malta Public School Board meeting of the 2014-15 school year, enrollment numbers were discussed, upcoming events were publicized and snow removal bids were read and accepted.

High School Principal Scott King said enrollment is down a bit compared to the same time last year –152 – but is at two more than it was last spring. King said Malta High School’s Open House was well attended, adding that people were very interested in meeting the new teachers.

King said on September 3, the school brought in contraband sniffing dogs through the building, which were provided by Interquest Dete...