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GUTHRIE CENTER SCHOOL BOARD
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With the hiring of two recent Simpson College graduates, Guthrie Center schools have filled their faculty positions for the 2009-2010 year.
The school board Monday approved Megan Harrington to the new state-funded voluntary preschool program for four year olds.
Stacia Wineman will be the new transitional kindergarten instructor replacing Melissa Strueby who will be a fourth grade instructor. Strueby fills a vacancy created by the resignation of Teri Mohning.
The new preschool for four year olds is expecting around 45 students for one morning session and two in the afternoon. In addition to transitional kindergarten, Wineman will teach one of the afternoon preschool sessions.
In other personnel matters, Judy Bauler resigned as girls golf coach, and Kelly Nielsen was appointed student council advisor replacing Tom Butcher.
Sharing
The board agreed to continue the 28E agreement with Adair-Casey to share the services of superintendent Steve Smith. The arrangement remains two-thirds, one-third, with Guthrie Center paying the larger percentage of salary and benefits.
High school principal Garold Thomas updated the board on class sharing arrangements with Panorama. Guthrie Center students will go to Panorama for college credit courses in elementary functions, calculus and Spanish IV while Panorama students will come to Guthrie Center for college credit courses in algebra and industrial tech.
Fee structure changed
Beginning this coming school year, all student fees are being dropped, with the exception of book rent. The school no longer will charge for supplies for photography, consumer sciences, industrial tech, etc.
To make up for estimated loss in revenue of $5,000 to $6,000, book rental at the high school will be raised from $20/year to $50/year. Book rental at the elementary will remain $20/year.
Superintendent Steve Smith explained a state regulation prevents the school from continuing to charge student fees for classes.
Another minor change was to drop the junior high handbook which was separate, but similar to the one used in high school. The school now will have one handbook for junior high and high school students.
One change in school policy is possession or confiscation of a dangerous weapon "may" (not will) be reported to law enforcement.
Open enrollment
Open enrollment in was approved for Griffin Ayers of Adair-Casey who will be in transitional kindergarten.
David Dawson, 8th grade, will be allowed to transfer to Panorama.
The board adopted goal and action plans for reading, math and science and also adopted a new Special Education Service Delivery Plan.
Grant applications
The board is continuing to pursue interest free funds from QZAB (Qualified Zone Academy Bonds) which would help finance a proposed $3.6 million project to upgrade facilities (interior and exterior). A separate application has been made for approximately $150,000 in federal government stimulus funds for the same project.
Board members were given superintendent evaluation forms to complete in the next few weeks. The evaluations will be reviewed at the July meeting.
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©Guthrie Center Times 2010
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