April Board Notes

Approved the proposed budget (revenues of $6,525,000 and expenditures of $6,882,000)
Accepted resignation of Steve Wilcken as HS math teacher
Approved hiring of Kyle Galetich for HS math teacher
Accepted resignation of Gary Nelson as assistant HS girls' basketball coach
Denied resignation request from Meridith Spykerman as assistant play director
Approved recruiting and hiring of an assistant HS cheerleader sponsor
Approved block scheduling after discussion
Approved two fund transfers from the PPEL fund; $36,000 to pay off track debt, $50,000 temporarily to Debt Service Fund
Accepted change in the 2001-2002 calendar; November 9 will now be a vacation day
Approved participation in the ISCAP Program for next school year
Approved an open enrollment request out to Roland-Story
Elementary Principal Paul Hemphill updated the board on parent-teacher conferences. 96 percent attendance rate was reported.
HS Principal Steve Gray presented to the board plans form next year's prom which will might be scheduled a week earlier because of graduation.
Curriculum Director Carroll McLuckie reviewed the concept of establishing Standards and Benchmarks for student achievement.
Directed Superintendent Rogers to negotiate with Marsh Advantage of Des Moines for staff medical coverage (through Blue Cross/Blue Shield).

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