The Atlantic Community School District’s Board of Education will hold their regular monthly meeting Wednesday evening in the High School Media Center, beginning at 5:30-p.m. On their agenda, in addition to regular business and reports, is a Special Presentation from FFA Director Eric Miller, with regard to the FFA National Conference Trip, and, continued discussion with regard to the search for a Superintendent to succeed retiring Superintendent Dr. Michael Amstein.

Prior to adjourning, the Board will enter into a closed session to discuss the purchase or sale of real estate. According to reports, Atlantic Developer Don Sonntag and businessman Bob Camblin will ask the Board (during the public comment period), to accept, at no cost, the deed to the old YMCA building at 14th and Olive. Their hope is that the school will use the building to train people in the Trades industry, including welding, mechanics, HVAC and other skills, which are experiencing a labor shortage.

The building is in need of a new roof and mold abatement. Other modifications and renovations would bring the cost of making the structure viable, to about $500,000.