The Atlantic Community School District’s Board of Education will hold a Special Meeting 5:30-p.m. Wednesday, in the Middle School Media Center. During their session, the Board will act on approving 2018-19 Administrator Contracts, Other contracts (Central Office, Technology, Directors), and Coaches/Sponsors Continuing Contracts. In other business, the Board will act on a 2018-19 Copier/Printer lease, HVAC unit replacement, and the disposal of a Suburban. Following the close of regular business, the Board will enter into a closed session to conduct the Superintendent’s annual evaluation.

We contracts, Superintendent Steve Barber is expected to recommend Administrative Contracts for 2018-19 receive a zero-percent increase to the total compensation amount received in 2017-18 that would not includes the increase in IPERS contribution due to a rate increase starting July 1st, 2018. The IPERS increase amounts to $2,075.

Barber will also recommend approval of a 1.71% total package increase (Including IPERS and FICA) for Central Office Staff, Technology Staff and all Directors, including the Business Manager. The amount ($12,842) represents the figure settled with the Employees Association.

And finally, Steve Barber will recommend the Board approve the list of continuing contracts for existing coaches and sponsors, for a total increase of $1,833. The generator for the extra-curricular contracts was increased to $43,500 during negotiations. Changes to the Collective Bargaining rules state that the contracts are no longer continuing.

Contract recommendations are as follows:

1. 1. 1. Terry Hinzmann, HS Summer School Teacher
      2. Jedd Sherman, HS Summer School Teacher
      3. Karen Vogl, HS Summer School Teacher
      4. Mallory Kirchhoff, HS Summer School Para
      5. Sue Petersen, HS Voc Rehab Para
      6. Rob Hansen, Volunteer Baseball Coach
      7. Bryce Casey, 7th Grade Football Coach
      8. Pat Wiederien, Co HS Student Council Sponsor
      9. Taylor Williams, Co HS Student Council Sponsor
      10. Emily Mitchell, Volunteer Softball Coach
      11. Montana Applegate, WA Extended School Year Teacher
      12. Angela Behrens, 5-hr Summer Lunch Position
      13. Lori Namanny, 5-hr Summer Lunch Position