The Exira-Elk Horn/Kimballton School Board met Monday evening, and discussed progress on their various construction projects. Superintendent Trevor Miller told KJAN News “things are coming along,” and will be ready for the first day of school on Thursday. He said the playgrounds are done in Exira, a new foundation was poured that’s soft and designed to absorb falls. His son, Miller said jumped up and down on the foundation and said “Look, I can fall and I won’t get hurt.”

The HVAC system in the Elk Horn Building getting worked on. All the units are in-place, and are in the process of being hooked-up to the new cooling tower. It’ll still be a couple of weeks before that project is finished. The windows are all in, lights are installed for the football field, bleachers are done, and painting is being accomplished.

The Board approved the continuation of sharing their School Business Official (SBO) and Technology Instructor with the Tri-Center School District. And, there were some new hires for the District. Jill Johnson will be their new Speech Coach, the Assistant Softball Coach will be the Head Volleyball Coach, as well, and Courtney Peppers will be the Assistant Volleyball Coach.

Miller reminds parents that there will be an early dismissal this Thursday and Friday at 1:30-p.m., to allow contractors extra time to work on their respective projects.