The Atlantic School District’s Board of Education held a special meeting this (Friday) morning, in the Middle School Media Center. During the meeting, the Board entered into a closed session to discuss a personnel matter. Superintendent Steve Barber told KJAN News, that when the Board reconvened in an open session, they unanimously voted to approve a contract for Abby Becker to become the Head Boys Track Coach.  Becker, the Assistant Girls Track Coach, will succeed Jordan Mullen, whose resignation was approved by the Board on Feb. 12th.  Mullen resigned after accepting a coaching position with Briar Cliff University.

During their Feb 12th meeting, the Atlantic School Board tabled a decision on offering the Boys Track Coach position to Becker, so that it may be further discussed.