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Atlantic School Board to meet Wed. evening

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September 8th, 2020 by Ric Hanson

The Atlantic School District’s Board of Education will meet Wednesday evening via an electronic session. Their meeting begins at 6-p.m., and includes action on the resignations of:

  • Valerie Jaehrling, H.S. Science Teacher
  • Carol Duskin, Special Education Paraeducator
  • Dan Vargason, JV Girls Soccer Coach
  • Becky Bonney, Food Service.

And, the Board will act on contract recommendations for:

  • Jacey Hoegh, Zach Christianson and Daltern Franken: Volunteer Boys Basketball Coaches.
  • Todd Killion, Peter Smith, Jim Swanson,Mike Greiving, Clarke Gerlock, Adam Smith, Caleb Smith and Ryan South: Volunteer Wrestling Coaches.

In other business, the Atlantic School Board will act on one  “Horizontal Teacher Lane Movement” for the following six teachers who have provided the information required to move one horizontal pay lane, based on educational credits earned:

  • Dara Bartz to BA +15, Step 11
  • Jenny Madsen to MA +15, Step 16
  • Hannah Ridder to BA +15, Step 1
  • Jill Miller to BA +15, Step 10
  • Steffani Tarrell to BA +30, Step 14
  • and Sarah Dorsey to BA +15.

The Atlantic School Board will also act on the Superintendent’s recommendation to approve a bid from Deter Motor Company in the amount of $27,311, for the purchase of an AWD (All-Wheel Drive) Chevy Traverse. The purchase is part of the district’s capital improvements for the year. The Board will also act on a Proposal Request in the amount of $9,129.75, for the State Fire Marshal’s order for a master time clock that prevents operation of electric heaters in the concession stands. The heaters will be thermostatically controlled.  They are expected to approve as well, the purchase of a 26-inch floor scrubber from Home Depot Pro. The current scrubber is 19-years old and needs expensive repairs. Superintendent Barber notes Home Depot Pro is the the only company that is willing to stand behind the unit.

The final order of business is to act on a pay application with regard to the district’s athletic facilities project, in the amount of $1.346-million for labor and materials.