The Griswold School Board met Monday evening. Superintendent Dave Henrichs said the Board accepted the resignation of Chase Wallace as Middle School Boys Track Coach, and approved the hiring of Matt Spunaugle to fill the position. The Board also received an update on the status of COVID-19 in the District. Henrichs said they discussed the current positivity rate in Cass County, which, as of Monday was 14.9%.

Henrichs said the Board over the past few months been discussing having their remote learners return to school, unless they have a medical exemption.

In other business, Business Manager Dan Rold presented information with regard to the closing of the FY 2020 Financial Books. The report showed the District’s Spending Authority increased from $1.1-million to $1.4-million, and the Solvency Ratio went from 12.48% to 20.87%. Henrichs said for schools their size, the range should be between 15 and 20-percent, so they feel good about that. They also had what Henrichs described as an “Outstanding” Audit Report.

The Griswold School Board approved the District’s Developed Special Education Plan. Henrichs said also, there will be Special Joint Board meeting with Lenox on January 6^th, to look at continuing the shared Superintendent’s position. And a Work Session will be held 4:30-p.m. January 6^th, for the purpose of a facilities assessment.