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April 14th, 2021 by Ric Hanson

The CAM School Board, Monday, voted to approve both the 2021-2022 Budget and 2021-2022 School Calendar. Their action followed two public hearings held just prior the regular meeting. According to CAM School District Superintendent Paul Croghan, the 2021-22 School Calendar is similar to the current calendar. With the first day of school on August 23rd (2021) and the last day of school May 25th (2022). Still up in the air, is a decision on virtual snow days. That will be adjusted after the Iowa legislature makes a determination on that issue. Senate File 467 passed out the Senate on March 26th. It would’ve allowed schools to use five virtual snow days starting next school year. The bill, however, failed to make it out of the House. Once Governor Reynolds’ Proclamation ends, there will be no online learning.

The CAM Board of Education also approved the fiscal year 2021-2022 budget. Croghan says the tax rate is similar to last year, with the tax levy $10.5101 per $1,000 assessed valuation, compared to $10.50 currently.

The CAM School Board, Monday, also:

  • Approved the Wood River Energy Natural gas program renewal for $26,655.00. The agreement prevents a spike increase such as what happened this past winter.
  • They approved an AEA purchasing agreement for food service for FY 21/22, which not only saves the district money, it aids in the bidding process and procurement of risks.
  • The CAM School Board approved a Master of Social Work (MSW) agreement between the district and Green Hills AEA for FY 21/22, for the use of a social worker for two days.
  • They approved the list of graduating seniors for both the CAM High School and Connections Academy. The Academy will conduct a virtual graduation ceremony 11-a.m. May 15th, while the brick-and-mortar students’ ceremony will be held 3-p.m. May 16th.
  • Also, the CAM School Board approved a bid from Deter Motor Company for two suburban’s and a Malibu at a combined costs of just over $101,000. And, finally, they approved an out-of-state after-prom event. Croghan says the junior class parents had requested the district bus students to the Urban Air Trampoline Adventure Park in Omaha. The bus leaves the High School on Saturday night at 11:30, and will return at 4:30 a.m. Sunday.