Members of the Atlantic School Board, Tuesday morning, approved the hiring of new teachers for the upcoming school year. One of them, Rob Astuni comes to the District from the eastern U-S. He will become a High School English/Language Arts Teacher. Superintendent Steve Barber said “We’re extremely excited about the folks coming to our team.”

Board member Kristy Pellett inquired as to why Mr. Astuni chose Iowa over New Jersey. She asked if he had family here or was uprooting and starting life elsewhere.

In addition, Barber had recommended (and the Board approved) the hiring of Rebecca Bird as Middle School Science Teacher.

And, Jon Peterson was approved as Middle School Language Arts Teacher. He comes to the Atlantic School District from AHSTW.

Separately, the Board approved the hiring of Jesse McCann as High School Special Education Teacher, contingent upon him being released from his contract with his previous school, Nodaway Valley. Steve Barber said that’s expected to take place in July. And, the Atlantic School Board approved the hiring of Tom McLaren in a VOLUNTARY position as Baseball Coach.