(Griswold, Iowa) – The Griswold School Board, Monday evening, approved the continuation of an Early Retirement Policy for one more year. Superintendent Dave Henrichs said their policy calls for the Board to review the status of the offering each year. This year, there is a slight change.

Applications for Early Retirement are due at the end of February, 2022. The District Policy says only five applications will be accepted, on a first-come-first served basis. The Griswold School Board received some good news Monday, with regard to the enrollment numbers.

At the beginning of their meeting, the Griswold School Board Monday held a closed session with regard to the potential hiring of a custodian and a slightly different compensation package than normal. Henrichs said the Board would typically just approve personnel matters in their Consent Agenda without discussion, but Henrichs said he wanted the Board to have all their questions answered before the individual was considered for employment.

In separate action, the Board approved a handful of resignations, new hires, and the termination of a contract.

Henrichs said also, there are 27 Ash trees in varying stages of decay. The Board approved a bid from a tree service to remove the trees and replace them next spring. The trees that are dying have been affected by the Emerald Ash Borer.