(Anita, Iowa) – The CAM School Board held a regularly scheduled meeting Monday evening in Anita. Shared CAM/Nodaway Valley Superintendent Paul Croghan discussed the results of the Tuesday, Nov. 2nd School Election.

Todd McKee defeated Gary Dinkla for the CAM Director District at-large seat, 702 to 361, and Cara Murphy defeated Christopher Spieker, 674 to 509. Charles Kinzie ran unopposed for the Director North seat, and he received 941 votes. Croghan talked also about the $30-million bond referendum that was defeated by a vote of 825 No to 389 Yes.The measure would’ve funded the construction, furnish, remodel repair, improve, provide and equip the existing South Elementary/Middle School building and Senior High building. The proposal would’ve also enhanced the sites, transitioned to a single elementary site in Massena, a single Junior/Senior High site in Anita, and enhanced athletic complexes and areas.

Paul Croghan said the new Board will have to think about how to move forward in the District, but the issue with the facilities is still there.

He said there wasn’t any particular reason that stood out as to why district patrons failed to approve the referendum.

In other business, Paul Croghan said the Board approved the resignation of Paraeductor Becky Grubbs, and they hired a High School Wrestling Coach. Croghan said the SIAC (School Improvement Advisory) Committee reported to the Board information pertaining to student achievement.

The Board accepted the goals presented. Mr. Croghan said there are a lot of positive things going on in the CAM School District,

Part of the way the students carry themselves on and off the football field, he says, is due to Coach Bower.

Mr. Croghan wished the CAM Cougars and Audubon Wheelers the best of luck at State, and safe travels. He said “I think it’s kind of neat that two schools 20 miles apart have to travel three hours to play a football game. It’ll be a fun time and an exciting time.”