(Griswold, Iowa) – The Griswold School Board met Monday evening and discussed matters pertaining to finances, and the teacher shortage. Superintendent Dave Henrichs says Dan Rold, School Business Official reviewed the ending Fiscal Year financial information, which was very positive and opens the door to increased pay to retain teachers/staff.

There was no formal action taken, but discussions will continue to attract, retain and reward staff members. The Board also discussed the possibility of offering soccer to students.

The Griswold School Board approved an application to the Iowa Local Government Risk Pool for Natural Gas for six-months, January through June, with a review and possible renewal of the agreement from July 2022 through June 2023.

The Board also acted on personnel matters, including resignations…

The also approved several new hires…

During the November 2nd School Elections, there were four seats open. All four Griswold School Board members were unopposed. Dave Henrichs said the Board welcomed back Rob Peterson and Aaron Houser as Directors At-Large, Scott Peterson was re-elected as Director of District 3, and Don Smith was re-elected as Director of District 4. As part of the re-organization meeting, the Board elected to retain Rob Peterson as President and Don Smith as Vice-President. In addition, the Board voted to leave their regular Board meeting dates and times unchanged, which means they will continue to meet on the third Monday of each month at 5:30-p.m.

And finally, the Griswold School Board discussed their baseball field maintenance options. Superintendent Henrichs said there are several upgrades they’d like to see, but there are rules that will require more steps in the process.