(Griswold, Iowa) – (Correction to last element in this story, re: softball)  The Griswold School Board, Monday evening, held a Public Hearing with regard to the 2025-26 District Budget, during which there no comments received. Superintendent Dave Henrichs said provided a breakdown of the Property Tax Levy rate, which of course is dependent upon action by the Iowa legislature.

Included in the District’s Budget is an advanced payment towards the Districts General Obligation Bond, which is designed to save district taxpayers money.

In other business, the Griswold School Board approved staff resignations.

The Board approved the transfer for next year, of a position and a Work-based Learning program.

They also approved the formation of an Ad Hoc Committee for the establishment of a Girls Wrestling Program, which is currently shared with Red Oak.

The committee will be comprised of current and former coaches, athletic director and girls wrestlers and others associated with the program. **The Griswold School Board approved also, the sharing with CAM, a Girls Softball Program for this Summer. The agreement is only in the discussion phase for now. And, they approved an increase in Driver’s Education fees of $15 for resident students and $5 for non-resident students. The new rates for this Summer are $400 for resident students and $500 for non-resident students. Those fees are waivable or even eliminated, Henrichs says, if a student qualifies for Free and Reduced Lunch.