(Atlantic, Iowa) – The Atlantic Community School District’s Board of Education, this (Wednesday) evening received a report on costs associated with the District’s Insurance Renewal and Storm Protection. The information came from the District’s carrier, represented locally, by Kipp Harris. Later in the meeting they passed a resolution to join a consortium for a Storm Protection Fund.

In her report to the Board, Superintendent Dr. Beth Johnsen said District Maintenance Director Russell Peck received a cost estimate for the High School Roof Replacement project, which was $1.3-million dollars. That amount was in-line with the Engineer’s estimate.

District Finance Director Lisa Jones said those funds are available through the Local Option Sales Tax. The Board approved having Snyder and Associates soliciting a Request For Bids for the High School Roof Project. The current roof is close to 30-years old and has “Lived past its life expectancy,” according to Dr. Johnson.

Dr. Johnsen discussed with the Board a Facilities Master Plan created by SVPA Architects. The plan details $40-million dollars worth of proposed improvements/renovations. The Board was in agreement to proceed with the next steps in establishing a bond referendum for projects, as explained by Johnson.

Those steps will all have to happen within the next month, according to Johnsen. Later on during the action portion of their meeting, the Board approved bids for: Paint; Carpet; Fuel and a 12-passenger transit van. And, they approved the 2025-26 School Year Student Fees and Rates, which Superintendent Johnsen said are unchanged from the 2024-25 School Year.

And, they approved contracts with the Certified District Staff as presented.

The Board approved the resignations of:

• Alex Wilson – Special Ed Paraprofessional (retroactive to May 23, 2025)
• Gary Miller – Bus Driver (Retroactive to 5/30/25)
• Dexter Dobson, CTE Teacher (retroactive to 5/30/25)
• Audrey Farrington – Special Ed Paraprofessional (retroactive to 6/2/25)

They also approved the following Recommendations to Hire:

• Kay Schmidt – Summer Para for Voc. Rehab (20 hrs)
• Oran Perkins – Summer School Teacher (60 hrs)
• James Keller – KG Teacher, 25-26 School Year
• Summer Nutrition Hires
• Mark Andersen – HS Musical Director
• 25-26 Club Sponsors
• Elle Bryant – Transfer from WA Elem Custodian to MS Custodian.