(Atlantic, Iowa) – As mentioned in our previous report, the Atlantic School Board, Wednesday, approved 2025-26 Employment Contracts. School Finance Director Lisa Jones reminded the Board they had already approved the Certified Staff Contracts, and the District settled with the Classified Staff Union, Tuesday night, and those rates are set. Other positions in the District are not covered under a Union Contract, so they are recommended for approval by Superintendent Dr. Beth Johnsen. The overall cost to the District, Jones said, is roughly $418,00 for all contracts, including FICA, IPERS and salaries. It does not include insurance.

Contracts for those who are not teachers were expected to go out to staff today (Thursday). The cost of insurance for the District increased by more than one-third over last year.

Switching health insurance providers, she said saved the district around $100,000 this year.

The numbers, she said, bear-out the reason for the change in insurance companies.

The District, Jones said, will have to reassess its costs and contribution next year.

Atlantic High School

In other business, the Atlantic School Board, Wednesday, passed a resolution authorizing bids for the High School roof project. Superintendent Dr. Beth Johnsen…