(Atlantic, Iowa) – (**Updated w/1 item) Members of the Atlantic Community School District’s Board of Education will hold a Special Meeting this evening in the Washington Elementary School Lunchroom, beginning at 6:30-p.m., and following a Town Hall meeting in the same location that begins at 5:30-p.m. During the Town Hall meeting (One of a series of such informational gatherings), the public is invited to learn more about the proposed bond revenue measure that will be on the ballot for the Nov. 4th City/School Election. School officials have said if approved the voters, the bonds would be used to “improve our schools and provide students with more resources.” A presentation about the three measures on the November 4 ballot and the projects that are possible if each is approved by voters will be be provided, and time will be available for community members to ask questions.

**Prior to the Action items, the Board will receive a English Learner (EL) program presentation by the ELL staff.

During the Special Meeting, the Atlantic School Board will act on approving:

A. An Employee Handbook Change.

B. A Hot Well (equipment) Bid for [the] Nutrition Program from Wilson Restaurant Supply (in Cedar Falls).

C. An FFA Out of State, overnight trip.

Consent agenda items include:

• FCCLA Fundraising: Selling Jam from Nov. 1st thru Dec. 1st.
• The hiring of the following personnel:
  • Matt Jacobsen, Substitute Bus Driver
  • Marcella Peck, Preschool Bus Monitor
  • Felicity Swanson, Spec. Ed Para (replacing Lynnae Grandin)
  • Volunteer Coaches for Winter Sports.

And they will act on approving the resignation of Makenna Askeland, Middle School Softball Asst. Coach. Following the Special Board meeting, the Atlantic School Board will move into a Work Session, during which they will review the 2024-25 Fiscal Year.