(Atlantic, IA) – The Atlantic School District’s Board of Education, Wednesday, approved several personnel matters, including (the previously mentioned) retirements or resignations of:

• Ashley Mosier, Boys Track Assistant Coach (effective 1/14/26); Matt Best, Asst. Football Coach; Gentri Meier, Mental Health Professional (effect 2/6/26); Elizabeth Herrick-Williams, HS Art Teacher (effective at the end the school year, 2026); Tracy Daugherty, Elementary Title 1 Math Teacher (effective at the end the school year, 2026); and Steve Andersen, Transportation Director (effective June 5, 2026)

The Board also approved the following Recommendations to Hire:

• Ashley Mosier, Girls Track Asst. Coach (effective 1/15/26); Hunter Khongmaly, Vocal Music Activity Sponsor; Jordan Zarbano, Boys Wrestling Volunteer Coach (effective 1/15/26); and Lexie Trotter, Special Education Paraprofessional.

In other business, the Board received a Special Presentation with regard to the Home School Assistance Program, which currently has 95 enrolled students, and serves 55 families. Home School Director Tina Olson and Cara Andersen spoke to the Board. Olson said the program has been very successful, and while they enjoy their space at the Achievement Center, they would love to have a permanent classroom.

In her report, Superintendent Dr. Beth Johnsen gave an update on the District Facilities building project.

The District’s attorney’s have reviewed a multitude of documents related to the project, so Johnsen said she feels good about their thoroughness efforts. The Board then acted on approving an “Agreement between Owner and Architect, and Proposal for Design Services from SVPA,” and a “Snyder and Associates Topographic Survey Services Agreement.”

Resigning Atlantic School Board member Laura McLean.

Their final order of regular business was to approve the retirement of Board Director Laura McLean, effective Jan. 15, 2026. McLean explained she is moving out of the area along with her husband.

The Board accepted her resignation and thanked McLean for her enthusiasm and diligence in serving the District. Board Chair Josh McLaren said moving forward, the IASB (Iowa Association of School Boards) recommends is to publicize the vacancy and accept applications to fill the position, followed by interviews and Board action to act on McLean’s replacement to fill-in until the term expires. There is always the possibility a petition could be filed to call for a Special Election.