Atlantic School Board to act on resignations & recommendations to hire

(Atlantic, IA) – The Atlantic Community School District’s Board of Education will meet in a regular session Wednesday evening (May 13th), in the High School Media Center. The meeting begins at 6-p.m., and can be viewed through this YouTube link.

On the Board’s agenda, is action on the resignations (effective June 30th), of:

  • Anna Wieser – HS Secretary
  • Kelli Evans – Director of Nursing
  • Ella Bryant – Custodian
  • Lisa Jones – School Business Official
  • Stacey Schmidt – Director of Student Services.

Other resignations include: Matthew Best – Summer 2026 Weight Room Coordinator, and Michelle Andersen – Musical Pit Director. The Atlantic School Board will also act on Recommendations to Hire:

  • Tony Pross – Volunteer JV Baseball Coach (Summer 2026)
  • Montana Applegate – Girls Bowling Coach (Winter 2026) – pending completion of a coaching endorsement.
  • Michael Applegate – Boys Bowling Coach (Winter 2026) – also pending completion of a coaching endorsement.

The Board is expected to act on approving:

  • An agreement between the District and DCI Group, for drilling and sample soil borings.
  • A 28E Joint Sharing Agreement with the Harlan Community School District for the 2026-27 School Year, to employ Special Education Administrative Associates for 10 districts (including Atlantic, Harlan, IKM-Manning, AHSTW, Nodaway Valley, Tri-Center, Glenwood, Lewis Central and Riverside).
  • An amendment to a Behavioral Master Services Agreement between the Atlantic Community School District, Hazel Health, Inc., and Telehealth Services USA.

At the end of regular business, the Atlantic School Board will enter into a Closed Session for an evaluation of Superintendent Dr. Beth Johnson, followed by action in Open Session, on approving her contract and salary.