(Atlantic, IA) – The Atlantic Community School District’s Board of Education, during their regular monthly meeting, tonight (Wednesday), Superintendent Dr. Beth Johnsen paid special recognition to Food Service Director Natalie Ritter.
The Board then approved their Consent Agenda items, which included 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 approved by the Board, included: Matthew Best – Summer 2026 Weight Room Coordinator, and Michelle Andersen – Musical Pit Director. The Atlantic School Board also approved the following 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 then approved:
- 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 entered into a Closed Session for an evaluation of Superintendent Dr. Beth Johnson.
