The Worth County School Board voted to hire for the last two teaching positions that were open. Jessica Maschino was hired as the 7-12 grade counselor. Sarah Smith was hired as the 9-12 grade math teacher. The board also approved the graduating class of 2022 and the Comprehensive School Improvement Plan.
The board voted 7-0 to place Proposition Tigers back on the August ballot. It would renovate the agriculture education building, construct a community center and auxiliary gym, and make other needed improvements to the facilities. Passage requires four sevenths. This is the second attempt by the school to pass this bond issue.
In administrator reports. Mr. Adwell reported on the 22-23 student council officers, high school credit recovery that will begin on May 20th, and discussed several end of year banquets and award ceremonies. The underclassman awards took place Wednesday morning May 18th during the last day of school.
Elementary Principal Mr. Borey discussed career day where six guest speakers took time to come talk to the elementary students about their professions. He also highlighted the activities of Teacher Appreciation Week and the end of year testing incentives and kickoff parties. Many summer professional development opportunities that teachers will attend to focus on ways to improve classroom instruction were discussed.
Mr. Smith discussed the crowded end of year schedule with activities in full swing. High school track competes at state the weekend of May 20th and 21st. Summer workouts begin May 24th.
In other reports, Mr. Healy outlined the planning process as the district looks to attain the new state minimum salary for teachers. The state passed a measure in the legislature designed to boost starting teacher salaries to $38,000 a year. The state will fund 70% of the increase based on the current salary schedule of the school. The measure is optional for school districts, and the district must provide a 30% local match. The budget and salary schedule will be approved at the June board meeting.
In summer maintenance work, the board decided to accept a bid for agriculture building roof repair. The board also approved work on high school locker painting and refurbishment.
The next board meeting will be on June 23rd, 2022 at 7:30 pm.
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