The Worth County School Board set its tax levy at $3.52 per $100 of assessed valuation and the debt service levy at 25 cents per $100 of assessed valuation for the 2023-24 school year at their regular board meeting Wednesday. The board approved prepayment of $65,000 in current bonds, which the school says will save it $3,000 in future expense. The board set the tuition rate per student at $5,754.49.
The board voted to declare the nine used light poles that were part of the football field along with 25 1,000-watt bulbs as surplus property. Bids are due no later than 3:00 pm on September 1st.
Elementary Principal Chuck Borey reported that an open house for the Elementary was held on August 17th.
Enrollment numbers for the elementary were released. There are 23 Kindergarteners, 30 for first grade, 15 for second grade, 19 for third grade, 21 for fourth grade, 18 for fifth grade, and 26 for sixth grade for a total of 152.
Various professional development activities were held and teachers were working on their classrooms to prepare for the new school year. Picture Day will be August 30th.
High School Principal Josh Smith reported on enrollment for the high school. Seventh grade was 16, eighth grade was 20, freshman was 25, sophomore was 24, junior was 15, and 12th grade was 17 for a total of 117 students for high school. Total enrollment for the entire school is 270.
Eighth through 12th grade registration was held on the 15th. A sports parent meeting was held on the 17th, along with 7th grade orientation. First day of school was held on the 22nd, along with the varsity softball jamboree at North Harrison.
All faculty and staff have been participating in professional development, such as CPR, First Aid, instructional technology, district policies and procedures, curriculum, assessment, and instructional practices.
Athletic Director Cree Beverlin reported that there are 14 players out for softball, including 5 seniors, 1 junior, 3 sophomores, and 5 freshmen. There are nine players out for junior high softball, including 3 eighth graders, 2 seventh graders, and 4 sixth graders.
There are 25 players out for football, including 4 seniors, 3 juniors, 7 sophomores, and 11 freshmen. There are 13 players out for junior high, including 3 eighth graders and 10 seventh graders.
There are eight out for Girls Golf, which is a record group. There are 2 juniors, 4 sophomores, and 2 freshmen. There are six out for varsity cheer, including 1 junior, 1 sophomore, and 4 freshmen. There are 10 out for junior high cheer, including 6 eighth graders and 4 seventh graders.
Peaches are expected sometime in the next few weeks. The FBLA will be holding a kickoff activity.
The board voted to approve a change order for the asphalt project which the school says would improve functionality and appearance. The school will add additional asphalt to the east parking lot at a cost of $35,000.
The board voted to approve a change order for the stadium lights project for an additional $20,000. The change will take into account electrical requirements for the press box, play clock, scoreboard, storage shed, and outlets. The cost will still be significantly less than the other bids.
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