A few weeks ago, David Kiene was leading the practices with the NEN boys, getting ready for a new season. However, right before the season started, Kiene abruptly turned in his resignation. The Northeast Nodaway school board accepted his resignation at its regular meeting on November 20th and named Mitchell Sherry as his replacement. Sherry coached the team in their games against Albany on Tuesday, November 21st and Nodaway Valley Monday.
Superintendent Brenda Dougan reported that the existing diesel fuel tank needed to be replaced. The board discussed two options; one was to lease a tank from Consumers Oil for as long as they purchased fuel from them, and another to purchase a new tank from J.L. Houston. The board voted to purchase a new fuel tank from J.L. Houston for a price of $4,511.14.
The board voted to approve the construction of a new garage for the school vans and tractor for a cost of $38,500 from Mooney Boys Construction. The vote was 5-0-1 with board member Karl Wilmes abstaining.
Principal Heidi Beatty reported that K-6 literacy testing was completed by September 15th, Reading Success Plans have also been completed.
A Veterans Day Assembly was held at the school Friday, November 10th. The Parnell Legion Auxiliary and the Conception Post participated. There were over 25 veterans in attendance. Fifth grade students performed, as did the band. Veterans and their families stayed afterwards and had lunch with their students.
Candidate filing dates are December 5th to 26th. The position of Cody Adwell and an open seat are up for election. The election will be April 2nd.
The School Safety Grant was received. Proceeds will go towards safety film on windows, more security cameras, and upgrading the playground fence.
The three water outlets that had high levels of lead were retested, and the two kitchen sink faucets were still higher than five parts per billion. A filter was installed on both faucets and they were retested. This time, the levels came back at an acceptable level.
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