(Anita) The CAM School Board approved the 2021-2022 Budget and 2021-2022 School Calendar at Monday’s School Board meeting. The board’s approval followed two public hearings held before the regular meeting.
CAM School’s Superintendent Paul Croghan says next school year’s calendar is similar to the current one. He says the first day of school is August 23, and the last day of school is May 25. Croghan says they were waiting on the legislature’s decision on virtual snow days before they move forward with that.
Meanwhile, Senate House File 467 passed out the Senate on March 26. The bill would’ve allowed schools to use five virtual snow days starting next school year. However, the Senate bill failed to make it out of the House. Once Governor Reynolds Proclamation ends, there will be no online learning.
The CAM Board of Education also approved the fiscal year 2021-2022 budget. Croghan says the tax rate is similar to last year’s budget. “Last year’s tax levy was $10.50 per $1,000.00 of valuation, this year’s tax rate is $10.5101,” said Groghan. “The District increased the cash reserve and management levies, anticipating some of the conversations around facilities, and adjust if we need be. It all depends on how the conversations go.”
In other business:
*The School Board approved the Wood River Energy Natural gas program renewal for $26,655.00. This agreement avoids any spike increase that may occur, such as it did this past winter.
*The School Board approved the AEA purchasing agreement for food service for FY 21/22. The agreement saves the district money and helps with the bidding process and procurement of risks.
*The School Board approved the MSW agreement for FY 21/22 for a social worker for two days.
*The School Board approved the list of graduating seniors for CAM High School and Connections Academy. The Academy will conduct a virtual graduation ceremony on Saturday morning, May 15, at 11:00 a.m., and the brick-and-mortar students’ ceremony will be held on Sunday, May 16, at 3:00 p.m.
*The School Board approved Deters’s bid for two suburban’s and a Malibu for just over $101,000.00.
*The School Board also approved the out-of-state after-prom event. The junior class parents requested the district bus students to the Urban Air Trampoline Adventure Park in Omaha. The bus leaves the High School on Saturday night at 11:30 and will return at 4:30 a.m. on Sunday.
