(Atlantic) The Atlantic School Board approved four change orders for the Atlantic Middle School Fire Restoration Project of $233,690.05. The funding source to pay for the changes comes from the Insurance Company, Physical Plant and Equipment Levy fund, and the Secure an Advanced Vision for Education (SAVE) Fund to provide property tax relief.
The change orders involve installing down ceiling tiles, replacing the majority of rooms with carpet versus hardwood flooring, repurposing the damaged area of the central office into a classroom, and redesigning the main entrance for two levels of the secured access. The payment source will depend on the cost of these changes.
In late July, an accidental fire originating from the roof of the structure caused significant damage to the interior of the building. The damage estimate is between $5 and 6 million dollars. The reconstruction continues through the remainder of the school year.
The Board approved two resignations: Lindsey Mitchell, Food Service, and Steve Andersen (transfer from full-time bus driver to substitute. In addition to the resignations, the school board approved eight contracts. Elizabeth Herrick, High School Art teacher for the second semester. Paul Iekel, Schuler Elementary Special Education Teacher, for the second semester. Lindsey Mitchell, Early Learning Paraeducator, Bryce Casey, Middle School Boys Track, Oran Perkins, Junior Varsity Baseball Coach, Jesse McCann, Assistant Girls Soccer Coach, Sam Kennedy, Substitute School Bus Monitor, Chris Kennedy, School Bus Route Driver.
Additionally, the Board approved the purchase of a Hogland 77 passenger propane-powered school bus with air conditioning and luggage storage between axles for July 2022 delivery. The cost of the bus is $133,800.00. The money comes out of the Physical Plant and equipment fund.
The Board also approved the substantial completion documents for the school district 9.5 million athletic renovation project. More on this story on Thursday.
