(Atlantic) The Atlantic School Board will hold a public hearing on Wednesday, August 27, on the Proposed Issuance of Approximately $18,500,000 School Infrastructure Sales, Services, and Use Tax Revenue Bonds. The special meeting starts at 6:30 p.m. at the high school media center.
This hearing is for the purpose of the proposed issuance of approximately $18,500,000 School Infrastructure Sales, Services and Use Tax Revenue Bonds which may be issued in one or more series over multiple fiscal years pursuant to Iowa code Sections 423F.2 and 423F.4 for the purpose of providing funds to build, furnish and equip a new multipurpose indoor practice facility/fieldhouse at the high School with related site improvements, including costs of issuance and a debt service reserve fund if required by the purchaser. Any bond proceeds remaining after completion of this project will be used for other school infrastructure projects as authorized by the School District’s Revenue Purpose Statement. Notice was published on August 15, 2025, in the Atlantic News Telegraph, stating that a public hearing would be held for individuals to present objections or support.
The school board will discuss:
a. HS Roof Replacement Bids-Phase 1, with Austin Sonntag from Snyder & Associates Bid Tabulation
b. Bond Referendum and Master Plan Review
c. Bull Creek Project
The School Board will take action on the following:
* Approve High School Roof Replacement Bids
*Resolution Approving Revenue Purpose Statement, Ordering an Election on a Revenue Purpose Statement to Authorize Expenditures From Revenue Received From the State, Secure an Advanced Vision for Education Fund, and Ordering the Publication of a Notice of Election
*Resolution supporting the proposed issuance of approximately $18,500 000 school infrastructure sales services and use tax revenue bonds.
Approves Contract recommendations:
*Angela Gallegos-Nutrition Cook
*Janet Carpenter, Nutrition Cook
*Michelle Andersen, HS Musical Pit Director, supplemental pay
*Benjamin Cordova, Special Education paraprofessional
*Dillon Cox, Special Education paraprofessional
*Gracey Pelzer, Special Education paraprofessional
* Kourtney Baier, Special Education paraprofessional
*Luke O’Reilly, Special Education paraprofessional
*Lennae Grandin, Special Education paraprofessional
*Laura Retallic, Special Education paraprofessional
Approve Resignations:
*Nathan Block, Freshmen Boys Basketball Coach
*Brett Johnson, Grounds Crew Supervisor *Brett Johnson, MS Softball Coach
*Amber Jipsen, Athletic/Activities Secretary
The next regular scheduled board meeting will be held on September 10, at 6:30 p.m., at the high school media center.
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