(Atlantic) Atlantic Kindergarten through 12th-grade students now have free admission to all regular-season sporting events. The School Board approved the plan on Wednesday.
Schools Superintendent Beth Johnsen says the idea arose during an informal discussion on improving attendance and school spirit in the Trojan Community.
Atlantic Business Manager Lisa Jones says this gives students who might be unable to attend a football or basketball game the opportunity.
Athletic Director Andy Mitchell says elementary students must still be with an adult to enter a sporting event.
In past years the game officials were paid out of ticket sales. For instance, during the 2022-2023 school year, the district paid Officials $42,000. This expense will now come from the general fund.
The first home football game is on September 1, at Trojan Bowl. The free admission does not apply to school musicals and plays.
In other business, the School Board approved the following resignations:
Hilary Thompson, Transportation para
Laura Juhl, Preschool Aide
Erica Vandevort, Preschool Aide
Heather Prall, Food Service Employee
Amy Lambson, Food Service Employee
Michaelin Juhl, High School Para
The School Board also approved the following contracts:
James Probanz, Part-time custodian
Paul Iekel, Middle School Cross Country Coach
Sierra Parker, Preschool Aide
Callie Carter, Preschool Aide
Caleb Winters, Elementary Special Education
Aubrey Schuler, High School Special Education
Stacy Van Aernam, Classroom Para
Monica Carlson, High School Special Education Para
Kaitlyn Geib, Schuler Therapeutic Classroom Para
The School Board approved the following resignations:
Hilary Thompson, Transportation para
Laura Juhl, Preschool Aide
Erica Vandevort, Preschool Aide
Heather Prall, Food Service Employee
Amy Lambson, Food Service Employee
Michaelin Juhl, High School Para
The School Board also approved the following contracts:
James Probanz, Part-time custodian
Paul Iekel, Middle School Cross Country Coach
Sierra Parker, Preschool Aide
Callie Carter, Preschool Aide
Caleb Winters, Elementary Special Education
Aubrey Schuler, High School Special Education
Stacy Van Aernam, Classroom Para
Monica Carlson, High School Special Education Para
Kaitlyn Geib, Schuler Therapeutic Classroom Para
