(Atlantic) The Atlantic School Board held its second public hearing on the FY27 budget Wednesday evening. There were no written or oral comments during the hearing.
Later in the meeting, the board approved the FY27 property tax rates. Board Secretary/Treasurer Lisa Jones explained the details.
In other action, the board tabled action on a shared 28E agreement with several area school districts for Special Education Administrative Associates. Superintendent Dr. Beth Johnsen explained that this position was originally handled through the AEA, which no longer provides the service, requiring districts to contract it.
Board members mentioned that they thought these duties were intended to be part of the Director of Student Services’ role.
The board ultimately tabled the item to explore whether a current staff member within the district could take on those responsibilities.
The board also approved a resolution authorizing the issuance of not to exceed $22,500,000 in General Obligation School Bonds, Series 2026, and levying a tax for their payment. These bonds were approved by voters in the November 4, 2025 election and will be used for facility upgrades at each school.
Other items approved by the board include:
*The Inter-District Transportation Agreement
*26-27 Shared Transportation Director Agreement with Griswold School District
*i-Jag 26-27 MOU Agreement
*The 26-27 Classified Union Association Agreement
*Recommendation to Hire: Junior High Softball Coach, Riley Wood for Summer 2026 season
*Recommendation to Hire: Becki Knapp, Middle School Special Education Teacher Fall 2026
*Retiring: Special Education Para Ann Simpson, effective end of school year
*Resignation: Special Education Para Felicity Swanson, effective April 24, 2026
*Resignation: Special Education Para Karyn Joyce, effective May 15, 2026
*Resignation: Special Education Teacher, Dani Johnson, effective end of school year
*Retiring: High School Custodian Richard Smith, effective May 22, 0226
*Retiring: Middle School Custodian Brian Ihnken, effective June 30, 2026
