The Atlantic School Board Monday night held nominations and a vote on who would run the meetings during the 2014-2015 school year. Current Board President Kristy Pellett and Vice President Phil Hascall were re-elected for the one-year term. Mary Beth Fast was also re-elected Board Secretary, and Olivia Newberg was elected Board Treasurer. The Board decided to leave the dates and times of the meetings the same as the past year.

In his report to the Board, Superintendent Dr. Michael Amstein said “The Scary Guy” was warmly received at the various schools within the County, and his visit went well. Amstein thanked the Cass County Child Abuse Prevention Council for helping to bring him to the County to speak about preventing hate, violence and prejudice in our daily lives.

Amstein said also the district is making progress in trying to offer a Plumbing Class at the High School during the second semester. He said Bob Camblin with Camblin Mechanical in Atlantic, has been gracious in donating the services of Randy Watts, Vice President and General Manager at Camblin’s, who also teaches the class for Camblin Employees. Watts will be instructing students registered in the course at AHS.

Upon registration and completion of the course, students will have their first year apprenticeship for plumbing completed and will also have their OSHA Safety Certificate. He said their is also a possibility of the course being offered for a second year as well, so it can be attended by Juniors and Seniors.

In other  business, the Board approved the FFA Trip to Louisville, KY this Fall, and the 2016 Spanish Club’s trip to Costa Rica. Both groups raise their own funds to send students to their respective destinations.