The Atlantic School District’s Board of Education is set to meet 5:30-p.m. Wednesday (Jan. 9th), in the High School Media Center. On their agenda, is action on resignations (including Andrea Reilly – TAG, STEM Coordinator & Teacher, Head Cheer sponsor; and Julie Birge – Food Service), as well as Contract Recommendations and/or Letters of Support for: Ryan Messerschmidt and Dexter Dodson – Industrial Tech Teachers; and Riley Hayes, Washington Elementary Clerical Para.

The Board will also discuss the Capital Projects Plan for FY 2020, which calls for spending $1.652-million and takes into account a beginning balance of $885,283, along with expected revenue of $1,847,350, for a total available funds amounting to over $2.73-million, and leaving a balance of $1.08-million. The Technology portion of the plan calls for purchasing enough computers to equip each student in grades 6-through 8 with a Dell Chromebook computer. The total cost of the computers, one-time management fee, warranty and other related materials, is $134,400.

The Atlantic School Board will also discuss any changes to the Athletic Facility Plan/Designs. Action items include 2019-2020 SBRC Modified Allowable Growth for At-Risk and Drop-Out Prevention ($447,540), which is used to fund the CCEOC alternative program and support other student services, and, Full Sports Season 2019 Coaching Contracts.

High School Assistant Principal/Activities Director Andrew Mitchell, is recommending the following persons be approved as Fall Sports Coaches for the 2019 season:

• Head Football: Mike McDermott
• Asst. Varsity Football: Lee Saathoff
• JV Football: Justin Williams
• Asst. JV Football: Joe Brummer
• Freshman Football: Derek Hall
• Asst. Freshman Football: Oran Perkins
• MS Football: Tucker Weber; Tim Duff; Bryce Casey & Chase Roller
• Head Cross County: Dan Vargason
• Asst. Cross Country: Brad Rasmussen
• MS Cross Country: Macie Silliman
• Head Volleyball: Michelle Blake
• MS Volleyball: Faith McCunn; Amber Moore & Hillary Zimmerline.