A Public hearing is set for 6-p.m. today in the High School Conference Room in Elk Horn, with regard to the Exira-EHK FY 2023 Budget. The hearing is part of the Exira-EHK School Board meeting, and will be followed by a presentation from Lori Stitz, with regard to Iowa Western Community College.

Action items later on during the meeting include:

• Approval of the FY 2023 School Budget, and related matters.
• Approval of an AEA Purchasing Contract for Food Service items
• Approval of a Sharing Agreement with the Green Hills AEA for a Librarian and School Based Interventionist.
• ”               ” a  new contract for the Elk Horn building lunchroom.
• and approval of the 2022 Graduating Class (Pending the meeting of graduation requirements)

The Exira-EHK School Board will act on approving resignations that include: Ryan Gaumer – 4th grade Teacher; Emma Bireline – HS English Teacher; and, Para-Educators Stephanie Thompson & Kristi Madsen. They will also act on approving the hiring of:

• Sara Mayes – MS/HS Guidance Counselor
• Stephanie Ford – 5th Grade Teacher
• Derek Reischauer, HS Social Studies Teacher
• Andrea Schwery, Head Softball Coach; Courtney Peppers, Asst. Softball Coach
• Tom Petersen – Head Baseball Coach; Drew Buckholdt, Ass.t Baseball Coach.