A trio of area school board plan to hold their regular monthly meetings this evening. The Griswold School Board meeting takes place in the High School Conference Room, beginning at 5:15-p.m. The Exira-EHK Board meets at 6-p.m., in the Conference Room at the Elk Horn Building, and the Audubon School Board will gather in the High School Board Room at 7-p.m. for their session.

New Business on the agenda for the Griswold School Board includes discussion/action on: Approving a copy machine lease; approving a social worker agreement; Establishing Activity Pass Fees for the 2022-23 school year; approval of fuel and technology bid specifications; and approval of a Spanish III/IV Waiver for 2022-23. The Board will also hold the first reading of the 500-series Board Policies.

In Elk Horn, the Exira-EHK School Board will begin with a Public Hearing on an Amended Budget. Discussion will follow later on in their meeting, on youth practices using facilities on Wednesday evenings. Action items include approval of: the FY 22 School Budget Amendment; District Developed Service Delivery Plan; 2022-23 Fees; Concrete work bid for the front of the Exira Building; Copier/Printer update bid; and approval of resignations, hires, and transfers (See the list below).

Resignation: Sarah Marshall – Cheer Coach; Hires: Maria Hughes – Asst. JH/HS Track Coach; Waylon Salinas – 4th Grade Teacher; Brandon Baggett – HS English Teacher; Amanda Warnaca – MS Special Ed Teacher; Carme Prunera – Spanish Teacher; Erika Van Cleave – MS/HS Principal; and Paula Yates – Food Service.

And the Audubon School Board tonight, will act on approving: Budget Amendments; ISFIS Membership; Surplus Property; Freshman VB Coach; Purchase of Kitchen Equipment; Transfer of funds from Core Curriculum to Flex Fund ($19,933.14); and approving the canceling of SU (Breakdown) Insurance. In his report to the Board, Audubon Superintendent Eric Trager will discuss last week’s student walkout, building and grounds, and the preliminary audit report. He’ll also provide a legislative update.

The Audubon School Board may hold a closed session prior to adjourning. The session, as allowed by Iowa Code, is with regard to the performance of an individual in the District.