(Atlantic, Iowa) – Members of the Atlantic School Board, Wednesday, acted on approving four resignations and seven contract recommendations. Those who have tendered their resignations include:

• Shauna Casey, WA Elementary Paraeducator
• Chris Kennedy, Route Driver/Bus Monitor
• Paul Ruhr,WA Elem. Custodian
• Laurie Fell, Kindergarten Teacher

Superintendent Steve Barber’s recommendations for contract approval included:

• Hillary Thompson, Bus Driver
• Alan Sorensen, Bus Route Driver
• Tori Wood, Achievement Center Paraeducator
• Traci Luke, PM Car/Suburban Driver
• Terry Hinzmann, Summer School Supervisor (Credit Recovery)
• Joe Brummer, MS Boys Track Coach
• Paul Iekel, MS Girls Track Coach.

The Board also approved February 22nd as “Bus Driver Appreciation Day,” a day to recognize the District’s Transportation Staff for their commitment to the students. Board President Laura McLean urged parents and teachers alike to take note of the day.

The Atlantic School Board agreed to sell, to the highest bidder, two vehicles recommended for disposal by District Transportation Director Mark Weis. The vehicles are not being used anymore, and are simply taking up space. The vehicles are, a 2005 International School Bus (#2) with a diesel engine, which is no longer needed as a spare, and a 2003 Ford Van (#8), which has rusted out panels that are too costly to repair and render the vehicle unsafe to transport students.

Superintendent Steve Barber there’s also a vehicle that’s been scavenged for parts and is only good now, for salvage.

And, in his report to the Board, Mr. Barber highlighted certain aspects of Academic Excellence, Team Culture and District Operations.

Barber said also they are working closely with local legislators to provide advocacy for public education, and trying to determine how bills passed this session will affect the Atlantic CSD.