(Atlantic, Iowa) – A public hearing is set to kick-off the Atlantic School Board‘s regular monthly meeting, Wednesday, in the High School Media Center. The hearing takes place at 5:30-p.m., and is with regard to the Amended 2022-23 Certified Budget. According to School Business Official/Board Secretary Sarah Sheeder, the amendment amounts to an increase of $793,569, for a total budget of $27,140,000. Increases come in the areas of Instruction (+$342,885), Total Support Services (+$230,345), and Other expenditures (+$220,339). The District says “There will be no increase in taxes.”

Following the hearing, the regular Board meeting will get underway. On the agenda, is discussion with regard to: Contract & Bonds for the High School Storage Shed; Construction Trades House Project; Therapeutic Classroom; The Home School Assistance Program, and a Revenue Purpose Statement Election.

Action items under the Board’s Consent Agenda include:

• The resignation of Paul Iekel, HS Cross Country Asst. Coach; & a Contract Recommendation for Dalton Franken, Varsity Boys Basketball Coach.
• Approving the 2022-23 Certified Amended Budget.
• A revised Resolution with regard to a transfer of funds for Protective (Athletic) Equipment.
• A 2023-24 Interim Superintendent’s Contract.
• 2023 Winter Coaching Contracts.
• 2023-24 Club/Activity Sponsors.
• 2023-24 Substitute Employee Pay Rates.
• 2023-24 Student Fees.
• 2023-24 Milk/Bread Bids
• A proposal from Per Mar Security w/regard to Card Access.
• Approval of Contracts & Bonds for the High School Storage Shed
• a Change Order pertaining to the HS Storage Shed.

Additional meeting information can be found HERE.