(Guthrie Center, Iowa) – The Guthrie Center Community School District’s Board of Education, Wednesday evening (Dec. 13,2023), activated the District’s Licensed Employee Early Retirement Policy. Superintendent Josh Rasmussen explains the incentive is being offered to those teachers who are at least 55 years of age with 10-years of experience.

He said “The Board is using [the incentive] as a tool to reduce some expenses in the General Fund.” Applications for the Early Retirement Program are due-in by January 3rd (2024). Rasmussen said there is a limit on the number of applicants who will be selected for the benefit, based on the availability of replacement teachers .

Superintendent Rasmussen said also, the Guthrie Center School Board approved the submission of an application to the SBRC (School Budget Review Committee) for a modified supplemental amount, with regard to the district’s enrollment numbers.

The Board also approved the resignations of High School Custodian Tom Bates, and High School Night Custodian Renee Baier, along with contract recommendations for High School Cheer Sponsor Christina Wilson, and HS Cheer Volunteer, Beck Wahl.