(Griswold, Iowa) – The Griswold School Board met in a regular monthly session, Monday night (Jan. 15), discussed planning for Virtual Snow days to make-up for lost time incurred by the recent snowstorms. Superintendent Dave Henrichs told KJAN News four days were missed last week and two more this week, but to this point, have not implemented a Virtual Snow Day.

A few hours after Monday’s Griswold School Board meeting, a custodian discovered a water pipe had broken.

The Griswold School Board, Monday, acted on approving a couple of resignations, a new hire, and early retirement applications. The Board agreed to hire Shelby Steffens as an Elementary Paraprofessional. The Board acted on approving the resignation of Hannah Sederburg, Elementary Education Para, effective this Friday, January 19th. And, the following additional resignation.

Three teachers applied for the Early Retirement package, but only two were selected, based on Board policy.

The Board denied and Early Retirement application from Sandra Nelson, grades 6-through 12 Instructional Coach, who has 21-years of experience in education. Mr. Henrichs said the loss of the two early retirees will be a loss to the District, because “They are such great people, but at the same they certainly deserve the next chapter of their life…and we wish them the best as we move forward at the end of the school year.”

In other business, the Griswold School Board approved a Modified Supplemental Amount of $176,180, and plan for Dropout Prevention and At-Risk programs. They also approved a 2024-25 Corner Conference Agreement, and accepted the FY23 Audit report, which showed nothing out of the ordinary. They also discussed but took no action on the 2024-25 School Calendar.