(Atlantic, Iowa) – The Atlantic School District’s Board of Education met this (Wednesday) evening in the Atlantic High School Media Center. During their session, the Board approved the following resignations:

• Michelle Fritz, Middle School Teacher (effective at the end of the current school year)
• Sarah Rose, H.S. Counselor (effective at the end of the current school year)
• Maria Pearson, M.S. Librarian (effective at the end of the current school year), and
• Julie Van Maanen, Schuler Title 1 Teacher

And, Contract Recommendations and/or Letters of Assignment for:

• Volunteer Coaches for 2024 Spring Athletic Programs
• Caine Page, Substitute Van/Suburban Driver
• Lori Hayes, Schuler Sped Para, long-term sub (February-End of School year).

The Board agreed to move forward with the advertising of and the hiring for, a Director of Student Services. Superintendent Dr. Beth Johnsen said the position would cover several areas and programs.

The matter was tabled, though, because Board members said they wanted more information on the specifics of the position and vote on it as an action item during their Work Session on February 28th at the Achievement Center.

In other business, the Atlantic School Board approved: The second reading of certain Board Policies; A Change Order in the amount of $900 for the Storage Building project (Top soil to use as fill-dirt); and a pay application for the Storage Building. They also approved a Southwest Iowa Apex Consortium (SWIAC) 28-E (cost sharing) agreement. Dr. Johnsen said APEX is a behavior intervention/vocational program for students who may need that type of support. Currently, no Atlantic students are included in the program.

Early-on in their meeting the Board heard presentations from Transportation Director Steve Andersen, and iJag Instructor Guy Somers, along with iJAG program graduate Brianna Atkins.