(Atlantic, Iowa) – The Atlantic School Board will hold back-to-back meetings Wednesday evening in the High School Media Center. The first meeting is actually a Work Session that begins at 5:30-p.m., and will cover a review of the Request for Quotes from architectural firms, with regard to district facilities.

The Board’s regular monthly meeting begins at 6:30-p.m., and includes action on several matters:

• The purchase of a lawn mower
• Starting a Robotics Club and a request for sponsorships
• Terminating an Open Enrollment Application due to attendance.
• Submitting a request to the School Budget Review Committee (SBRC) for a modified supplemental amount of $298,170 due to an increase in certified enrollment from the prior year, and
• An application to the SBRC for Limited English proficient instruction beyond 5-years, of a modified supplemental amount ($14,791) related to the ELL program for students who have exceeded five-years of weighting that are included in the Fall 2024 certified enrollment headcount.

The Atlantic School Board will also discuss and/or act on the resignations of: Matt Mullenix, Asst. FB Coach, and Bryce Casey, Junior High FB Coach (both for the Fall of 2025), and James Pobantz, PT Custodian & PT Nutrition staff. The Board is expected to discuss and/or act on the following recommendations to hire:

• Mallory Kirchhoff, Prom & Junior Class Sponsor
• Terry Hinzmann, HS Varsity Softball Coach (Summer 2025)
• Cory Bartz, MS Girls Basketball Coach
• A New Bus driver position
• New Sponsor Position(s): Robotics Club Sponsors, Stacey Schmidt & Andy Mitchell
• HS Special Education Paraeducator: Ashley Marxen
• Preschool Spec. Ed Paraprofessional: Alex Wilson.

(View the full agenda here: PUBLIC AGENDA 12112024 )