Each December, the Board of Education reorganizes by electing officers and makes annual appointments. Jean Fichter was reelected as Board President. She has served in this role for a number of years. I appreciate her willingness to continue to serve on the Board and in this position; she has provided strong leadership. Clint Wooten was nominated and elected as the Board Vice President. Adam Van Der Vliet had previously served in this role. He continues to serve as a Director on the Board. Mr. Van Der Vliet nominated Mr. Wooten for this position, demonstrating an amicable transition of position. Additionally, Jean Fichter was appointed to represent the Board on the Page County Conference Board and Brent Twyman was appointed to represent the School Board on the Fremont County Conference Board.
The auditorium seating replacement project will begin to move forward as the Board approved the agreement with Ducharme for $168,485. The Shenandoah Iowa Education Foundation committed to fund $100,000 towards the cost of project. The donation will make a significant contribution. I am looking forward to seeing this work completed in the late spring.
The Board agreed to purchase Chromebooks and iPads to accommodate the growth in the IGNITE program and to support the kindergarten classrooms. The new devices will be a welcomed addition and surely enhance student learning.
Next week, on Monday, November 16th, the Board will meet again in a work session to discuss the direction of the JK-8 roofing and HVAC projects. They have had robust conversations about the pending construction, I anticipate good things coming as a result of their efforts.
I enjoy working with the Board. The Directors collaborate well and demonstrate solid decision making. I commend them for their efforts to guide the district.
