The Grundy R-5 Board of Education approved the 2019-20 school budget during a meeting on Wednesday night.
According to information provided by Superintendent Rob Deaver, the budget shows anticipated revenues of $2,388,055 while expenditures are estimated at $2,378,261, resulting in a surplus of $9,794. The budget goes into effect on July 1.
The board set a special meeting for noon on Wednesday, June 26, to close out the 2018-19 school year, including amendment of the budget to show actual revenues and expenditures.
The board approved the purchase of three school buses from Masters Transportation at a cost of $72,500. Members also agreed to participate in a bus mechanic co-op with the Princeton School District for next year at a cost of $12,000.
The board discussed co-oping sports activities with the Newtown-Harris School District for 2019-20. The district will be fielding teams for varsity softball, baseball and girls and boys basketball as well as junior high girls and boys basketball.
The resignation of elementary teacher Amanda Tatum was accepted, effective immediately. Also accepted was the resignation of part-time custodian Jessica Webb, effective July 31.
Following an executive session, the board hired Erin Hunolt as the guidance counselor for next year as well as filling several extracurricular positons. Two individuals were also hired as bus drivers, with the names to be announced later.
The next regular meeting of the board will be at 8 a.m. on Monday, July 8.
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