The Laredo R-7 Board of Education accepted multiple bids and approved a letter of intent for a teacher during a meeting held Monday evening.
According to information provided by the district, the board accepted a bid from Ferrellgas for propane, with the bid coming in at $1.31 per gallon. Other bids accepted were Landes Oil for five cents off the pump price for fuel; WCA for trash at a cost of $84.66; and Prairie Farms for milk.
In other old business, the board held the second reading of MSBA policies and form updates and learned that the used bus that was approved for purchase last month from TransNational Bus at a cost of $14,900 has been delivered.
Under new business, the board heard an informational report on transportation and agreed to offer free meals for both breakfast and lunch for the 2021-22 school year.
In her report, administrator Misty Foster reviewed the current budget and presented preliminary information on the 2021-22 budget. She said two classrooms are being painted this summer and gave an update on ESSER II and III funding. A special meeting was set for June 24 at 6 p.m. to close out the fiscal year.
Following an executive session, the board approved a letter of intent with Japheth Busick to serve as physical education/health instructor. The district co-ops with the Pleasant View R-6 and Spickard R-2 school districts for PE and health. He would replace Abbie Herrold, who recently resigned from the position.
The next regular board meeting is scheduled for Monday, July 5.
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