The Grundy R-5 Board of Education met Wednesday, holding a discussion on how to spend additional COVID funds and agreeing to seek a part-time instructor.
According to information provided by Superintendent Phil Fox, the board reviewed a list of items that will be paid for through ESSER III funding. They approved the purchase of updated curriculum in the areas of science, health, computer science and the elementary diagnostic program, I-Ready. Fox was directed to begin developing plans to implement building improvements, as well.
Several items were approved, including participation in the school lunch program, with prices to remain the same as last year. The high school, elementary and teacher handbooks were approved and reports were given by both the elementary and secondary principals. A financial report was given, with no action taken. Board members were given a summer maintainance update for the elementary and high school buildings and agreed to conduct a building walk through next month.
Following a closed session, the board directed the adminstration to begin seeking a part-time special education instructor for the elementary building.
The board set the annual tax rate hearing for 6 p.m., Wednesday, Aug. 18, with the regular board meeting to follow at 6:15 p.m. The meeting will be held in the high school business room.
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