The Grundy R-5 Board of Education approved several retirements and offered contracts for employment during a meeting held Thursday evening.
Superintendent Phil Fox said the board approved retirement letters from custodian Gene Schreffler, who has been with the district for 29 years, as well as elementary secretary Charla Pipes, who has served for 23 years; and Mindi Clark who has eight years of service to the district and works in the library.
The employment of Nicole Head as speech pathologist was approved, as was the employment of Cindy Collins, who will serve two days a week as a school social worker. Pleasant View R-6 will employ Mrs. Collins three days in that capacity as well. Robin Griswold was hired for Parents as Teachers.
All certified staff members offered contracts for the 2022-23 school year and while the board discussed preliminary salary information for next year, the final proposal will be presented at the April board meeting.
Board members reviewed the sports cooperative agreement with the Newtown-Harris School District and will hold a meeting with representatives of that district to complete the details. An Early Childhood Special Education Agreement with Pleasant View R-6 School was approved and will be in effect through the 2024-25 school year.
A report was given on the Missouri State Highway Patrol bus inspection, with all buses passing. Board members directed Fox to seek proposals for banking services and heard a report on the Supply Chain Assistance Grant that will assist the district in purchases for the food service program. The total grant amount is $7,258.
In other business, a bid from Kramer Contracting of Jamesport was accepted for the replacement of 37 windows in the elementary building. The bid, which was for $46,880, was the only one received. Work is to be completed over the summer. Wyatt Heating and Cooling was awarded the bid for installing central air conditioning in the elementary building. The $55,000 bid was the only one received.
Board members also heard administrative reports and held a closed session after which the personnel items already mentioned were announced.
The next board meeting is scheduled for 6 p.m. Tuesday, April 12.
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