by Garrick Moritz, Gazette
The Garretson School Board met in regular session on March 9th. It was a short agenda, but there was a lot to talk about. Highlights included the commendation of Julie Hersom for 40 years of service to the district, discussion to revising the rules regarding teams going to state events, and the upcoming dissolution of Thrive Nutrition Services, which will force the school to find a new food service provider for next year.
Starting with consent agenda items, the board accepted the resignation of Julie Gnadt as the cheer advisor effective at the end of this school year.
The Board also reluctantly accepted the resignation of Julie Hersom, issuing her a commendation for 40 years of service to the district.
“Obviously we don’t want her to retire because she’s really done a such a great job for our district, and I don’t want this milestone for her to pass without commendation for a job well done,” said Board President Shannon Nordstrom.
“She has chosen to spend her entire working professional career in education in one district,” said Supt. Guy Johnson. “That’s exceedingly rare and wonderful and she has interacted and positively impacted the lives of generations of Garretson students. It is very proper that she be recognized for that.”
Next the board discussed the bids for the upcoming roof renovation project. They discussed and then accepted the low bid from Dalson, Inc. out of Sioux Falls.
With the HVAC and light replacement projects set to start after school ends, and this project set to start in July after the school’s fiscal year begins anew, Supt. Johnson said that the school should be able to do both projects without the need for bonds or any kind of borrowing. The school is living within its means, though he cautioned the board that most of the maintenance and project budgets will be tight, so no new projects will be happening until the 2022 fiscal year. However, Johnson said that many existing maintenance issues will be solved by these projects. New lights without ballasts, a better roof and HVAC system overhaul will make the building comfortable in all climates.
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