Also at the Monday C-G-D Board of Education meeting, the board also approved the fiscal year 2020-21 budget as it was reflected in previous publications. The accepted tax levy rate will be $13.25 per thousand of valuation for the former Clarion-Goldfield district area and $12.70 for the former Dows school district, an increase from last year. (For a complete budget story, see the story on page 2 of the April 2 Monitor.)
The group also voted to pass a resolution that suspends several board policies if needed. As the resolution reads, it will suspend certain policies “regarding minimum school days/hours, or other board policies as identified by the Superintendent, if such suspension is necessary to implement state or federal agency guidance relating to containing COVID-19 for the duration identified in the Governor’s State of Public Health Emergency declaration of March 17, 2020, or for an extended period of time as may be ordered by the Governor, or as otherwise determined by the Board.”
Regarding staff changes, superintendent Dr. Bob Olson announced that Tim Morrison is recommended to serve as athletic director, alternative school program instructor, strength and conditioning coordinator, and head football coach. This is an eleven-month contract for a total of $80,000. It is also recommended to provide full family insurance. Kate Orness will also be taking on the position of high school special education, strategist two teacher. She will need to take some additional coursework but will be eligible for a conditional certificate. Resignations have been submitted by Lorri Raasch (Elem Para) and John Koenig (Bus Driver).
The board also discussed what to do about some big upcoming dates on the school calendar. Olson noted that in a communication to senior parents, it was shared that commencement may have to be postponed with two alternative dates being considered to hold a traditional commencement. In addition to May 17, June 14, and July 19 are being considered. If state and federal limitations to size of gatherings are still in place, administration is exploring a virtual graduation provided by Jostens at no cost to the district. Olson also added, unless Governor Reynolds opens schools back up in May, rescheduling prom is doubtful.
