The Altamont Board of Education held their work weekend meeting Friday and Saturday, February 17th – 18th.
At the meeting, the Board discussed the renovation project for the Altamont Grade School playground and tabled action to be taken to the March meeting. The Board then held the 1st reading of Board Policy changes, regarding the participation of part-time and non-public school students in extra-curricular activities. These students are not eligible to participate in extra-curricular activities.
Among approvals made by the Board was Kacy Perry as Junior High Cheer Coach for the 2017-2018 school year. They Board also approved the high school softball team’s trip to Bowling Green, Kentucky on March 24-25th and the Officials Fees increases for High School Girls Basketball at $75 and Junior High Girls Softball at $50. The 2017-2018 registration fees were approved with no changes. The Board then approved cooperative agreements with Altamont Lutheran Interparish School for the 2018-2019 school year for Junior High Boys and Girls Track.
Resignations from Mrs. Jenna Murray, Junior High Cheer Coach and Mr. Jay Koester, 8th Grade Boys Basketball Coach were accepted at the meeting, as well.