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WHAT: Champion Board of Education meeting Monday
PRESENT: Aaron Abrahamson, Marie Downs, Patricia Fisher, John Pitts and David Mahan
The board:
* Approved placement of a 10-year renewal levy of the May primary ballot that raises $2,035,357 per year for current expenses of the district. The levy was originally passed in November 2016.
* Accepted the retirement resignation of Andrea Baer as a middle school teacher with 32 years of service in the district and Vickie Harrah as a middle school teacher with 20 years in the district,
* Approved transfer of $9,500 from the general fund to the high school band account to be used for the purchase of band music, repairs, solo and ensemble contest fees, band fees and other needed expenses.
* Approved James Baugher as high school varsity softball coach. He replaces longtime coach Cheryl Weaver who retired from the position this year.
* Approved Emily Ogdan and Catie Herberger as co-advisors for the high school STEM club and the drone club.
* Approved a contract with Vasco for rejuvenation of the track at $103,621. The work will be completed during summer 2027. The pricing has been secured through a purchasing agreement with Omnia Partners.
* Hired Sam Harper for a utility maintenance position. He has been employed in the district as a building custodian.
* Accepted the resignation of Amber Brink, aide for multi handicapped students.
* Announced the annual Veterans Day tribute will be at 10 a.m. Nov. 11 at the high school.
– Bob Coupland