January 27 School Board Hears Tech Updates

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The report is by Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey.

All Morrison School Board members were in attendance on Monday, January 27, 2025, to discuss the following agenda items.  

Personnel recommendations were unanimously approved.

MHS F/S Baseball Coach…Sean Ford 

Volunteers: 

MHS Track…Jordan Gallentine 

MHS Track…Jason McDearmon 

MHS Track…Kolten Sage 

MHS Track…Josh Holland 

MHS Track…Evan Scott 

MJHS Girls Basketball…Darrin Vos 

Resignations: 

HS Cheer…Devin Darsidan 

Concession Advisor…Laini Houzenga 

Concession Advisor…Jenna Weets 

JH Swim Coach…Tracy Henson 

Kitchen Worker…Abbi Manning 

Junior High Bathroom Renovation:   The Board approved the renovation of the old section of the Junior High School bathroom (upper level south hall), at an estimated cost of $223,250.  Renovation will begin in May 2025, with an anticipated completion by school opening in Fall of 2025. 

Computer Update:  Matt McCormick, Elementary Principal, presented a computer replacement program, which phases out the ageing Chromebooks and replaces them with I-Pads.  Considerable discussion followed that included the elimination of Computer Education to the younger ages.  The final vote approved a six-year recycling schedule to implement the I-Pads and eliminate the aging Chromebooks. 

Summer Drivers Education:  The summer Drivers Education class will be reduced from 12 students to ten, under the direction on Brian Bartoz.  

Northside Upgrades:  Approval was given to proceed with the proposed replacement of the Library carpet and the Gym floor at the Northside School.  The cost would be included in the current available bond proceeds. 

New Banking Account:  Permission was given to open a new bank account at Farmers National Bank, to accompany the funding associated with electronic deposits and distributions related to school activities. 

Health Insurance:  Discussion followed related to the current health policy issues and the future costs.  Attention was given to rising costs and options available upon the conclusion of the current three-year policy, that ends in 2027. 

The session ended with the noting of the management transition between Interim-Superintendents that becomes effective the week beginning February 3, 2025.