(KLZA)-- Following a closed session to discuss personnel during their January 22nd meeting, the Mound City Board of Education voted unanimously to extend the contract of Superintendent Korey Miles by a year through the 2027-28 school Year.

The Board also approved Prent Eaton as High School Assistant Track Coach or the 2025 season.

Superintendent Miles provided an update on the school districts Comprehensive School Improvement Plan noting that he is very happy with how the plan has helped guide instruction and change within the Mound City School District.

The CSIP is a 3-year plan that ends in 2025 and the district will be putting together a new plan for the upcoming school year.

The Board did approve the 2025-26 school year calendar as voted on by the Mound City School Staff. The first day of school will be August 20 with the last day of classes on May 20. Graduation will be May 10, 20026.

High School Principal Jake Shipman reported on a “Be Alert” presentation that occurred January 12th and 13th. Russ Tuttle spoke with approximately 31 parents and community members about the dangers of trafficking and issues that students are dealing with on social media.

On the13th Tuttle talked to approximately 160, 6th - 8th grade students and 250, 9th - 12th grade students from the Craig, Fairfax, South Holt and Mound City Schools regarding the same topics. Mr. Shipman described it as a very successful and important event.