(KNZA)--There will be no change in the leadership of the South Brown County USD 430 Board of Education for the 2024-25 school year.

During their organizational meeting Monday, Jason Selland was re-elected as board president and Rex Lockwood as vice-president.

In other business, the board approved student fees for the 2024-25 school year. Due to increased costs, breakfast and lunch prices will each increase 15 cents a meal.

The Board approved an increase in substitute teacher pay from $110 to $120 for a full day and $60 for a ½ day.

The board was informed the school district has been awarded a $6,000 Safe and Secure Schools grant for the 2024-25 school year. The matching grant will be used to purchase automatic external defibrillators or AEDs.

The Board approved the hiring of Trudy Wischropp as a part-time 1st grade teacher at the Horton Elementary School from August 7th-December 19, Kayla Thorson as a 1st grade teacher at the elementary school in the Registered Teacher Apprenticeship Program and Sheryl Smith as a tutor at Horton High School.

The Board also accepted the resignation of Austin Lovelady as assistant High School football coach and assistant high school boys basketball coach.