The USD 480 School Board met Monday night. The board unanimously approved the negotiated contract with the teacher's union. The teacher's had approved the contract last week 236-31.
The board voted to raise the price of school lunch by 10 cents next year. This is to stay in compliance with USDA's school lunch rules. Lunch will be $2.70 for elmentary (K-6) and $2.80 for 7-12.
The board adopted a dress code for teachers in the district. Teachers will be required to wear business casual attire. P.E. and industrial arts teachers should wear appropriate attire for their positions.
The board renewed Power School for $24,225. The boad voted to officially close McDermott Elementary as those children will move into the new Prairie View Elementary next year.
The board approved Luminous Sign moving MacArthur Elementary's sign to Cottonwood for $11,053.14. MacArthur's kids will attend Cottonwood next year while the new MacArthur is being constructed this year.
