(KLZA-- The Mound City Board of Education conducted a public hearing, as required by state statute, for any school district beginning the school year 10 days or more prior to the first Monday in September. 

Following the hearing the Board approved the 2016-17 school calendar with a first day of classes for students of August 17th. The Final day of the school year will be May 19th.  

The Board also voted to meet on February 17th at 12:30 p-m. The annual Board Member observations will take place the same day from 8:30 a-m to 11:30 a-m.. 

The Mound City Board of Education also accepted the letter of retirement submitted by Art Instructor Cate Kenny.