(KNZA)--The Board of Education for the Atchison County Schools of USD 377 has organized for the new year.
During their annual organizational meeting January 14, Lori Lanter was re-elected as board president for 2026 and Corey Neill was re-elected as vice-president.
The board adopted the 2026-27 school calendar as presented. The first day of school will be August 19 and the last day of school will be May 20, 2027. Spring break will be held March 15-19.
The board approved working with DCS Services to put together and send out a request for proposal's to continue the upgrade of the Junior/Senior High School heating systems and for the auditorium renovation project.
Following an executive session, the board approved contract extensions Junior/Senior High School Principal Brian Malm, Elementary School Principal Lisa Pierce and Junior/Senior High School Assistant Principal/Activities Director Sabrina Handke. Their contracts were extended through June 30, 2028.
