(KNZA)--A St. George firm will assist the Hiawatha school district in developing a facilities master plan.
The USD 415 Board of Education at their March 10 meeting approved a contract with Lighthouse Construction Guidance to provide the service for fee not to exceed $24,000.
The action came after Tucker Peddicord with Lighthouse Construction Guidance gave a presentation on the services his company could offer regarding the master planning of district facilities.
The company has a skill set that is tailored to school districts, and acts as an advocate on behalf of the school district when planning for a project.
The board discussed and agreed that there would be a benefit and need for master planner.
In other business, the board discussed how to proceed with the wrestling program.
Currently, the school district participates in a wresting co-op with Doniphan West but are exploring the possibility of establishing a district level program.
High School Athletic Director Ben Kettler and Middle School Activities Director Kim Lillie shared information on the advantages and disadvantages of each.
The Board asked Kettler to put out some feelers for coaches as well as gauge the interest in having wrestling at the district level.
Also plans for a summer school program at the elementary school were discussed, utilizing at-risk funds. The program would run from June 2nd-June 25th and cover grades preschool through 2nd grade.
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