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Board approves personnel, contract and course changes; superintendent flags major roof damage under insurance review
Summary
At the March 18 meeting the Maconaquah School Corporation board approved a slate of personnel hires/transfers, a new middle‑school earth and space science course, an athletic‑trainer contract with Parkview, and several donations; the superintendent reported roof damage with preliminary repair estimates and possible insurance consequences.
Maconaquah School Corporation trustees at their March 18 meeting approved personnel recommendations, a new middle‑school course, donations and a three‑year athletic‑trainer contract, and heard detailed facility updates including preliminary roof‑repair estimates.
Personnel and routine approvals: the board approved a lengthy personnel report that included hires, transfers and resignations (examples read into the record included instructional assistant Emily Dion, several coaches, and the newly introduced special‑education teacher and varsity football coach Ethan Robbins). The board approved the minutes of the Feb. 25 meeting and the presented financial claims and payroll registers.
Course and donations: trustees approved a single seventh‑grade Earth and Space Science course for advanced students in 2026–27 and accepted donations reported to support Fellowship of Christian Athletes activities (donor and amounts as stated in the record) and a $500 gift from choir boosters for new sound equipment.
Athletic trainer contract: the board approved a three‑year contract with Parkview to provide athletic‑trainer services. The presenter said Parkview offered one or two staff members for coverage, the district’s attorney reviewed the contract and staff proposed a prorated payment for two months this school year once a trainer is onboarded.
Facilities, roof damage and insurance considerations: Superintendent remarks focused on a recent roof failure; preliminary repair estimates discussed on the record ranged between $250,000 and $350,000, and the district’s deductible was stated as $161,000. The superintendent said filing an insurance claim is a calculated decision because it could raise future premiums; staff will obtain additional bids and return with a recommendation.
Other business and next steps: staff described spring‑break projects (deep cleaning, HVAC filter and insulation work, LED panel replacements and a five‑day replacement of a main entrance heater) and said tunnel insulation removal is scheduled around April 24–26. The board adjourned after brief member comments.
Votes at a glance: agenda as amended (approved, voice vote); minutes (approved, voice vote); financial claims (approved, voice vote); personnel recommendations (approved, voice vote); donations (approved, voice vote); Earth & Space Science course (approved, voice vote); athletic trainer contract with Parkview (approved, voice vote); asbestos bond award and rainy‑day transfer (see separate article for full roll‑call details).
