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Atlantic Comm School District board approves routine contracts, hires and calendar changes; holds certified-salary approvals pending signed agreement
Summary
Trustees approved a consent agenda, several procurement awards (painting, carpet, GoGuardian subscription), a shared AEA special-education director, and a custodial contract; the board agreed to hold certified salary approvals until negotiated agreements are signed and scheduled a special meeting if needed.
The Atlantic Comm School District Board of Education approved a set of routine contracts and personnel recommendations and handled several agenda housekeeping items.
Key outcomes recorded by roll call (transcript records first names only): the board approved the consent agenda; voted to remove Action Item A (defer approval of construction) from tonight's agenda; approved Larson Painting for classroom renovations and a carpet bid; approved a district custodial contract with Nationwide Cleaning Service (one trustee recorded a "no" vote); approved a districtwide GoGuardian subscription; approved a calendar adjustment to restore a previously discussed homecoming date; and approved substitute pay rates for 2026–27 (one abstention recorded). The board also voted to hold approval of certified salary increases until the negotiated agreements are signed, agreeing to convene a quick special meeting or Zoom to finalize contracts once staff and the union have signed.
On the shared special-education director: trustees approved an Area Education Agency (AEA) proposal to provide a shared special-education director (the candidate referenced in the discussion was Ron(nie) Russell), who would work onsite part time and be shared with another district; board members said the person has deep experience with IEP compliance and significant-disabilities instruction and that some costs could be covered by IDEA/ADA funds.
On custodial services: the board discussed vetting and background checks for contract staff and the trade-offs between using a contracted cleaning company and hiring district employees. Administration said contract start wages would be about $22/hour for contracted workers and that the one-year contract cost estimate was lower than the estimated cost to hire four employees directly.
Next steps and procedural notes: administration and consultants will send updated cost and design estimates to trustees later in the week. The board scheduled a tentative work session and agreed to call a brief special meeting if necessary to approve certified contracts once they are signed.
