Sheldon, Iowa — The Sheldon Community Schools Board of Education accepted letters of resignation from seven people during Wednesday night’s regular monthly meeting.
Those resigning include: High School Principal and Head Football Coach Matt Meendering who has accepted a position as High School Principal at Dowling Catholic High School in Des Moines; Beth Bunkers and Kay Youngs who are both taking early retirement from the District; Adam Orban who is leaving to accept a Vocal Music Teacher position with the Glenwood Community Schools; Jen VanWyk, who has accepted a teaching job in another district, Dave Gross, who is leaving his position at East Elementary; and Dance Team Head Coach Daphne Feekes. The Board accepted all seven resignations.
In other District employee-related news, the Board voted to issue teacher contracts for the 2015/16 school year. The complete list of teacher salaries for the 2015/16 school year can be found by clicking here. The Board also issued coaching contracts for the upcoming school year. That list can be viewed by clicking here.
The Board had a discussion about the KeBecca special education services contract. Superintendent Robin Spears told the Board that the program has a maximum capacity of seven students, but the District has never had more than six students in the program at any time. He says that currently there are only two Sheldon students in the program and four students from other school districts. Spears says he’s “leaning toward a recommendation that the District discontinue the KeBecca Program and send it’s two students back to Children’s Home Services in Sioux Falls.” No action was taken at Wednesday’s meeting, but the Board scheduled a Special Meeting next Wednesday, March 18th, at 6:30 pm to discuss this issue, along with the District’s employee health insurance.
The Board also set the date and time for their FY-2016 Budget Hearing and Certification. It will be held during the April Regular Monthly Meeting, Wednesday April 8th. The meeting will be called to order at 6:00 pm, with the Budget Hearing and Certification scheduled for 6:30.
