JCD ready for school year to begin
As the new school year is gearing up to begin soon, Jac-Cen-Del’s Superintendent Sam Melton told the Board that construction projects are moving along with the high school gym and elementary entry way projects on schedule with the beginning of school. “The fieldhouse has encountered some weather delays, but we are still hoping for a November 1 complete date. We will know more as we move into the fall on a completion date,” Melton noted at the regular meeting of the JCD School Board of Trustees held July 24.
The Board was informed of a prayer session that will take place in the parking lot on August 4 at 7:30 a.m. with the following churches participating: One Purpose Church, Osgood First Baptist Church and Solid Rock Church.
Chad Schwering from One Purpose Church talked to the Board about anything else he might need before moving forward with the sewer and easement additions. One Purpose Church will be the new neighbors to JCD school when church is complete.
Under Personnel:
The Board approved Theresa Swain as intermediate teacher; Abigail Davis and Taylor Powers as ROD Paraprofessionals as well as Rachel Foust. They also approved Jessica Schmidt as an elementary instructional assistance.
They approved the re-hire of Mark Meyer as a PE Instructional assistant and Jeffery Humphreys as a part time Bus 17 assistant.
Allison Mosier was approved as elementary cook assistant, and Sally Mortenson as elementary archery coach.
In Other Business:
The Board approved the Eagle Academy Handbook, the 2025-26 Jr. Sr. High School Student Handbook, the 2025-26 Jr. Sr. High School Staff Handbook, the 2025-26 JCDE Parent/Student Handbook, 2025-26 Coaches Handbook and 2025-26 Athletic Handbook.
They approved the adoption of the changes to the ROD interlocal agreement and the lunch price increases.
Resignations include that of William Carroll as elementary teacher and Anthony Moorman as Jr. High Softball Head Coach.
Those in attendance were board members James Gayheart, Michael Davis, Tiffany Foster, and Daniel Horn.
The next regular meeting of the JCD School Board of Trustees will be August 18 at 6:00 p.m. in the high school library.
Editor’s Note: Information for the above story was taken from unofficial minutes from the July 24 meeting.
