Mark Ryan is congratulated by Dr. Marty Miller for all of his work on the Antwerp School Board.
The meeting began December 17 with an introduction of many guests who were recognized. Craig Riddell, who is running for this congressional district, is in attendance. He is running against Tony Burkley in the 87th house district for the Republican Primary.
Cohen Hitman was the elementary champion for the school-wide spelling bee. He won on the word “Emerald”. He is in the 4th grade. Ryan Rister is in 5th grade was the runner up. Grace Tuttle, 7th grader, won the middle school spelling bee with the word, “Quid Quo Pro”. Gaige McMichael was the runner-up. The County Spelling meet will be February 4th at 7pm at Payne Elementary.
Mark Ryan finished his last meeting and was congratulated by the rest of the board members and the Superintendent Marty Miller.
Vantage report was given by Dennis Recker. There will be a raffle on January 16. They will make clocks this year and it will be when Antwerp plays Lincolnview.
Kristine Stuart gave the financial report: Income: $459,759.78; Interest: $2,154.25; Expenditures: $879,807.12.
The state auditors were at the school and they should have the report finished by March. Kristine believes everything went well with the inspection.
The first semester is wrapping up according to Mike Bute. He said the Route 49 Tournaments are also going on this next week.
The board voted on the 2016-2017 Calendar.
Harold Gottke said the HVAC system is looking at putting the wide open bid that will meet the demands. The outdoor lighting is now complete. Work will start Monday, March 28 for the lighting in the large gym and finished by the last game with a date of 7th of May for new lighting in the system. Mark Ryan asked if there was any problems with the AEP rebate. Gottke said there was no problem at all and they got them. No fixes were required.
Dennis Recker is to stay on as the Antwerp Board representative at Vantage Carerr Center.
Next meeting will be Thursday, January 7 at 5:30 p.m. with the regular meeting following the organizational meeting for the first meeting of the year.
Marty announced how impressed he is with the administration staff here at Antwerp. Marty gave Mark a gift for the years of service he has given to the school.
Mark stated, “We have a great system for the kids. I’m passionate about having good leadership on the board and I couldn’t be happier to leave the board with how capable it is and how far it has come. I’m very pleased with the students and this administration.”
President Pro-Tem is Dennis Recker once again.
