The relationship between Humboldt district 258 and the ANW Cooperative may be changing.
This became apparent at Monday night’s board meeting during a discussion of the interlocal agreement between the two entities, which, according to superintendent Kay Lewis, dates back a significant amount of time.
The cooperative provides services for disabled students such as speech, hearing and physical therapists.
The question at issue was whether the Humboldt board would weigh in on an amendment proposed by the cooperative board, which states that any district wishing to leave the co-op must cover the legal costs/legwork associated with doing so.
Lewis said that superintendents had not been notified of the proposed change beforehand.
Adding such language to the agreement would possibly make it more difficult for Humboldt or other districts to leave the co-op, and in the words of board member Tony Works, “it may make it impossible to get out, prohibitive cost-wise.”
The board took no action at this time regarding the amendment, and said they thought it wise to consult with the district’s attorney before proceeding.
In other news, Lewis recommended a 5-year, $600,000 loan agreement with Community National Bank in order to cover the district’s HVAC system lease purchase, which the board approved.
By contrast, the board decided to table matters linked to HVAC costs, in order to see if the district or the contractor was responsible for covering bond-related insurance costs.
Following a recommendation by Lewis, the board approved new evaluation forms for teachers, administrators and staff, which according to Lewis, “fit everyone’s needs.”
The board also gave approval to four seniors who wanted to travel to the National Journalism Convention in Philadelphia.
Additionally, the board gave approval to a number of resignations, retirements and new employment contracts.
This Friday is the last regular day of class for those students who have not already graduated.
The time for a special May 24 board meeting has been moved from 5 p.m. to 5:15 p.m.
