Nokomis Board Gets Ramp Plan
On Tuesday evening, Nov. 20, David Lipe presented architectural blueprints and bid specifications
for the construction of an ADA ramp designed to replace a faulty wheelchair lift at the Nokomis High
School. The project includes demolition of existing railings and stairs and the construction of a
concrete ramp, new walls, metal handrails, doors and frames. Bids will be accepted until Dec. 14.
In regard to personnel changes, the board hired Rachelle McDowell as the 8th grade volleyball
coach and Rebecca West as the 7th grade volleyball coach for the 2007-08 season. They also
acknowledged and approved intents to retire received from John “Steve” Kimbro and Sandra
Johnson which will become effective at the end of the 2009-10 school year.
During the course of the meeting, the board noted and/or approved the following:
Board members discussed the Transportation Committee’s recommendation to use the 2007
minivan as the driver’s education car. Objections were raised by driving instructor Barb Spears who
felt that the minivan would be too hazardous to use. The board voted to delay their decision allowing
Spears time to provide statistical support for her arguments.
That issue will be revisited at the December meeting on Tuesday, Dec. 18, at 7:30 p.m.
On Tuesday evening, Nov. 20, David Lipe presented architectural blueprints and bid specifications
for the construction of an ADA ramp designed to replace a faulty wheelchair lift at the Nokomis High
School. The project includes demolition of existing railings and stairs and the construction of a
concrete ramp, new walls, metal handrails, doors and frames. Bids will be accepted until Dec. 14.
In regard to personnel changes, the board hired Rachelle McDowell as the 8th grade volleyball
coach and Rebecca West as the 7th grade volleyball coach for the 2007-08 season. They also
acknowledged and approved intents to retire received from John “Steve” Kimbro and Sandra
Johnson which will become effective at the end of the 2009-10 school year.
During the course of the meeting, the board noted and/or approved the following:
- Monthly bills of $878,708 were approved leaving a fund balance of $1,131,444.
- The purchase of a used 2007 minivan from Trinity Dodge for $14,200.
- A resolution for $320,000 tax anticipation warrants to offset real estate tax revenues which
have been delayed. - Several policy revisions were given to board members for review to be discussed and
approved at the December meeting. - A plan to offer dual credit classes in psychology and sociology for the spring semester has not
been approved by Lincoln Land Community College. - The board acknowledged objections raised by CALM spokesman, Mark Bertolino, regarding
the $80,000 grant recently accepted from Drummond Coal Co. - School policy was amended to read that cheerleaders may receive up to two academic
ineligibles per sport.
Board members discussed the Transportation Committee’s recommendation to use the 2007
minivan as the driver’s education car. Objections were raised by driving instructor Barb Spears who
felt that the minivan would be too hazardous to use. The board voted to delay their decision allowing
Spears time to provide statistical support for her arguments.
That issue will be revisited at the December meeting on Tuesday, Dec. 18, at 7:30 p.m.