By Paula Pyzik Scott

The August 15 meeting of the Ada School Board provided a glimpse of preparations for the Monday, August 19 start of the 2024-2025 school year.

New elementary school principal Angie Maag made her first report to the board, noting that a lot of new enrollments were received in recent weeks. 

Buildings and grounds supervisor Lance Dearth reported that final inspections were done for the varsity gym and preschool building, and that everything was ready for that night’s open house and the first day of classes.

Treasurer Kim Light reported that the FY 2025 Student Wellness and Success Plan for SWS Funds of $276,890.93 would be on the school website (posted HERE)

Ada EVSD Plan for SWS Funds:

Estimated Cost

1) School Social Worker (K-12) $80,000

2) Student Support Coordinator (K-8) $57,000

3) Guidance Counselor (9-12) $89,000

4) School Nurse (K-12) $57,000

5) Automated External Defibrillators (AED) $10,000

Total $293,000Partnerships:
Midwest Regional Educational Service Center
SAFY

In Superintendent’s Comments, Julie Simmons noted that opening sessions with staff went well and that the custodial staff had been exceptionally busy with continuous clean up during construction work. 

The board went into executive session to consider a disciplinary issue.

The next meeting of the AEVS school board will be at 6:00 p.m. on September 19.