The Ada Board of Education met on Thursday, July 17 with all members present and President Troy Erikson presiding. There were staff members and the media present.
STAFF REPORTS
Elementary Principal Angie Maag reported on two new hires: aide Teresa Risser and kindergarten teacher Caitlin Porter.
Treasurer Kim Light introduced associate treasurer Tessa McVey. Prior to the next meeting on August 21, the board will hold a reception for new staff starting at 5:30 p.m. Superintendent Julie Simmons noted that resumes have been received for several open positions.
On Thursday August 21, the Ada Board of Education will hold a regular meeting at 6:00 p.m. and a reception at 5:30 p.m. to meet new hires for academic year 2025-2026.
School board meetings are held in a conference room in the Administration building, 725 W. North Ave. (entrance off Grand Ave.)
Board Members are Troy Erickson, President, Matt Gossman, Ted Griffith, Justin Hollon and Ronald Fleming.
OPEN FLOOR
During the public comment opportunity, Ada resident Kevin Wagner presented his ideas on providing water for a single flat rate for commercial and residential customers. He said, “We should take care of people first. Residents are paying for businesses’ water.” Council and legal counsel Jane Napier discussed infrastructure costs. Wagner also raised the subject of a Zoning ordinance that prohibits alcohol sales within a certain distance of churches and schools. Napier responded that state authority has superseded local ordinances since 2021 but that “laws change all the time,” so the ordinance will stay on the books.
The Village of Ada Council held a Regular Meeting and a Streets Committee meeting on Tuesday, July 1. At the regular meeting, Mayor Dave Retterer presided with all council members present: Sean Beck, Jason Campbell, Sheila Corressel, Linda Mason, Jeff Oestriech and Bob Simmons. Five members of the public and three reporters were present.
An ordinance establishing the salary of council members was presented based on prior legislation establishing a flat 3% increase each year. The first reading of the ordinance failed: Beck - abstained; Campbell - no; Coressel - abstained; Mason - yes; Oestriech - no; Simmons - no.
A special Board of Education meeting will be held on Tuesday, July 8 at 5:00 p.m. for the purpose of a special executive session for the purpose of employment.
