By Rich Wicks | Times Vedette
At the Dec. 8 meeting of the Panorama School Board, the board unanimously approved the replacement of the Middle School gym rooftop HVAC unit, from Carroll Control, at a cost not to exceed $32,000.
The board also unanimously approved the purchase of two vehicles. Two Chevrolet Suburbans will be traded in on a 12-passenger van to better accommodate activities. A new pickup will also be purchased for hauling and ag-related events. The total cost of both vehicles, after trade-ins, is not to exceed $70,000.
Superintendent Kasey Huebner reported on Panorama’s status regarding Artificial Intelligence (AI).
“As a district for the January meeting, we will look at the first draft of an AI policy,” Huebner said. “Teachers have been attending AI professional development programs.”
In the Good News portion of the meeting, the recent college application day was noted as a success with 90 applications completed. Mark Dorhout reported that middle school classes went out during class time to seed specific areas in the prairie. The high school choir sang at an Iowa Wild hockey game and also sang at the WSO luncheon at Faith Bible Church.
The board’s next regularly scheduled meeting is set for Monday, Jan. 13 at 5:30 p.m. The public is welcome.