By Rich Wicks | Times Vedette
During the March 9 meeting of the Panorama school board, a public hearing was held regarding a proposed change to a four-day school week. Amanda Myers-Herring and Mary Calmer voiced their opposition to the change. The board had received several written comments in support of the proposal. The public hearing was closed after approximately 20 minutes.
During the regular meeting, the board voted 4-1 to approve the change, with Mark Cates casting the dissenting vote.
A public hearing was also held regarding the proposed roof replacement at the elementary school. No comments were voiced. During the regular meeting, the board voted unanimously to approve the roof replacement at a total expected cost of $590,523.
In the Good News portion of the meeting, the board heard about the success of the Large Group Speech students. Four groups advanced to state, and two — Readers’ Theater and Musical Theater — received a Division I rating at the state contest.
Contract recommendations included new contracts for Denise Olson, elementary paraeducator; David Brumley, substitute driver; and Melissa Brumley, substitute driver. Resignations included Jauclyn Curry, middle school girls wrestling; Bob Rogers, food service; Alexandra Meuer, middle school teacher; Charlie Lake, middle school/high school teacher; and Michele Recker, junior class sponsor. New contracts for the 2026-27 school year included Cooper Anderson, head boys wrestling, and Jon Shaffer, assistant boys wrestling.
The next regular meeting is scheduled for Monday, April 13. On that date, a public hearing will be held at 5:30 p.m. for the fiscal year 2027 proposed property tax notice. A public hearing will also be held at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 15, for the FY27 budget, with the board scheduled to vote on budget approval following the hearing.