Kris Langgaard and Adam Franzeen are sworn in by Brandy Rudy.
By Rich Wicks | Times Vedette
During the Nov. 19 regular meeting of the Guthrie Center School Board, the board members discussed a bid for replacement of the front stairs outside the high school. Superintendent Josh Rasmussen reported on the expected scope of the project. The ground around and under the stairs has been partially washed away, so the extent and cause of that may complicate the project.
“I’ve been working with Steven at Denovo,” Rasmussen said. “There’s a lot of undermining that was going on there… When they scoped it, they ran into some stuff and couldn’t get all the way through.”
Rasmussen said Denovo therefore added some contingency into the bid.
“I think it’s around $125,000. If there’s something wrong, they’ll have to fix it,” Rasmussen said. He stated the project could be completed in December, but the weather forecast makes that unlikely due to cold temperatures expected.
The board discussed the option of waiting until spring and again seeking bids, in hopes of finding a less expensive option.
“I don’t want to rush the project just to get a mediocre result,” Matt Van Meter said.
“This might be as cheap as possible, right now,” Rasmussen said. “My opinion is, you get it done,” Rasmussen said.
The board voted to accept the bid with the understanding the project will be done as weather allows, which may be in the spring of 2026.
Outgoing board member Brian Sheeder was thanked for his service. Newly elected member Adam Franzeen and re-elected member Kris Langgaard were sworn in.
The board held its annual organizational meeting. Tate Stetzel was voted board president with Kris Langgaard vice-president.
Rasmussen talked about ACGC’s recent screening of the film “GridShock,” which describes the dangers of human trafficking. He said the film is “very tough to listen to,” but said the feedback from viewers has been that the message is important and strongly presented. Rasmussen said the film will be shown at Panorama Schools, so anyone interested in seeing it still can attend.
The board discussed the Guthrie Center Elementary playground. Van Meter and Stetzel agreed that although some repair is currently needed, the playground could likely continue to be used for years if some lumber is replaced. The board consensus was to make the repairs and fundraise for eventual replacement.
The board approved purchasing a Toro lawn mower from Panora NAPA for $9,341 after trade-in.
The board’s next regular meeting is set for Dec. 17 at 7 p.m. at the high school. The public is welcome.
Superintendent Rasmussen thanks Brian Sheeder for his time on the board.