By Rich Wicks | Times Vedette
On May 11, the Panorama School Board met in regular session. A public hearing was held regarding the proposed amendment to the Fiscal Year 2026 budget. No written or spoken comments were received, so the hearing was promptly closed. The board later unanimously approved the proposed amendment.
The board approved contracts for the 2026-2027 year, including Andrew King (instrumental music teacher) and Ashlie Allspach (MS/HS paraeducator). The resignation of Aidan Shorey (instrumental music teacher) was accepted, pending suitable replacement. The board also approved 2026-2027 teacher leader contracts of $7,500 each for Kellie Blomquist and Randy Miller as instructional coaches, and of $5,000 each for Jacki King, Debra Wooldridge, Mollie Lint and Lindsey Schroeder as teacher leaders.
The board approved an overnight trip for the high school girls basketball team to Spirit Lake Camp July 15-16 for 10 girls and three chaperones. The board also approved a fundraiser event during RAGBRAI (July 21) for the Dance Team, selling water, Panther Power Drink and a bake sale.
Two security upgrades were approved. The elementary school will have secure entrance doors installed at a cost of $23,763 and flooring in the entrance at a cost of $11,694. Weightroom flooring will also be replaced at a cost of $63,732.
In the Good News portion of the meeting, it was reported that the high school choir group that attended the Spring City Music Festival received an Exemplary rating, with a score of 54 out of 58. It was also noted that the Career Exploration class enjoyed a visit to Sunset Realty and to Panora Fiber.
Graduation is set for May 17, and the last day of school will be May 22. The next regular meeting of the Panorama school board is set for Monday, June 8 at 5:30 p.m. The public is welcome.