As the end of the final school year at Milroy Public School is quickly approaching, the board continued their work behind the scenes for the consolidation with Tracy Area Public Schools.
During its regular meeting Monday, the board approved a memorandum of understanding with the teachers’ union.
The MOU included $250/year of service to the Milroy Public School as well as the school covering the renewal fee for insurance the last two months as the teachers would have already received their last paycheck before that renewal fee is paid.
In addition, the board approved payoff of $250/year of service for non-teaching staff as well, not including Supt. John Willey or custodian Jason Dahl as those had been approved at prior meetings. The total for the teachers and non-teaching years of service payoff is $16,625.
In addition, the board approved a liability insurance tail policy. This policy will cover the school for three years after the consolidation.
The board also set the garage sale dates for equipment and supplies not going to TAPS in the consolidation. The sale will be held on June 19 and 20.
The soil report is complete, and buried debris was found where the original high school stood. This information will be shared with the buyers of the building. Contaminated soil found was at a very low lever and 28 feet below ground. Nothing unusual was found from the old septic tanks.
In other board news …
• The board approved the resignation of Emma Volz at the end of the school year.
• The board approved the audit engagement letter from Hoffman and Brobst for the final audit.
• The school has many upcoming events before the end of the school year, including Grandparents Day May 6, spring concert May 7, track & field day May 20 and the last day of school May 22 with preschool and sixth grade graduation. Students have several field trips and other fun events planned.
