USD 408 discusses building project plans years ago
Sports reporter
Greg Tice of Spangenberg and Phillips architecture firm presented updated plans of the building project Monday to Marion-Florence USD 408 board of education.
Tice showed blueprints of what the proposed project, a gymnasium, auditorium, and indoor-outdoor pool facility, could look like if passed in an April bond election.
Tice had drawings of the proposed auditorium, set to be built somewhere between the Marion middle and high school building and gymnasium. The board discussed the best location between the two buildings for the auditorium to be built.
Spangenberg and Phillips is still finalizing the blueprints and no set plans have been approved.
Only preliminary plans have begun on the project, and the district, nor taxpayers, will pay any money if the project does not pass the April bond election.
In other news:
— The board voted unanimously to accept Case and Son Insurance premium quote. The policy is less than one percent higher than the previous year.
— Chris Cezar, executive director of Marion County Special Education Cooperative, presented an update of the cooperative's current situation to the board.
— Marion High School students were recognized for fall sports season accolades. Danielle Cope was honored for her performance at the state cross country meet. Volleyball players Toni Gordon, Erin Richmond, and Megan Hudson were honored for their selection to all-league teams.
— The board sold a seldom-used balance beam to Marion REC for $10.
— The board accepted the resignation of head volleyball coach Kara Chisholm.
— Bob Good was offered a contract to come back to MHS Jan. 2 on a part-time basis.
— The board made a $1,000 down payment on a lot adjacent to the current swimming pool. The land will be purchased for an unspecified price in April if the bond issue passes. If not, the distrcit will forfeit the money.
