(KNZA)--The South Brown County Schools of USD 430 has received two grants to open an additional pre-school this fall at the Horton Elementary School.
The pre-school will be available to 3 and 4-year-olds.
The USD 430 Board at their June 8th meeting voted to approve the purchase and construction of a new wall in the preschool room at the elementary school for the new pre-school.
In other business, graduation plans were discussed. An outdoor graduation ceremony for the class of 2020 has been set for Tuesday evening, June 16 at 6:00 at Charger Stadium. Those attending will need to maintain social distancing guidelines.
Following an executive session, the Board accepted the resignation of 5th grade language arts teacher Crystal Willich, effective at the end of the current school year. She has accepted a similar position with the Hiawatha school district.
The Board approved the hiring of Sarah Gerving as the new 5th grade language arts teacher for the 2020-21 school year.
In addition, the Board voted to hire Kyli Brenner as the 5th grade social studies/science teacher for next school year.
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