(KMZA)--The principal at the Sabetha Elementary School has resigned.

Prairie Hills USD 113 Superintendent Todd Evans said the Board of Education on Monday evening accepted the resignation of Sarah Toedman as part of their consent agenda.

Board President Ed Reznicek thanks Toedman for her 21 years of service with the former USD 441 and USD 113—including 15 years as Sabetha High School counselor and 6 years as Sabetha Elementary School principal.

 As part of the process of hiring a construction manager at risk, Evans said the Board approved a range of design options for facility improvements at the Sabetha Elementary School along with Axtell and Wetmore Schools.

Preliminary estimates place the project at between $3 and $4.5 million. The board also approved a scoring system for applicants and set a special meeting for June 2 to interview finalists for construction manager at risk.

 In other action, Evans said the Board approved the hiring of an additional elementary teacher at the Wetmore Attendance Center for next school year in order to split a combined 1st and 2nd grade class that is anticipated to have 22 students. Federal COVID relief funds will be used to pay for the position.

 Evans said the board also reviewed a report by mechanical engineer Scott McKinley on some air quality issues related to the aging heating and cooling systems in the district's schools. HVAC systems identified by McKinley as being in need of replacement include those at Sabetha High School, Axtell and Wetmore schools. Evans said the board will continue to examine information from the report.