(KNZA)--Baseball and softball could be added at Horton High School beginning in the spring of 2022.

With the city of Horton recently being awarded a federal grant to upgrade their baseball facilities, Superintendent Jason Cline told the USD 430 Board of Education Monday evening they will be able to move forward with adding the sports.

The city hopes the renovation project can be completed by the spring of 2022. Cline said that would allow the school district to start their seasons next year.

The Board is to discuss the topic further at their April meeting.

A lengthy discussion was held on the athletic director positions. An email will be sent to staff to see if there is any interest in the positions. Cline will bring back a job description and salary range to the next board meeting for more discussion.

Discussion was also held on a possible bond issue for facility improvements. The Board set a special meeting for Monday, March 29 at 6:00 p.m. to further discuss the topic.

As part of the consent agenda, the Board accepted, with regret, the retirement resignation of longtime Everest Middle Teacher Rodney Clay. Clay, who serves as 8th grade technology teacher, is retiring after 42 years with the district. He also serves as the head track coach and Everest Middle School athletic director.

Following an executive session, the USD 430 Board approved one-year contract extensions for the district's building principals and curriculum director Robyn Allen.

In addition, the Board voted to hire Jessica Paden as the after school program director and Cheryl Soderlund as the summer school director.