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The Perry School Board convened Monday evening in regular session.

The meeting started with approval of a $500 donation to the Junior Class Prom Committee, followed by approval of an out-of-state field trip for the AP high school history class to see “Hamilton” in St. Louis. Following that, the Board approved the bid of $104,000 for a new gas-powered school bus from Hoglund Bus and Truck, as well as the District calendar for the 2020-21 school year. Next, they gave consent to allow the high school athletics department to explore options for leaving the Raccoon River Conference.

Other items approved included: an application to the School Budget Review Committee for administrative costs at the Woodward Day School and Grandwood Consortium; the modified allowable growth and drop out prevention application; revisions to Board policies; and early graduation requests. Finally, the Board approved the hires and resignations, as well as nine early retirement requests. Among the retirement requests are Activities Director Tom Lipovac, Building and Grounds Director Kevin McLaughlin, and Nutrition Director Gail McFarlin.

To learn more about the Perry School Board meeting, listen to today’s Perry Fareway Let’s Talk Dallas County program on air and at RaccoonValleyRadio.com.