MONROE - Monroe Public Library Director Suzann Holland updated the Monroe School Board on the library's decision to move ahead with remodeling the basement and expanding the genealogical and history service offerings.
The Monroe School District Administrative Center is housed in the third floor in the same building as the library.
The Monroe School Board unanimously approved the remodeling of the basement of the library for a total cost of $18,248. Holland said about $11,000 for the project is coming from the library's gift account and the rest is being funded by the Friends of the Library.
The genealogical organization and library will have computers and genealogical resources available.
Holland said the library is also looking to have history on local buildings available.
"It's a win-win situation for all involved with the $11,000 in gift money," Holland said. "I think it will increase traffic to both organizations," she said of the genealogical organization and the library.
Holland said library officials are hoping to have a ribbon cutting ceremony in September or October.
He said it will be free to use the genealogical and history resources.
The area will be staffed a little more than 20 hours a week.
Other action
In other action, the Monroe School Board Monday approved:
n The purchase of 25 E2020 concurrent licenses for grades sixth through 12th for $13,750. The E2020 licenses are an online solution for virtual courses that will replace some of the district's current contracts with technical schools for the virtual school. The online program is available each hour and can be used by a student at any time. The online program could also be used for credit recovery at the high school.
n Hiring of Andrew Eastlick as a business education teacher at Monroe High School.
n Hired Justin Frodella as a kindergarten teacher at Parkside School. The board also hired Hanna Wastak as an ELL teacher at Parkside School.
n Hired Ashley George as a kindergarten teacher at Abraham Lincoln Accelerated Learning Academy. The board also approved the transfer of Mary Grinnell from the summer school secretary at the Monroe District Administrative Center to Northside School as a secretary.
n Approved the resignation of Jordan Van Ess as a fifth grade teacher at Northside School and Kelly Koch at Northside School.
n Approved the resignation of Shannon Van Ess as a kindergarten teacher at Abraham Lincoln and the resignation of Monroe High School English teacher Jacqueline White.
n Approved the retirement of David Belke, who was a custodian, at Abraham Lincoln and Northside schools.
n Accepted a $500 donation from the United Methodist Church "Monroe Kids Fund" to assist children with basic school supplies or participation costs for the 2011-12 school year.
- Mark Nesbitt
The Monroe School District Administrative Center is housed in the third floor in the same building as the library.
The Monroe School Board unanimously approved the remodeling of the basement of the library for a total cost of $18,248. Holland said about $11,000 for the project is coming from the library's gift account and the rest is being funded by the Friends of the Library.
The genealogical organization and library will have computers and genealogical resources available.
Holland said the library is also looking to have history on local buildings available.
"It's a win-win situation for all involved with the $11,000 in gift money," Holland said. "I think it will increase traffic to both organizations," she said of the genealogical organization and the library.
Holland said library officials are hoping to have a ribbon cutting ceremony in September or October.
He said it will be free to use the genealogical and history resources.
The area will be staffed a little more than 20 hours a week.
Other action
In other action, the Monroe School Board Monday approved:
n The purchase of 25 E2020 concurrent licenses for grades sixth through 12th for $13,750. The E2020 licenses are an online solution for virtual courses that will replace some of the district's current contracts with technical schools for the virtual school. The online program is available each hour and can be used by a student at any time. The online program could also be used for credit recovery at the high school.
n Hiring of Andrew Eastlick as a business education teacher at Monroe High School.
n Hired Justin Frodella as a kindergarten teacher at Parkside School. The board also hired Hanna Wastak as an ELL teacher at Parkside School.
n Hired Ashley George as a kindergarten teacher at Abraham Lincoln Accelerated Learning Academy. The board also approved the transfer of Mary Grinnell from the summer school secretary at the Monroe District Administrative Center to Northside School as a secretary.
n Approved the resignation of Jordan Van Ess as a fifth grade teacher at Northside School and Kelly Koch at Northside School.
n Approved the resignation of Shannon Van Ess as a kindergarten teacher at Abraham Lincoln and the resignation of Monroe High School English teacher Jacqueline White.
n Approved the retirement of David Belke, who was a custodian, at Abraham Lincoln and Northside schools.
n Accepted a $500 donation from the United Methodist Church "Monroe Kids Fund" to assist children with basic school supplies or participation costs for the 2011-12 school year.
- Mark Nesbitt