Site Preparation Begins

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AHRS began preparing the location for the largest modular unit south of the high school driveway today. This unit will house most of the junior high classes, including English, math, science and social science. The modular units will arrive in “waves” with the first one expected sometime after June 15th.

Board Selects Location for Grade School

Special Board Meeting

June 6, 2007

Nemaha Valley school board members voted to have plans developed for a new pre-kindergarten through eighth grade building and gymnasium south of the high school at a special meeting on June 6, 2007.  Approximately 65 patrons attended the meeting held in the high school commons.

            This was one of three options that a public planning committee had presented to the public in two recent meetings.  The other two options considered were to rebuild at the 709 Nemaha site or to build two buildings, one at 709 Nemaha and a junior high south of the high school.  An auditorium was approved as part of the planning process at this time with a final decision to be made at a later date.

            Horst, Terrill & Karst architects will now develop more specific plans for the building which will be approximately 12,000 square feet larger than the previous building.  Included in the additional square footage will be a larger gym, a pre-kindergarten room, a teacher workroom, a larger science room, and additional square footage for special education areas.  The architects will be meeting with administrators and teachers during the summer as to what will need to go into the building. 

            Board members will be meeting with a bond agent in the next few weeks to seek information on a bond election.  Preliminary cost estimates show that the insurance settlement and capital outlay funds will not cover the entire cost of the new building.

            The board agreed to discuss the future of the remaining building at 709 Nemaha until a later time. 

            Principal architect, Keith Blackburn stated that repair work has begun on the remaining structure at 709 Nemaha.  He said that work is on schedule and the rooms should be ready for students on August 15.  Modular units should be arriving in the next two to three weeks.  Demolition bids will be out the week of June 11 and all demolition should be complete before students return. 

Named 2007 Friend of Education

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The Seneca Volunteer Fire Department was named a USD 442 Friend of Education for their courage and fire fighting skills while battling the fire that destroyed a major portion of Seneca Grade School on March 10th. Fire chief, Randy Heinen, is shown receiving the plaque from Duane Osborne, president of the school board.

Named 2007 Friend of Education

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The Nemaha Valley PTO was named as one of the 2007 Friends of Education during the annual recognition banquet for USD 442. The PTO coordinated volunteers following the fire and co-sponsored the benefit dinner and auction held on May 6th. Representing the PTO at the banquet were Renee Feldkamp, President and Jennifer Melvin, Vice President.

Named 2007 Friend of Education

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Joe Mitchell was named as one of the USD 442’s 2007 Friends of Education during the annual recognition banquet. Joe was active in the weeks following the fire by offering the use of the building owned by Harold Mitchell as a temporary classroom site. He also helped to bring the temporary facilities up to fire code.