Edgar School Board continues EATS shed discussion
A storage shed for the Edgar Area Trail Supporters (EATS) proposed to be put on school property may be closer to being built after the Edgar School Board’s meeting last Wednesday.
The EATS group’s preferred location for the structure, which would house trail equipment, is on the east side of the tennis courts on school district property. If allowed to be built in the proposed spot, EATS members say it would make access to the items easier as they would be closer to the trail system. Additionally, an enclosed shed would protect the equipment better.
Back in May, the district’s insurance representative expressed concern about having a structure on school property that wasn’t owned by the district. It was suggested that EATS could construct the shed, but then donate the building to the district to help alleviate any liability concerns. EATS members at the May school board meeting said the group was open to the idea.
During the August 16 school board meeting, District Administrator Cari Guden shared what the estimated cost would be to insure the structure. While the final number would depend on the size and value of the shed, Guden said the initial estimation for a 1,000 to 1,500 square foot shed, valued at $50,000, would cost the district $150 per year for insurance. EATS member Bruce Kralcik, who was in attendance at the meeting, said the group’s current vision is for a 16-foot by 30-foot building.
Kralcik told the board EATS is looking into grant and fundraising opportunities for the shed construction. Offi cials also discussed how if the EATS group were to dissolve in the future, the school district may have to become more involved in the trail system upkeep. “If the building is donated to the district and we take liability and charge of it, I would assume the perception is we’re going to take care of everything if there’s not an EATS group,” Guden said. By the end of the discussion, the board did not take any formal action on the matter, but agreed to continue exploring the prospect of having the shed on school grounds. Kralcik said he would begin drawing up plans for the building’s specifications and would be back in touch with officials to share the information.
In other business: The board approved its annual building lease with Edgar Daycare with no changes. According to Guden, the last increase to the monthly payments was in 2018. Officials agreed that next year the price should be reviewed.
The board accepted three resignations at last week’s meeting. Megan Koroch, the district’s special education coordinator, resigned after accepting an elementary principal position in a neighboring district, according to Guden. Daniel Prazuch, who taught high school English, and Alisha Simonson, who was recently hired for the middle school secretary/aide position but had not yet started in the role, also resigned.
