New floor installed in south gym

Abbotsford School District executives showed the school board its new floor in the south gym at Abbotsford High School at the board’s monthly meeting on June 20.

Originally, the floor had two falcons that were about 10 square feet in size on each end of the floor. The new floor displays an estimated 200-square foot falcon at the center of the floor. Maintenance supervisor Mason Rachu said the school decided to go with a stained wood floor as opposed to a painted color scheme which allows for the grain of the wood to be seen even in painted areas.

The end lines of the basketball court also don the words “Abbotsford” and “Falcons” on each end with “Falcons” above the basketball 3-point line. Rachu said the company that made the floor was one that has made flooring for the Orlando Magic, Los Angeles Lakers and other prestigious sports teams.

Other business

_ The board approved a $500 donation from Jenna Jakel toward athletics.

_ The school board recognized the spring sports’ All-Conference athletes.

_ They approved the change of disability insurance from Kansas City Life to United of Omaha and added $25,000 life insurance coverage for all employees.

United of Omaha offers better coverage for staff that elect to take short term disability and also offers lower premiums for long term disability.

All employees will receive a $25,000 life insurance policy paid for by the district while they are employed, to be paid to their designated beneficiary.

_ The board approved WIAA Membership Renewal for 2022-23

(Grades 6-12).

_ They also approved the addition of girls high school cross country for 2022-23.

_ The board approved the resignation of Sara Halpin and Tonya Gebert.

_ They also approved the hiring of Karen Gunderson (elementary music) and Tim Buttke (third grade).

_ The board approved removal of virtual day for MS on March 7th for ACT testing. All testing grades 6-12 will be on March 21st.

_ Two early graduation requests were also approved.