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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 1977
Page
8
Linn-Mar school board discussed a policy change on student publications questioning censorship and free press rights while approving second readings of several policies. In action items the district authorized bids for life insurance coverage, bus purchases, asphalt work, and junior high lockers, plus roof maintenance funding after a district facilities report.
The board authorized up to 5000 dollars to hire a consultant and reviewed the food services budget with a note to consider raising meal prices. A three year plan begins with Indian Creek elementary roof repairs costing about 23000 dollars this summer, using trocal material with 10 year guarantee. Olson's 1978 plan calls for further trocal roof work at Indian Creek Novak and general maintenance totaling 14400 dollars, plus 15000 dollars of work in the final year and a Bowman Woods roof replacement plan for 1979 or 1980. A sound consultant for Bowman Woods is advised, focusing on Cedar Rapids civic center work, followed by materials purchase and staff installation.
Nomination papers for Linn-Mar school board directors are now available. Terms for president Wayne Engle and new member Margery Scheie expire this year. To run for the three year seats, obtain 10 signatures, pick up at the Educational Services center, and return by July 11 to August 4. Election is set for September 13.
Linn-Mar residents may answer a personal interview survey this summer as part of a plan to address high school space needs. Superintendent Glen Easterday said funding from CETA could hire three survey staff if approved, with training in July and surveying in August and September and data collection in October. The board authorized applying for funds.
Linn-Mar school board votes to eliminate busing for students in Linwood Acres and Monterey Meadows near the main campus. Effective fall, 92 students lose transport. estimated savings about 1400 dollars annually. Superintendent Easterday notes limited parent response and outlines crosswalk and signal plans for street safety.
Marion Post To Prosser Michael Prosser of 2148 Brookland Drive NE Cedar Rapids was named high school principal by the Marion Independent School Board on Thursday night. He has 12 years of administrative experience including posts as assistant principal at McKinley Junior High and Cedar Rapids Public Schools administrator. Prosser and his wife have three daughters Jennifer Kristin and Michelle. He will replace Lowell Morgan who becomes Vernon Junior High social studies teacher.
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